How Outdoor Voices Does Fashion Emails
1. We're always crushing on CloudKnit.
Objective
This email aims to drive sales of CloudKnit apparel by positioning it as the perfect cozy, romantic choice for Valentine’s Day, encouraging couples to shop together through lifestyle imagery and a direct call to action.
Why this works
The email brilliantly ties product utility to an emotional occasion, Valentine’s Day, by framing CloudKnit as the ideal choice for a cozy, intimate night in, making the apparel feel essential rather than optional.
How to implement
Using a warm, minimalist aesthetic with soft neutrals and a single pop of color creates visual harmony that subtly reinforces the comfort and togetherness message without overwhelming the viewer’s attention.
Pro Tip
Add a subtle countdown timer or urgency indicator near the CTA to reinforce the Valentine’s Day deadline and encourage immediate action without disrupting the clean layout. • Include a short testimonial or social proof snippet under the hero image, such as 'Over 10,000 couples chose CloudKnit for their Valentine’s night', to build trust and validate the product’s romantic appeal.
2. A new OV Kit is here.
Objective
To introduce and drive sales of the new SeamlessRib Kit by encouraging customers to mix and match tops and bottoms while highlighting the product’s flexibility and comfort for active lifestyles.
Why this works
The email opens with a dynamic, full-body pose that visually communicates movement and comfort, instantly aligning the product with the brand’s active, body-positive ethos without needing extra copy.
How to implement
By framing the new kit as customizable, 'Pick a top, match a bottom, and save', the campaign turns a product launch into an interactive, value-driven experience that reduces decision fatigue and increases perceived personalization.
Pro Tip
Add a subtle countdown timer or limited-availability tag near the CTA to create urgency, since the current design lacks any time-sensitive incentive to act immediately despite promoting a new product launch. • Include a short testimonial or social proof snippet under the hero section, such as '92% of customers say these leggings stay put during yoga', to reinforce trust and performance claims before the user scrolls to product images.
3. WE HEARD YOUR FEEDBACK
Objective
This email aims to re-engage customers by announcing the improved Gemini High Rise Short, highlighting customer-driven design updates and encouraging immediate purchase through visual storytelling and product pairing suggestions.
Why this works
The email opens with a powerful customer-centric hook, 'WE HEARD YOUR FEEDBACK', immediately validating the audience’s voice and framing the product update as a direct response to their needs, which builds trust and emotional investment.
How to implement
Instead of just listing features, the email visually annotates the product with callouts like 'No Center Front Seam' and 'Sticky Grippers,' turning technical upgrades into tangible, benefit-driven reasons to buy that resonate with active users.
Pro Tip
Add a limited-time offer or urgency element (e.g., 'First 100 buyers get free shipping') near the CTA to convert interest into immediate action, since the current design lacks any time-sensitive incentive. • Include a short testimonial or user quote from someone who requested the design changes to humanize the 'feedback' claim and strengthen social proof, making the product update feel more authentic and community-driven.
4. New: Classic Cottons
Objective
This email aims to introduce Outdoor Voices’ new Classic Cottons collection by showcasing its versatility for recreational activities and post-game relaxation, encouraging immediate exploration and purchase through a clear call-to-action that drives traffic to both online and in-store channels.
Why this works
The email brilliantly ties product utility to lifestyle moments, showing people enjoying casual sports and downtime, which makes the clothing feel essential for real, everyday recreation rather than just another fashion drop.
How to implement
By featuring a diverse group of models in active, candid poses, the campaign builds emotional resonance and inclusivity, subtly signaling that these pieces are designed for everyone who values comfort and movement, not just athletes.
Pro Tip
Add a subtle countdown timer or limited-availability tag near the CTA to create urgency, since the email promotes 'New Arrivals', this would nudge hesitant shoppers to act faster without altering the brand’s relaxed tone. • Include a short testimonial or user-generated content snippet under the product grid to build social proof, especially since the campaign emphasizes lifestyle, real customer stories would reinforce the 'recreational classics' message and boost trust.
5. CloudKnit, always.
Objective
To drive sales and awareness for Outdoor Voices’ CloudKnit apparel line by positioning it as the ideal everyday wear for comfort and versatility, encouraging customers to shop both online and in-store.
Why this works
The email brilliantly frames CloudKnit as an emotional comfort product rather than just activewear, using phrases like 'The softest thing you’ll ever wear' to tap into tactile desire and daily ritual.
How to implement
By tying the product to everyday moments, 'Cooler mornings? CloudKnit. Crisp air? CloudKnit.', the campaign makes the apparel feel indispensable rather than optional, increasing perceived relevance and urgency.
Pro Tip
Add a subtle countdown timer or limited-quantity indicator near the CTA to create urgency, since the current design lacks any temporal or scarcity cue that could nudge immediate action. • Include a customer testimonial or social proof snippet under the hero image to validate the 'softest thing you’ll ever wear' claim, which currently relies solely on brand assertion without third-party reinforcement.
6. Recreational Fleece
Objective
This email aims to drive immediate engagement and sales for Outdoor Voices’ new RecFleece Snap Jacket by positioning it as an essential, versatile piece for everyday recreation. It also promotes complementary products and brand lifestyle through visual storytelling and cross-category navigation.
Why this works
The email brilliantly frames the RecFleece Snap Jacket not just as apparel but as a lifestyle essential you’ll never leave home without, creating emotional ownership before the customer even clicks through.
How to implement
By visually pairing the jacket with active, joyful moments on the court, the campaign taps into aspirational recreation rather than performance, making the product feel accessible and emotionally rewarding to everyday users.
Pro Tip
Add a subtle countdown timer or limited-quantity indicator near the $98 price to create urgency around the new arrival, since the current CTA lacks temporal pressure despite promoting a fresh product. • Include a short testimonial or user-generated content snippet near the product grid to build social proof, especially since the email relies heavily on aspirational imagery without real customer validation.
7. 30% Off: Sale starts now.
Objective
This email aims to drive immediate sales by announcing a sitewide 30% discount, leveraging urgency and brand authenticity to encourage recipients to shop both online and in-store without delay.
Why this works
The handwritten-style '30% off everything' headline instantly conveys authenticity and personal endorsement from the brand team, making the discount feel like an exclusive insider offer rather than a generic promotion.
How to implement
Placing the primary CTA directly beneath the urgency-driven phrase 'Don’t delay' creates a seamless psychological nudge that reduces friction and capitalizes on impulse, increasing the likelihood of immediate click-through.
Pro Tip
Add a countdown timer or sale end date beneath the CTA to amplify urgency, since the current 'Don’t delay' lacks a concrete time boundary that could motivate faster action. • Include a small hero image or product tile beneath the headline to visually anchor the discount to actual merchandise, helping recipients immediately imagine what they could buy with 30% off.
8. Hello, new pant
Objective
To introduce and drive sales of the new RecTrek Cropped Wide Leg Pant by positioning it as a versatile, everyday essential for active lifestyles. The email also aims to re-engage customers with a popular short style now available in fresh colorways.
Why this works
The email brilliantly frames the new pant not just as apparel but as a lifestyle enabler, 'Go anywhere, do anything', which emotionally aligns the product with the customer’s daily freedom and movement, making it feel indispensable rather than optional.
How to implement
By pairing the hero product with a secondary highlight, the returning favorite short in new colors, the email creates a dual incentive to browse, subtly encouraging cross-category exploration without overwhelming the primary message or diluting the campaign’s focus.
Pro Tip
Add a subtle urgency element like 'Limited Colors Available' or a countdown timer near the CTA to nudge immediate action, especially since the email promotes a new launch and restock, both time-sensitive triggers. • Include a short testimonial or social proof snippet under the hero product (e.g., 'Rated 4.8/5 by 2K+ customers') to build trust and reduce hesitation for first-time buyers of the new pant style.
9. Things are heating up.
Objective
The email aims to drive immediate engagement with Outdoor Voices’ new ThinkFast Mesh collection by highlighting its performance benefits and vibrant color options, encouraging recipients to shop the product line for active, fun-filled recreation.
Why this works
The email brilliantly ties product functionality to emotional payoff by positioning ThinkFast Mesh not just as athletic wear, but as the essential companion for joyful, sweat-filled moments that make recreation feel alive and rewarding.
How to implement
By using a close-up, lifestyle-driven hero image focused on the back of a model in motion, the campaign subtly conveys confidence, comfort, and effortless style, all without needing to show the full face or product front.
Pro Tip
Add a subtle countdown timer or limited-edition badge near the CTA to create urgency around the 'vibrant new colors,' since the current design lacks any time-sensitive incentive to act immediately. • Include a micro-testimonial or social proof snippet, even just a short quote like 'My go-to for spin class!', beneath the product description to reinforce credibility and reduce perceived risk for first-time buyers.
10. Everything is 30% off.
Objective
The email aims to drive immediate sales by promoting a sitewide 30% discount, encouraging recipients to shop across categories while reinforcing brand identity through lifestyle imagery and a playful tone.
Why this works
The handwritten-style headline '30% off everything' instantly communicates value while feeling personal and approachable, making the discount feel like a special invitation rather than a generic sale.
How to implement
Using a grid of diverse, real-looking models in active poses subtly reinforces the brand’s mission of movement and inclusivity, turning product shots into aspirational lifestyle moments that resonate emotionally.
Pro Tip
Add a countdown timer beneath the CTA to create urgency, without it, the 'Go, go, go' message lacks temporal pressure, potentially reducing conversion momentum for time-sensitive shoppers. • Include a short testimonial or social proof near the product grid to build trust, since the offer is sitewide, a customer quote about quality or fit could alleviate hesitation about buying unseen items.