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Episode Summary Shopping for clothes online can be frustrating for anyone, but when you're blind or have low vision, choosing the right size, matching colors, and knowing how an outfit will look can become a guessing game. What if technology could finally change that? In his first episode as the new host of Blind Level Tech, Liam Erven welcomes Mike Bamonte, co-owner and CEO of Dress Aloud. Inspired by a conversation with a close friend who lost his vision, Mike set out to build an AI-powered tool that gives blind and low-vision shoppers more independence, confidence, and control over their clothing choices. Dress Aloud combines personal measurements, product information, virtual try-on technology, and detailed audio-friendly descriptions to help users understand how clothing might fit and look before making a purchase. Unlike AI tools that simply tell users what they want to hear, Dress Aloud is designed to acknowledge uncertainty, flag missing sizing information, and recommend a different size or even skipping a purchase when appropriate. Mike also demonstrates the technology live, discusses privacy and accessibility, and shares how user feedback is shaping its development. The conversation expands into another of his projects, Tape Territory, a free audio-described movie platform featuring accessible watch parties. From clothing and confidence to accessible entertainment, this episode explores what can happen when developers listen to the people they're trying to serve. Explore the resources: Dress Aloud: https://dressaloud.comTape Territory: https://tapeterritory.comContact Mike: [email protected]: https://aftersight.orgBecome a guest: https://aftersight.org/guest/Subscribe to Blind Level Tech for conversations about accessible technology, innovation, and the tools helping people who are blind or have low vision live more independently. Episode Chapters Approximate timestamps based on the supplied transcript. 00:05  Liam Erven's First Episode01:26  Introducing Dress Aloud03:46  The Problem That Inspired the Technology06:28 Why AI Needs to Tell the Truth08:53  How Dress Aloud Evaluates Clothes11:48  Matching Colors and Outfits14:16  Live Demonstration18:15  Shopping Independence and Privacy21:25  Free Trials and Listener Opportunities23:07  Improving the Technology Through Feedback25:49  Introducing Tape Territory29:49  The Personal Impact of Accessible Technology33:29  What's Next for Dress Aloud37:24  How Listeners Can Get Involved (00:05) - Liam Erven's First Episode (01:26) - Introducing Dress Aloud (03:46) - The Problem That Inspired the Technology (06:28) - Why AI Needs to Tell the Truth (08:53) - How Dress Aloud Evaluates Clothes (11:48) - Matching Colors and Outfits (14:16) - Live Demonstration (18:15) - Shopping Independence and Privacy (21:25) - Free Trials and Listener Opportunities (23:07) - Improving the Technology Through Feedback (25:49) - Introducing Tape Territory (29:49) - The Personal Impact of Accessible Technology (33:29) - What's Next for Dress Aloud (37:24) - How Listeners Can Get Involved ★ Support this podcast ★