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ChatGPT Launches Virtual Clothing Try-On Feature

ChatGPT users have received a virtual try-on feature: based on a selfie, the service generates an image showing how clothes and accessories look on a person before purchase.

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ChatGPT users can now virtually try on clothes and accessories: the service generates an image based on a selfie and shows how an item would look on a specific person. The feature is designed for the decision-making stage before purchase.

The mechanics are simple. The user takes a selfie or uploads an existing photo. Based on this image, the model generates a picture in which the person is already "wearing" the chosen wardrobe item — clothing or an accessory. The solution eliminates the main barrier of online shopping: the inability to understand whether an item suits you before placing an order.

What does this change for retail?

The launch affects the fashion retail and marketplace sector. Virtual try-on shifts clothing selection into a mode where the customer makes a decision after already seeing themselves in the item. This could reduce the rate of returns — one of the major cost items in online clothing commerce.

For brands and stores, the new tool means a change in the customer journey: the "try-on" stage moves from a pickup point or fitting room to the chatbot interface. Companies integrated with the ChatGPT ecosystem gain a touchpoint with the customer even before they visit the store's website.

How does the feature work?

The user's steps include two actions:

  • take a selfie or upload your own photo;
  • receive a generated image featuring the selected clothing or accessory.

The service works with images — generation is based on the user's original photo. The feature is available to ChatGPT users and covers both clothing and accessories.

Why is virtual try-on important?

Photo-based try-on technology solves a classic problem of remote shopping: the customer cannot assess the fit and appearance of an item on themselves. Until now, buyers relied on photos of models, size charts, and reviews.

Now the assessment has become personalized: the image is built based on the specific user's appearance. This changes the very nature of the choice — from an abstract "how it looks on the model" to a concrete "how it looks on me."

Virtual try-on in ChatGPT is another step toward the merging of conversational AI assistants and e-commerce. The user discusses options, assesses how an item looks on them, and makes a purchase decision within a single service.

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