ChatGPT can now show how clothes might look on you before you buy

ChatGPT can now show how a piece of clothing might look on you before you buy it. The feature is called a virtual try-on. It places clothing on an image of you, so you can preview an item without leaving the chat.

What it does

A virtual try-on takes a picture of you and displays a garment on it. The idea is to answer the question every online shopper has: will this look right on me? Instead of guessing from a model in a product photo, you see a version built around your own image.

Why it matters

The bigger story is a shift in how people shop. More shoppers are asking chatbots for help finding and choosing products, rather than only typing words into a search engine. A try-on tool pushes that further. A chatbot that can suggest an item and then show it on you is acting more like a store assistant. The Sacramento Bee reports the tool signals how AI chatbots are reshaping apparel shopping.

What to watch

To use a try-on, you upload a photo of yourself. That is personal data. It is worth knowing how the photo is stored, how long it is kept and how it may be used. The material available does not spell those details out.

What is not known yet

The available material does not say what the feature costs, which countries or users can get it, or which clothing brands and stores it works with. It also does not explain how accurate the previews are. Until those details are clear, treat the tool as something to try with care, and read the privacy settings before you upload a photo.