I tried ChatGPT’s new try-it-on shopping function. It worked for daily outfits, but couldn't handle a Halloween costume.

I tested OpenAI's virtual try-on feature on jewelry, daily outfits, a wedding dress, and my cat. The tool worked well for accessories and simple clothing, producing realistic results. However, complex outfits and specific styles like wedding dresses proved challenging, often resulting in inaccuracies in garment appearance and body proportions.

The AI aims to serve as a virtual fitting room, allowing users to upload selfies or photos to see how products would look on them. Users can also search for similar items based on celebrity outfits or screenshots of existing items. The new try-on feature is powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.5 model, which offers more realistic lighting and textures.

During testing, the AI excelled at finding accessories that matched a user's original selfie, accurately rendering a single mesh top and a full-body outfit, but struggled with a complex wedding dress and even a Halloween costume. The AI recommended items that were either not a good fit or that altered the user's body proportions in unrealistic ways.

Despite some inaccuracies, the virtual try-on proved more helpful for pets than for humans, as it allowed the reporter's cat to try on an adorable Halloween collar.