{
  "id": 13941406,
  "title": "I tried ChatGPT’s new virtual fitting room — it got the clothes right, but changed my body",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/i-tried-chatgpts-new-virtual-fitting-room-it-got-the-clothes-right",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-12T11:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/chatgpt/i-tried-chatgpts-new-virtual-fitting-room-it-got-the-clothes-right-but-changing-my-body-defeats-the-point"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ChatGPT has recently introduced a new virtual fitting room feature that allows users to virtually try on clothes within the platform. This feature leverages the image generation capabilities of ChatGPT, which have improved since its Images 2.5 update, enabling more realistic lighting, textures, and a better understanding of real-world object placement. To use the feature, users can upload a photo of themselves and search for items they wish to try on or provide an image of an item and ask ChatGPT to show them how they would look wearing it.\n\nThe author tested the virtual fitting room feature by initially uploading a full-body photo and searching for suede jackets. The results were surprisingly close to reality, with the virtual jacket matching the author's body shape and the material's appearance. The author preferred the plain studio-style background generated by ChatGPT, as it allowed for better focus on the clothes.\n\nAfter trying different suede jackets, the author moved on to searching for dresses suitable for a formal event. The virtual try-on results were convincing, and the color accuracy provided a better sense of the garment's appearance on the author's skin and hair. The author then asked ChatGPT to find something extravagant for a 1920s-style ball, and the results again appeared convincing, with the clothing looking realistic and well-fitted.\n\nHowever, the author noticed that ChatGPT subtly altered the author's proportions across the generated images, making the author appear taller and more statuesque. The torso appeared shorter, and the legs seemed longer. While this change did not necessarily detract from the overall realism of the virtual try-on, the author believes that accuracy is crucial when trying to visualize how clothes will actually look on one's body. The author concludes that while the feature is helpful for narrowing down potential purchases, the potential for beautification in generative AI raises concerns about the feature's usefulness when precision is paramount.",
  "summary": "I put ChatGPT’s virtual try-on to the test with jackets, dresses and even a 1920s ballgown. The clothes looked realistic, but there's a catch.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "I tried three ways to train my own ChatGPT on Nvidia DGX Sparks, and only one made it faster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/i-tried-three-ways-to-train-my-own-chatgpt-on-nvidia-dgx-sparks-and",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:00:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}