Google Shows How to Preview an Outfit With Gemini Before You Buy
Combine a photo of yourself with photos of clothing to see the whole outfit, then continue the conversation with Gemini to change just the shoes or jacket. Google laid out four use cases, drawing on the experience of a stylist for professional athletes.
On October 19 (local time), Google shared four ways to use Gemini to plan and tweak an outfit. The idea is to combine a photo of yourself with the clothes you are thinking of buying, swap out individual pieces, and get opinions from people around you. Google also included an example of photographing a stain on a garment and asking how to get it out.
The announcement features the experience of Sydney Bordonaro, a stylist who works with professional athletes. According to Google, her clients are spread out across the country, so there are few chances to try clothes on together and see how they look. Before shipping anything out, Sydney uses Gemini to show a client the look she has in mind.
Can you see the outfit on yourself before buying?
The starting point is pulling separate photos of clothing together into a single image of one person wearing it all. If she only sends a photo of a jacket, the client has to picture in their head how it would look on them. Instead, Sydney uploads photos of the pieces she has sourced and generates an image of the client wearing them. Google explained that this process keeps the athlete looking like themselves while showing the full combination.
The suggestion for everyday users is the same. Upload a photo of yourself along with a screenshot of the clothes you want to buy. Google says Gemini merges them into a single image so you can look over the complete outfit before placing an order. It goes beyond viewing each item on its own, letting you see in an image how the pieces work together.
Can you swap out just the jacket?
Changes are requested in words, as part of an ongoing conversation. Sydney uses this to see loafers instead of boots, or to shorten the length of a jacket. Google explained that you can revise just the part you want without starting over. The guidance is to ask for one thing at a time, such as keeping the whole look intact while changing only the fabric or color of the jacket.
Source: Google (press release)
The finished image also becomes a way to talk through an outfit with other people. Sydney sends the results to clients to help them decide. Google noted that clients who see the finished look first are often more willing to go with a bolder style. For general users, the suggestion is to generate images of outfits for a wedding, a job interview, or a trip, then see how friends react.
What if there is a stain on the garment?
It can also help with problems that come up after the clothes are chosen. Google gave the example of a makeup stain landing on a collar right before an event. Upload a photo of the stain and ask how to remove it, and Google explained that Gemini will walk you through the steps using items that are nearby. At home, you can likewise share a photo of the stain along with what you have on hand and ask for a method.
Source: Google (press release)
Gemini’s job stops at turning the look in your head into a visible image and helping with revisions and feedback. Dreaming up and choosing the style is still Sydney’s role. When you try this yourself, the real question is how faithfully the shape of the clothes and the person’s face remain intact through the editing process.