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Why Fit Photos Matter in MTM Projects
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For overseas retail partners, MTM success depends on clear communication between the store fitting process and factory production.
While measurements provide the numbers, fit photos provide the context—posture, balance, and body characteristics that numbers alone cannot fully describe.
When taken correctly, fit photos help our technical team make more accurate pattern decisions, reduce avoidable adjustments, and improve customer satisfaction.
The Most Common Reasons Photos Become “Unusable”
In MTM development, some photos look acceptable at first glance—but they cannot be used for technical evaluation.
Typical issues include:
- The garment is not buttoned properly
- Lighting is too dark
- The customer’s posture is too casual
- The shooting distance or camera angle distorts body proportions
✅ Professional rule: if we cannot clearly judge the garment balance and body posture, we cannot make correct fitting recommendations.
Store Standard: The Correct Shooting Setup
To produce technically useful fit photos, we recommend a simple in-store standard:
1) Posture
Ask the customer to stand naturally, relaxed, and straight.
2) Garment Preparation
Button up the garment and smooth it properly before taking photos.
3) Camera Angle
Keep the lens level and parallel to the center of the body—avoid shooting from above or below.
4) Lighting
Choose a well-lit area where the shoulder line, chest area, and waist balance can be seen clearly.
This standard ensures the photo reflects the true fitting situation without distortion.
Trousers Fit Photos: A Simple 3-Angle Rule
For trousers evaluation, correct photos help us identify waist balance, hip fit, and leg drape.
Please follow the steps below:
- Tuck the shirt into the waistband
- Wear trousers smoothly with no unnecessary wrinkles
- Keep legs about
15 cm apart
- The photographer should squat down and keep the lens
parallel to hip level
- Take
three photos: Front / Side / Back
🚫 Avoid standing with legs too close together, as it prevents the trouser legs from falling naturally and reduces evaluation accuracy.
When Special Body Types Require Technical Support
Some fitting concerns are caused by body posture or structure—not measurement errors.
In these cases, photos are essential for correct adjustment guidance.
Common body characteristics include:
- Thick neck
- Sloping shoulders / square shoulders
- Prominent chest / rounded shoulders
- Larger abdomen
Accurate adjustment starts with identifying the real reason behind the fit issue.
Mandatory Requirement: 6 Clear Photos for Special Cases
When special body adjustments are required, we need 6 clear photos to support accurate analysis.
Please provide:
✅ 3 photos without a suit (Front / Side / Back)
✅ 3 photos wearing the fitting sample (Front / Side / Back)
This allows our technical team to compare posture and garment balance clearly and guide the next step effectively.
Quick Checklist (Recommended for Store Teams)
Before submitting photos, confirm:
✅ Bright lighting
✅ Natural standing posture
✅ Garment buttoned and smoothed
✅ Lens level (no distortion)
✅ Front / side / back included
✅ 6-photo set completed for special body cases
Better Photos Mean Better Fit Results
Accurate fit photos help your MTM program achieve:
- Faster technical evaluation
- Fewer avoidable remakes
- Higher fitting accuracy
- Stronger end-customer satisfaction
If you would like our support on photo evaluation or adjustment recommendations, our team is ready to assist.
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