Answer questions about cut, construction, and the offer.
A buyer needs to distinguish the garment's cut from the way it is styled. Show closures, pockets, seams, and visible fabric detail, and explain whether belts or other accessories are included. Use the separate jewelry guide for clasps, settings, and jewelry-specific specifications.
- Prepare front and back views of the actual garment or accessory.
- Add construction and label close-ups, including closures and distinctive pattern details.
- Confirm measurements and material composition using seller information; do not estimate them from a model's appearance.
Photograph the garment flat or on a hanger.
A clean flat lay or a hanger shot against a plain wall is enough for a strong source. Smooth out wrinkles, button the garment as it would be worn, and shoot straight on in daylight so color stays accurate. Fold-out details such as linings and labels need their own close-ups.
- Shoot the front and back with the whole garment in frame.
- Photograph pattern, print, or knit texture close up so it can be checked later.
- Include accessories only if they are sold with the item.
Distinguish catalog evidence from on-model presentation.
A flat product or catalog plan can prioritize silhouette and construction. Products & People is one of Lystiva's seven Studios and can create on-model images from your garment references. Any real-person reference requires usage permission, and the plan needs enough evidence to preserve the garment's relevant details.
Which Studios fit clothing and accessories?
Products & People is the main Studio for on-model and fashion images. Re-shoot rebuilds a clean backdrop around an accepted flat lay or hanger photo while keeping its angle. Lifestyle covers styled scenes for bags, hats, and scarves, and Mockups suits printed apparel such as T-shirts and totes. Social & Ads and Campaigns & Storefront prepare launch and lookbook formats.
A clothing shot list.
Plan roles that answer fit and construction questions first, then add styling.
- RecognitionThe full garment front, flat or on a hanger.
- Back viewFrom your own reference, never invented.
- DetailClosures, stitching, print, or fabric texture.
- On-modelA worn view planned with references and permission.
- Size informationA measurement graphic built only from confirmed numbers.
Check the garment, not just the pose.
Compare button, pocket, and seam counts; pattern alignment; and sleeve or hem length. Reject a draft that changes the construction. Check whether a pose or model implies an unconfirmed size or fit guarantee: styling a garment does not establish how it will fit every buyer.
Common clothing photo mistakes.
On-model AI images are persuasive, which makes these errors more costly.
- A print or pattern that is rearranged or simplified on the body.
- A hem or sleeve length that changes between the flat and on-model images.
- Sheer or clingy fabric shown as opaque or structured.
- Styling items in the frame that look included in the sale.
Keep styling separate from listing facts.
Draft copy around the confirmed item, visible construction, seller-provided measurements, and included pieces. A loosely posed sleeve does not prove stretch, and bright lighting does not prove opacity. Keep the draft editable and check the destination's supported fields before you use it.
Confirm fabric, care, and fit rather than guessing.
Do not guarantee composition, stretch, opacity, care requirements, or universal fit from a photograph. Leave these unresolved until the seller can support them with product information. Permission to use a person reference and evidence for a product claim are separate checks; both matter.
Publish clothing listings to Etsy or WooCommerce.
Reviewed images and copy can go to a connected Etsy shop as a physical listing draft or to WooCommerce as a simple product draft. The WooCommerce connection creates simple products, so size and color variations are set up in your store. You publish separately, or download a manual export for other channels.
Frequently asked questions
Can AI put my clothing on a model?
Yes. The Products & People Studio creates on-model images from your garment references. Review prints, closures, and lengths carefully against the real garment before you use them.
Do I need a model photo to start?
No. A clear flat lay or hanger photo of the front and back is enough to start. If you use a real person as a reference, you need their permission.
Will on-model images show how the garment fits?
They show a presentation, not a fit guarantee. Use confirmed measurements in your listing so buyers can judge fit themselves.
Can Lystiva make T-shirt or tote mockups?
Yes. The Mockups Studio places your design on apparel and accessories. Make clear in the listing whether the buyer receives the printed item or only the design.
Does the WooCommerce connection create size variations?
No. The WooCommerce connection creates simple products. Set up size or color variations in your store after the draft arrives.