Configure the appropriate garment category to ensure your quiz collects the right measurements and provides accurate size recommendations. Garment categories determine which body measurements are prioritized and how the sizing algorithm functions.

Available Garment Categories

SmartSize AI Fit Recommender supports four main garment categories, each optimized for different types of clothing and fit requirements.

Top

Best for: Upper body garments and clothing that primarily affects the torso fit

  • Emphasizes chest/bust and shoulder measurements
  • De-emphasizes hip measurements
  • Optimized for shirts, blouses, jackets, and tops

Bottom

Best for: Lower body garments and clothing that primarily affects waist and hip fit

  • Emphasizes waist and hip measurements
  • De-emphasizes chest/bust measurements
  • Optimized for pants, skirts, shorts, and bottoms

Both

Best for: Full-body garments and clothing that affects both upper and lower body fit

  • Balances all measurements equally
  • Considers chest/bust, waist, and hip measurements
  • Optimized for dresses, jumpsuits, coveralls, and full outfits

Custom

Best for: Specialized garments that don’t fit standard categories

  • Allows manual configuration of measurement priorities
  • Flexible measurement weighting
  • Suitable for unique or specialized clothing items

Automatic Measurement Configuration

When you select a garment category, SmartSize AI Fit Recommender automatically optimizes measurement settings for that type of clothing.

Top Configuration

Automatic Settings:

  • Chest/Bust Weight: 0.8 (high importance)
  • Waist Weight: 0.4 (moderate importance)
  • Hip Weight: 0.2 (low importance)

Measurement Focus:

  • Primary: Chest circumference for fit across shoulders and torso
  • Secondary: Waist for overall silhouette
  • Minimal: Hip measurements (less relevant for tops)

Bottom Configuration

Automatic Settings:

  • Chest/Bust Weight: 0.2 (low importance)
  • Waist Weight: 0.8 (high importance)
  • Hip Weight: 0.8 (high importance)

Measurement Focus:

  • Primary: Waist and hip for proper fit around lower body
  • Minimal: Chest measurements (less relevant for bottoms)
  • Emphasis on lower body comfort and mobility

Both Configuration

Automatic Settings:

  • Chest/Bust Weight: 0.7 (high importance)
  • Waist Weight: 0.8 (highest importance)
  • Hip Weight: 0.7 (high importance)

Measurement Focus:

  • Balanced approach considering all major measurements
  • Waist slightly emphasized as central fitting point
  • Comprehensive fit assessment for full-body garments

Custom Configuration

Manual Settings:

  • All measurement weights can be customized
  • Fine-tune importance of each measurement
  • Advanced users can create specialized configurations

Choosing the Right Category

Category Selection Guidelines

For Shirts and Blouses:

  • Category: Top
  • Reasoning: Fit primarily depends on chest/bust and shoulder measurements
  • Examples: T-shirts, dress shirts, blouses, tank tops

For Pants and Jeans:

  • Category: Bottom
  • Reasoning: Fit depends on waist and hip measurements
  • Examples: Jeans, trousers, leggings, shorts

For Dresses:

  • Category: Both
  • Reasoning: Must fit properly through chest/bust, waist, and hips
  • Examples: Dresses, jumpsuits, rompers

For Jackets and Outerwear:

  • Category: Top (usually) or Both (fitted styles)
  • Reasoning: Depends on jacket style and fit requirements
  • Examples: Blazers, coats, hoodies, cardigans

For Specialized Items:

  • Category: Custom
  • Reasoning: Unique fit requirements need manual configuration
  • Examples: Athletic wear, workwear, specialty clothing

Category-Specific Best Practices

Top Garments

Measurement Priorities:

  1. Chest/bust circumference (most important)
  2. Shoulder width (if applicable)
  3. Waist (for fitted styles)
  4. Length measurements (if relevant)

Size Chart Focus:

  • Emphasize chest measurements in size descriptions
  • Provide shoulder measurements for structured garments
  • Include length measurements for proper fit

Bottom Garments

Measurement Priorities:

  1. Waist circumference (most important)
  2. Hip circumference (critical for fit)
  3. Inseam/length (if applicable)
  4. Rise measurements (for specialized fits)

Size Chart Focus:

  • Lead with waist measurements
  • Emphasize hip measurements for proper fit
  • Include length options when available

Full-Body Garments

Measurement Priorities:

  1. Waist (central fitting point)
  2. Chest/bust (upper body fit)
  3. Hip (lower body fit)
  4. Length considerations

Size Chart Focus:

  • Provide comprehensive measurements
  • Balance all three primary measurements
  • Consider garment stretch and fit style

Custom Garments

Configuration Considerations:

  • Analyze your specific garment’s fit requirements
  • Test different measurement weightings
  • Monitor customer feedback and returns
  • Adjust based on actual fitting data

Impact on Customer Experience

Measurement Collection

Garment category affects which measurements customers are asked to provide:

Top Category:

  • Prominent chest/bust measurement collection
  • Optional or simplified waist input
  • Minimal hip measurement emphasis

Bottom Category:

  • Emphasized waist and hip measurement collection
  • Simplified or optional chest/bust input
  • Focus on lower body fit questions

Both Category:

  • Comprehensive measurement collection
  • Equal emphasis on all measurements
  • Longer but more thorough quiz experience

Common Configuration Scenarios

Scenario 1: Multi-Category Store

Challenge: Store sells tops, bottoms, and dresses Solution: Create separate quizzes for each category

  Quiz Setup:
- "Women's Tops - Spring Collection" (Top)
- "Women's Bottoms - Spring Collection" (Bottom)  
- "Women's Dresses - Spring Collection" (Both)
  

Scenario 2: Specialized Athletic Wear

Challenge: Technical athletic clothing with unique fit requirements Solution: Use Custom category with specialized measurements

  Configuration:
- Custom measurement weights based on activity
- Consider stretch fabric properties
- Include mobility and comfort factors
  

Scenario 3: Unisex Casual Wear

Challenge: Simple t-shirts and hoodies for all genders Solution: Use Top category with inclusive sizing

  Setup:
- Garment Category: Top
- Gender: Unisex
- Focus on chest measurements with flexible fit ranges
  

Advanced Category Configuration

Custom Measurement Weights

For Custom garment categories, you can fine-tune measurement importance:

Athletic Wear Example:

  • Chest/Bust: 0.6 (important for mobility)
  • Waist: 0.9 (critical for compression/support)
  • Hip: 0.7 (important for movement)

Formal Wear Example:

  • Chest/Bust: 0.9 (critical for professional appearance)
  • Waist: 0.8 (important for silhouette)
  • Hip: 0.5 (moderate importance)

Fit Style Considerations

Loose/Relaxed Fit:

  • Lower measurement weights overall
  • More permissive size ranges
  • Emphasis on comfort over precision

Fitted/Tailored Styles:

  • Higher measurement weights
  • Stricter size tolerances
  • Emphasis on precision fitting

Troubleshooting Category Selection

Issue: Poor Size Recommendations

Symptoms:

  • Customers reporting incorrect sizes
  • High return rates
  • Size chart doesn’t match quiz results

Solutions:

  1. Review garment category selection
  2. Verify measurement weights are appropriate
  3. Consider switching to Custom category for fine-tuning
  4. Test quiz with known customer measurements

Issue: Customer Confusion During Quiz

Symptoms:

  • High quiz abandonment rates
  • Questions about which measurements to provide
  • Inconsistent measurement inputs

Solutions:

  1. Ensure category matches customer expectations
  2. Provide clear measurement guidance
  3. Consider simplifying to standard categories
  4. Add measurement illustrations or videos

Issue: Inconsistent Results Across Product Lines

Symptoms:

  • Different size recommendations for similar products
  • Customer complaints about sizing inconsistency
  • Confusion about which quiz to use

Solutions:

  1. Standardize category selection across similar products
  2. Create product-specific quizzes if needed
  3. Review product associations and linking
  4. Ensure consistent size chart data

Integration with Other Settings

Gender Selection

Garment category works with gender selection to optimize measurements:

  • Male + Top: Focus on chest and shoulder measurements
  • Female + Top: Emphasize bust and waist measurements
  • Unisex + Bottom: Balanced waist and hip approach

Product Linking

Category selection affects which products should be associated:

  • Link Top category quizzes to shirts, blouses, jackets
  • Associate Bottom category quizzes with pants, skirts, shorts
  • Connect Both category quizzes to dresses and full outfits

Next Steps

After configuring garment categories:

  1. Set Up Status Management - Control quiz visibility and activation
  2. Configure Size Tables - Define measurements that match your category
  3. Set Up Product Linking - Associate quiz with appropriate products
  4. Test Category Settings - Verify category configuration works correctly

Need help choosing the right garment category? Our troubleshooting guide provides solutions for common category selection issues.