trying on
Checking the fit
Trying on is the act of putting on clothing, shoes, or accessories to check fit, appearance, or comfort before committing to a purchase or selection.
It happens most often in fitting rooms at stores, though people also try on items at home when shopping online with return options.
I spent an hour trying on jeans before finding a pair that fit.
The phrase extends figuratively to testing ideas or roles: She's trying on different career paths to see what suits her.
Clothes-testing enclosure
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
- sizesMeasurement designations for fit
- clothesFabric worn on body
- garmentsArticles of clothing
boutique · store · mall · retail · salesperson · customer · selection · purchase
Clothing alteration professional
- alterationsChanges made to something
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- measurementsQuantified sizes or amounts
- sizingDetermining or adjusting dimensions
hemline · waistband · inseam · adjustments · pinning · chalk marks · letting out · taking in
Reflective viewing surface
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- body imageFeelings about one's appearance
- appearanceOutward visible form
self-perception · self-consciousness · insecurity · satisfaction · discomfort · validation · acceptance · transformation
State of eager enthusiasm
- curiosityDesire to learn
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
- hopefulnessExpectation of positive outcomes
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
expectation · uncertainty · nervousness · hope · reveal · surprise · possibility · visualization
Distinctive way of expression
- outfitSet of clothes worn together
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- trendDirection of change
- designerOne who plans appearances
collection · runway · catwalk · haute couture · vogue · accessories · silhouette · lookbook
fitting room
Clothes-testing enclosure
garments · boutique · store · mall · retail · salesperson · customer · selection · purchase · exchange
tailor
Clothing alteration professional
- alterationsChanges made to something
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- measurementsQuantified sizes or amounts
sizing · hemline · waistband · inseam · adjustments · pinning · chalk marks · letting out · taking in · custom fit
mirror
Reflective viewing surface
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- body imageFeelings about one's appearance
appearance · self-perception · self-consciousness · insecurity · satisfaction · discomfort · validation · acceptance · transformation · flattering
excitement
State of eager enthusiasm
- curiosityDesire to learn
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
- hopefulnessExpectation of positive outcomes
thrill · expectation · uncertainty · nervousness · hope · reveal · surprise · possibility · visualization · imagining
style
Distinctive way of expression
designer · collection · runway · catwalk · haute couture · vogue · accessories · silhouette · lookbook · streetwear
trying onbuying
Obtaining through payment
purchasing · checking out · keeping · owning · returning
trying ontaking off
Starting upward flight
removing · stripping off · discarding · shedding · peeling off
trying onrejecting
Refusing to accept
passing on · choosing · selecting · finalizing · dismissing