Methods and Systems for Selling Apparel

Abstract

Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture consistent with the present invention provide a garment that complements one or more figure characteristics. A garment is selected from a collection containing a number of garments each of which is categorized as being within one or more garment types. Information regarding a person's body shape is obtained. The body shape information is analyzed to identify at least one figure characteristic of the body shape. At least one garment type is identified that compliments the identified figure characteristic. Garments within the collection that are categorized as being within the identified complimentary garment type are identified. The identified garments are recommended. An input corresponding to a desired garment selected from the recommended identified garments is received.

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         54 . A method in a data processing system having a program for selecting a garment from a collection containing a number of garments each of which is categorized as being within one or more garment types, the method comprising the steps of:
 obtaining information regarding a person's body shape;   analyzing the body shape information to identify at least one figure characteristic of the body shape;   identifying at least one garment type that compliments the identified figure characteristic;   identifying garments within the collection that are categorized as being within the identified complimentary garment type;   recommending the identified garments; and   receiving an input corresponding to a desired garment selected from the recommended identified garments.