Abstract: A system is disclosed for reducing, without fully eliminating, the need for the use of fitting rooms. The system comprises a first database, which contains a data set capturing defining features of a person. The system further comprises a second database comprising defining features of an appearance enhancing accessory. The system comprises a means for combing data from the two databases. The combined data are used to compute an integrated picture of the person provided with the accessory, and the picture is displayed to the person. The first database may be contained in a portable computing device, such as a PDA. The second database may be held in a memory attached to the accessory, such as a chip.