Abstract: In a retailing system, an image capture system is provided and used to capture reference images of models wearing apparel items. At a retailer's place of business, an image capture system substantially identical to that used to capture the reference images is also provided. A customer has his or her image captured by the image capture system at the retailer's place of business. Subsequently, when the customer is in close proximity to an image display area within the retailer's place of business, a composite image comprising the customer's captured image and one of the reference images may be provided. The composite image may comprise full motion video or still images. In this manner, the customer is given the opportunity to virtually assess the selected merchandise without actually having to try on the apparel.

Abstract: In a retailing system, an image capture system is provided and used to capture reference images of models wearing apparel items. At a retailer's place of business, an image capture system substantially identical to that used to capture the reference images is also provided. A customer has his or her image captured by the image capture system at the retailer's place of business. Subsequently, when the customer is in close proximity to an image display area within the retailer's place of business, a composite image comprising the customer's captured image and one of the reference images may be provided. The composite image may comprise full motion video or still images. In this manner, the customer is given the opportunity to virtually assess the selected merchandise without actually having to try on the apparel.