Fashion And Model Editing
Can I take a photo of a dress on a hanger and put it on a model using AI?
Last Updated: December 9, 2025
Quick Answer
Yes, you can transfer a garment from a hanger (flat lay) to a model using AI tools with "Virtual Try-On" or "Product Placement" capabilities. Nightjar is specifically built for this workflow. It detects the garment, understands how fabric drapes on a human body, and generates a realistic model wearing it while keeping the product texture and details 100% accurate.
The Challenge: Hangers vs. Humans
Taking a flat image and mapping it onto a 3D form is difficult. The AI must invent data that doesn't exist in your original photo:
- How the fabric stretches over shoulders.
- How shadows fall under the bust or arms.
- How the garment moves (tension vs. slack).
Why Generic AI Fails Here
If you upload a dress on a hanger to a general tool like Midjourney and ask for a "model wearing this," the AI will likely generate a new dress that looks somewhat similar but lacks your specific buttons, stitching, or pattern. It prioritizes the "art" over the SKU.
How to do it correctly
You need a tool that supports Structure Preservation or Composite Generation.
- Upload the Hanger Shot: Ensure the lighting is flat and neutral.
- Select the Model: Choose a generated model or upload a photo of a specific person.
- Use a Specialized Engine: Tools like Nightjar use "Virtual Try-On" logic. The AI segments the garment, warps it to fit the model's pose, and fills in the gaps.
- Refine the Fit: If the dress looks too tight or loose, you can adjust the prompt (e.g., "make the fit looser") using natural language editing.
Cost Comparison
| Method | Cost | Time | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Photoshoot | $500 - $3,000+ | Days/Weeks | High |
| Photoshop (Manual) | $30 - $100/hr | Hours | Varies by artist |
| Nightjar | <$0.10 per image | Seconds | High (Product Preserved) |