Digitalizing My Wardrobe with the Whering App: A Comprehensive Review and Guide

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Introduction: Digitalizing My Wardrobe [00:00]

• The creator introduces her new experiment: digitalizing her entire wardrobe using the Whering app.
• She explains that the app allows users to photograph their clothes, remove backgrounds, and then compose outfits virtually.
• The app's potential benefits include better organization, stress-free outfit creation, and access to interesting usage statistics.
• The video will detail the process of photographing and uploading items, followed by exploring the app's features and outfit generation.

8 Reasons to Digitize Your Wardrobe [00:45]

• 1. Visualize Everything You Own [00:51]
  • This eliminates the common feeling of having "nothing to wear" despite a full closet, as all items are visible and accessible.
• 2. Experiment with Combinations without Physical Effort [00:56]
  • Users can try different outfit pairings virtually, saving time and effort from physically trying on clothes.
• 3. Get Inspiration from Your Own Closet [01:02]
  • Instead of relying solely on external platforms like Pinterest, the app helps discover new styles using existing garments.
• 4. Re-emphasize Your Existing Pieces [01:12]
  • It shifts focus from constantly acquiring new clothes to appreciating and utilizing what you already own.
• 5. Rediscover Forgotten Items [01:18]
  • Clothes that were overlooked or hard to style can be brought back into rotation.
• 6. Plan Outfits in Advance [01:21] [Image 1]
  • A calendar function allows for pre-planning outfits, which can be linked to weather forecasts, as shown in the app interface.
• 7. Gain Perspective on Your Clothing Usage [01:26]
  • Detailed statistics provide insights into how frequently items are worn and their cost-per-wear.

Day 1: Photographing Clothes [01:53] [Image 4] [Image 6]

• The first step of the digitalization process involves taking clear photos of all clothing items, starting with a visibly full closet and clothes piled on the bed.
• The creator demonstrates photographing a full outfit including a striped shirt, jeans, a belt, and accessories like bracelets and earrings.
• A tip for photographing belts: place them around a pillow to give them shape, making them appear better once the background is removed.
• This step is identified as labor-intensive and expected to take several days.

Day 2: Uploading Items and Initial App Exploration [03:03]

• The creator continues the long process of photographing clothes, as shown by her ongoing efforts.
• In the evening, she begins uploading the photographed items to the Whering app.
• She tests the app's functionality for creating random outfits [Image 15].
  • She expresses great satisfaction with this feature, enjoying the novelty of having outfits generated for her, and shows some initial outfit ideas in the mirror.
  • The tool allows for customization, letting users adjust elements within the suggested outfits.
• Practical Tip for Categorization [04:05]
  • For items like vests that are meant to be layered, categorize them as "jackets" in the app. This ensures the randomizer suggests them as overlayers rather than main tops.

Day 3: How to Register an Item in the App [04:42]

• The creator is still in the process of photographing her wardrobe.
• She demonstrates the step-by-step process of adding an item to the Whering app:
  • 1. Taking Photos [05:57] [Image 17]
    • For accessories like earrings, multiple photos from different angles are taken to ensure the best one is used after background removal, as visually demonstrated.
  • 2. Uploading to Whering [06:17] [Image 19]
    • Select the desired photos from the gallery, leading to her digital wardrobe overview with 113 articles.
  • 3. Reviewing Item Details [06:29] [Image 20] [Image 21]
    • Category: Auto-detected (e.g., "Bijoux > Boucles d'oreilles" - Jewelry > Earrings) but editable.
    • Colors: Auto-detected but can be refined (e.g., removing "grey" if the item is purely "gold").
    • Tags: Auto-generated (e.g., "rayures horizontales" - horizontal stripes) but often inaccurate; the creator chooses to mostly ignore these.
    • Price and Date of Purchase: Manually entered to track spending and item longevity.
    • State: Selected from options like "Pré-aimé" (pre-loved/second-hand), "Nouveau" (new), "Location," "Fait main" (handmade), or "Donné" (given), as shown in the app's dropdown menu. The app also displays a virtual outfit canvas where items are placed.
    • Status: Can be set for items needing attention (e.g., "Linge" - laundry, "Échanger" - exchange, "Donner" - donate, "Réparer" - repair).
  • 4. Refining Photos [08:00]
    • The app allows re-processing the background removal if initial attempts are imperfect.
  • 5. Managing Duplicates [09:01]
    • Less ideal photos or duplicate items can be archived and then deleted to keep the wardrobe organized.

My Wardrobe Statistics [09:30] [Image 0] [Image 26]

• Overall Wardrobe Value: The app calculates the total amount spent on all cataloged items, which is €1,725 for her current wardrobe [10:27].
  • She notes this isn't excessively high, especially compared to new purchases.
• Wardrobe Usage [11:15]
  • Displays the percentage of unique items that have been added to at least one outfit (currently 18%).
• New Articles and New Outfits [11:33]
  • Shows recently added items and newly created outfits.
• Wardrobe Composition by Acquisition Type [12:11]
  • A pie chart clearly breaks down items by how they were acquired: 78% pre-loved, 9% new, 2% handmade, and 11% donated, a statistic she proudly displays.
  • She expresses pride in her high percentage of second-hand and non-new items.
• Item Categories [11:48]
  • Lists the types of garments she owns the most (e.g., sweaters, scarves, midi skirts).
  • She mentions modifying some shirts to be categorized as "sweaters" to facilitate layering in outfits.
• Preferred Colors [12:44]
  • A chart indicates dominant colors in the wardrobe (e.g., black and white are shown as most frequent).
  • She plans to adjust color tags for more accurate representation.
• Item Usage Details [13:04]
  • Most Worn Items: Displays items used most frequently in recorded outfits, along with their cost per wear, as seen in the app's statistics.
  • Least Worn Items: Highlights items that haven't been used often, suggesting areas for decluttering or new styling.
  • She finds calculating cost-per-wear interesting for evaluating purchasing habits.
• Popular Associations [14:36]
  • Shows items commonly paired together in recorded outfits.
• Best Brands [14:45]
  • This section is empty for her, as she mostly buys second-hand and doesn't track brands.
• Wardrobe Longevity [14:58]
  • Shows how long items have been in the wardrobe, based on the purchase date entered.

The Outfit Generator [15:14] [Image 24] [Image 28]

• The creator demonstrates the "Dress Me" feature, which generates random outfits from her digital wardrobe, by first selecting items from a grid within the app and then trying them on.
• Outfit 1: Brown Suede Jacket & Grey Wide Pants [17:35] [Image 30]
  • She adds gold hoops and a black handbag to complete the look, modeling the full outfit.
  • She appreciates the interesting shapes and contrasts between the fitted top and baggy pants.
• Outfit 2: Black Denim Jacket & Pinstripe Pants [18:37] [Image 33]
  • This monochromatic look includes a red belt and red earrings, adding pops of color, as demonstrated in her modeled outfit.
  • She notes the pants are too long for her, but sees the potential for alteration.
• Outfit 3: Denim Jacket & Denim Midi Skirt [20:00] [Image 36]
  • Paired with a white tank top and black boots, this outfit creates a "rock old-school" vibe, which she models for the camera.
  • She adds patterned socks and red sunglasses for additional style.
• Outfit 4: Pink Gingham Shirt & Floral Midi Skirt [21:15] [Image 39]
  • Initially finds the combination challenging due to conflicting patterns but tries to make it work by adding a khaki trench coat, red belt, and red earrings, showing the styled result.
  • She also adds black tights for a more complete and appropriate look for colder weather.
• The creator emphasizes the liberating aspect of the app's random generator, as it forces her to consider combinations she wouldn't normally try, all with her own existing clothes.
• She encourages viewers to add her on Whering (@_chatcheper) to style pieces from her digital wardrobe, hinting at a collaborative future video.