Fit
What is this field?
The Fit field describes how a garment is designed to sit on the body. It is distinct from size — fit describes the intended silhouette and shape, while size refers to the measurement dimensions.
Fit is one of the most important attributes for reducing returns in fashion e-commerce. When customers understand whether a jacket is tailored or oversized before purchasing, they can make more informed decisions.
This field should use controlled, consistent terms rather than subjective descriptions. “Slim fit” communicates a specific silhouette; “fits nicely” does not.
BUSINESS VALUE
Why this field matters
Fit is the number one reason customers return clothing purchased online
Search and filter systems rely on standardized fit values to surface relevant results
AI recommendation engines use fit preferences to suggest products customers are more likely to keep
Clear fit descriptions reduce the volume of pre-purchase support questions
Fit data combined with size guides dramatically improves conversion rates
Comparison shopping tools use fit data to help customers choose between similar products
TECHNICAL SETUP
Recommended setup
Field type: Single-line text or dropdown (controlled list)
Namespace: custom.product
Key: fit
STEP-BY-STEP WALKTHROUGH
How to create the Fit field in Accentuate
Follow these steps to create and configure this metafield in your Accentuate dashboard.
Step 1: Navigate to metafield definitions
Open your Accentuate dashboard and go to the metafield definitions section. Select the "Product" resource type to add a new product-level metafield.
Accentuate dashboard — navigate to Product metafield definitions
Step 2: Create a new metafield
Click the "Add definition" or "Create metafield" button. Enter the namespace "custom.product" and the key "fit". Set the display name to "Fit".
Click “Add field” to create the “Fit” metafield
Step 3: Select the field type
Set the field type to "Single-line text or dropdown (controlled list)". This field uses a single value.
Select the data type for “Fit”
Step 4: Configure validation and description
Add a helpful description for merchants: "How the garment is designed to sit on the body (e.g., Slim fit, Relaxed fit, Oversized)." This will appear as helper text when merchants edit the field on a product.
Description and validation settings for “Fit”
Step 5: Save and verify
Save the metafield definition. Then navigate to any product and confirm that the "Fit" field appears in the metafields section, ready to accept values.
The “Fit” field visible on a product editing page, empty and ready
STRUCTURING GUIDANCE
How to structure the values
Use a controlled vocabulary of fit terms that your catalog uses consistently. Avoid freeform descriptions.
Fit should describe the intended silhouette, not the customer’s experience of wearing it. “Relaxed fit” is correct; “comfortable” is not a fit value.
For products that span categories (e.g., a dress that could be slim or A-line), choose the dominant silhouette.
Consider whether your fit terms need to be garment-specific. “Wide-leg” applies to trousers but not to tops.
If a product intentionally runs large or small relative to its fit category, note that separately (e.g., in a size note), not in the fit field itself.
USAGE CONTEXT
When to use this field
All tops, shirts, blouses, and t-shirts
All trousers, jeans, shorts, and skirts
Dresses and jumpsuits
Outerwear including jackets, coats, and blazers
Knitwear and sweaters
Any garment where the silhouette is a meaningful differentiator
REFERENCE VALUES
Example values
The following values are recommended starting points. Adapt them to your product catalog as needed.
Value
When to use
Slim fit
Cut close to the body with minimal excess fabric
Regular fit
Standard proportions; not tight, not loose
Relaxed fit
Slightly looser than regular; comfortable ease through body
Oversized fit
Intentionally larger than body measurements for a loose silhouette
Tailored fit
Structured, precise cut often with darts or seams for shaping
Straight fit
Uniform width from hip to hem; no tapering
Tapered fit
Gradually narrows toward the ankle or cuff
Boxy fit
Wide through the torso with a squared-off silhouette
Cropped fit
Shortened length, ending above the natural waistline or ankle
Wide-leg fit
Generous width from hip to hem; trousers and palazzo styles
Skinny fit
Very close to the body throughout; fitted through leg or sleeve
Loose fit
Generous room through the body without structured shaping
A-line fit
Fitted at top, flaring gradually outward; dresses and skirts
Bodycon fit
Body-conscious; stretchy fabric that hugs the figure closely
Longline fit
Extended length beyond the standard hem point for the garment type
The “Fit” field populated with example values
RECOMMENDATIONS
Best practices
Maintain a fixed list of fit values and apply them consistently across your catalog
Use fit in combination with a size guide for the most complete picture
Show fit visually where possible (e.g., a fit comparison diagram on the product page)
If your brand uses unique fit names (e.g., “Athletic fit”), map them to standard terms in the data
Test fit terms with customers to ensure they understand what each means
Review fit assignments seasonally as design teams may shift silhouettes
AVOID THESE
Common mistakes
Confusing fit with size: “Large” is a size, not a fit
Using subjective language: “comfy,” “flattering,” or “great fit” are not structured values
Applying the same fit term to every product by default instead of evaluating each one
Using different fit terms for the same silhouette across different product categories
Leaving fit blank on outerwear or knitwear where it significantly affects the look
Using fit to describe fabric stretch rather than garment construction
IN CONTEXT
Example: How it appears on a product
Men’s Slim Fit Chino Trousers
Fit: Slim fit
Material: 98% Cotton, 2% Elastane
Size guide: Waist 28–38, Inseam 30/32/34
Occasion: Business, Casual, Everyday
Fit data displayed on the storefront via Custom Liquid
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