Use these starting briefs with one single-person photo and one clothing reference. Text supplements the images. Keep this clothing edit focused on one person; plan makeup, props and scenery separately.
Give each image one job
Upload one photo of one person for identity, pose and scene, plus a separate clothing reference for the replacement. Frame the person to show the intended clothing area. Use another model’s reference for clothes only. A preset supplies a starting brief; both images remain required.
Build the instruction around the visible garment
Name the garment and visible details, then specify what stays. Remove anything absent from the reference.
A reusable clothing-edit brief.On a narrow screen, each label is followed by its full answer.
| Part | What to write |
|---|---|
| Target | Replace only [the jacket / visible outfit]. |
| Reference | Use [the garment] in the clothing reference. |
| Details | Retain its visible [collar, sleeves, closure, hem or print]. |
| Preserve | Keep the person, pose, other clothes, lighting and background. |
Adapt a costume brief to the clothes you can see
These briefs match the tool presets. Adapt them to your two images and keep the final text below 600 characters. Copy it into Additional instructions. Sources below explain clothing choices; none validates this editor’s output.
- Witch references: plan the physical hat separately from the clothing edit.
- Vampire layers: show cape, shirt and closure.
- Pirate layers: show shirt and belt separately.
- Skeleton layout: compare bone placement.
- Gothic fabrics: distinguish lace, opaque panels and fastenings.
Forest witch
Use the witch outfit in the clothing reference: its long robe, cape, colors and fastening. Keep the reference layer order and sleeve shape. Retain the original person, visible face, hair, pose and background. Make a fully clothed fashion photo. Do not add face paint or a new scene.
Show the robe from neckline to hem, with the cape open enough to see the layers. Compare the cape edges, sleeve openings and the face with your original. Use preset.
Velvet vampire
Replace the visible clothing with the vampire costume shown in the outfit reference. Prioritize its high-collared cape, lining, waistcoat and shirt. Keep the person’s face, hair, skin tone, pose and background close to the original. Keep the face uncovered; do not add fangs, blood or makeup.
Choose a clear front view showing the collar, cape lining and waistcoat separately. Check the collar around the jaw, the shirt opening and the cape over the shoulders. Use preset.
Pirate captain
Dress the person in the pirate clothing from the outfit reference. Keep the shirt, long coat, belt placement and visible fabric colors close to that reference. Preserve the original face, hair, pose, hands and scene as closely as possible. Do not copy the reference person or add weapons and props.
Use an unobstructed outfit view with the shirt, coat front and belt clearly separated. Look at the belt crossing, coat buttons and any hands overlapping the sleeves. Use preset.
Graphic skeleton
Use the black skeleton-print clothing in the outfit reference. Follow the visible bone-print placement across the top, sleeves and trousers, within the original framing. Keep the original person’s face, hair, pose and background. Keep the face uncovered; do not replace skin with bones or add skull makeup.
Use a straight-on photo of the actual printed clothing, with both sleeves visible. Compare the rib pattern, left and right sleeves, knees and any gaps in the print. Use preset.
Midnight gothic
Use the gothic dress from the clothing reference, following its high neckline, long sleeves, fitted waist, hem and trim. Keep the original person’s face, hair, body proportions, pose and background as close as possible. Keep the clothing opaque and fully covering; do not add makeup or change the scene.
Choose one complete dress reference that shows the neckline, waist and hem in even light. Inspect the lace edges, neckline, sleeve length and dark fabric against the background. Use preset.
Narrow the brief when changing one piece
To change only the pirate shirt, write “Replace only the shirt with the shirt in the clothing reference.” Keep the existing trousers, footwear and outer layers. Choose a reference exposing the whole shirt; a covering vest hides its construction.
For different sleeves or a collar, choose a matching reference. Change one clothing decision at a time.
Treat prints as details to verify
Skeleton bones, lace, emblems and lettering need inspection at full size. A prompt cannot guarantee an exact transfer. Compare spacing, orientation, repeat size, seams and lettering against the garment reference.
If the design is folded or hidden, choose a clearer image. A styling preview does not establish merchandise accuracy.
Compare with the original before keeping a result
Keep both untouched inputs beside the result. Preservation requests cannot guarantee unchanged pixels. If identity or scene changes, return to the original images for another attempt.
Checks to make before saving.On a narrow screen, each label is followed by its full answer.
| What changed | What to inspect or revise |
|---|---|
| Face or body | Compare expression, hairline, hands, proportions and pose. |
| Merged layers | Check cuffs, collar, cape closure and waist; expose their boundaries in the reference. |
| Altered print | Inspect ribs, lace and lettering; replace a folded or unclear reference. |
| Extra edits | Reject unwanted makeup, teeth, props, lighting or background changes. |
Reusing text drafted for another tool
Text drafted in ChatGPT or Gemini, or copied from a Midjourney prompt, still needs to match this editor’s two-image workflow. Remove product-specific commands, scenes, makeup and extra subjects. Another service’s advertised effects do not establish support here.
Choose a look in the costume ideas. For other clothing edits, see the general prompt guide.
Sources & further reading
Source-check record: 24 October 2026. Use the publishers’ links below for their own workflows.
- The Pioneer Woman: DIY witch costumes
The introduction and black-dress costume examples support the wardrobe starting point and pointed-hat cue for a physical outfit. No popularity ranking or makeup instructions are adopted.
- America’s Thrift Stores: a DIY vampire costume
The clothing checklist describes dark coats or capes, velvet or silk shirts, trousers and skirts. This 2024 retailer article supplies garment ideas, not current inventory or prices.
- Instructables: assembling a pirate costume
Original tutorial by stinkymum, published in 2008. Steps 3, 4, 7 and 8 describe trousers, loose shirts, belts, scarves and boots. Historical costs and shopping claims are excluded.
- The Homes I Have Made: a DIY skeleton costume
The measuring and assembly sections explain positioning bone shapes on a black shirt, sleeves and trousers. Referenced for clothing layout; the author’s completion time and images are not reused.
- Midnight Hour: goth Halloween costumes from your closet
The visual-signals and romantic/Victorian sections discuss lace, velvet, high collars and structured layers. This is brand-authored styling guidance, not an independent trend study.