8 Photos You Should Include in Your Top/Jacket Listings

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1. Length

A picture of the top/jacket with a [tape measure] or [meter stick] running vertically from top to bottom shows buyers precisely how long the garment is.


2. Chest Width

A picture of the top/jacket with a tape measure or meter stick running horizontally from armpit-to-armpit shows buyers precisely how wide the garment is.


3. Sleeve Length

A picture of the top/jacket with a tape measure or meter stick running diagonally from the shoulder seam shows buyers precisely how long the sleeves are.


4. Brand/Size Tag

A close-up picture of the brand tag shows buyers what size it is, along with additional information about the specific brand or product line (if applicable).


5. Lining

A picture with the top/jacket opened to reveal the lining shows buyers what patterns, materials and physical features to expect on the interior of the garment (if different from exterior).


6. Materials Tag

A close-up picture of the materials tag shows buyers exactly what materials the top/jacket is made of.


7. Washing Instructions Tag

A close-up picture of the washing instructions tag shows buyers how the top/jacket would need to be cleaned if they were to purchase it, and whether there are any special requirements (like dry-clean only).


8. Defects

A close-up picture of any defects shows buyers what (if any) problems there are with the top/jacket up front, so they can make an informed purchasing decision and be happy when they receive the garment.


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Updated: 2024-10-28
First published: 2024-10-26