Check Hockerty made to measure morning suits" "They've put the entire made-to-measure process online, and use a proprietary system to estimate your measurements
Moreover, viewing histories can change
Print scale rules I use in production Mini floral (dense, tiny): reads sweet, but can look busy on tiered skirts Medium floral (most commercial): reads fresh, works on mini/midi Large floral (statement): reads premium if placed well, risky if misaligned Motif direction and garment movement All-over tossed floral: easiest for cutting, hides seam joins Directional floral: looks premium, but needs strict cutting control Border print: looks expensive, but pattern and grading are harder Placement zones I protect Bust apex area: I avoid putting a flower center right on the apex Center front seam/placket: I avoid obvious split flowers Hemline: I keep repeats consistent so the bottom looks clean A quick placement plan I share with buyers Which fabric types and print methods work best for floral/printed A-line dresses
Critically, though, that first burst of light is made of whatever wavelengths are illuminating the world, reflecting off whatever you're looking at
"Other people are deciding that it is less illumination on a white/gold dress (it is in shadow, but more reflective)." In other words, our individual sensitivity to the blue background lighting of the photo is changing how we see the object in the image