Virtual Try-On for African Fashion Brands: Sell Ankara, Agbada and Aso Ebi Online With Confidence
By the ZeDaq.ai team · · 4 min read
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Virtual try-on lets your customers see your Ankara dress, agbada or bridal piece on their own body, and get their size, before they pay. For African fashion brands selling to customers in Nigeria and the diaspora, that answers the two questions behind most hesitant DMs: "Will it suit me?" and "What size should I order?"
ZeDaq.ai adds both to your website, and gives you a client book, measurement links and invoicing in the same subscription.
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Why do African fashion brands lose sales online?
- Customers can't try it on. A bold print or structured agbada looks different on every body.
- Sizing is inconsistent. Ready-to-wear sizing differs between brands, and many customers are used to sewing to measure.
- Diaspora orders are expensive to get wrong. A wrong size shipped from Lagos to London or Houston is costly to return or re-make.
- Sales live in DMs. "How much?", "What size?" and "Send measurements" fill WhatsApp and Instagram, and orders slip.
How does ZeDaq.ai help?
| Problem | ZeDaq.ai feature |
|---|---|
| "Will it look good on me?" | AI try-on renders your actual piece on the customer's photo |
| "What size am I?" | 30-second body scan matched to your size chart |
| Bespoke orders need measurements | Branded measurement link, sent by WhatsApp or email; client takes two guided photos at home |
| Measurements in notebooks | Snap your old measurement book; ZeDaq.ai reads it into digital client profiles |
| Deposits and due dates slip | Orders and delivery calendar with deposit tracking and reminders |
| Invoices look informal | Invoices with your logo and bank details, sent by WhatsApp or email |
| Customers worldwide | Widget in 10 languages; invoices in NGN, GBP, USD, EUR and more |
You can also run everything from your phone with the ZeDaq Business app on iOS and Android.
Which website platforms does it work with?
- Shopify: install from the App Store, switch on in Theme Editor. No code.
- WooCommerce / WordPress: paste one script tag. See virtual try-on for WooCommerce.
- Wix, Squarespace or a custom site: paste the script tag where your platform allows custom HTML.
- No website yet, selling on Instagram and WhatsApp? Start with the Tailor Tools — client CRM, measurement links and invoices — then add try-on when your website goes live.
Ready-to-wear vs bespoke: how should you use it?
Ready-to-wear brands: put try-on and size recommendation on every product page. Add fit notes to each product, especially for structured pieces and wrappers. See selling African print and Ankara online: fit and sizing tips.
Bespoke and made-to-measure: send a measurement link instead of a list of instructions over chat. The client's numbers land in their profile, tied to their order and deposit. For group orders, see how aso ebi tailors can manage group orders.
Both: many Nigerian brands run RTW and bespoke side by side. One ZeDaq.ai account covers both.
How much does it cost?
| Plan | Monthly (USD) | Try-ons | Measurements | Invoices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Micro | $14 | 20 | 30 | 10 |
| Starter | $49 | 75 | 100 | 30 |
| Growth | $129 | 650 | Unlimited | Unlimited + logo |
| Scale | $299 | 2,000 | Unlimited | Unlimited + logo |
Micro is $1 for the first month (then $14), and Starter, Growth and Scale have first-month prices of $28, $74 and $171. The first-month price applies once per store, on monthly plans. Checked 9 November 2026 on zedaq.ai/pricing.
How do you get started this week?
- Create your free account.
- Add your size chart.
- Install on Shopify, or paste the script tag on WooCommerce or your site.
- Test try-on on three bestsellers.
- Share a short video of the try-on on Instagram and WhatsApp Status so customers know they can use it.
Frequently asked questions
Does virtual try-on work on Ankara and bold prints?
The AI renders your actual product photo, so the print comes from your image. Use clear, front-facing photos for the best results, and test your bestsellers during the trial.
Can I use it if I sell mostly on Instagram?
You can use the Tailor Tools — CRM, measurement links, invoicing — straight away. Try-on needs a product page on a website.
Can diaspora customers send their measurements from abroad?
Yes. Send a measurement link by WhatsApp or email. They open it on their phone, with nothing to install.
Can I pay in naira?
ZeDaq.ai plans are billed in US dollars by card. The invoices you send your own clients can be issued in naira (NGN), as well as USD, GBP, EUR and other currencies.
Let customers see it on before they pay
Internal links: Virtual fitting room for clothing websites · Ready-made cultural wear: sizing agbada, abaya and sherwani · Digitising your old measurement book
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