You must have seen or heard “fit check” while scrolling through Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, or other social media platforms. But what does it mean? If your guess is that it’s Gen Z slang, you’re right. The term is popular among the digital natives. And like other Gen Z colloquialisms, this one has come to stay.
To help you keep up with the trend, in this article, we’ll show you what a fit check means and use cases for the term.
What does ‘Fit Check’ Mean?
“Fit check” is a request someone makes on social media for their followers to examine their chosen outfit and share their opinions about it. The term has two words: Fit (short for outfit) and Check (to check out or look at something). It’s often used as a hashtag or caption.
Think of it as the digital version of asking a friend, “How do I look?” and getting their response in your comment section. The goal of the slang is to share your style with your audience and get their feedback on your fashion choices. But beyond showcasing Ia great look, the term also helps you:
- Get more admirers and followers
- Introduce them to new brands
- Influence them to try out new looks and clothing brands
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How Does it Work?
First, choose an outfit that captures your personal style. Then take a full-body video or photo rocking your ensemble. The content doesn’t have to be high-effort. It can be a quick mirror selfie, a casual walk, or a 360-spin. The idea is to capture your full look so your audience takes in every detail. So don’t sweat it—whether you’re wearing a luxury necklace or a thrifted jacket, every ensemble deserves a fit check.
Once you’ve uploaded the photo or video, include the term in your caption. For example, “Fit check! I love this hat I just copped from Temu. How else should I style it?” You can either use the term in your caption or include it as a hashtag (#FitCheck) alongside others like #OOTD (Outfit of the Day), #GRWM (Get Ready With Me), #haul, or #StyleCheck.
Other Ways to Use “Fit Check”
Besides posting a fit check, here are other ways to use the term and feel on-trend:
- Call other people’s full-body outfits a fit check during real-life conversations. For example: “Did you see Ayra Starr’s fit check on Snapchat? She’s so pretty.”
- Ask someone for a “fit check” if you’d like to know what they’re wearing. This is also a subtle, flirty way to ask for a full-body photo, especially when dealing with a love interest. For example, “Let’s swap fit checks. Need to see how you look.”
- Respond to other people’s fit-check posts with beautiful comments. Or better still, compliment their overall style if you’re an ardent follower.
- Ask where they bought the clothes, shoes, or accessories you like, and follow the brands if they tag them.
- Offer kind suggestions on how to improve their style if they ask for your thoughts.
- If they post multiple outfits or accessories, asking for comments on which one to go for, drop your opinion and why you think it works.
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Fit Checks are for Everyone
Fit checks are more than a trend for Gen Zs to show off their look. They’re a way to express yourself, build a community, and connect with other fashion lovers across the globe. Also, they motivate you to put yourself out there. And this, in return, boosts your confidence as people tend to drop positive comments about your fit.
Brands have also benefitted from the trend. As more content creators and influencers do a fit check, more people follow, connect, and even buy from the brands—win-win for both businesses and creators, I must say.
So, you see. This is more than a generational movement. It’s a call; an open invitation to embrace your sense of identity, share it, and let the algorithm fetch you more money in the bag.
