For use with the PSP camera attachment, this Japan-only release lets up to five separate users take photos of and digitally categorize their entire wardrobes. Recording an item is as easy as snapping a picture and filing said item under its respective category, such as “blouse” or “skirt.” The sheer lack of categories labeled “muscle T’s” or “tear-away pants” leads one to the conclusion that this software is primarily targeted towards female consumers.

Once a sufficient number of clothing items have been recorded, MyStylist can sort your entire wardrobe based on style or color, or give recommendations for what is truly appropriate spring attire. Seasonally oblivious year-round jeans or khaki shorts wearers BEWARE; MyStylist has got your number!

The program’s cornerstone feature is that it mixes and matches from your stored items to simulate different outfits and looks on a homely, virtual mannequin. If the forecast calls for rain, merely click a button and your mannequin will be outfitted with the appropriate umbrella, galoshes and Totoro poncho from your closet. If it’s a hot Friday night date, MyStylist recommends that your skin-showing black V-neck will increase the possibility of date number two.

Thanks to an internal calendar, the software stores what outfit was worn on what date, as well as the frequency with which you sport certain style combinations. This feature ensures that one will never be caught in the mortifying situation of wearing the same black V-neck for date number two with Mr. Dreamy.

When you’ve exhausted all of your new possible styles, MyStylist will recommend that you go shopping to update your wardrobe. After all, MyStylist encourages its users to only wear the newest and most expensive fashion trends straight from Paris. Using built-in color matching technology, the software can tell what colors you look best in based on your skin type and hair color, so you can purchase accordingly.

Finally, MyStylist encourages you to have an intimate relationship with your fashion. The diary feature completes the software experience, allowing you to insert pictures of the day’s outfit, while writing a memo to reflect on your real life fashion successes.

“Dear diary…Today was the best day EVER! I met up with Mr. Dreamy for Sunday brunch. He complimented the coordination between my burgundy pea coat and the hints of red found on my shoe buckles. Thanks MyStylist!”
MyStylist is currently on-sale in Japan and retails for ¥6980 (this package includes the PSP camera and a camera case). A pre-release survey conducted in Japan reported that over 70% of the female users who sampled the software found MyStylist to be a useful addition to their morning routine. If the results of this survey are anything to go on, here’s hoping that Sony will capitalize on what seems to be a really unique social software concept and release MyStylist stateside.

In the meantime, I need to get back to prearranging all my pairs of gray sweatpants for easy photographing later.

[Playstation’s Tokyo game show website]