try-on haul
/traɪ ɒn hɔːl/
Very CommonA haul video where the creator tries on each clothing item on camera.
More personal than a regular haul because the creator's body and fit matter to the viewer. Often used to help viewers judge sizing and real-world appearance.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | amazon try-on haul because i ordered way too much this month | The creator is showing the large number of Amazon purchases by modeling them. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 02 | her try-on hauls are the only reason i know whether to buy from that site | The viewer uses try-on hauls to make purchasing decisions. | youtube, 2022 |
| 03 | posting a plus size try-on haul so you can actually see the fit | A try-on haul created specifically to show how items fit on a plus size body. | instagram, 2023 |
| 04 | the honest try-on haul: half these went back | A candid haul where several items did not work and were returned. | tiktok, 2024 |
Use it when
- A creator models each clothing item they bought, on camera.
- Describing fashion content where fit and sizing are shown.
- Searching for honest reviews of clothing items.
Do not use it when
- The video only shows items without wearing them.Use “haul video” instead.
- The video is a single product review.Use “review” instead.
Try-on haul vs haul video
try-on haul
Try-on haul includes modeling each item, so viewers see the actual fit.
VS
haul-video
Haul video can just show items held up or flat-laid without wearing them.
Origin and context
A subcategory of haul videos that emerged on YouTube as creators began modeling clothing to give viewers a better sense of fit. The format grew substantially with fast fashion hauls in the 2010s.
- First seen
- mid-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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