Abstract: This paper reviews the evolution of research on garment fit inherited from its own physical properties in recent years,and elaborates the prevalent study techniques including 3-D anthropometry,fuzzy mathematics,statistics,and wavelet analysis,along with their advantages and disadvantages.Moreover,some application cases of the garment fit assessment are introduced by focusing on online garment shopping and the improvement of garment sizing systems.The development trend and application prospect on the garment fit assessment is presented.