# Shopify search for apparel stores: sizes, colours and fit

> A practical apparel search setup using Shopify variant options, tags and selected text metafields with IntentSea Search.

Source: https://intentsea.com/guides/shopify-search-for-apparel

Apparel catalogues often repeat the same garment across sizes and colours. The useful starting point is consistent product data, then search terms and filters that match how shoppers describe a garment.

## Example field map

| Shopper question | Possible Shopify field | Example value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Which size is available? | Variant option | `Size: M` |
| Which colour? | Variant option | `Color: Navy` |
| What kind of garment? | Product type or collection | `T-shirt` |
| Is this relaxed fit? | Tag or selected text metafield | `fit_relaxed` |

These are illustrative examples, not preset filters or results from a merchant store. Configure only values already used consistently in your catalogue. IntentSea Search can filter by product options, tags, product type and selected indexed text metafields. Collection-page filters require Starter.

## Prepare search language

List the terms customers use for garment names, fit and local spellings. For instance, a shop may choose whether `tee` should match `T-shirt`; test both phrases before adding a synonym group. Avoid grouping terms that distinguish material, cut or audience. Use synonyms as an explicit merchant choice, then inspect a few queries and filter combinations.

For merchandising, schedule a temporary pin or boost for a campaign query only when the matching products and dates are known; remove or expire the rule after the campaign. See the [synonyms guide](/guides/synonyms), [filters guide](/guides/filters) and [zero-result troubleshooting](/guides/zero-results).