1
of clothing : ready-made
2
: dealing in ready-made clothes
ready-to-wear stores
ready-to-wear noun

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For Every Occasion By Audrey Noble Just like her ready-to-wear, Emila Wickstead’s bridal designs are known for their minimalist silhouettes and expert tailoring. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025 Despite the care taken, those ready-to-wear initial papal vestments didn't always do the trick. Christopher Watson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025 Dan Quigley, who serves as retail director for British bespoke tailor Cad & The Dandy’s ready-to-wear location in New York, notes that a reversible zip gilet made with fleecy, 100% wool on one side and waterproof technical fabric on its reverse has proven an immediate best-seller. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025 The new Lume collection provides moisture-wicking comfort, hypoallergenic properties and biodegradable sustainability with a touch of elegance for premium ready-to-wear and elevated casualwear. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ready-to-wear

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ready-to-wear was in 1895

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“Ready-to-wear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ready-to-wear. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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ready-to-wear

adjective
ˌred-ēt-ə-ˈwa(ə)r,
-ˈwe(ə)r
: made in a standard size and not for any particular person

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