READY-TO-WEAR Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of ready-to-wear

as in off-the-rack

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Recent Examples of ready-to-wear

Adjective

Today, his legacy lives on through his signature ready-to-wear collection, which includes women’s evening wear, women’s suits, and bridal gowns. — Nicole Harris, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026 When the arcade first opened, Europe was navigating industrialization, the rise of the urban bourgeoisie, and the emergence of modern ready-to-wear fashion. — Eleonora Giordani, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 In the 1980s, Mackie entered the consumer market with a ready-to-wear collection and QVC Wearable Art and home furnishings collections. — Maureen Lee Lenker, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 His influence reached beyond Hollywood, too, through his ready-to-wear collections and collectible Barbie designs. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ready-to-wear

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready-to-wear

Adjective

That’s because Bogart does not wear his roles like an off-the-rack suit, but tailors them to fit.

— Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Parker married Broderick on May 19, 1997, in an off-the-rack black gown by Morgane le Fay.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Definition of off-the-rack

Noun

In July, the multihyphenate — who launched her hair care line, Grow-Good Beauty, in March — took her hair to new heights, crafting a spherical updo, courtesy of Stylez, at the Robert Wun fall 2027 couture show in Paris.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Daisy Edgar-Jones Daisy Edgar-Jones stepped out for the Berlin premiere of Sense & Sensibility in a baby blue satin Armani Privé SS05 couture gown and Boucheron jewelry.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of couture

Adjective

The warehouse chain just announced the debut of their Member’s Mark Choice Beef Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes, ready-made to take the stress out of meal planning.

— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
In addition, the intricate designs on the dress Diana wore were hand-embroidered by Elizabeth, whereas the fabric for the backup was ready-made.

— Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of ready-made

Noun

The fall range zeroes in on bustier dresses, shrunken blazers cinched at the waist, pencil skirts with snap buttons running down the front, power tailoring and cropped trucker jackets.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
For the occasion, Cameron wore a custom Giorgio Armani suit, coordinating with her now-husband in sleek tailoring by Giuliva Heritage.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of tailoring

Adjective

More than 82% of new space last year was built for traditional, specialty and super-store grocers.

— Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
By then, store interior displays were as critical as the windows, reflecting each city’s unique take on the holiday season with decorations ranging from subdued to outrageous.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025

Definition of store

Noun

Ayman El Bouhy, chairman at Champs Land, an Egyptian sportswear manufacturer operating out of the Mekka Industrial Zone in Abu Rawash, spoke about the fast-growing changes in the industry and inside his own business.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
The sportswear industry is in a funk, dragged down by a lackluster market for lifestyle sneakers and apparel.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of sportswear

Adjective

Rather than relying on off-the-shelf software, Nuuly built its entire warehouse management system in-house from day one.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Paul Eckloff, a former supervisor of the Secret Service’s presidential protection division, said the Russia-Ukraine war has highlighted the risks posed by drones, even off-the-shelf models that can cause massive damage.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of off-the-shelf

Noun

Prices range from about 240 euros for jersey basics to 450 to 850 euros for most ready-to-wear; leather and cashmere outerwear runs from 1,500 to 2,500 euros.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Call it the fisherman aesthetic, countrycore, or people’s desire to turn functional outerwear into something more fashion-y, but workwear pants and jackets are trending on my streets.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of outerwear

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