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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Lingua Franca launched ready-to-wear in 2020, and the brand boasts a 10,000-square-foot workshop in New York City's Garment District. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 July 2026 The Spring/Summer 2027 women’s ready-to-wear calendar, which will run from September 28 to October 6, features a total of 68 shows and 33 presentations, compared to a respective 74 shows and 37 presentations for SS26. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 24 July 2026 Kuckenburg, 26, stunned in an ivory Lilou dress from the Galia Lahav ready-to-wear collection, while Wesley, 43, wore a navy blue suit and tie. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026 No break-in period required, the exceptionally cushy Clarks Arla Gilson Flip-flops are ready-to-wear straight out of your suitcase. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ready-to-wear

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready-to-wear

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Parker married Broderick on May 19, 1997, in an off-the-rack black gown by Morgane le Fay.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
In recent years, Abercrombie jeans have become a sort of phenomenon, thanks to a rebrand and refocus on creating the best-fitting off-the-rack jeans.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026

Definition of off-the-rack

Noun

But the business reality behind these global ambitions is that bridal couture remains the financial backbone for most Indian brands.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Stewart’s Nike shoes worn in Cannes accompanied a spring 2026 couture Chanel look by Matthieu Blazy featuring a matching sheer top and midi skirt — the actress is a longtime ambassador for the French luxury brand.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

Definition of couture

Adjective

The fifth-floor suite includes a custom bar sink and entertainment nook ready-made for gatherings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026
While the consistency of his defense needs to tighten up before the start of a long 82-game season, his offense looks ready-made to contribute early.

— Nick Friedell, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of ready-made

Noun

Lim’s designs were known for their cool, easy and chic aesthetic, which combined effortless California casualness with sophisticated New York tailoring.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
No one likes the sloppy tailoring of Octavius’s open-back suit, but Law loves the jacket.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 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

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For competition favorites, Nike and Adidas, return on investment will be scrutinized in micro-detail, guiding their approaches to future marketing in both sportswear and broader lifestyle categories.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
The sportswear company last month signaled that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy faced significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a cautious outlook overshadowed a modest fourth-quarter revenue beat.

— Danielle Kaye, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Definition of sportswear

Adjective

Rather than offering an off-the-shelf platform, the design has been customized around the Peruvian Navy’s operational experience and the unique maritime conditions of the Pacific coast of Latin America.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Below it, an off-the-shelf vision-language model breaks each task into a deterministic, checkable workflow, and below that, Humanoid’s proprietary model executes the discrete steps.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of off-the-shelf

Noun

At the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam, guests in the top suites have received outerwear from the local brand GOFRANCK.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
In contrast to the sporting attire around her in the stands and on the field, Madonna embraced her signature lingerie-as-outerwear uniform.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 July 2026

Definition of outerwear

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