made-to-measure

American  

[meyd-tuh-mezh-er] / ˈmeɪd təˈmɛʒ ər /

adjective

1. (of a garment, shoes, etc.) made in accordance with a specific individual's measurements.

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made to measure Idioms  

1. Also, tailor-made. Fashioned to fit a particular need or purpose, very suitable. For example, Jane finds her new position is made to measure for her, or This bridge club is tailor-made for Max. Originally referring to clothes made to fit a particular person very precisely, these terms have been used figuratively since the mid-1900s. Also see made to order.

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Etymology

Origin of made-to-measure

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The 31-year-old - who is no data scientist, rather a tailor - previously launched Savile Row's first female tailors, making made-to-measure garments for a range of women.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

On the left of this floor is the men’s formal ready-to-wear section, which includes made-to-measure.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

“Mrs. Harris,” based on a 1958 Paul Gallico novel, makes the case that painstakingly made-to-measure French haute couture can inspire, impassion and empower.

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2023

He opened Damari, a custom clothing company including ready-to-wear and made-to-measure men’s suits.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2022

The choicest "made-to-measure" in his Universal Guide, "Snappy, fashionable, and up to the minute," came to less than half of that.

From Success A Novel by Adams, Samuel Hopkins

Related Words

• custom-made
• suitable
• suited