ready-to-wear

[ red-ee-tuh-wair ]

noun

1. clothing made in standard sizes; ready-made clothing.

adjective

1. pertaining to or dealing in such clothing:

   the ready-to-wear business; a ready-to-wear shop.

ready-to-wear

adjective

1. (of clothes) not tailored for the wearer; of a standard size

noun

1. an article or suit of such clothes

Word History and Origins

Origin of ready-to-wear¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

He put them in glamorous gowns, yes, but also encouraged them to buy trendier ready-to-wear labels off the rack.

From The Daily Beast

Mr. Fournié is poised to debut his first ready-to-wear collection in December.

From The Daily Beast

“It is not as big as perfumes, but it is bigger than ready-to-wear,” he added.

From The Daily Beast

Giambattista Valli Launches Second Ready-to-Wear Line: As if Giambattista Valli didn't have enough on his plate.

From The Daily Beast

In October 2007, Hourani launched his first ready-to-wear unisex line, RAD by Rad Hourani, at a small art gallery in Paris.

From The Daily Beast

There was but one store in Elberon, the nearest town, where 42 ready-to-wear garments were sold.

From Project Gutenberg

He may, if such is his inclination,—as I am sure it would have been Adam's,—get his new suit all finished and ready-to-wear.

From Project Gutenberg

Some of them specialize in certain things, like ready-to-wear clothing, but most of them carry a little of everything.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Secord is the new buyer of the ladies' ready-to-wear, and successor to Mr. Woodman.

From Project Gutenberg

Toward noon Kit, in a "ready-to-wear" looking costume, knocked at Clo's door.

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