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

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adjective

Definition of ready-to-wear

as in off-the-rack

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Adjective

Under the styling guidance of Johnny Wujek, Kate Mara opted for a design from Monse‘s fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Miguel Castro Freitas, the new designer at Mugler, showed his first collection a year ago in Paris, an effort that promised a re-alignment with Manfred Thierry Mugler’s point of view on tailoring and ready-to-wear. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026 While there were some breathtaking gowns on display, these ready-to-wear pieces could easily be selected as the bridal attire for the entire wedding weekend. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 8 Oct. 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

Where to Shop Arch Goat The archival store, which specializes in hard-to-find runway looks, particularly those from Chanel, Saint Laurent and Jean Paul Gaultier, reflects its owner, Gen Z couture collector Jason Xue’s love for serious Y2K fashion.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
HighBall Halloween in Columbus hosts a public costume contest with multiple categories, a costume couture fashion show, live music and performers, and more.

— Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 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

Alba, for his part, has been making the case for tailoring in the material for years.

— John Vorwald, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
Miguel Castro Freitas, the new designer at Mugler, showed his first collection a year ago in Paris, an effort that promised a re-alignment with Manfred Thierry Mugler’s point of view on tailoring and ready-to-wear.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 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

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This latest project marks nearly a decade of collaboration between the Bulgarian fashion brand and the Japanese sportswear company.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
In recent years, Nike has lost major athletes Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, and Ousmane Dembélé to competitor brands, reflecting its waning dominance in the performance sportswear market.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of sportswear

Adjective

Caribou Biosciences is shutting down after failing to raise the money necessary to fund a late-stage clinical trial of its off-the-shelf CAR-T therapy for lymphoma, STAT notes.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 Oct. 2026
The student then made contact local manufacturers and discovered off-the-shelf components that were cheaper than the custom parts used in the 1990s design.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of off-the-shelf

Noun

But Jurney also sees opportunities to make all products, from cotton T-shirts to athletic outerwear, perform better, last longer and take a lighter toll on the environment.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
For the first time, Re/Icons is also expanding beyond outerwear, building a larger collection of complementary pieces including windbreakers, T-shirts, pants, skirts, and accessories.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of outerwear

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