ready-to-wear

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Adjective ready-to-wear has 1 sense

off-the-rack, off-the-shelf, off-the-peg, ready-to-wear - (especially of clothing) made in standard sizes and available from merchandise in stock; "a ready-made jacket"; "ready-to-wear clothes"
Antonyms: custom-made, customized, custom, customised (indirect, via ready-made)

Definitions from the Web

ready-to-wear

Definition:

Ready-to-wear refers to garments or clothing items that are mass-produced, as opposed to being custom-made. These clothes are designed and manufactured in standard sizes to be readily available for purchase.

Sense 1:

Adjective

Referring to clothing items that are already made and available for purchase, without requiring any alterations or customizations.

Example sentence: She preferred buying ready-to-wear dresses from her favorite brand as they provided a perfect fit without any additional adjustments.

Sense 2:

Noun

A fashion collection or line of clothing created by a designer and produced in standard sizes for sale to the general public.

Example sentence: This season's ready-to-wear collection by the renowned fashion designer showcased a stunning range of elegant and fashionable attire.

Sense 3:

Noun

A term used to describe clothes that are made available in shops or boutiques for immediate purchase, as opposed to being custom-made or tailored.

Example sentence: The fashion brand launched its new line of ready-to-wear garments, attracting fashion enthusiasts looking for trendy and affordable fashion.