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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Her ensemble contrasted heavily with Saldaña, 48, who opted for a full-noir look from Balmain’s fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection, per WWD. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 For a photo call in Berlin, the star sported a vintage varsity in a red jersey shirt tucked into a plaid pencil skirt from Coach's fall/winter 2026 ready-to-wear collection. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 28 July 2026 Their colorful offerings include jackets, weekender bags, caftans, and ready-to-wear. — Maggie Turner, Air Mail, 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 See All Example Sentences for ready-to-wear

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready-to-wear

Adjective

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

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

Definition of store

Noun

Although German sportswear brand Puma reported a slip in sales in the second quarter, the company’s bosses remain optimistic that their plan to bring the brand back to growth by 2027 is on the right track.

— Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
The German sportswear giant said revenue is now expected to grow between 9% and 10% in 2026, coming off a particularly strong quarter of 13% sales growth boosted by the World Cup and retro lines.

— Sarah Min,Hugh Leask,Justina Lee,Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 29 July 2026

Definition of sportswear

Adjective

Because it was originally developed as an inexpensive decoy, the airframe relies heavily on commercial off-the-shelf components and a relatively simple internal design.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
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

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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