ready-to-wear

[ red-ee-tuh-wair ]

/ ˈrɛd i təˈwɛər /

clothing made in standard sizes; ready-made clothing.

pertaining to or dealing in such clothing: the ready-to-wear business; a ready-to-wear shop.

Compare made-to-measure, made-to-order.

Origin of ready-to-wear

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

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

What’s Haute, What’s Not: The Meaning of Modern Couture |Liza Foreman |July 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
“It is not as big as perfumes, but it is bigger than ready-to-wear,” he added.

What’s Haute, What’s Not: The Meaning of Modern Couture |Liza Foreman |July 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Giambattista Valli Launches Second Ready-to-Wear Line: As if Giambattista Valli didn't have enough on his plate.

Model Suki Waterhouse Lands Major Movie Role; Giambattista Valli Launches Second Ready-to-Wear Line |The Fashion Beast Team |May 30, 2014 |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.

Rad Hourani, The First Unisex Couture Designer |Erin Cunningham |January 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Summerville captures this ambiance with a mix of ready-to-wear couture pieces and original creations.

The ‘Catching Fire’ Costume Designer Talks the Dark Turn in ‘Hunger Games’ Fashion |Amy Zimmerman |November 22, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
He was awake to the marvelous development of the ready-to-wear business.

Sam Lambert and the New Way Store |Unknown
There was but one store in Elberon, the nearest town, where 42 ready-to-wear garments were sold.

The Girl from Sunset Ranch |Amy Bell Marlowe
Toward noon Kit, in a "ready-to-wear" looking costume, knocked at Clo's door.

The Lion's Mouse |C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
With his help I swiftly selected an outfit that was not half bad for ready-to-wear garments.

Ruggles of Red Gap |Harry Leon Wilson
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.

The Perfect Gentleman |Ralph Bergengren

ready-to-wear

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

an article or suit of such clothes