off-the-rack
Not custom-fitted
Off-the-rack describes clothing that's ready-made in standard sizes, as opposed to custom-tailored: He bought an off-the-rack suit for the interview.
The phrase extends to anything standardized rather than customized: off-the-rack software solutions.
The image is of garments hanging on a store rack, ready to be taken home immediately.
Factory-made standard-size garments
- garmentArticle of clothing
- suitMatched formal garments
- dressSkirted one-piece garment
- blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
apparel · sizes · fitting · alterations · retail · department store · mass-produced · standard
ready-to-wear
Factory-made standard-size garments
blazer · apparel · sizes · fitting · alterations · retail · department store · mass-produced · standard · uniform
- fashion termsstyle, fashion week, runway, catwalk, runway shows
- bridal shopswedding gowns, veils, bridesmaid dresses, alterations, fittings
- clothing retailboutique, department store, dressing room, fitting room, sales associate
- Fashion Retailready-to-wear, fashion brands, boutique, department store, fitting room
- menswearsuits, suit, tuxedo, blazers, blazer
- suit stylesbusiness suit, navy suit, charcoal suit, pinstripe, three-piece
off-the-rackbespoke
Made to individual specifications
tailor-made · made-to-measure · custom-made · custom · tailored
off-the-rackhandmade
Created manually, not mechanically
handcrafted · artisanal · homemade · couture · haute couture