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RTW

RTW

6.9
Clothing made in standard sizes and sold ready to wear
  • symbol
  • Specialized
translation icon : prêt-à-porter
  • Unlike bespoke suits, RTW garments are produced in standard sizes for quick purchase.

Examples

  • Many shoppers prefer RTW because it is more affordable and immediately available.

  • The fashion show will feature the designer's latest RTW collection for the upcoming season.

  • I love shopping for RTW clothing.

  • The new collection features stunning RTW pieces.

  • The fashion show will feature the designer's latest RTW collection for the upcoming season.

  • Many shoppers prefer RTW because it is more affordable and immediately available.

  • Unlike bespoke suits, RTW garments are produced in standard sizes for quick purchase.

Synonyms

off-the-rack
vsRTW
  • US
7 4.4

Clothes made in standard sizes and sold in stores, not made for one person

is the abbreviation used for that stock sold clothing category
ready-to-wear
vsRTW
3 3.5

Clothes made in standard sizes that are sold in stores

is the abbreviated form used for that full expression
off-the-peg
vsRTW
  • UK
1 6.0

Clothes made in standard sizes that you can buy

is the abbreviation used for that non bespoke clothing type

How Tailored

custom-made
9 3.9
RTW
  • Specialized
6.9

Surface Forms

RTW main

Etymology

RTW stands for ready-to-wear, with 'ready' meaning 'finished' and 'wear' meaning 'to put on', so RTW clothes are made in standard sizes and sold ready to buy rather than made for one person.