Definition of ready wear in English English dictionary
Describing apparel that does not need any tailoring (for example hemming) before it can be worn
Ready-to-wear clothes are made in standard sizes so that they fit most people, rather than being made specially for a particular person. In 1978 he launched his first major ready-to-wear collection for the Austin Reed stores. = off-the-peg. ready-to-wear clothes are made in standard sizes, not made specially to fit one person