Off the Rack

Off the Rack (adj.)

A term describing any clothing garment that is purchased ready-to-wear for the person.

Unlike bespoke or made-to-measure clothing, off the rack is made to generalized measurements. This process is the cheapest method of clothing manufacturing as it is the least labor intensive and highly automated.

Those who consider purchasing off-the-rack clothing should realize that the fit of the garment will not be as flattering as made-to-measure or bespoke.

 

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Antonio Centeno is President of ATailoredSuit.com and the founder of RealMenRealStyle.com. He has created over 700 articles & videos on men's style, blogs over at the Art of Manliness, and is the author of the internet's best style eBook - A Man's Guide To Timeless Style. Antonio has studied clothing design in London, Hong Kong, and Bangkok. He is a former US Marine with an MBA from UT Austin and a BA from Cornell College. He loves to hear from old friends and make new ones.

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