off-the-rack
Example Sentences
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At the start of the 1970s, before the dollar’s link to gold was severed, an ounce might have gotten you an off-the-rack seersucker at J.C.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
It’s the shift from battleships to PT boats, from handmade suits to off-the-rack ones.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 30, 2025
Through her work at RefineLA, Luo said she aims to help her peers find outlets for their self-expression through secondhand fashion — especially because thrifted pieces sometimes have an individuality that off-the-rack clothes lack.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024
When we accessorize, Herd said, we’re putting a “personal spin” on an off-the-rack purchase.
From Slate • Jul. 29, 2024
My pearls, my belts, my cardigans, my off-the-rack dresses from J.Crew, my apparently brave choice of white for an inaugural gown—all seemed to trigger a slew of opinions and instant feedback.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
