as in bought
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the fashionistas were aghast that the actress would wear an off-the-rack dress to the Oscars
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Shapiro goes on at 6:30 p.m., accompanied by a pyrotechnics display worthy of the WWE — an elfin figure in an off-the-rack sports coat occupying center stage, cheered on like a pop siren by a mosh pit filled with blond 20-somethings in Stetsons and MAGA hats.
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Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
As a trans man, Emil isn’t used to finding off-the-rack clothing that fits perfectly.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
But there are times when off-the-rack arrangements just won’t cut it.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
But their class differences are mapped out too broadly, and the plotting is as off-the-rack as one of Berenger’s suits.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
Clients may access it by first making an appointment online, and then dropping in for a custom shirt consultation or to try on the brand’s off-the-rack wares.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024
Going as Ellie for Halloween is easy: Dress up an off-the-rack elephant costume with some seafoam green Liberty merch.
—Them, 9 Oct. 2024
The bride wore an off-the-rack dress in keeping with the boho-chic theme.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
More recently, Michelle Obama caught the attention of the fashion press for mixing items high and low, wearing everything from off-the-rack J.Crew to Alaia and supporting independent American designers such as Isabel Toledo.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2024
Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
As a trans man, Emil isn’t used to finding off-the-rack clothing that fits perfectly.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
But there are times when off-the-rack arrangements just won’t cut it.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
But their class differences are mapped out too broadly, and the plotting is as off-the-rack as one of Berenger’s suits.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
Clients may access it by first making an appointment online, and then dropping in for a custom shirt consultation or to try on the brand’s off-the-rack wares.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024
Going as Ellie for Halloween is easy: Dress up an off-the-rack elephant costume with some seafoam green Liberty merch.
—Them, 9 Oct. 2024
The bride wore an off-the-rack dress in keeping with the boho-chic theme.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
More recently, Michelle Obama caught the attention of the fashion press for mixing items high and low, wearing everything from off-the-rack J.Crew to Alaia and supporting independent American designers such as Isabel Toledo.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Off-the-rack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-the-rack. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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