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既製服 (kiseifuku) Japanese meaning: ready-made clothes | Kotomora
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I bought ready-made clothes at the department store.
Ready-made clothes sometimes don't fit well.
Kanji 既 previously, already, long ago Related words 既製服 is the standard term specifically for ready-made clothing, while 出来合い is a more casual, general word for anything ready-made or pre-prepared (not limited to clothes).
既製服 is the everyday, general Japanese word for ready-made clothing, while プレタポルテ is the fashion-industry term used specifically for designer ready-to-wear lines.
Opposites 既製服 is mass-produced clothing sold in standard sizes, while 注文服 is custom-tailored to the wearer's measurements.
既製服 refers to off-the-rack, ready-made clothing, contrasting with the custom-fitted, artisan-made garments of オートクチュール.
Counted with For garments counted as outfits — suits, coats, dresses; thin tops are more often 枚.
Used as a somewhat formal way to count a set of ready-made clothes (top and bottom), e.g. 既製服一領.
Etymology Compound of 既製 (ready-made) and 服 (clothes). The term is straightforward and modern, with no obscure historical derivation.
