made-to-measure

[ meyd-tuh-mezh-er ]

adjective

1. (of a garment, shoes, etc.) made in accordance with a specific individual's measurements.

Word History and Origins

Origin of made-to-measure¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Idioms and Phrases

Also, tailor-made . Fashioned to fit a particular need or purpose, very suitable. For example, Jane finds her new position is made to measure for her , or This bridge club is tailor-made for Max . Originally referring to clothes made to fit a particular person very precisely, these terms have been used figuratively since the mid-1900s. Also see made to order .

Example Sentences

Bespoke and made-to-measure tailoring offer that glorious and burdensome luxury of choice — sometimes unlimited choice.

From Los Angeles Times

Made-to-measure, bespoke’s second cousin, doesn’t have the same flash of creative madness that comes from being able to put a leopard-print lining in a suit jacket, but it also spares you the maniacal laundry list of choices that bespoke offers.

From Los Angeles Times

Recently, I visited the Beverly Hills Prada store to try out its made-to-measure suiting program.

From Los Angeles Times

Like those initials, everything in Prada’s made-to-measure service fits within the galaxy of Mrs. Prada and Raf Simons.

From Los Angeles Times

In a way, made-to-measure is like the child safety lock on a car door.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• custom-made
• suitable
• suited