off-the-peg


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Synonyms for off-the-peg

(especially of clothing) made in standard sizes and available from merchandise in stock

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The post Barnier says it's off-the-peg deal for Britain appeared first on Cyprus Mail .
Scott said: "As well as our tailoring service, we have a selection of off-the-peg suits which are very popular along with both young and old.
Most of us eventually give in and buy a pair of off-the-peg reading glasses, which are just magnifying lenses.
Once-worn designer and off-the-peg bridal wear is now being sold as part of the register office's I-do-2 offer.
We can't have them in some ill-fitting, off-the-peg suit."
H&J commercial director Niel Alobaidi said: "Off-the-peg packages are still very popular to beach resorts in places like Mauritius, the Maldives and Thailand but growing numbers of Britons travelling to long-haul destinations are now demanding more varied experiences."
The issues are more wide-ranging and therefore, no off-the-peg answer exists.
Tel: 0151 345 4334 www.raspberrypearls.com The boutique produces three ranges: Rasperry Tweens (ages 8 - 12), Raspberry Teens (ages 13 -16) and Rasperry Pearls for women (sizes 14 - 32) and offers both a made-to-measure and off-the-peg service.
"Off-the-peg glasses could cause eye strain, blurred vision, headaches or double vision," The Daily Mail quoted the researcher as saying.
Saks Fifth Avenue (04 351 5551) has the latest off-the-peg gowns by Vera Wang and Reem Acra.
It refers to the 19 Old Etonians who have now become Prime Minister, even if the most recent one did have to wear off-the-peg clothes and visit terrible places, like northern England, to slip under the radar.
Ikea, Argos and www.scottsofstow.co.uk all sell off-the-peg covers, but check your dimensions first before buying.
More than 40 girls from years 10 and 11 and sixth form, who are studying textiles, hit the catwalk with creations from 50s-style gowns to off-the-peg saris.
This latest project by Heikkinen & Komonen adds a clear architectural dimension to the off-the-peg house market.