custom-made clothing

[ˈkʌs.təm meɪd ˈkloʊ.ðɪŋ]
nounpl: custom-made clothing (uncountable) / custom-made garments (countable)
roupas sob medida
1. Garments that are tailored and made specifically for an individual customer according to their measurements and preferences
She ordered custom-made clothing from the famous tailor in Milan.
Ela encomendou roupas sob medida do famoso alfaiate em Milão.
2. Apparel designed and constructed to fit a particular person's body shape and style requirements
Custom-made clothing ensures a perfect fit and unique style.
As roupas sob medida garantem um ajuste perfeito e estilo único.
In Brazil, custom-made clothing is associated with quality and status, particularly in fashion capitals like São Paulo. In the USA, the term 'bespoke' has gained popularity in recent years as a luxury market indicator. Both cultures value the craftsmanship and personal attention involved in custom tailoring, though it remains a premium service.
NYC Slang
bespoke fit / tailored threads
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bespoke clothingtailored clothingmade-to-measure clothingpersonalized clothingcustom tailoring
Antonyms / Antônimos
ready-made clothingoff-the-rack clothingmass-produced clothingready-to-wear clothing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roupas sob medida
Most common and standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
roupa feita sob medida
Slightly more formal phrasing
São Paulo
roupas personalizadas
Often used in commercial context, emphasizing personalization
Portugal
roupa à medida
Portuguese preference uses 'à medida' instead of 'sob medida'

Related Words

tailorseamstressalterationsgarmentbespokemeasurementfitting

Related Idioms & Phrases

fits like a glove
made to order
tailored to perfection
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →