clothing
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Tailor-made
Made or designed to fit a particular person or purpose perfectly.
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All buttoned up
To be completely prepared, organized, or finished with something, leaving no loose ends.
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Dress something down
To make an outfit or an item of clothing look less formal or more casual.
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Bursting at the seams
To be extremely full, crowded, or under severe strain due to an abundance of people, items, or activity.
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Down at heel
Appearing shabby, run-down, or impoverished, often due to neglect or lack of money.
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Handle with kid gloves
To treat someone or something with extreme gentleness, sensitivity, and great care, as if it is very delicate or easily damaged.
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In one's Sunday best
To be dressed in one's finest clothes, typically reserved for special occasions or formal gatherings.
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Tailor something to suit
To modify or adapt something specifically to meet a particular need, person, or situation.
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Threadbare
Threadbare describes something, typically fabric, that is so old and worn that the individual threads are visible, or it can refer to an idea or argument that is overused and lacks freshness.
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Busting at the seams
To be extremely full, overflowing, or overcrowded, often to the point of discomfort or impending failure.
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Fit like a glove
To fit perfectly and comfortably, as if custom-made for its purpose or wearer.
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Burst at the seams
To be so full, crowded, or under pressure that it feels as though it cannot contain any more and is about to break apart.
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In one's shirt sleeves
To be wearing only a shirt, having removed one's jacket or coat, often indicating informality or a readiness for work.