tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ 
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or workmanship of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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Sexiness was the defining trend across tailoring, boho dressing, eveningwear and resort.
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Patty Huntington, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Some Demna-sized—as in, calculatedly oversized—tailoring, and lots of bitchy, bratty handbag holding that made the accessories a focal point of most looks in the collection.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026
Top tailors in New York and Europe weigh in on the must-have information grooms need to bring to their tailoring appointments, and why Made-To-Measure and bespoke are worth the investment.
—Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Vintage Outerwear Take a look through your closet for any vintage outerwear, such as a structured wool coat or pieces with strong tailoring or quality fabric content labels, says Mayrath.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
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Patty Huntington, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Some Demna-sized—as in, calculatedly oversized—tailoring, and lots of bitchy, bratty handbag holding that made the accessories a focal point of most looks in the collection.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026
Top tailors in New York and Europe weigh in on the must-have information grooms need to bring to their tailoring appointments, and why Made-To-Measure and bespoke are worth the investment.
—Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Vintage Outerwear Take a look through your closet for any vintage outerwear, such as a structured wool coat or pieces with strong tailoring or quality fabric content labels, says Mayrath.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tailoring
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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tailoring
noun
tai·lor·ing
ˈtā-lə-riŋ
1
a
: the business or occupation of a tailor
b
: the work or quality of work of a tailor
2
: the making or adapting of something to suit a particular purpose
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