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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Think breezy tailoring in rich navies and soft sandy hues—the kind of summer wardrobe that makes errands feel cinematic.
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Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 25 June 2025
Whimsical tailoring, punchy colors, and quirky silhouettes, all drawn from vintage fashion and interior references, create the world that is La Veste.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Our opinion is that although communicators can benefit from tailoring messages to basic information about their audience, deep tailoring goes far beyond such easily accessible information.
—Andrew Luttrell, Time, 24 June 2025
With its subtle pinstripes and exaggerated proportions, his oversized three-piece toed a line between luxury tailoring and streetwear — a tightrope often walked by American label Fear of God, the American label behind the outfit..
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
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Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 25 June 2025
Whimsical tailoring, punchy colors, and quirky silhouettes, all drawn from vintage fashion and interior references, create the world that is La Veste.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
Our opinion is that although communicators can benefit from tailoring messages to basic information about their audience, deep tailoring goes far beyond such easily accessible information.
—Andrew Luttrell, Time, 24 June 2025
With its subtle pinstripes and exaggerated proportions, his oversized three-piece toed a line between luxury tailoring and streetwear — a tightrope often walked by American label Fear of God, the American label behind the outfit..
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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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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