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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Neutral tones and easy tailoring continue to shape Letizia’s summer wardrobe.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 June 2025
In reality, tennis fashion is a playground for self-expression showcasing different colors, cuts, and tailoring, evident in how Broomfield’s boyfriend Frances Tiafoe dresses.
—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 2 June 2025
On May 23, 2024 – just two days after his 31st birthday – Andry left with the hope of one day opening a beauty salon in the US, or making a living from one of his other passions: design and tailoring.
—Uriel Blanco, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Of course, with the Met Gala theme being all about tailoring, Brailford reveals Cousin was hyper-focused on making sure the tailoring was flawless.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 June 2025
In reality, tennis fashion is a playground for self-expression showcasing different colors, cuts, and tailoring, evident in how Broomfield’s boyfriend Frances Tiafoe dresses.
—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 2 June 2025
On May 23, 2024 – just two days after his 31st birthday – Andry left with the hope of one day opening a beauty salon in the US, or making a living from one of his other passions: design and tailoring.
—Uriel Blanco, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Of course, with the Met Gala theme being all about tailoring, Brailford reveals Cousin was hyper-focused on making sure the tailoring was flawless.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 May 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 13 Jun. 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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