tailored

adjective

tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd 

1

: fashioned or fitted to resemble a tailor's work

2

: custom-made

3

: having the look of one fitted by a custom tailor

Synonyms of tailored

• customized
• custom

Examples of tailored in a Sentence

pants bought off the rack never fit me so I have to buy tailored ones instead

Recent Examples on the Web

Here, a guest channels Kendall Jenner energy with a sporty jersey and relaxed Bermuda shorts, mixing athletic and tailored pieces in a way that feels deliberately undone. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 15 July 2026

When temperatures drop simply add a tailored topper, à la Erdem and Magda Butrym. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026

From team merch to tailored ensembles, every A-lister has interpreted the dress code differently. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Pleating always makes fabric feel a touch more tailored and polished. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tailored

• man-tailored

Kids Definition

tailored

adjective

tai·​lored ˈtā-lərd 

1

: fashioned or fitted like a tailor's work

2

: custom-made