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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The clean tailoring created a sharp foil to the glossy footwear, creating an overall textural but streamlined look.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The tailoring of this Elliatt Maris maxi dress is reminiscent of a classic Italian film star—a la Sofia Loren—but with a modern twist.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
The best leather pants can be true wardrobe heroes this time of year, along with a standby jacket and your favorite boots—all easy to style with your favorite knit pieces, stylish tailoring, and even the simple white T-shirt.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
The collection strikes a balance between cool, effortless slouch and sharp tailoring, mixing clean lines with relaxed silhouettes to capture the spirit of now.
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The tailoring of this Elliatt Maris maxi dress is reminiscent of a classic Italian film star—a la Sofia Loren—but with a modern twist.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
The best leather pants can be true wardrobe heroes this time of year, along with a standby jacket and your favorite boots—all easy to style with your favorite knit pieces, stylish tailoring, and even the simple white T-shirt.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
The collection strikes a balance between cool, effortless slouch and sharp tailoring, mixing clean lines with relaxed silhouettes to capture the spirit of now.
—Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 8 Oct. 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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