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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Collins shows how fancy a tailoring moment can be when interpreted in a modern way.
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Naomi De Oliveira, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2025
Sleek, sculptural, and designed to hug the foot in a barely-there manner, these ladylike silhouettes are perfect peeking out from beneath a maxi dress or grounding sharp tailoring.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
Lily Collins leaned fully into McQueen’s country check tailoring in Paris on Sunday.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Dec. 2025
Stella McCartney Stretch Lace Skirt This elegant pencil skirt combines modern tailoring with delicate floral lace.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
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Naomi De Oliveira, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2025
Sleek, sculptural, and designed to hug the foot in a barely-there manner, these ladylike silhouettes are perfect peeking out from beneath a maxi dress or grounding sharp tailoring.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
Lily Collins leaned fully into McQueen’s country check tailoring in Paris on Sunday.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Dec. 2025
Stella McCartney Stretch Lace Skirt This elegant pencil skirt combines modern tailoring with delicate floral lace.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
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 20 Dec. 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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