Definition

1. Noun:
   • The occupation or work of a tailor: The profession or craft of making, altering, or repairing garments, especially custom-fitted clothing such as suits and coats.
   • The process or result of making or altering clothes to fit a specific person: The act of tailoring or the quality of work involved in creating well-fitted garments.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • He learned the art of tailoring from his father.
  • The suit is a fine example of expert tailoring.
  • She went into tailoring after finishing fashion school.

Advanced Usage

• "Bespoke tailoring": Refers to clothing made to a client's specific measurements and specifications, representing the highest level of custom garment creation.
  • He only wears suits from a shop known for its bespoke tailoring.

Variants and Related Words

• Tailor (n): A person whose occupation is making, altering, or repairing clothes.
  • The tailor took my measurements for a new suit.
• Tailor (v): To make or adapt something for a particular purpose or person.
  • The program was tailored to meet the needs of beginners.
• Tailored (adj): (Of clothing) made by a tailor; custom-fitted. More generally, made or adapted for a particular purpose.
  • She wore a beautifully tailored jacket.

Synonyms

• Dressmaking: The craft of making women's clothes (a related but distinct craft often focused on different garments and techniques).
• Sartorial work: A formal term relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.

Related Phrases

• "The tailoring is impeccable": A phrase used to praise the perfect fit and construction of a garment.
  • Look at the shoulders on that jacket—the tailoring is impeccable.

Noun

1. the occupation of a tailor