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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Instead of relying on bold prints, locals let texture and tailoring stand out.
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Beyond the accessories, texture and tailoring take center stage for black-tie dressing.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
In the historic Whitely Building, the city’s first department store, tailoring now comes in the form of personalized itineraries incorporating massages, facials, ice baths, sleep tracking, quartz crystal beds, and much more, depending on what your biometrics reveal about you.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In Bucktown, Sage Cichock, who opened her own boutique tailoring operation in 2021, experiences the same demand to teach other young people the art of alterations.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Beyond the accessories, texture and tailoring take center stage for black-tie dressing.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
In the historic Whitely Building, the city’s first department store, tailoring now comes in the form of personalized itineraries incorporating massages, facials, ice baths, sleep tracking, quartz crystal beds, and much more, depending on what your biometrics reveal about you.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In Bucktown, Sage Cichock, who opened her own boutique tailoring operation in 2021, experiences the same demand to teach other young people the art of alterations.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Tailoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailoring. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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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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