What does "tailored" mean?

1. (well-fitted clothing) clothes that are made to fit your body shape perfectly. 2. (customised for a purpose) specially made or changed to fit a particular need or situation.

How do you use "tailored"?

Usually placed before the noun it describes. Often followed by the preposition 'to'.

tailored

adj.

US //ˈteɪɫɝd// UK //tˈeɪləd// tai·lored

1 well-fitted clothing (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

clothes that are made to fit your body shape perfectly.

referring to garments that have been professionally fitted or made by a tailor to suit a specific individual's measurements.

Example

He wore a tailored suit to the wedding and looked very professional.

Example

The actor appeared on the red carpet in a perfectly tailored tuxedo that accentuated his lean frame.

Usage

Usually placed before the noun it describes.
- fitted
- bespoke
- custom made
- baggy
- loose
- ready to wear
2 customised for a purpose (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

specially made or changed to fit a particular need or situation.

adapted or designed for a particular purpose, person, or set of circumstances.

Example

The teacher gave the student a tailored study plan to help him pass.

Example

The software company provides tailored solutions for small businesses that cannot afford expensive enterprise systems.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'to'.
- customised
- specific
- personalised
- generic
- universal