tailored

Made to measure

Tailored describes something fitted or customized for a specific purpose or person.

A tailored suit has been cut and sewn to fit an individual's body precisely.

The meaning extends beyond clothing: a tailored approach, a tailored solution.

The word implies careful attention to particular needs rather than one-size-fits-all treatment: The program was tailored to each student's learning style.

customized

personalized

Adapted for an individual

specific · modified · adjusted · optimized · fine-tuned · calibrated · targeted · curated · bespoke · designed

fitted

alterations

Changes made to something

nipped · darted · contoured · shaped · form-fitting · slimmed · hemmed · let-out · pinned · chalked

bespoke

custom-made

Made to individual order

individualized · personalized · exclusive · handcrafted · artisanal · couturier · neapolitan · fitting · commission

elegant

sophisticated

Worldly and cultured

sharp · immaculate · sleek · streamlined · smart · crisp · neat · classic · timeless · understated

precise

meticulous

Showing extreme attention to detail

refined · polished · calibrated · measured · deliberate · considered · methodical · scrupulous · particular · fine-tuned

clothing

suit

Matched formal garments

  • jacketSleeved upper-body covering
  • trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
  • blazerSemiformal tailored jacket

shirt · coat · waistcoat · garment · lapel · collar · cuff · lining · pocket · button

Categories
Opposites
customization/fit

tailoredoff-the-rack

Pre-made, not tailored

ready-made · ready-to-wear · mass-produced · off-the-peg · generic

precision/specificity

tailoredgeneric

Not brand-name

one-size-fits-all · standardized · boilerplate · off-the-shelf · all-purpose

formality/style

tailoredloose-fitting

Not tight on body

baggy · shapeless · unstructured · oversized · boxy

Phrases
Family

tailor, tailoring, tailors, tailor's, tailoress

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G