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Moody_m Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

tailored

What does the word "tailored" mean in such a context?

"We were sent letters from the school to say pupils must wear black, tailored trousers. In my opinion, [my daughter's] trousers are tailored."
  

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Hi I think it just means that the daughter's trousers should look as if they have been made by a professional tailor The school and the parents may differ about this - I'd be on the side of the parents Dave

— Dave_anon

  • Hi I think it just means that the daughter's trousers should look as if they have been made by a professional tailor The school and the parents may differ about this - I'd be on the side of the parents Dave
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Hi

I think it just means that the daughter's trousers should look as if they have been made by a professional tailor

The school and the parents may differ about this - I'd be on the side of the parents

Dave
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In this context it likely means your daughter's trousers must properly fit (i.e., not be too baggy).
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Thanks a lot for the explanation:)
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moody_mtailored
1: fashioned or fitted to resemble a tailor's work

2: custom-made

3: having the look of one fitted by a custom tailor


Merriam-Webster Dictionary



CJ
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Is it correct to say "This suit was tailored to fit me." or "This suit was tailored to fit my body" How would you naturally put this?

Thank you!!!
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Hi

Yes, and you could use phrases like that to compliment another person:

- That suit fits you perfectly - you must have had it tailor-made

Dave
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