
Tailor
Occupational Term
Used to describe someone's profession in clothing manufacture and adjustments.
Maria became a tailor after completing her apprenticeship.
Gender Neutral
The term 'tailor' applies to all genders, unlike 'dressmaker' or 'seamstress' which suggest female.
The tailor, regardless of gender, repaired my jacket perfectly.
Cultural Respect
Being a tailor is considered a respected trade in many cultures due to the skill involved.
In our town, the tailor is as respected as the mayor.