sartorial
UK: sɑːˈtɔːriəl | US: sɑːrˈtɔːriəl
adj. relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress
sartorial = sartor<tailor> + ial<adjective suffix>
- sartor (from Latin sartor, meaning "tailor" or "patcher," derived from sarcire, "to mend")
- ial (adjective-forming suffix indicating relation, from Latin -ialis)
Etymology Origin:
The word sartorial traces back to the Latin sartor, a term for a tailor or one who mends garments. The root sarcire (to patch or repair) reflects the practical origins of tailoring. Over time, sartorial evolved to connote not just the craft of tailoring but also the broader aesthetics of clothing and personal style, emphasizing precision and elegance.
His sartorial choices always reflect classic sophistication.
The magazine praised the designer’s sartorial innovation.
She has a keen eye for sartorial details in vintage clothing.
The event demanded sartorial elegance, so he wore a bespoke suit.
Sartorial trends often cycle back into fashion decades later.