sartorial
What does "sartorial" mean?
The word "sartorial" refers to anything related to tailoring, clothes, or the style of dress. The mental image is that of a master tailor meticulously measuring a piece of fabric or a well-dressed individual whose outfit is perfectly coordinated and intentional. It is a formal term often used in fashion journalism or social commentary to describe how someone presents themselves. It is typically applied to high-end fashion or a person's specific, deliberate style choices rather than just casual, everyday clothing.
"sartorial" in conversation
Discussing a colleague's promotion
Did you see Julian today? He’s wearing a three-piece suit.
Did you see Julian today? He’s wearing a three-piece suit.
He’s definitely making a sartorial statement for his big interview.
He’s definitely making a sartorial statement for his big interview.
Used to highlight that someone's clothing choice is deliberate and high-effort.
Reading a fashion blog
The designer's new collection is a sartorial triumph.
The designer's new collection is a sartorial triumph.
It’s nice to see such attention to detail in modern suits.
It’s nice to see such attention to detail in modern suits.
'Sartorial triumph' is a common collocation in fashion criticism.
"sartorial" in a sentence
He is known for his impeccable sartorial taste.
He is known for his impeccable sartorial taste.
The movie showcases the sartorial elegance of the 1920s.
The movie showcases the sartorial elegance of the 1920s.
Despite his lack of funds, he maintained a certain sartorial dignity in his worn but pressed clothes.
Despite his lack of funds, he maintained a certain sartorial dignity in his worn but pressed clothes.
