tailliert

Tailliert is a German term used in fashion to describe a garment cut that emphasizes the waist. A tailliert cut or taillierte Kleidung is designed to fit closely at the waist and often creates an hourglass silhouette. The construction commonly relies on shaping seams such as darts, princess seams, or panels, sometimes combined with a belt or waist seam.

Usage: The term is widely applied to jackets, coats, dresses, and suits. It contrasts with straight (gerade geschnitten) or loose cuts. In catalogs you may see taillierte Jacke, tailliertes Kleid, taillierter Anzug.

Etymology: Tailliert derives from taillieren (to tailor/waist) with the participle suffix -iert. The root relates to Taille (waist). The noun Taillierung denotes waist shaping.

History: Taillierte silhouettes gained prominence in the 20th century, notably in the 1950s with the New Look, and remain common in fashion language for describing fitted, waist-defining garments.

Variations and notes: A tailliert cut does not imply tightness across the entire garment; the fit is intended to highlight the waist while allowing room in other areas, depending on fabric and size. It is one option among many silhouettes, alongside straight cuts and more relaxed fits.