The Finest Custom Shirts NYC Has to Offer

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Family Owned Since 1913 Full Bespoke Shirts Made in the USA

Alan David’s unparalleled fit is built upon the expertise of highly skilled custom tailors and pattern-cutters. These artisans transform your measurements and craft your bespoke shirt with astonishing precision. Drawing on five generations of tailoring tradition, Alan David continues to commission the best custom shirts New York City has to offer.

Our Custom Shirts: Meticulously Tailored for the Perfect Fit

Two clients in custom tailored white dress shirts.

It’s All About the Fit

If there is one piece of information you take from this website let it be our relentless dedication to creating the perfect fitting custom shirt. Bespoke pattern cutters and tailors will craft your bespoke shirt with astonishing precision. 100+ years of experience allows us to create the finest quality custom shirts New York has to offer.

Step into a world of bespoke elegance. Each shirt tailored to perfection for a fit that feels as extraordinary as it looks.

Client wearing brown open collared dress shirt under bespoke blazer.
Quality

Our custom shirts undergo an entirely bespoke process. Each shirt is meticulously assembled by skilled artisans & tailors, achieving the highest standards of craftsmanship.

Client wearing navy custom dress shirt under custom tailored sportscoat.
Pricing

Despite our strict adherence to quality our pricing remains affordable. Custom shirt prices start at $225. First time buyers take an additional 10% off.

Client in white custom dress shirt with off white tie and pink bespoke sportscoat.
Turnaround

Your custom shirt will be completed in 5 weeks. A two-week expedited service is also available for a small upcharge. Alan David always delivers!

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Men’s Shirt Inspiration

Model wearing blue dot dress shirt under blue bespoke suit and blue paisley tie.
Client in blue checked custom dress shirt under green custom suit and camel bespoke overcoat.
Client with blue floral dress shirt open collar under green bespoke blazer.
Model wearing blue dot dress shirt under blue bespoke suit and blue paisley tie.
Client in blue checked custom dress shirt under green custom suit and camel bespoke overcoat.
Client with blue floral dress shirt open collar under green bespoke blazer.

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Why choose Alan David for your new custom shirt?

  • Five Generations-Since 1913
  • Made in the USA
  • Full Bespoke Process
  • On-Site Bespoke Tailors
  • Fast Turnaround
  • Precise Fit Guarantee
  • Free Lifetime Alterations
  • Open 7 Days
  • Affordable Pricing
  • Convenient Midtown Location
Inserting cuff link into custom made dress shirt.
Tomas Mason blue plaid fabric swatch.
Alumo light pink dobby fabric swatch.
Loro Piana light blue herringbone fabric swatch.
Alumo white twill fabric swatch.

Custom Shirt Fabrics that Feel as Good as They Fit

Drape Yourself in Luxury

Elevate your appearance with custom shirt fabrics for unmatched elegance.

Luxurious fabrics from Thomas Mason, Zegna, Alumo & others in sophisticated patterns and textured solids, including wrinkle resistant selections.

Discover our formalwear collection of crisp twills, handsome raised pin dots and plush wrinkle resistant super 180’s. All perfectly woven for your special day.

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Light blue polo custom shirt under green custom made suit.
Navy and light grey plaid custom rugby dress shirt under light grey bespoke sportscoat.
Light grey 3 button custom polo shirt under light grey windowpane double breasted custom suit.
Navy solid custom dress shirt under navy plaid bespoke suit.

Custom Shirt Construction

Alan David commissions full bespoke shirts. The impeccable craftsmanship we offer is the work of old-world custom tailors, creating the finest custom shirts New York has to offer.

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All shirts contain the finest interlinings, specially imported from Italy, allowing for optimal structure & softness throughout the shirt.

All collars are first basted and then hand sewn into the shirt. This assures that the collar hugs the back of the neck without creasing or folding.

Every part of the shirt is hand-pressed throughout the assembly process. Pressing between operations ensures the fabric will not shrink, bubble or pucker as it is worn.

Finally, all buttons are mother of pearl to avoid cracking or splitting. All buttons are strongly reinforced to safeguard against wear and tear.  

Men’s Custom Shirt Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s

  • Dry clean your shirts, do not put them in the laundry machine.
  • Make sure you review the height of the collar with the tailor. Short necks need a lower collar for optimal comfort and long necks need a higher collar to look balanced.
  • Ask for a sample shirt fitting if you are a hard fit or a perfectionist.

Don’ts

  • Confuse a high super number (like super 180’s) with quality.
  • Get measured by your salesman. You should get measured by a master fitter.
  • Purchase wrinkle free shirts. They are coated with chemicals that do not allow the shirt to breathe. The shirt will become very stiff and very hot.
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“When it comes to men’s clothing (and I’m sure women’s, too), there is no better custom shop on the entire east coast than Alad David Custom.”

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“Alan David is the only place where I buy shirts, pants, and suits. The service is impeccable, the price is right, the quality is high and the clothes fit perfectly.”

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“I just picked up the most stunning overcoat ever. It took Alan and his factory head tailors 8 weeks to create perfection.”

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