Alan David Blog
Bespoke vs. Made-to-Measure
The quality of a suit is heavily influenced by its material, style, and the way that it is tailored (the extent to which it is truly fitted to the individual). Related to that last element, let’s look at a few terms used to describe different approaches — particularly definitions of bespoke and made-to-measure (MTM)
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How Long Does It Take to Make a Custom Suit?
May 25, 2026
A lot of people only start thinking about a custom suit when the date is already approaching. It happens. But if you want to avoid that last-minute rush, it helps to understand how long that process takes. And the timeline mainly depends on what kind of suit you are ordering. The term custom suit is...
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Are Linen Suits Good? Pros, Cons & When to Wear One
May 25, 2026
You have a summer wedding on the calendar. The ceremony is outdoors. You are in a tailor’s shop, looking at a bolt of linen, and trying to decide if it is a smart choice for a suit or not. One part of you likes the lighter feel. The other part sees wrinkles and wonders if...
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When to Wear a Tuxedo for Different Events?
May 11, 2026
First impressions are hard to fix once you walk through the door. Wearing a tuxedo at the right time tells people you understand the room. Wearing one at the wrong time does the opposite. A tuxedo has a clear place. It is formal evening wear and follows certain rules. Knowing when to wear a tuxedo...
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What Accessories to Wear With a Tuxedo? Gentlemen’s Guide
May 11, 2026
In New York, tuxedo accessories for black tie events show respect for the room. At an Upper East Side gala or a black-tie wedding in Midtown, people notice the details before they say a word about them. The jacket gets the attention first. The accessories decide if the look feels correct. A tuxedo has rules....
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How Much Does a Tuxedo Cost?
April 27, 2026
What people notice first when you wear a tuxedo is how the jacket sits across your chest and stomach. That clean line comes from accurate measurements and proper fitting, not the label. The cost of a tuxedo can vary greatly. It mostly depends on how the tuxedo is made and what it’s made from. At...
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Tuxedo Styles: Choose the Right Look for Any Occasion
April 27, 2026
You open an invitation and see the words black tie. A tuxedo may seem a simple choice at first. But then you notice the details that can change the whole look. That is when most men start searching for tuxedo styles and sorting out what matters. The right tuxedo style can make you feel confident,...
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How Much Does a Tailored Suit Cost? 2026 Full Price Breakdown
April 13, 2026
A ‘tailored’ suit might fit your shoulders, but how it’s made can change the price completely. It can cost as little as $75–$200 for alterations on an off-the-rack suit, $400–$2,500 for made-to-measure, and $3,000–$6,500 or more for true bespoke. That is a wide range, but a suit adjusted after purchase is not the same as...
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Suit Shoulder Types and When to Wear Each
April 13, 2026
Most men pay attention to the lapels or the fabric first. The defining detail sits higher up: suit shoulder types decide how a jacket stands on the body, how formal it reads, and what kind of presence it gives you before you say a word. The shoulder sets the silhouette. It shapes the line of...
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What Is a Covered Placket Tuxedo Shirt?
March 29, 2026
Formalwear is all about the details and how they match the dress code. Beyond that, a tuxedo gives you very few decisions to make. But the few choices you do make matter more than you’d think. The shirt front is one of those decisions. There are different types of shirt fronts, but a covered placket...
