It seems counterintuitive to pay extra for custom-made suits for kids. After all, everyone knows that children grow like weeds, and will soon grow out of any piece of clothing that you buy. Why waste the money on something nice, when your child won’t even be able to wear it for very long? True, there are certain times in a child’s life when they grow in spurts. However, the rest of the time, you will see very little change from year to year. And that’s why Alan David NYC makes custom tailored suits for boys. In a custom-made suit from Alan David NYC, they add in extra fabric at the seam allowances, to allow for custom alterations. That means suit will continue to fit your child as he grows. And if you’ve priced boys’ suits lately, you’ll notice that an off the rack suit costs a fortune. That’s because few […]

If you’ve never owned a custom piece of clothing before, you might be hesitant to make the investment. After all, your off the rack suits have been doing just fine up until now, right? But just like anything else, you’ll find that you usually get what you pay for. And just like the difference between a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork and a mass-produced poster, a custom-made suit from Alan David NYC is worth so much more than an off the rack suit from your average department store. Even so, it can still be scary to take the plunge and pay that much for a custom tailored suit. That’s why Alan David NYC makes it a little bit easier for you with the first time customer discount. As a first-time customer, you’ll receive a discount off of any custom suit, custom-made jacket, trousers, sport coat, tuxedo, topcoat, or shirt. This will […]

High-powered business executives often need to appear on film, whether it’s at a press conference, on the news, or for a promotional video for your company, and when you’re being filmed, you want to look your best. That’s why you should invest in custom tailored suits from Alan David NYC. At Alan David NYC, they have a history of helping people look good on the stage and screen. They have been clothing public figures, Congressman, TV anchors, and actors for television and Broadway for many years. With their years of experience in custom fitting, they will make sure that your suit fits you perfectly, so that you will look good during your public appearance. All custom-made suits from Alan David NYC are made locally in their New York City workshop and come complete with a basted fitting, to make any tiny alterations to the fit before the final garment is […]

A custom made suit is a good investment, but it’s not a cheap one. Because of this, many people will try to save money by going to a lesser tailor for their custom made clothing. When you go somewhere besides Alan David NYC, however, you may be wasting money on a suit that is no better than something you would get off the rack. Here are some things to watch out for with other tailors: Never buy custom-made suit that is guaranteed to be wrinkle proof or wrinkle free. That means that the fabric has been treated with chemicals, which interfere with the fabric’s ability to breathe. This will make your suit uncomfortable. Be on alert for a tailor that seems inexperienced, or one that points to flaws in a garment and says that they can be fixed by dry-cleaning or pressing. Like any skill, it takes years of practice […]

Now that you’ve invested in your custom tailored suit from Alan David NYC, it’s important that you know how to care for it properly. After all, a lot of time and hard work went into creating the suit specifically to fit you. You want to honor that by caring for this garment in a way that will allow it to last and look good for many years: The first thing you should know about your custom made suit is to avoid dry cleaning it as much as possible. While this may sound counterintuitive, the heat from the dry cleaners will distort the fabric over time, causing it to lose its shape. You should also avoid ironing your suit. A standard home iron will cause your suit to become shiny and look cheap. Instead, when your suit is wrinkled, hang it properly in a bathroom filled with steam, and let the […]