05/19/09

It made my grandfather want new clothes

by LilPrinceB

When my grandfather had to choose his fabrics he went crazy, choosing twenty. It is a family joke that he has not bough new clothes in 30 years but he loved the process. I will have gifts for his birthday, father's day and Christmas for years.

• Pros: Farbic selection
• Cons: Delivery time- but custom takes longer than off the shelf

04/11/09

Best Custom Shirts in NY

by nycdadomb

I am 6' 3", slim and long. I always had a hard time finding the right shirt. I don't even try off-the-rack shirts and I have tried few custom shirt places in the city.

In terms of fabric quality, fit and price, you cannot beat Alexander West. I received my shirt in 2 weeks and that was much faster than other more expensive places.

• Pros: Quality, Price, Service
• Cons: None

02/02/09

Won't be going back to PINK or Charles Tyrwhitt again...

by TickleThis

I had not purchased custom shirts before, but after trying my first Alexander West shirt, I purchased 11 more in my first round and an additional 10 in my second round. I also threw out my "off-the-rack" shirts. Alexander West shirts fit very well and are very good value for money. AW has excellent and vast material and design selection and good customer service. Before purchase, Alexander West had communicated to me that the shirts will take 4-6 weeks and they arrived per the timing given. I won't be going back to PINK or Charles Tyrwhitt again...

• Pros: Great material selection, perfect fit, great value for $$$, Can try 1 finished shirt before ordering more
• Cons: Shirts take 4-6 weeks to arrive (but it is communicated in advance)

10/24/08

Alexander West - Fit for a king

by 124Nick124

Coming from Europe, where I'm used to a much closer fitting shirt and style, I was having trouble here, even in NY, finding a shirt that I liked that would fit. My alexander west shirt fits better than anything that i've ever found here, and even better than almost anything i've found anywhere. Also I really liked the variety of fabric choices and how i got to choose how I like my shirt to be. Not like in the store where all I get to choose is the color, and the size is not good and it has things i dont like (for example the collar shape or with a pocket). For me its perfect because its made for me and only me, with my sizes and the fabric that I want. It fits me better than my old italian custom made shirt and it cost less than half of the price! Who could ask for better?

• Pros: Fit, Fit, Cost, Fit, Quality, Fit.

10/24/08

Great option for the "hard to shop for"

by nycitysearchparty

I had to buy a birthday gift for a friend and couldn't decide what to get him...He is really hard to shop for, he has everything. I took one of this dress shirts, sent it to Alexander West and 3 weeks later I gave my friend back his old shirt along with a custom dress shirt made to the exact measurements of his favorite shirt. He loved it and immediately got properly measured and now has about 4 other Alexander West shirts! For someone who has to wear a dress shirt everyday, this was the perfect present!

• Pros: great options, great fit, great price

10/07/08

Once you go bespoke, you can't go back

by bankerwife

i got my husband, an investment banker, to try a custom shirt from Alexander West. After he got his first shirt, we wanted to order 15 more. The shirts fit him better than anything he's ever owned. He literally threw away all his off-the-rack shirts because he couldn't stand to wear them! Customer service was excellent as well.

• Pros: elegant fitting shirts, great value, refitting if first shirt isn't exactly right
• Cons: none

10/01/08

Be Careful, You Won't Be Able to Go Back to Brooks Brothers or the Department Store

by BobbyF

I have a lot of Alexander West shirts, and I have been more than pleased with all of them. The quality, value and attention to detail are great. The company also has great service and will do anything to make sure that you love your shirts. I have recommended to all my friends.

• Pros: Great fabrics, good service, attention to detail
• Cons: You have to wait for the shirts (but its worth it)

09/23/08

Custom shirts at or below off-the-rack prices!

by hkeiltlclhsen

Earlier this summer I won a raffle for a bespoke/custom shirt. As this was my first custom shirt, I was very excited when I won the raffle and immediately made an appointment with Alex to get measured and pick out my shirt. The process for obtianing your first shirt is very straigtforward and Alex helped me pick out the collar, etc. that would match my face and build. I recieved the shirt a few weeks later and was so pleased with process, the shirt and the value, that I have place an additional order. One of the additional shirts that I ordered I am planning to wear for my wedding!

09/22/08

nice shirts, easy process

by HoosierIrish

As someone who has non-traditional shirt sizes (skinny neck, long arms, athletic torso) I have trouble buying dress shirts in American stores. I also live in Louisville, KY, which has a limited number of bespoke options. So to get a shirt that fits right I have to either order from European shirtmakers or travel to Cincinnati or Indianapolis for Saks/Nordstroms. Then a friend showed me Alexander West and I found an option that had good prices but gave me the tailored fit I'm looking for. The site is easy to navigate and the do-it-yourself measurement guide showed you exactly what was needed to make a shirt. I am very happy with the fit of shirts that I have purchased. The recent addition to the cloth selections means I have many ways to fill out my closet.

• Pros: easy process, good selection, ability to store measurements for future purchases
• Cons: others quote the delivery time, but 3-5 weeks is pretty typical for this type of service

09/22/08

beautiful clothing

by ManConthen

I have one shirt now and was stunned the first time I put it on and finally understood how a dress shirt is supposed to fit. Highly recommended.

• Pros: Wonderful shirts
• Cons: turn-around time is a little slow, but worth the wait.