If you’re a New Yorker looking for some cool places to buy clothes, we’ve got you covered. Read on to see the best menswear stores in NYC.

Even for men who’ve lived in New York for years, clothes shopping in the world’s fashion capital can be overwhelming. With countless lifestyle-focused boutiques, targeting your specific sartorial needs is often a matter of figuring out what store you should go to. 

Ask yourself, what exact piece or pieces am I looking for? Is it for work? What’s my budget? If you’re looking to change up your style, sometimes all you need to do is shop in a different neighborhood or borough than you usually do.

Our list of the 12 best menswear stores in New York City includes shops in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and those with multiple locations within the city.

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If you’re into the utility-chic look, 10 ft. Single is filled to the brim with authentic military jackets. If you’re a treasure hunter, the shop’s modest size and saturated yet well-curated shelves make for an easy perusing experience, compared to bigger vintage stores.

They offer a large selection of 60s, 70s, and 80s printed button-downs, flannels, corduroy pants, jeans, and well-structured outerwear.

Some pieces that caught my eye include a Dick Tracey-style trench coat and some vintage Nordic sweaters. The back room is where the rarer pieces are kept, including sportswear from as far back as the 1920s. 

Alter Brooklyn

Greenpoint’s answer to runway-focused SoHo shops, Alter carries several indie fashion brands. They hone in on pieces with the cooler, more down-to-earth slant popularized by Brooklynites. 

Well to-do Prospect Heights citizens reputably love inexpensive-looking styles that are secretly premium-built, with a price to match. At Alter, however, you’ll find well-tailored hipster-chic offerings at reasonable prices.