Specially vs. Especially

• The concert wasn’t especially/specially good.

Especially means above all.

• I read a lot, especially biographies.
• The children are very noisy, especially when we have visitors.

Especially is used after a subject.

• All my family loves films. My father, especially, watches as many films as he can. (NOT — Especially my father watches –)

Specially means for a special purpose.

• These clothes were specially made for me.