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    Tagged Size vs. Actual Size (Sizing Questions & Advice)

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      LandoCal126 0
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      @Seul:

      Yeah I'm coming to my senses… Will do my best and stop fucking up threads myself, and stick to the designated threads... What: it only took me 2 1/2 years!..  😎

      Lando: so we can answer people's questions in the thread they post in and you'll move it once answered, right?..

      Seul I mean that is fine since it pertains to the actual product and is helpful for those that actually read through the product thread for accurate info. Once it goes off topic or people start saying that they like your advice or "+1" to your advice, it gets silly and I delete. But yeah, just answer them there if asked there and I will do my best to quote them here. Obviously if someone asks a sizing question here (which is encouraged), then feel free to answer or whatever. Also, if there is something specifically you think should be in this thread, just shoot me a PM with a link to the info and I will get it over here. Cheers

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      • Finn666F
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        adding IH-666Sod…

        my tagged w38 measured w35 when new! (~3" less as tagged!)

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        • GilesG
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          And what do they measure now?

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          • Finn666F
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            now meausring 36.5 but they always go back to the 35 after a wash. so still differ from tag size!

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            • madmondayM
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              finn, what do the 7301s measure now?  of course when you get the chance to measure

              head high, middle finger higher

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              • Finn666F
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                will let you know, but atm I'm too lazy to get out of bed! so give me till tomorrow mate…

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                • SeulS
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                  @Finn666:

                  will let you know, but atm I'm too lazy to get out of bed!

                  Today at 05:34:34 PM »

                  I think I have found someone equally as lazy as me…

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                  • Finn666F
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                    hell no Eli…was just chilling and watching TV. not that you think I wasn't up before 😉

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                      I apologize if the answer to this question is readily available elsewhere, but I couldn't find it specifically discussed and this might be a good thread for it anyways.

                      I am trying to figure out sizing based on what can be expected after soaking and then breaking in. I think in order to get the fit I want, I need to size down. I'm concerned that I will end up with something a bit too tight in the waist though.

                      My question is, if I can expect to lose an inch from soaking and gain an inch by wear, does this mean I should expect the original measurement to be the final measurement? Or can I expect to gain back the inch from soaking and then another inch from wear on top of that, resulting in a final measurement that is about an inch more than the original?

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                        doomtop, what pair are you curious about? Sanforized or Unsanforized?

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                          Excuse my naïvety, but I think I mean Unsanforized. If it's Sanforized, then it won't really shrink much but will expand a bit with wear, correct?

                          I'm not sure what direction I'm going, but I was looking at the IH-666S specifically when I made the post.

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                            @doomtop:

                            Excuse my naïvety, but I think I mean Unsanforized. If it's Sanforized, then it won't really shrink much but will expand a bit with wear, correct?

                            No need to apologize. And yes, you are correct.

                            @doomtop:

                            I'm not sure what direction I'm going, but I was looking at the IH-666S specifically when I made the post.

                            @doomtop:

                            My question is, if I can expect to lose an inch from soaking and gain an inch by wear, does this mean I should expect the original measurement to be the final measurement? Or can I expect to gain back the inch from soaking and then another inch from wear on top of that, resulting in a final measurement that is about an inch more than the original?

                            Based on my experience with the IH-666S, I would say that the waist on this denim is pretty "stretchable" if you will. What does the perfect fitting pair of denim you own measure (The IH Way) in the Waist? This will help determine what size you would take in the IH-666S.

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                            • GilesG
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                              My tag size 33 now measure 32.4.  So they have relaxed back to pre-shrink size….

                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                the 18oz denim can stretch back to Raw measurements.  I have a pair of BB-RAW.

                                RAWWAR 2012!

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                                  @LandoCal126:

                                  Based on my experience with the IH-666S, I would say that the waist on this denim is pretty "stretchable" if you will. What does the perfect fitting pair of denim you own measure (The IH Way) in the Waist? This will help determine what size you would take in the IH-666S.

                                  A good fitting pair measures 16" across, so 32".

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                                    @LandoCal126:

                                    Based on my experience with the IH-666S, I would say that the waist on this denim is pretty "stretchable" if you will. What does the perfect fitting pair of denim you own measure (The IH Way) in the Waist? This will help determine what size you would take in the IH-666S.

                                    A good fitting pair measures 16" across, so 32".

                                    I guess it just depends on how you want the rest of the jeans to fit. You could do either a W31 or W32 IMO. Sure G or someone more knowledgable on sizing will reply as well.

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                                      Any idea about how the rest of the measurements might be affected by shrink? The sizing in the rise/thighs/legs/etc. sound better for me on the size 30. But I don't think the waist would be comfortable. Maybe I should consider a different jean?

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                                        Any idea about how the rest of the measurements might be affected by shrink? The sizing in the rise/thighs/legs/etc. sound better for me on the size 30. But I don't think the waist would be comfortable. Maybe I should consider a different jean?

                                        I would go with the W31 if you were considering the W30. That seems a bit, dangerous. I am not positive on the shrinking one the rest of the jeans since I sized up from a W32 to a W34 and did not keep track of measurements whatsoever. Sure that info can be found in the IH-666S thread, or you can't wait for someone to respond here. I would say W31 though. As for a different cut, I think this is a very good one and that you will really enjoy the quality of the denim. Of course, you could always wait for the next best thing… But why wait?! 😉

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                                          In measuring a pair that fits well, this is what I get:

                                          Waist: 32"
                                          Front Rise: 10"
                                          Back Rise: 14"
                                          Thigh: 11"
                                          Knee: 8"
                                          Hem: 7.5"
                                          Inseam: 32"

                                          Do you think I could be anywhere close to something like that with a size 31 post-shrink? I'd obviously need to get them hemmed to get the inseam down. (I have short legs.)

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                                            @doomtop:

                                            In measuring a pair that fits well, this is what I get:

                                            Waist: 32"
                                            Front Rise: 10"
                                            Back Rise: 14"
                                            Thigh: 11"
                                            Knee: 8"
                                            Hem: 7.5"
                                            Inseam: 32"

                                            Do you think I could be anywhere close to something like that with a size 31 post-shrink? I'd obviously need to get them hemmed to get the inseam down. (I have short legs.)

                                            I still think a W31 would be best but like I said, I would wait for confirmation from G or someone else who is more schooled on the properties of this cut.

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