IH-531 - Wabash Chore Jacket
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You could just wear a flanny and thermal top under it even a v neck sweater with a nice shirt. But I know what you mean. Maybe we'll get lucky and H will release a lined version. Check out the extinct section on the IH site. You'll see what I mean there with pieces he has already made.
I honestly don't think the duck will shrink like the wabby. Need someone else with duck experience to chime in on duck shrinkage. But I'm definitely going to size down to XL. Fingers crossed stock is available.
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These are my comparison pics.. Both XXL. But wabby has shrunk a tad. But not heaps. Not this much anyway..
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Who says you can't wear IH to the office? (today, everything minus shoes)
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And why not!
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The needle slips back into the vein so easily…
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Sshhhh… Please don't post things like that :D.
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Got a medium in Beige here if anyone is interested…...
Here ya go Zats! I'm thinking this would fit like a L in a wabby. G would have to confirm though..
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Got a medium in Beige here if anyone is interested…...
Here ya go Zats! I'm thinking this would fit like a L in a wabby. G would have to confirm though..
Cheers for the suggestion/confirmation SS/G.! You're most probably right about the duck sizing. Thought long and hard and finally decided to hold out for the Award jacker instead: I figured it also comes in the same kickass Beige duck, has the advantage of inner lining for warmth and is altogther a completely different beast. Meanwhile, the wabby gets to have its fair share of wear: I've been rocking it to work almost on a daily basis already and I'm already seeing awesome signs of Evo - This baby fades much faster than I 'd expected
Can't wait to see how it'll look like come end of seasonDid you find the right size for you in 532?
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They are still coming mate. Going the L. L should be ok. I'm a die hard chore coat fan, so getting the right size in these is important (hahaa, I'm so serious) for me. These are some of the best made yet!! Fucking luv em!!
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I hear you mate, fit is everything. My 531 L is the right size in the chest, shoulders and sleeve length. Any smaller and I would feel it pushing back with anything but a T. My only grip is that the arms look too wide around the elbow area. But then again this is my first chore jacket -maybe it's meant to look that way? Is yours similar?
The other thing I noticed is that the chest pockets are placed an inch lower than usual on IH shirt but I think this one is by design ::) -
Yeah, they are cut that way. It's because they are chore jackets I guess. I had a few Lee ones that were a bit looser TBH. I think the IH version is more refined, but I agree, it could do with a little more tightening in the whole arm.
Be good to see if H ever cooks up another version. Preferably even a lined version. He's done it before. Loved the pleated back shoulder versions.. They rocked with iron balls!! Perhaps a 19oz one day (G and H hear my prayers(sending Jedi mind voodoo)).
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Be good to see if H ever cooks up another version. Preferably even a lined version. He's done it before. Loved the pleated back shoulder versions.. They rocked with iron balls!! Perhaps a 19oz one day (G and H hear my prayers(sending Jedi mind voodoo)).
AMEN TO THAT
Heavier Wabash/Duck + flanel lining + shoulder blades = Chore JACKPOT
I'd be all over it (might even get two if colors are available)
…and judging from the IH-530 and IH-534 threads, it seems were not alone in this sentiment.. I'm optimistic -
Hahaa! Me too homie!
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Opened my blue bag finally… One of the items was a M 531. Initially I thought a M would be too large for me, but as the S had all sold out last year and I missed the 530 (with the much loved OG Wabash) I went with the M so I didn't miss out for a second year running. Well, having tried it on, I'm glad I went with the M. The sleeves might be a tad too long (not really noticeable with the cuffs closed) but the other measurements are great. And don't get me started on those buttons :D. Pics tomorrow or Sunday. I don't trust myself around complex machinery at the moment.
