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    • NorthernVictoryN
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      I've always wanted to get a top from PBJ, like a button-up or a jacket. But the problem I have seem to be all over the place. Maybe their fits just aren't meant for me (unlike IH).

      Arms almost always too long, shoulders WAY too narrow. Their tops seem designed for lanky, skinny, tall-ish (at least not stocky-ish) folks for whatever reason. I've not seen anything with broad enough shoulders. And if I size up to the correct shoulder width, the chest becomes oversized and sleeves way too long. Just seems like lose/lose/lose without any hope.

      I am tempted to pick up the deep indigo 14oz. jeans though, those look pretty spot on (the straight cut).

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      • madmondayM
        madmonday
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        I'm short & wide & grabbed a cardigan in a size 4 & a the indigo double cloth shirt in a size 5 & they both work well for me.

        images in a few

        head high, middle finger higher

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          twin
          見習いボス
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          PBJ-X020 on the rocks outside.

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          • madmondayM
            madmonday
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            this  sweater is going to be so great

            head high, middle finger higher

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            • tmgT
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              ^ That shirt looks pretty great too, what is it?

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              • madmondayM
                madmonday
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                sorry, it's a sugarcane work shirt from a few years back.  I do love it.

                images of my no change PBJs. . . .  funny thing is they remind me of Iron Heart overdye denim:

                just randoms & a few images next to a pair of 9301s so you can see them next to denim that really doesn't change with out crazy work.

                head high, middle finger higher

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                • FOXYF
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                  Nice pieces - would love to see more of the sweater…

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                    Hi everyone I'm looking into getting my first pair of pbj and I'm looking into the 015's in 18oz at big i tried on a 33 and 34 one wash and the 34 fit perfect below the waist but the waist was quite roomy, on the 33's the waist was almost perfect maybe a half an inch or so off but the rest fit a little more snug than I'm used to. My question is what to do ? do i go with the 33s hoping for stretch? ( please if anyone knows what to expect as far as stretch goes chime in) do i deal with the larger waist of the 34? or do i try a 33 non-washed and do a warm soak while wearing and hope for the best? please any help in coming to my decision would be more tun greatly appreciated.

                    OH and BTW my normal waist size is 33, Thanks again

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                    • KEVINSTEEDK
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                      @skaterpunk437:

                      Hi everyone I'm looking into getting my first pair of pbj and I'm looking into the 015's in 18oz at big i tried on a 33 and 34 one wash and the 34 fit perfect below the waist but the waist was quite roomy, on the 33's the waist was almost perfect maybe a half an inch or so off but the rest fit a little more snug than I'm used to. My question is what to do ? do i go with the 33s hoping for stretch? ( please if anyone knows what to expect as far as stretch goes chime in) do i deal with the larger waist of the 34? or do i try a 33 non-washed and do a warm soak while wearing and hope for the best? please any help in coming to my decision would be more tun greatly appreciated.

                      OH and BTW my normal waist size is 33, Thanks again

                      I've found that my PBJ 015 have stretched a fair bit. My advice would be go for the snugger fit. I've ended up giving mine a couple of hot soaks but it hasn't really made that much difference. I'm currently wearing them with a belt. I'm contemplating a hot machine wash and the tumble dryer treatment. What I would say is the denim and the quality of the craftsmanship are amazing. I'm a sucker for chatter/slub/nep/texture. I'm also a 32/33 waist and given the choice again I'd deffo go for a 32. I'm no expert by any means but I own a pair of 015s and I'm similar size to yourself, so thought I'd pipe up.

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                        Thank you I appreciate the response how was the stretch on the thighs?

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                        • KEVINSTEEDK
                          KEVINSTEED
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                          Not as much as the waist but a reasonable amount on mine, like I said with the benefit of hindsight I'd go for a size smaller than I got.

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                            Great I think you settled it for me because the one size up at least as far as the Web measurements it's only a quarter in

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                              @KEVINSTEED:

                              Not as much as the waist but a reasonable amount on mine, like I said with the benefit of hindsight I'd go for a size smaller than I got.

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                              How old are your 015s? Do you have pics of how they ate progressing?

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                              • KEVINSTEEDK
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                                Mine are pretty new, I only got mine this year so no major wear and fade just yet.

                                That's what they look like, forgive the ikea shoe horn

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                                  The force is strong with this (^) one.

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                                  • S
                                    skaterpunk437
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                                    Nice looks like a great fit can't wait for the tax check aka denim fund haha definitely getting these some onis and a pair of samurai. Keep posting as they fade. As soon as I get mine I'll post pics of fit

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                                    • KEVINSTEEDK
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                                      @skaterpunk437 please do mate and thanks.

                                      @Snowy [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] thanks mate [emoji106]

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                                      • madmondayM
                                        madmonday
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                                        no change PBJ Black

                                        the denim is cool & the fit works for me

                                        head high, middle finger higher

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                                        • madmondayM
                                          madmonday
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                                          @FOXY:

                                          Nice pieces - would love to see more of the sweater…

                                          no problem the fabulous mr. fox:

                                          fabric & construction is great.  doing my best not to get the hoodie & the crewneck as well, but i'm weak . . .

                                          head high, middle finger higher

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                                          • FOXYF
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                                            Thanks!

                                            Should wear my sweater more, but got distracted lately with the arrival of natural indigo dyed LoopWheeler sweatshirt…

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