IHSH-163 - Wool Work Shirt - Grey, Charcoal and Olive
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Props on getting all three! Wish I could get the charcoal. I really think these are standouts, even among all the great IH shirts. I think I would call this top five (with 12, 20, 31mk1, and 55?). This is a gem. Do yourself a favor, buy one if you can. I genuinely just want more people to have a shirt this nice.
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My olive is my fave IH shirt since my wabash 62 in that fit, fabric and hardware are all in perfect harmony. Liked it so much that I ordered the grey when the restock came. It's stuck in customs right now but should be with me by the weekend.
I ordered an XL in olive and it's perfect, but I went for the XXL in grey as the measurements came up a little smaller. @Al6ert did you notice much size variation between your three?
I didn't notice any difference in sizing and I (initially) tried on all three (tagged: larges) back-to-back-to-back. That being said, I haven't bothered to put a tape measure to 'em.
I figured that would be the case, to hard to pick a fave. I'm contemplating picking up another but cant decide on charcoal or grey and there's only one left in each in my size.
Thanks
This strikes me as a choice between good and evil!
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The grey came and it's lovely. But the XXL was too big; a little long in the arm and too wide. I debated sending it back and exchanging it for the XL but impatience and the fact that the XL grey had measurements a little off the sizing chart caused me to give it a wash and check shrinkage. 40C and 800rpm, no soap. It's drying now… update tomorrow but I can say for sure that it's not a disaster.
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The grey came and it's lovely. But the XXL was too big; a little long in the arm and too wide. I debated sending it back and exchanging it for the XL but impatience and the fact that the XL grey had measurements a little off the sizing chart caused me to give it a wash and check shrinkage. 40C and 800rpm, no soap. It's drying now… update tomorrow but I can say for sure that it's not a disaster.
@neph93 thanks for the input on the grey. Do you still happen to have the measurements for the grey XL that you can PM me?
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Sure thing, @manufc10 PM incoming…
Otherwise I can report two things after the wash:
1. I got modest shrinkage from the 40C/800rpm wool program machine wash. It now fits well. I didn't measure before and after but I'd estimate that I lost 2cm in length and arm length and a little less in the width.2. The hand of the fabric has not suffered from the wash. If a anything, it's softer.
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Sure thing, @manufc10 PM incoming…
Otherwise I can report two things after the wash:
1. I got modest shrinkage from the 40C/800rpm wool program machine wash. It now fits well. I didn't measure before and after but I'd estimate that I lost 2cm in length and arm length and a little less in the width.2. The hand of the fabric has not suffered from the wash. If a anything, it's softer.
Got your PM, thank you very much @neph93 !
so which color do you like better? Olive or the Grey? I still can't decide if I want to get the grey or charcoal.
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I have been wearing the grey for the past few days. Lots of compliments. The color has a lot of depth to it. I love it as an overshirt or on its own.
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ugghhh…I swear I'm about to buy both the grey and charcoal and if you guys make me do it I'm cancelling my membership and blocking this website forever. I absolutely love my olive one (gets compliments as well...as does quite a bit of my IH gear who am I kidding) and there is only one left in each color in my size so I'm feeling a bit rushed to make a decision here.
thanks for the input @neph93 and @browniemcghee
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Honestly I could use both colors in my wardrobe lol
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Ordered the last XL Charcoal…what am I doing with my life?
@neph93 it's all your fault with your damn fit pics and what not
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I'm not sure I'm sorry having been sucked into owning two myself @manufc10
I really am loving the small but enthusiastic club of 163 owners
It seems that once you own one you have to have more. It really is a unique shirt. I never worn a shirt so often after buying as my olive. My vests are getting upset with the neglect.I'm going to get a pic of the grey up soon as I've tried it on so many times I'm going "fit-blind", need someone to confirm it's a keeper.
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It really is a unique shirt @neph93, I love them. The only reason I decided on the charcoal over the grey was because the measurements on the charcoal looked a little better.
Looking forward to your pics.
