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IHV-22 - Alpaca Lined Whipcord N1 Vest - Olive, Navy, Grey & Khaki

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    gaseousclay
    Joined: 4 Nov 2016

    @Dishelveled:

    I'd suggest medium on the n-1 for you, gaseous.  It is sized generously.  The vest question, I do not know, but I'd guess medium too–if pressed.

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    cheers. looks like I'll need to purge my closet to fund these purchases  😃

    WTB:
    IHSH-129 size L (blue)
    IHSH-19

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      neph93
      見習いボス
      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

      For what it’s worth, I use XL in UHF’s  and have the jacket in XL. I layer it over a heavy tee and a flannel in mid-winter. If I wanted to wear it over just a shirt or just a henley I’d need to size down one.

      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

      • Dame Vera Lynn
      last edited by 20 Oct 2017, 16:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Dstauffer
        啓蒙家
        Joined: 24 Apr 2015

        ^to add to this,
        I wear XXL pretty much across the board in IH tops and also wear the N1 Deck jacket in XXL with plenty of room for layering.

        I picked up the XXXL vest last year off the market and it was just a touch too big so I am assuming the XXL will be just the ticket. That being said, I typically wear my vests with at least two or three layers including a hoodie or sweater.

        You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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          gaseousclay
          Joined: 4 Nov 2016

          @neph93:

          For what it’s worth, I use XL in UHF’s  and have the jacket in XL. I layer it over a heavy tee and a flannel in mid-winter. If I wanted to wear it over just a shirt or just a henley I’d need to size down one.

          this is why sizing is tricky for me. If I were to rely on IH's fit chart, which by all accounts is fairly accurate, then a size large would work best for me since those measurements are pretty close to an existing vest I own. But anecdotally, some of you size down and some of you go with your UHF size. I would only be wearing the vest with flannels as a layering piece. As for the IHM-14, the fit guide at Self Edge is similar to IH's guide so I think sizing down would be wise. If the IHV-22 was cut exactly like the IHM-14 then i'd likely be a medium but it looks like they're sized differently - ie. IHM-14 med = IHV-22 large.

          WTB:
          IHSH-129 size L (blue)
          IHSH-19

          last edited by 20 Oct 2017, 17:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            neph93
            見習いボス
            Joined: 18 Aug 2014

            I feel your pain. Measurements are reliable and no one tries harder than the stubborn crew to get it right, but they don’t tell the whole story. Cut and thickness of fabric play a big part.

            Alex’s original point is important. It’s all about how you are going to wear these items. If you want to wear the vest over leathers then go standard size if you want to wear it over regular tops then down one. That would be my advice. Worst case, shell out for two and get a refund.

            «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
            We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

            • Dame Vera Lynn
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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              Buy one, try one.  If it does not work, you have only frittered away USD35 to return it (or buy 2 sizes and return the one that does not work), THEN you have reliable data to work with for all future purchases….....

              "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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                gaseousclay
                Joined: 4 Nov 2016

                @Giles
                @neph93

                thanks for the tips

                WTB:
                IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                IHSH-19

                last edited by 20 Oct 2017, 18:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  marlin
                  Joined: 22 Nov 2015

                  This is a really beautiful vest, which I am considering (along with the C-3 or RMC Alpaca Vest) buying, but I am not so convinced with the measurements. What borders me is the short length of the back. For a serious winter layering piece I personally would like it to be longer. If I look at the fit picks the opening looks a bit on the wide side too. I really would like to know how far down, temperature wise, you are wearing them comfortable.

                  For that reason I prefer the cut from the C-3 vest, but here I would need a additional scarf.

                  Would be nice if someone shares their experience!

                  last edited by 24 Oct 2017, 13:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    UnTucked
                    Joined: 16 Nov 2014

                    @marlin:

                    This is a really beautiful vest, which I am considering (along with the C-3 or RMC Alpaca Vest) buying, but I am not so convinced with the measurements. What borders me is the short length of the back. For a serious winter layering piece I personally would like it to be longer. If I look at the fit picks the opening looks a bit on the wide side too. I really would like to know how far down, temperature wise, you are wearing them comfortable.

                    For that reason I prefer the cut from the C-3 vest, but here I would need a additional scarf.

                    Would be nice if someone shares their experience!

                    I owned a c-3 vest, and I feel it was more warm than my 22, and definitely longer in the back, like you desire. As far as warmth goes, you're really only limited by how you size on them… I sized both of mine to be worn or thick shirts (This would limit extreme cold weather wear), but many other people size them to fit over leather coats/jackets.

                    Also, because the C-3 vests are made to order (I believe), you could order one with a collar, and get rid of the additional scarf!

                    In search of:
                    IHV-04, med.
                    IHSH-185, large
                    IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                      Giles
                      IHUK Crew
                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                      You certainly could…...

                      "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

                      last edited by 24 Oct 2017, 14:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        marlin
                        Joined: 22 Nov 2015

                        Thanks UnTucked!

                        I was looking at a size S with the IHV-22, this would let me still layer with UHF's and warm woollen Sweater. I was looking at a temperature range between +5° and -10°C.

                        Wearing the Vest over a Jacket isn't a option for me, since I am with 1.73m/5.7ft a relatively short guy.  Just makes me look as wide as high!

                        With my IHSW-23 Hoodie and a RMC Buco Racing Vest in size 40, I can get with a medium active level, comfortable down to -5°C.

                        Hmm, C-3 with collar…now you made my head working/spinning around! 😉

                        last edited by 24 Oct 2017, 14:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          joesaintjohn
                          啓蒙家
                          Joined: 9 Aug 2012

                          This vest in khaki is calling my name. I’m a big vest guy and was about to pick up a patagucci down sweater, as that’s been my go to for years. Having a fairly IH exclusive closet and wearing a lot of dark denim tops lately, I feel like this piece could be one of those staples I use all winter. I need to better understand my sizing now though. All the conversation happening here has been very helpful.

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                          Fat dudes need good clothes too.

                          last edited by 24 Oct 2017, 20:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            UnTucked
                            Joined: 16 Nov 2014

                            My khaki 22 is getting LOTS of love this autumn so far…

                            I couldn't recommend it more than anyone else on this thread already has... Warm, and versatile, "versatile" being stressed most.

                            Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                            In search of:
                            IHV-04, med.
                            IHSH-185, large
                            IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

                            last edited by 24 Oct 2017, 20:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              joesaintjohn
                              啓蒙家
                              Joined: 9 Aug 2012

                              Is Self Edge getting any of these vests? I may go try some on this weekend. I know they have the jacket in XL and XXL, so I may have to go try them on. Trying to really understand my new sizing post weight loss.

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                              Fat dudes need good clothes too.

                              last edited by 24 Oct 2017, 21:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Dstauffer
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 24 Apr 2015

                                @joesaintjohn After getting my hands on the khaki deck jacket last winter (was my “go to” all season), I knew I had to have the vest in khaki too (although that grey is sick AF too 8)). When my size was available I scooped it up and it should be here tomorrow. I know it’s gonna get a ton of use this season.

                                I’m a XXL in flannels and ordered a XXL for this vest. I got my hands on a XXXL because I thought it would be good for layering under, but that was just a bit too big.

                                As it’s been mentioned, sizing is all about how you wear it, although you’ve been rocking IH way longer than me so you already know that. That being said, I can completely relate with post weight loss fitting issues. You’ve practically got a whole new body! When in doubt I’ve also just bought a couple sizes and send one back that didn’t work out.

                                Good luck dude. I think you’re gonna look killer in one of these!

                                You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

                                last edited by 25 Oct 2017, 02:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Giles
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                  @joesaintjohn:

                                  Is Self Edge getting any of these vests? I may go try some on this weekend.

                                  Nope….

                                  "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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                                    Alex
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                                    Alex wears L

                                    last edited by 25 Oct 2017, 10:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Dstauffer
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 24 Apr 2015

                                      Carry over from the WAYWT thread

                                      XXL for the vest…XXL is my standard IH button-up shirt size across the board

                                      You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

                                      last edited by 26 Oct 2017, 14:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Appfaff
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                                        I dig the darker collar on this years version [emoji41]

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                                        last edited by 26 Oct 2017, 15:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Dstauffer
                                          啓蒙家
                                          Joined: 24 Apr 2015

                                          me too man…the lighter one is good too, but when I found out this year's would be the darker brown that were attached with the grey color, I was pretty stoked.

                                          I actually have you to thank for this. If I didn't buy your deck jacket last year (which I work all winter and will again this year), I wouldn't have fallen in love with the whipcord outerwear 🙂

                                          You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

                                          last edited by 26 Oct 2017, 16:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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