IHV-02-IND - 12oz Wabash/Duck Work Vest - Indigo/Navy
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@Stuart.T If you’re thinking XXL or XXXL because of chest measurements compared to the shirts you have then stop right there.
The vests have bigger armholes so the P2P is taken at a point lower down where your body is slimmer. I’m XL in most shirts and use L in the work vests over a tee, henley or thin shirt.
If you’re XXL in most shirts and assuming you’ll be wearing this over a dress shirt at the wedding then I’d go with XL for a fitted look.
Shrinkage is minimal if you wash carefully (30-40C). Hot washes render them immediately less dressy (but much more beautiful).
@neph93 thanks mate, the ptp advice is invaluable. I'd never where this over a UHF etc, that's the job of my type III vest. Chambray would the thickest. I'd also give it a couple of 30c washes to give a bit of character and wear with khaki chinos (Stevenson overalls…sorry IH but the hem are just too big in my waist size :()
XL it is...watch this space!
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Looking forward to seeing how it goes. You could consider the 21oz versions too (IHV-30’s). Picked up a black one at FnC and they are sweet.
@neph93 21oz would be a bit too heavy for the August weather when the wedding is being held. My wife is not a fan of waist coats/vests so I've got some convincing to do…her and the fact that my in-laws are the epitome of Essex. Style is looking like an X-factor hopeful if you are under 30 or an investment banker/olli Murs if you are over 30. I fit neither
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@den1mhead what is the polka dot shirt worn with the vest? Looks fantastic!
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@den1mhead what is the polka dot shirt worn with the vest? Looks fantastic!
Thanks @casketoccupant
I bought the shirt from @hajduk some time ago and have since moved it on. Pierre, can you remember who made the polka dot shirt in the picture, see link below;https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3396.msg502729#msg502729
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@casketoccupant do a google image search for; Workers K&TH Polka Dot Round Collar Work Shirt
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@casketoccupant you could always put a wanted ad up for one of these. Really lovely shirt…I have one but not for sale unfortunately.
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Need to wear this more . . .
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It all depends on how you want to wear your vest! The IH vests that I have had were small or medium, and I wear a medium UHF. The small vest was okay over a thin short or tee, but a stretch to button up over a thick shirt. The medium IHV-03 that I have, which is the one most similar to this, I can wear over a tee with the cinch tightened, or over a thicker shirt if I want. The p2p is a little generous when I’m not wearing much underneath, but it still works.
So, go true to size if you want it for layering, or size down for a trim fit with a tee. Make sense?
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