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IHSH-07-IND - 12oz Hickory Stripe Western Shirt - Indigo

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    neph93
    見習いボス
    Joined: 18 Aug 2014

    It looks good. Difficult to say if the M would be even better though. The length of the sleeve looks right, and I’m not sure you could afford to loose more there. The body length and shoulders are fine, although you could go down there, but the chest looks fitted.

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

    • Dame Vera Lynn
    last edited by 25 Feb 2020, 12:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      jerkules
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 26 Aug 2018

      @neph93:

      It looks good. Difficult to say if the M would be even better though. The length of the sleeve looks right, and I’m not sure you could afford to loose more there. The body length and shoulders are fine, although you could go down there, but the chest looks fitted.

      Nice one, I think I’ll stick with the Large. Product page says no shrinkage but would rather not go smaller and come unstuck when washing. At least this way there’s a bit of wiggle room without looking like a sack!

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        DrPat
        Iron Heart Deity
        Joined: 9 Oct 2009

        There seems to a skirting effect going on around the waist noticeable from the frontal photo.  The other dimensions look pretty good.

        There is very little difference between the M and L.  I would suggest going down to an M since the L is nowhere near tight.  This will hopefully reduce the triangle shape.

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          jerkules
          啓蒙家
          Joined: 26 Aug 2018

          @DrPat:

          There seems to a skirting effect going on around the waist noticeable from the frontal photo.  The other dimensions look pretty good.

          There is very little difference between the M and L.  I would suggest going down to an M since the L is nowhere near tight.  This will hopefully reduce the triangle shape.

          Thanks mate, appreciate the response. Ive just realised that in my haste to try the shirt on I didn’t actually fasten the bottom snap 😃 which has exaggerated the skirting you’re mention. Stupid me!

          I’ve taken another pic which probably gives a better impression of the fit than my original..

          last edited by 25 Feb 2020, 15:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            bwscott
            Joined: 13 Oct 2019

            I washed mine twice at 60 drying it by the fire in between, it has shrunk a bit and certainly feels a bit more snug as I hoped.

            Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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              DrPat
              Iron Heart Deity
              Joined: 9 Oct 2009

              Thanks mate, appreciate the response. Ive just realised that in my haste to try the shirt on I didn’t actually fasten the bottom snap 😃 which has exaggerated the skirting you’re mention. Stupid me!

              I’ve taken another pic which probably gives a better impression of the fit than my original..

              Now the fit looks really good and I would recommend keeping large.

              last edited by 25 Feb 2020, 15:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                neph93
                見習いボス
                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                @DrPat:

                Thanks mate, appreciate the response. Ive just realised that in my haste to try the shirt on I didn’t actually fasten the bottom snap 😃 which has exaggerated the skirting you’re mention. Stupid me!

                I’ve taken another pic which probably gives a better impression of the fit than my original..

                Now the fit looks really good and I would recommend keeping large.

                Yes indeed. The angle on the first pic was also contributing ringte flaring hem. That is the size for you, no doubt. I’ll say it again, but you would struggle with the sleeves in an M.

                To echo what was said earlier, a hard wash on 60C or even higher will give you a cm or so in shrinkage, so if you ever feel the need, you have that option.

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

                • Dame Vera Lynn
                last edited by 25 Feb 2020, 16:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  DrPat
                  Iron Heart Deity
                  Joined: 9 Oct 2009

                  @neph93:

                  @DrPat:

                  Thanks mate, appreciate the response. Ive just realised that in my haste to try the shirt on I didn’t actually fasten the bottom snap 😃 which has exaggerated the skirting you’re mention. Stupid me!

                  I’ve taken another pic which probably gives a better impression of the fit than my original..

                  Now the fit looks really good and I would recommend keeping large.

                  Yes indeed. The angle on the first pic was also contributing ringte flaring hem. That is the size for you, no doubt. I’ll say it again, but you would struggle with the sleeves in an M.

                  To echo what was said earlier, a hard wash on 60C or even higher will give you a cm or so in shrinkage, so if you ever feel the need, you have that option.

                  Do you mean the length or width of the sleeves?  If the measurements are correct, the length difference is only 0.3in, which should be negligible.

                  last edited by 25 Feb 2020, 17:06 A 1 Reply Last reply 17 Mar 2023, 18:36 Reply Quote 0
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                    jat
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 14 May 2019

                    Here are my measurements for a medium I bought in January.

                    The sleeves seemed a little blousey, so I gave it two hot washes.

                    I didn’t measure it in between the two washes, but based on the fit, my guess is the first wash gave it about 75% of the difference, and the second wash just snugged it up a bit more.

                    Can’t say the temp I used; it was my washer’s highest setting.

                    Shoulder: 17.5 => 17.3
                    Length:  30 => 29.3
                    Chest:  21.8 => 21.5
                    Waist:  20.5 => 20.25
                    Opening:  21 => 20.75
                    Sleeve:  26 => 25.3

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                      neph93
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                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                      @DrPat:

                      Do you mean the length or width of the sleeves?  If the measurements are correct, the length difference is only 0.3in, which should be negligible.

                      It’s going to be over half an inch when you factor in the smaller shoulder measurements.

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

                      • Dame Vera Lynn
                      last edited by 25 Feb 2020, 17:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        jerkules
                        啓蒙家
                        Joined: 26 Aug 2018

                        I genuinely appreciate the detailed response from you guys. Let’s face it - whilst we devotees, new and old, would all agree it’s worth every penny, IH gear by most people’s standards is expensive stuff! For enthusiasts newer to the brand (like myself) it can be quite daunting dropping such amounts on a single item. This forum and the helpful members really makes the process not only easier, but also informative and fun. Thanks a lot guys.

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                          neph93
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                          Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                          Thank you @jerkules and well said.

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

                          • Dame Vera Lynn
                          last edited by 26 Feb 2020, 04:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            GC
                            Joined: 15 Nov 2019

                            Hi @jerkules, just dropped into this forum, I'm new to the brand, and find it funny that I've been deliberating over the same shirt and sizing issue as you, ¯_(ツ)_/¯  also in part, thanks to the generous loyalty offer from I.H. Never before have I wrangled over the sizing specs on a piece of clobber so much. Its justifiable right, given the goal is to reap the rewards of this incredible piece for years to come? An aside, but I too settled for the L in the end. Hard to imagine your between sizes, but having gleaned lots the knowledge on wear and shrinkage from this wonderful resource and community, I feel confident my choice is goodun!

                            Enjoy! I certainly will.

                            Insta @eaudepetroleum

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                              neph93
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                              Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                              @GC that looks like the perfect fit. Well done and welcome to the forum.

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

                              • Dame Vera Lynn
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                                GC
                                Joined: 15 Nov 2019

                                Cheers @neph93 I really appreciate your opinion. It's only taken me three weeks to make a decision ( ° ͜ °)

                                Insta @eaudepetroleum

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                                  Giles
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                  Yes, look great…...

                                  "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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                                    Chris
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                    @GC:

                                    Cheers @neph93 I really appreciate your opinion. It's only taken me three weeks to make a decision ( ° ͜ °)

                                    Honestly, that's about average for a lot of people here, especially on a first purchase.

                                    I think you got this one just about as perfect as possible, though.

                                    last edited by 3 Mar 2020, 15:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      GC
                                      Joined: 15 Nov 2019

                                      @Chris That's very reassuring, thanks man!

                                      Insta @eaudepetroleum

                                      last edited by 3 Mar 2020, 18:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        jerkules
                                        啓蒙家
                                        Joined: 26 Aug 2018

                                        @GC , the shirt looks excellent on you mate, I really like your outfit and I’m not ashamed to say I might emulate it! I’m glad you’re enjoying this one as much as me, it’s all I really want to wear right now.
                                        This is my 4th IH shirt. I bloody love them all, but I think this one takes the top spot. And you’re absolutely right about this forum, it’s excellent and you get such helpful responses from the guys here.

                                        last edited by 8 Mar 2020, 21:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          GC
                                          Joined: 15 Nov 2019

                                          @jerkules:

                                          @GC , the shirt looks excellent on you mate, I really like your outfit and I’m not ashamed to say I might emulate it! I’m glad you’re enjoying this one as much as me, it’s all I really want to wear right now.
                                          This is my 4th IH shirt. I bloody love them all, but I think this one takes the top spot. And you’re absolutely right about this forum, it’s excellent and you get such helpful responses from the guys here.

                                          Cheers pal, nice words bud 🙂 I’m increasingly finding it a great place here, because of likeminded people like you. Enjoy your week fella.

                                          Insta @eaudepetroleum

                                          last edited by 8 Mar 2020, 21:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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