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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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

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    • jerkulesJ
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      @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..

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      • B
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        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.

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          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.

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          • neph93N
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            @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.

            “Some of those that work forces
            Are the same that burn crosses”

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              @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.

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              • J
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                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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                • neph93N
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                  @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.

                  “Some of those that work forces
                  Are the same that burn crosses”

                  • Virginia Woolf
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                  • jerkulesJ
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                    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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                    • neph93N
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                      Thank you @jerkules and well said.

                      “Some of those that work forces
                      Are the same that burn crosses”

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                      • GCG
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                        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.

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                        • neph93N
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                          @GC that looks like the perfect fit. Well done and welcome to the forum.

                          “Some of those that work forces
                          Are the same that burn crosses”

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

                            Insta @eaudepetroleum

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                            • GilesG
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                              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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                              • ChrisC
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                                @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.

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                                • GCG
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                                  @Chris That's very reassuring, thanks man!

                                  Insta @eaudepetroleum

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                                  • jerkulesJ
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                                    @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.

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                                    • GCG
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                                      @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

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                                      • GCG
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                                        Machine washed at 60 degrees, and hung to dry. As expected, it's taken the sizing down a fraction. Really pleased with the outcome, as I almost opted for a Medium, but through fear of it not fitting in 6 months with the slightest of shrinkage, now makes me feel I chose well.

                                        Anyone else been told how trippy this fabric looks on Zoom?!

                                        Insta @eaudepetroleum

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                                        • AdamJA
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                                          @GC@GC:

                                          Anyone else been told how trippy this fabric looks on Zoom?

                                          The shirt looks trippy in general to me not just Zoom!

                                          The devil is in the detail..

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                                          • GCG
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                                            @AdamJ:

                                            @GC@GC:

                                            Anyone else been told how trippy this fabric looks on Zoom?

                                            The shirt looks trippy in general to me not just Zoom!

                                            Hahaha, very good, I'm gonna steal that one for my next meeting response  🙂

                                            Insta @eaudepetroleum

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