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    IHSH-62-IND - 12oz Wabash Western Shirt - Indigo

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    • neph93N
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      @Oaktavia:

      Also- have any of you noticed a stiffness in the thicker armpit seam area when breaking in? I can pinch the fabric out from my pit and I do have room, its just borderline chafey…am I alone here?

      It is a beast of a shirt so this sounds about right. This area sees a lot of movement so it will break in soon enough.

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      • OaktaviaO
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        @neph93:

        @Oaktavia:

        Also- have any of you noticed a stiffness in the thicker armpit seam area when breaking in? I can pinch the fabric out from my pit and I do have room, its just borderline chafey…am I alone here?

        It is a beast of a shirt so this sounds about right. This area sees a lot of movement so it will break in soon enough.

        Cool, cool thanks @neph93

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        "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

        WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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        • PalmerP
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          I've had mine for a couple years and it's relatively soft now. Never had any noticeable shrinkage with cold washing and line drying @Oaktavia.

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          • OaktaviaO
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            @Palmer:

            I've had mine for a couple years and it's relatively soft now. Never had any noticeable shrinkage with cold washing and line drying @Oaktavia.

            Excellent,  cold and line dry is the way.

            IG: electricindigowizard

            "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

            WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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            • OaktaviaO
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              Pardon the grumpy photos, but I have been slowly thinking that perhaps this XL is too small for me. I feel that it fits my arms perfectly, and the length, chest and pretty much everywhere seems fine, except the waist/belly. I understand that I have a beer gut with a mostly skinny build.

              My question to you all fine folks is should I keep pressing this shirt and hope it continues to break in and eventually will feel less stiff and relax around my waist? Or to buy an XXL if I can find one and have a looser fit. If I can pull this one off I will keep wearing it but when I sit down I can feel the fabric battling with my gut. I also understand that exercise can help with this (as does my girlfriend, though she tells me the shirt looks fine). Any feedback would be helpful.

              IG: electricindigowizard

              "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

              WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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              • setandsettingS
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                I'm in a similar situation as you, waist-wise, and I'd size up and then give the XXL a warm-ish wash. I think you could also do with a little extra length there.

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                • neph93N
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                  @oaktavia

                  I think it depends on you. You have your own style and look, and I think that shirt works with it, possibly better than the XXL would?

                  The length is great imho, and while I can see it stretches a little over the belly, the rest looks good too.

                  So the question is one of preference. Is it uncomfortable to wear? Do you find yourself not reaching for it because of that? Because if you enjoy it as it is, I say carry on.

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

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                  • OaktaviaO
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                    @neph93:

                    @oaktavia

                    I think it depends on you. You have your own style and look, and I think that shirt works with it, possibly better than the XXL would?

                    The length is great imho, and while I can see it stretches a little over the belly, the rest looks good too.

                    So the question is one of preference. Is it uncomfortable to wear? Do you find yourself not reaching for it because of that? Because if you enjoy it as it is, I say carry on.

                    I was also worried an XXL might be too large everywhere else besides the belly. I also have some fades forming in the elbow creases that I am already pleased with, which makes me want to keep what I have.

                    I would not say it is uncomfortable to wear, except after a large dinner and several drinks on the couch. But I feel like most people share the same feeling, like how some people comically unbutton their pants after overeating.

                    I actually find myself reaching for it more often than my other IHSHs with hopes of a continued break in process.

                    IG: electricindigowizard

                    "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                    WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                      I think the shirt looks really good. A little exercise isn’t a bad thing,and you get to keep fading that shirt. Everything in life is a trade off. I’d do crunches and keep the shirt.

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                      • jordanscollectedJ
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                        I say it looks great. I actually wish mine was a little shorter on my torso like yours. I'd say simply unbutton the bottom button when you feel like its stretching in the gut a bit. the XXL will not look near as clean as the XL does on you.

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                        • OaktaviaO
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                          @Jett129 wise words I was seeking to hear

                          @jordanscollected OK cool I think I am understanding how these shirts should fit a bit better now. I went and put it on an hour ago and it does feel like it works. Thanks for sharing your opinion.

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                          "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                          WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                            Another piece of advice that you might enjoy is more Bourbon and less beer. Sipping a bourbon instead of knocking back 2-3 beers will put less inches on the proverbial beer belly. I think I know that you’re a fan as well.

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                            • neph93N
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                              @Oaktavia:

                              it does feel like it works.

                              I think that is your answer right there. As for the fabric softening, it will but it takes a bit of time.

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

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                              • GilesG
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                                @Jett129:

                                Another piece of advice that you might enjoy is more Bourbon and less beer. Sipping a bourbon instead of knocking back 2-3 beers will put less inches on the proverbial beer belly. I think I know that you’re a fan as well.

                                I drink all drinks at the same speed, spirits are therefore very dangerous….

                                "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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                                • OaktaviaO
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                                  @Jett129:

                                  Another piece of advice that you might enjoy is more Bourbon and less beer. Sipping a bourbon instead of knocking back 2-3 beers will put less inches on the proverbial beer belly. I think I know that you’re a fan as well.

                                  I do love a good bourbon. I should go out and get a bottle next time. Woodford Reserve.

                                  IG: electricindigowizard

                                  "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                  WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                                  • OaktaviaO
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                                    @Giles:

                                    @Jett129:

                                    Another piece of advice that you might enjoy is more Bourbon and less beer. Sipping a bourbon instead of knocking back 2-3 beers will put less inches on the proverbial beer belly. I think I know that you’re a fan as well.

                                    I drink all drinks at the same speed, spirits are therefore very dangerous….

                                    haha this right here though…

                                    IG: electricindigowizard

                                    "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                    WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                                      Don’t want to get too off topic here,but  @Giles  On the occasions that I have seen you drink,it’s been beer or wine and you always seem to be imbibing at a sensible pace. Don’t have the impression that you chug or guzzle your drinks. Just out of curiosity are there any spirits that you’re especially fond of?            @Oaktavia Been enjoying the Woodford Double Oaked lately.

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                                      • GilesG
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                                        Good rum, bourbon, whiskey.

                                        "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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                                        • hoppy_IPAH
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                                          @Oaktavia - this is my humble 2 cents as well.

                                          @setandsetting:

                                          I'm in a similar situation as you, waist-wise, and I'd size up and then give the XXL a warm-ish wash. I think you could also do with a little extra length there.

                                          and since we veered O/T to Bourbon; Eagle Rare FTW 🦅

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                                            Eagle Rare is one of the best,if not the best bourbon values out there. My local liquor store buys a barrel every year and sells it for$34.99. Can’t beat that for a 10 year single barrel bourbon.

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