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    • cityofdelusionC
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      So I've been wearing my 526L (V1) again lately and I'm afraid that it's perhaps too small on me? I know that Type III is supposed to be on the shorter side but I'm thinking it might be smaller than the "standard". What do you guys think?

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      • GilesG
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        I'd wear that happily…...But I do love a type Type III....

        "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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        • el padreE
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          @cityofdelusion:

          I'm thinking it might be smaller than the "standard". What do you guys think?

          I think that's spot on. Great fit. Length is perfect.

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          • J-IVJ
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            If you're referring to the length - it looks pretty spot on to me

            I'm as ugly as you

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            • ?
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              As a member who has worn (S)mall Iron Heart, that is too small. And also the reason I don’t own a type III. They are great for the larger sizes. People can wear them at basically THE SAME LENGTH as their UHF’s and IHSH’s. It’s not fair. But on our end of the spectrum, these jackets are just too short with an untucked shirt. Even with the modified length.

              Your pics indicate the smallness. It’s not just the length, in your case, but the chest. Especially up around the neck, which is probably why you’re feeling like it’s too small. Just look at what it’s doing to the undershirt. I don’t think you’ll be happy with it long term.

              Sell it. BUY ANOTHER one size up.

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              • Paul9221P
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                A few thoughts…

                If I saw you on the street, I wouldn't think that that jacket was too small. It looks good!

                On the other hand, if I could only have one type III, I would get one large enough to allow me to button up with a UHF underneath.  If you can have one of each, fantastic!

                I have a 526Lod that fits me like yours, so I bought another one a size up thinking that I'd sell the smaller one. But the smaller one fits so well over just a T that I just can't bring myself to get rid of it.

                The non-modified type IIIs are short per design. Even the modified duck type III is that short, so don't let that scare you away.

                Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                • endoE
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                  I think it looks great - wish I could wear a type III like that - as long as you wear it just with a T underneath and unbuttoned. It's really perfect! For all other wears you could get (another) one one size up.

                  When I began reading the forum and heard that some people own more than one type III (with these prizes) I was almost outraged, now my own collection is growing …

                  si tacuisses

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                  • dinobarnesberlinD
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                    Thats how its supposed to look–-hang on to it.
                    Looks like you've got some fades coming through too 😎

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                    • FadezF
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                      [mention]cityofdelusion [/mention] right now the fit looks great. But I think to be conclusive we need buttoned up pics if you plan to wear it like that. Length wise, I feel it’s great. But I fear for the chest and mobility side of the fit. How does it feel in the chest/armpits? That’s what usually determines size for me

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                      • cityofdelusionC
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                        Thank you @Giles, @el padre, @J-IV, @adam313, @Paul9221, @endo, @dinobarnesberlin and @Fadez for your comments! I have decided to keep it

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                        • den1mheadD
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                          @cityofdelusion:

                          So I've been wearing my 526L (V1) again lately and I'm afraid that it's perhaps too small on me? I know that Type III is supposed to be on the shorter side but I'm thinking it might be smaller than the "standard". What do you guys think?

                          @cityofdelusion PERFECT fit when worn with a tee  🙂

                          What I will add is that if it is normal practice for you to layer under you type lll so for example a tee with an UHF or a tee with a hoodie then you may need a size up in order to accommodate the extra stuff

                          Final thought is do you want to be able to wear it buttoned up with your tee / tee & UHF / tee & hoodie

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                          • cityofdelusionC
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                            Thank you @den1mhead!

                            Mainly two reasons speak against going up a size in denim jackets for me:

                            First, I get very cold easily and hence I prefer wearing my leather jacket or wool coat over wearing denim jackets.

                            Second, if I size up to be able to layer with my denim jacket, then I'd be unhappy with the sleeve length. As I wear my denim jacket mostly in the warmer times of the year, just a t-shirt should be fine!

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                            • jordanscollectedJ
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                              Not as much of an "outfit advice" as a cool find. I was returning a gift for my wife to Nordstrom Rack and stumbled upon these utility jackets from The North Face. Really odd release for them IMO, and maybe why they ended up at The Rack. They are a fairly hefty and rough cotton fabric.

                              The Slate grey/black one is a size medium, and the Undyed or Ecru is a size large. I didn't purchase either, but they seem like a cool outer layer over IH for $80.

                              (I have now seen it for $65 on Backcountry.com. that may push me over the edge.)

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                              • neph93N
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                                Not sure they work with the shorts mate [emoji6]

                                Looks like a duck canvas and North Face jumping on the heritage wagon. Lovely design on them.

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

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                                • mclaincauseyM
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                                  A chore coat, a deck jacket, and an M-65 walk into a bar…

                                  I think that's a solid design (especially like the raglan and pockets) and I like North Face a lot for a mass manufacturer.

                                  Think it, be it.

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                                  • Paul9221P
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                                    Heya folks!  I was so happy when I was able to get an IHSH-106 in a size Large.  I had missed that drop and I love that color combination of brown and orange.  I couldn't help wondering if I should've sized up, though.  I tend to go with large denim shirts and jackets, sometimes a medium.

                                    Then, I found someone selling the IHSH-106 in a size XL!  Oh happy day!  Now that I have both, I know that I have to get rid of one but I'm not sure which.  Can y'all chime in?  BTW, that's not sweat on my t-shirt, I just got out of the shower, though it is 90F outside and I'm wearing a quilted shirt… 😃

                                    The large fits trim but is a bit tight right around the top of my pectoral when I button:



                                    The XL fits a bit large, but buttons without issue:



                                    Thanks!

                                    Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                                    • S
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                                      I think they both look good, but XL is the way to go in this particular piece for mobility and possibility of layering.

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                                      • neph93N
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                                        @Paul9221:

                                        The large fits trim but is a bit tight right around the top of my pectoral when I button:

                                        The XL fits a bit large, but buttons without issue…

                                        The recommendation was to size up on these when they came out as they were made to normal western dims, but the lining made them fit smaller. I took an XXL which I still use, but could have gotten into an XL.

                                        In your case I would say the L is a shirt fit, the XL a shacket fit. Looks like you could layer under the XL. They both work in their way.

                                        Go with the one you’ll use more?

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

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                                        • Paul9221P
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                                          Thanks, you two!

                                          I do remember reading that the recommendation was to size up on these, so the XL would fall into that category.  I don't know if I could go so far as to layer under the XL…maybe a light flannel or denim shirt, but it's definitely roomier.

                                          I just want to make sure that it looks like I'm wearing the XL instead of the XL wearing me, know what I mean? 😃  If y'all don't think that the XL looks too big, I'll stick with it.

                                          Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                                          • neph93N
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                                            @Paul9221:

                                            I just want to make sure that it looks like I'm wearing the XL instead of the XL wearing me, know what I mean? 😃  If y'all don't think that the XL looks too big, I'll stick with it.

                                            Imho, if you aren’t going to layer under the XL, then the L is your best fit.

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

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