IH-805 - 21oz Indigo Selvedge Denim Double Knee Overalls
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Today's sale might tempt me to take the plunge on these and join the Brotherhood. (That, and impending fatherhood means that the wife is pretty much locked in and I can do what I want in terms of style. ;D) I think I'd be looking at the tag 34 or the tag 36.
I take a 34 in 888S-21, and a 35 in 888Ducks. The thigh measurement is my main concern (too many years of heavy squats). My 888S-21s have stretched out to a comfy 14 inches at the thigh measurement, and the Ducks started there. So in these, it looks like tag 34 would be a good fit at 13.9inches, and tag 36 will be comfy at 14.5.
What's the pinch point when wearing these? Is it that squatting or bending down to pick something up causes the crotch to shoot up into your boys due to the straps going over your shoulders not allowing the top-block to move down with your legs? And if so, I assume the roomier the top-block you can tolerate the better?
It seems like the consensus is to go for comfort on these and size up, but just double checking what people think in my case. Tag 34 is currently out of stock anyway.
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My vitals:
178cm tall
91 kg heavy
Actual waist measurement at navel - 37 inches
Athletic build, big ass and thighs, broad back and chest (44 inch chest at nipple).Probably carrying a little too-much weight around my middle - looking to loose around 5-10kgs which from experience will bring waist at navel down to 34-35 inches, without too much of an effect on the thighs or ass.
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Thanks! The 888 Ducks are very comfortable in the tag 35.That's one vote for a baggy 36… I'll probably give them a go to take advantage of the sale and cross my fingers...
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I'm 188cm, 85 kg and a 34 fits me perfectly.
Sounds like Sabergirl might've thought you were buying duck overalls, in which case I would agree that they're much less forgiving, but the 21oz bibs are pretty damn comfy. I'd say it's a tough call picking between 34 and 36 — the smaller size will definitely be tighter on you, but since you're a little shorter than I am, you'll have more room to adjust the straps and get the crotch feeling right. I know that if I wore a 36, I'd be absolutely swimming in them. When I squat, I feel a little tightness in the crotch, but nothing uncomfortable.
I'll let some other people chime in — I can't offer a definitive suggestion, but I will say that probably either will work, and it'll come down to the vibe you want.
EDIT: just noticed the comment about 34 being out of stock, so there ya go. I'd say just try the 36 and you can return them if they don't work (but double check that returns are still allowed in the sale! I think they are, but I know that some companies will do returns for credit only during sales, etc).
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but I know that some companies will do returns for credit only during sales, etc).
That wouldn't bother me if it happened - I'd treat it as banked against the inevitable purchases which will take place at the party in September!
Thanks for the other comments. I'm leaning towards a fitted look through the body, but it sounds like I've got more junk in the trunk going on than you. (188cm & 85kg sounds quite slim to me!)
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You bet! Re: height and weight, I'm horrible at guessing sizes for anyone other than myself, but based on what you've said, 36 might end up being just right. And if they're a little big, it's like Sabergirl said — they're overalls, definitely supposed to be nice n comfy. And it's not like they're gonna fall off!
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I'm a 33 or 34 in most of my IH pants, depending on the cut. The 34 805's fit me great. I'd say get the 36 since they're in stock and ready to rock.
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Thanks all. I've pulled the trigger on the 36s given the sale is on, and asked that the Crew pick the pair with the slimmest body while keeping at least 14 inches in the thigh. Looking forward to trying them on, upsetting my wife (I'm trying to sell it as "me and the bun-in-the-oven will look so cute together in matching denim dungarees"), and hopefully joining the Brotherhood.
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Worked in a garden centre during my university summer holidays. A customer once told me "after all this experience, you'll have a lovely garden when you're older".
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"... after all this experience I'm going to have the bloody garden concreted over!" I retorted.
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@EdH:
… impending fatherhood means that the wife is pretty much locked in and I can do what I want in terms of style….
I got zero advice re the overalls, but congratulations!
Thanks! We only had our first scan this week but with everything looking good we decided to start telling people and now I’m slipping it into every conversation I have!
Haven’t got round to telling the DPD guy yet but when he brings me these bibs I’ll be sure to mention it…
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Erm, so these are amazing…
Some fit pics for the hive mind to mull over, but I think the 36 was the correct size for me, especially for layering uhfs or hoodies under.
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Nailed it bro!
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Nailed it with the 36 –-kudos on a solid fit
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Thanks all. Sooo comfy, even in the heat:
