IHJ-54-BLK - Japanese Horsehide Rider's Jacket with Collar - Black (Tea-Core Dye
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Welcome @BrianA and good choice selecting the IHJ-54.
Another data point: I wear XXLs in the UHFs but size down to an XL in the IH leather jackets (54, 35, 49). I can't really wear it comfortably over a UHF but primarily wear lighter layers anyway - heaviest I usually go is like the 1301 or 1501. I'm a 43-44in chest and it looks perfectly fitted.
Regardless of sizing, I would agree with @Appfaff though and recommend the IH version with the side zips to give you more fit options. Nothing against the SE version (I own their 35 for the lining) but I've found the 54 to fit slightly more snugger around the waist so the side zips are nice to have.
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@Appfaff, that actually was helpful. Thank you. Think we have similar body types. That jacket is developing very nicely. Looks the perfect length and fit.
@Manticore, seen your photo posts. The jacket looks great on you. Think I might be edging closer to the IH version.
Just gotta sell off some things I've not been wearing and then I can pick up this one. I won't yet call the IHJ-54 black my dream jacket but it has potential. Appreciate the prospect of not having to go "all in" with a custom jacket to own a high quality jacket that fits me properly.
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The more time I spend on here (which is quite a lot,) the more I keep looking at this jacket…. the more I think about YOLO-ing my income tax refund into this jacket. It is coincidentally about the same amount as the price of this jacket. I think maybe it is a sign?
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Definitely a sign. Frankly I'm surprised the IRS didn't just mail you an IH voucher instead.
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Any idea of a restock on the XXXXL?
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Hiii Guys !!! I'm new to this forum, i just own two Iron hearts products actually, the 526L still unworn and in my closet since 1 year with 6-7 others denim jackets from others brands waiting for my momotaro to be retired to start a new one, and here is the Selfedge edition i have received today, it looks maybe a bit small in picture, maybe due to the angle but i feel like its the right size for me, i just love it !!!
Its comfortable with a tee zipped and unzipped, comfortable with a tee + light shirt unzipped, cannot wear a hoodie under it, i guess some will say +1 size would be better but i dont want to have extra long sleeves covering half my fingers ^^
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I will only wear it for casual wear, not even sure i will wear it zipped, most part of the time i never zip anything, almost…
Here are maybe better shots from a better angle and not too close. I need to find a brown horsehide jacket now ::) Some recommendations ?
Looks perfect imo… Y'all fat bastards just jealous (including me)...
I was thinking exactly the same about you all for years before i took my credit card 2 weeks ago
But i'm just kind of happy just watching you guys wearing amazing stuff without having the items for me and keeping in mind i could be on the other side one day 
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It looks too small in the front zipped shot. The width of your torso looks much smaller than the width of your lower body here. I can’t tell where your belt buckle is because of your t shirt, but it also appears that the jacket lies quite a bit above the buckle.
Other views look pretty good. But I would also size up one.
I’ve also got the self edge version. It’s not loose at all but I can easily wear it with a UHF. Also, the sleeves are designed to end a few inches past the wrist.
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Ask 100 people and you'll get 101 opinions…
But I think it looks good, especially if just for casual wear and not riding. Mine fits the same way in terms of layers but you seem a bit taller than I so the jacket comes up slightly shorter. But still a great casual look!
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It looks too small in the front zipped shot. The width of your torso looks much smaller than the width of your lower body here. I can’t tell where your belt buckle is because of your t shirt, but it also appears that the jacket lies quite a bit above the buckle.
Other views look pretty good. But I would also size up one.
I’ve also got the self edge version. It’s not loose at all but I can easily wear it with a UHF. Also, the sleeves are designed to end a few inches past the wrist.
The length is ok for me and the jacket cover 2/3 of the belt, i always wear my jeans a bit loose that's why, you are right about the upper part of the torso a bit tight on me, 1 inch more on the chest would have been great :o I will use this jacket as a kind of spring / summer jacket with tee's (summer is cool in France so leather can be ok) and the natural simmons bilt i have ordered today +1 size for autumn / winter with layers underneath (winter is not that cold in France so leather + hoodie should be fine), so things are settled
Thanks all for your kind advices it helped me a lot to take the good size for my new jacket
