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    IH-888S-21od - 21oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - OD'd

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    • neph93N
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      @cosmic55 The 888 iterations are relatively stable as are all IH cuts across the range of denims. The denim used on this pair is also the same as on the 888S (just overdyed).

      The info on the web shop product pages will help you in your quest for knowledge. Alex’s measurements and sizing should be there. I believe W33 is his standard size.

      The webshop’s compare function will also be useful to you as you can check measurement variations between the two iterations.

      EDIT: you should note that the overdying takes absolutely all the shrinkage out of a fabric so the OD version comes up slightly smaller than the standard 21oz. But seeing as the standard 21oz is quite heavily sanforised already the difference is marginal.

      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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        Thanks for that.

        So I should be able to achieve a similar fit in the IH-888-S. Obviously there will be variation due differing body shapes.

        I was just wondering as well how much he had sized down in the waist from his true waist measurement. To my eye they look slightly slimmer fitting than some other peoples fits on the 888.

        i had been thinking about the 555 or 666 but they were probably going to be a bit snug in the thigh whereas the 888 seems quite spacious.

        I was wondering how far I could size down to keep the thigh a touch slimmer whilst remaining comfortable.

        Obviously if that's not a good idea then just being comfortable is more important.

        My best fitting jeans at moment measure 36" in the waist and around 12.75" in the thigh. My Edwin Nashville's measure 13.25" in the thigh and they are fine really!

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        • AlexA
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          You can size down slightly in the 888 as they are worn higher on the hip, but I wouldn't recommend dropping down a tag.

          I am afraid I grabbed a tag 33 off the shelf and put them on for that photo, did not measure and do not own so cannot really compare.
          If it helps, the last pair of jeans I bought measured 32.7 brand new, and are on the comfortable side of tight pre-stretch.

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          • neph93N
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            That last is good info. If those 36” jeans are worn and therefore stretched then to get an end point of 36” in the 21oz you should start with a measured 35” at least. You could even go to 34” given the higher rise and if you’re willing  to tolerate some initial discomfort.

            «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
            We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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            • neph93N
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              Looking at the site measurements, I’d suggest a tag 34 in the 888s.

              «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
              We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                @neph93:

                Looking at the site measurements, I’d suggest a tag 34 in the 888s.

                Yeah, I think that sounds about right. My 36"s have a tiny bit of slack so even 35.5" might be alright. I think a tag size 33" might be risky, especially as I want them hemmed.

                Thanks again!

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                • AlexA
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                  @cosmic55:

                  @neph93:

                  Looking at the site measurements, I’d suggest a tag 34 in the 888s.

                  Yeah, I think that sounds about right. My 36"s have a tiny bit of slack so even 35.5" might be alright. I think a tag size 33" might be risky, especially as I want them hemmed.

                  Thanks again!

                  Where are you based? Always better safe than sorry with hemming, take them unhemmed then return for hemming after you know the fit is good. Or, I can tell you where to go locally…

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                    @Alex:

                    You can size down slightly in the 888 as they are worn higher on the hip, but I wouldn't recommend dropping down a tag.

                    I am afraid I grabbed a tag 33 off the shelf and put them on for that photo, did not measure and do not own so cannot really compare.
                    If it helps, the last pair of jeans I bought measured 32.7 brand new, and are on the comfortable side of tight pre-stretch.

                    Thanks Alex, Judging by that a tag size 34" will be good. I have some Levis 501's which measure 34.5" post stretch and I can wear them but they aren't comfortable.

                    If I can get at least an inch of stretch out of the 34 tag then they should be great

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                    • neph93N
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                      @cosmic55:

                      If I can get at least an inch of stretch out of the 34 tag then they should be great

                      That will not be a problem.

                      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                        @Giles:

                        IH-888S-OD will be restocked in all sizes in about 8-12 weeks. IH-634-XHSOD will not be restocked.

                        Waiting for Goxxx… 36...  😉

                        'Quidquid agis, prudenter agas et respice finem !'

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                          @Alex:

                          @cosmic55:

                          @neph93:

                          Looking at the site measurements, I’d suggest a tag 34 in the 888s.

                          Yeah, I think that sounds about right. My 36"s have a tiny bit of slack so even 35.5" might be alright. I think a tag size 33" might be risky, especially as I want them hemmed.

                          Thanks again!

                          Where are you based? Always better safe than sorry with hemming, take them unhemmed then return for hemming after you know the fit is good. Or, I can tell you where to go locally…

                          I am based near Newcastle upon Tyne. You don't happen to know any one for hemming up here do you? I don't know anywhere I trust with them.

                          I did think about possibly ordering from you and if size was ok then sending them back to be hemmed. Only problem is that will add a good chunk of cost to what will already be easily the most expensive jeans I've ever bought!

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                          • AlexA
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                            It would add £7 onto the cost  🙂

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                              That wouldn't be too bad!

                              I was thinking cost to send back to you around £7 then hemming cost £12 then postage back to me again maybe another £7.

                              Does the hemming cost of £12 include posting back to the customer?

                              Sorry for all the questions!

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                              • neph93N
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                                @cosmic55:

                                Only problem is that will add a good chunk of cost to what will already be easily the most expensive jeans I've ever bought!

                                While I totally understand that money wise your first pair if IH is a paradigm shift, after people make the jump they tend to wonder why they were worried.

                                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                  @cosmic55:

                                  That wouldn't be too bad!

                                  I was thinking cost to send back to you around £7 then hemming cost £12 then postage back to me again maybe another £7.

                                  Does the hemming cost of £12 include posting back to the customer?

                                  Sorry for all the questions!

                                  It does not, but given it would be your first order and you are trying to work out sizing we would do the return shipping free on the first order, as were you to exchange we would do that anyway.

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                                    @Alex:

                                    @cosmic55:

                                    That wouldn't be too bad!

                                    I was thinking cost to send back to you around £7 then hemming cost £12 then postage back to me again maybe another £7.

                                    Does the hemming cost of £12 include posting back to the customer?

                                    Sorry for all the questions!

                                    It does not, but given it would be your first order and you are trying to work out sizing we would do the return shipping free on the first order, as were you to exchange we would do that anyway.

                                    That's good to know. Thanks for that

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                                      @neph93:

                                      @cosmic55:

                                      Only problem is that will add a good chunk of cost to what will already be easily the most expensive jeans I've ever bought!

                                      While I totally understand that money wise your first pair if IH is a paradigm shift, after people make the jump they tend to wonder why they were worried.

                                      Yes it is a fair jump in price, I do feel like its going to be worth it though

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                                      • neph93N
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                                        Looking forward to hearing what you think. Good work on the research.

                                        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                          @neph93:

                                          Looking forward to hearing what you think. Good work on the research.

                                          Ordered!  🙂

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