Fit check

[Matt]

Got this IHM-12 or 13 from eBay today and the more I look at it the more I’m about it. What do you guys think?

It’s in my usual shirt size, a medium. It’s pretty fitted with just a tee. The pits are snug as is the case with many IH jackets…

Here it is over a lightweight TW denim western. It’s pretty tight and the sleeves are not very comfortable. I just don’t know if I’d wear it over just a T. For me jackets are for lonhsleeve shirt weather, not T weather…

[Tago Mago]

@Matt if you feel the jacket is too tight with a shirt then you probably won’t be happy with it. If, however, you do decide you like to wear it with just a t underneath then I think it looks pretty good.

on an unrelated note: you left the cage open and your crocs escaped

[goosehd]

Overall the fit is good with the shoulders, sleeves, and body on point. Material wise, I would like the nylon version (flight jacket-esque) more.

Tough call as they don’t pop up too often and may be one of those long waits. Have you looked at flight jackets at selfedge? Might give you what you’re looking for.

[Matt]

For the price and the rarity I’d say making this one work is probably the smart bet for me. If there’s no interest this week I’ll take it as a sign. Thanks guys. ️

[sabergirl]

I think it looks good, @Matt. May have done with a size up. I felt the same way when my small came in, but I’ve gotten along with it just fine, even with a layer underneath. The satin is superior, though

[pechelman]

Where in the arms is it tight/uncomfortable? It looks good even layered. Can you zip it over the long sleeves?

But your impression matters most, and with descriptors as you used, I'd say your first instinct to sell it is probably the right one.

[popvulture]

Looks a little snug but not silly. I’d say if it’s comfortable enough and it’d be too hard to find a large, then stick with it.

[Matt]

There’s a large IHM-12 on eBay in a large but it has a small Harley patch sewn on the chest and it’s about $100 more expensive. I’ll wait it out this week and see how I feel. Thanks everyone for the feedback.

[jiminstitches]

Hi Guys I just picked up this Y2 shirt from the The Shop Vancouver, it feels a little tight, TJ thinks it looks right, just wondered if I could get your opinions. Thank you

[pechelman]

it looks snug in the front in the lower torso but then looks just right from the back.
shoulders and sleeves are also good, leather will mold to you a bit, but it's really on how it feels and how you're going to wear it.

it looks rad to me but maybe on the snug side. Do the buttons pop open when you breathe, stretch, move, etc?

[T4920]

Looks amazing, but doesn't look comfortable at all. As said above, seems extremely tight around the middle!

I tend to air on the side of form over function, as I like a slimmer fit, but think I'd wanna size up on something as substantial as this.

Maybe spend the day around the house in it? If natural movement/contortions cause the snaps to pop, then it's probably too small.

[jiminstitches]

@pechelman Yeah everywhere else feels good, like you say bit tight across chest, Im just wondering if it will stretch much

[jiminstitches]

@T4920 It doesn't feel overly tight. From the photos do you think it appears to small for me? The buttons don't pop open when I move around. Its a steer hide, feels very light so im wondering if that will translate to it stretchingaaaah, its a tough decision. Thank you mate

[jordanscollected]

@jiminstitches shit. The shoulders and sleeves look great but it seems like the design could have had more material in the front panels, and a bit less in the back. I have a similar much less noticeable issue with a winter coat of mine. It's tight-ish across the belly but has a ton of room in the back.

It looks decent on you, but you don't much variability to layer with it if desired

[pechelman]

i'd certainly not count on any stretching unless you do something drastic like soak it and apply tension

[jfk1117]

One thing to note is TJ certainly likes things on the slimmer end. I myself, I’d rather have room than be uncomfortable all day for the sake of fashion. I also find that things i buy too small, I never tend to wear. My vote is it looks too tight but only you know best with it on.

[T4920]

@jiminstitches it looks fantastic don't get me wrong, but I just know that a lack of comfort/practically would personally put me off reaching for this, which isn't ideal on such an expensive garment built to last a lifetime.

Shoulders and upper back do look perfect though, perhaps that area being more spacious is creating an illusion of tightness in the middle.. if it feels good, roll with it mate!

These shirts seem to hold their value well, so returning it and sizing up would probably end up costing you more after duty fees than selling it at a slight loss a few months down if the fit isn't working for you.

[Brandrea]

@jfk1117 I’ve noticed that too.

From what I remember he wears a Mediums or larges in many IH jackets and tops, whereas I wear XL XXL, and we are about the same build.

He definitely likes a slimmer fit, and I guess we are all shaped differently and have different preferences as to fit.

I like a bit more wiggle room in my clothes as long as they don’t look oversized.

[jiminstitches]

@T4920 @pechelman @jordanscollected Here's another photo which it seems to look a better fit. It doesn't feel overly tight. Yes that's a good point. about re-selling, I got a big customs charge of £240! which was a shock! I was wondering if that would apply again if I got an exchange, does anyone have experience with that? Thank you for all your help guys! ️

[jordanscollected]

@jiminstitches That's definitely the best size offered for you. That photo does look much better fitting than the previous. You should get some molding to your body over time that will relax the tight parts a bit more.