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    Shortyshutout
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 29 Dec 2023

    Sorry if this is the wrong thread I’m still figuring this out. Do most of you look for measurements a little bigger in a CPO than you would in a regular/non-cpo shirt? I got into Iron Heart a couple months ago, and as if it’s not hard enough to find that perfect fit(knowing IH actually has them), I randomly have lost a good amount of weight in the same time frame. Now shirts I got recently I thought were perfect, are feeling a bit big. My head is spinning because I don’t know whether to go down a size(which was def too small a couple
    Months ago), trying to find ways to retry on some things I’ve already tried on seems brutal, but its hard to just trust measurements when those measurements were def wrong recently. Anyway, back to the CPO’s, I ordered a couple that would be perfect for my previous weight, but since they are kind of an overshirt I’m thinking they will still work. Do measurements a little bigger than your normal shirt measurements work out well? Now I have to try and move some shirts(mostly from other brands thankfully), that mostly still have the tags on. Ugh. Thanks!!

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      chrisjohnnick
      Iron Heart Deity
      Joined: 7 Jan 2021

      Subjective for sure, depending on how you want to wear it. I personally went for my same shirt size in CPO.

      Wants List:
      IHSH-20-Red, XL
      IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
      IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
      IHSW-45 Black, M
      IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
      IH-777S-SB size 32
      IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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        popvulture
        見習いボス
        Joined: 2 Oct 2018

        Really just depends on how you want to wear it. Some people go with jacket style, others more like a shirt. I tend to think of it a little more as the latter, but I’ve seen people wear them all kinds of ways and they all have worked.

        WTB
        IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
        Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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          jfk1117
          Haraki san Student
          Joined: 28 Sept 2022

          Same. I wear shirt size in my cpos. That said if it was a specific material, ie leather or lined Sherpa etc I’d prolly size up for a more jacket vibe.

          Wtb
          Brown or blue hairline duck - ihsh-92 - XL

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            goosehd
            Mod Squad
            Joined: 8 Apr 2016

            Why don’t you wait until the fall since we (northern hemisphere) are heading into the summer months and the days you will be able to wear a cpo will be fewer. It would give you the rest of spring, summer, and early fall to figure out where your weight is going to stabilize and give you a better understanding of what sizes you need to look for.

            As mentioned, you also have to decide on if you’re going to wear it as a shirt, overshirt, jacket, etc…lots of decisions and factors and you may just need a little time to figure it all out.

            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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              Shortyshutout
              Raw and Unwashed
              @jfk1117
              Joined: 29 Dec 2023

              @jfk1117 @Chrisjohnick @popvulture @goosehd thanks a lot for taking the time to answer. Do you find that an XL(or whatever size you wear) CPO, is usually cut close to the same fit as a regular XL shirt, or do they run a little bigger(on average), than a shirt/non-CPO in the same size? Measurements seem very similar, but is there anything about their construction that makes them tend to run a bit roomier in any way?

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                GraemeE
                @Shortyshutout
                Joined: 18 Sept 2022

                @Shortyshutout I'd like to offer point of advice /caution based my own experience

                Once you go cpo it very well may ruin your ability to love other shirts.

                I often find myself bitter after reaching to put my keys in the (nonexistent) side pockets of other shirts and they immediately fall to the ground.

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                  popvulture
                  見習いボス
                  @Shortyshutout
                  Joined: 2 Oct 2018

                  @Shortyshutout because there are differences between models and even between runs of a single item, it’s always best to go off the chart. I’ve had CPOs, westerns, and work shirts in both XL and L. Depending on how I want them to fit, I look at the shoulders and the chest measurements.

                  WTB
                  IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                  Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

                  last edited by 2 May 2024, 04:45 S 1 Reply Last reply 2 May 2024, 05:47 Reply Quote 2
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                    Shortyshutout
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    @GraemeE
                    Joined: 29 Dec 2023

                    @GraemeE 😂 I can see that for sure! I’m a big overshirt/shirt jacket guy. If you layer it right, you aren’t taking stuff on and off all day!

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                      Shortyshutout
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      @popvulture
                      Joined: 29 Dec 2023

                      @popvulture great advice. I need to figure out the shoulder to back ratio and what it really means better. Thanks

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                        T4920
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 27 Apr 2022

                        I get the impression they are intentionally cut to be slightly more spacious than regular shirts. I can wear any of my L shirts comfortably under my L CPO, but not the other way around.

                        “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

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                          Giles
                          IHUK Crew
                          @Shortyshutout
                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                          @Shortyshutout said in Question about CPO’s:

                          but its hard to just trust measurements when those measurements were def wrong recently.

                          It is highly unlikely that the measurements we post on each product page are incorrect. Do you need some help measuring?

                          Whatever, you will get the most useful help by contacting sales@ironheart.co.uk. They measure and advise, that is their job.

                          "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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                            Shortyshutout
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            @Giles
                            Joined: 29 Dec 2023

                            @Giles “measurements were wrong”, meaning they didn’t fit me recently after having figured out what my measurements were. My measurements(that I took time to figure out) are now wrong.

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                            • CosmoSix5C
                              CosmoSix5
                              Haraki san Prodigy
                              Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                              I ordered my same 3x size in the indigo Wabash cpo and asked for the biggest chest they had(Iron Shop Provisions) worked out well. Did the same with the untucked.
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                              WTB Brund Flannel 2 or 3x

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                              • FadezF
                                Fadez
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 9 Nov 2011

                                I have both L and XL CPO shirts. I’ve sold all the ones that don’t fit. I’ll probably size up to XXL when I go next. Think about your body. I started IH when I was 22. I’m 36 now. I’ve lifted and gained regular dad weight too. For me. I love to be active in my clothes so bigger size = more room for movement. Which for me is most important. I love putting a hoodie under a CPO too. Great for the fall and spring. But mostly I wear as a regular shirt over a T. It’s all about the measurements. It’s also about your body and your desired fit/range of motion needs. The western cpos have a very flattering shape. So if you decide to size up a little you won’t look awkward. Just make sure you aren’t wearing skinny jeans and a big top. Haha. Other than that. Everyone has given you solid advice!

                                last edited by 28 Dec 2024, 11:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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