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    ditchdoctor15
    Raw and Unwashed
    @Anesthetist
    Joined: 27 May 2024

    @Anesthetist Thank you for the response. When the jacket is zipped I still have some room to spare. Ideally I would like a tighter fit and doubt that I’d wear it with an uhf or hoodie underneath at any point. I love the jacket but think I may need to size down.

    last edited by 28 May 2024, 16:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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      Nik
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 12 Nov 2020

      Depends on how you want it to look. I wanted my indigo N1 to be beat up and fitted, so I washed it on the delicate cycle, and it tightened up, faded, and marbled. I like it, but since you have a new jacket, it is probably worth trying to sell first. Especially since you probably won't be wearing it for awhile? Shrinking through washing is unpredictable. Measurements don't lie.

      last edited by 28 May 2024, 19:30 D 2 Replies Last reply 29 May 2024, 18:27 Reply Quote 0
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        Brandrea
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 19 Sept 2022

        It depends what you’re after. If you want to layer I think it’s a good fit. The sleeves are notoriously long on these jackets, so there’s not much you can do about that anyway. The XXL wouldn’t look that much different in the sleeve length IMHO.

        I’d keep it!

        last edited by 29 May 2024, 09:17 D 1 Reply Last reply 29 May 2024, 18:30 Reply Quote 0
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          ditchdoctor15
          Raw and Unwashed
          @Nik
          Joined: 27 May 2024

          @Nik thanks for responding. I honestly wouldn’t mind if the fabric faded at all. I obviously still want to wear and enjoy it and I definitely would hate to render it useless. It’s a tough call.

          last edited by 29 May 2024, 18:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            ditchdoctor15
            Raw and Unwashed
            @Brandrea
            Joined: 27 May 2024

            @Brandrea thanks for replying. I agree the sleeves are a bit too excessive. I doubt that I’d layer much as I run a bit hot and we have relatively mild weather here in the Pacific Northwest.

            last edited by 29 May 2024, 18:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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              ditchdoctor15
              Raw and Unwashed
              @Nik
              Joined: 27 May 2024

              @Nik also, did you machine dry it? Thanks

              last edited by 29 May 2024, 19:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Nik
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                No I delicate washed and put it on a hanger to dry outside.

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                  ditchdoctor15
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  @Nik
                  Joined: 27 May 2024

                  @Nik got ya; thanks again.

                  last edited by 30 May 2024, 04:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    scarfmace
                    Haraki san Expert
                    Joined: 20 Feb 2015

                    Just wanted to chip in on this. The only issue I see in the fit pictures is the sleeve length. Maby a couple of pictures of the jacket closed might also help in giving out the fit.

                    Now sizing down will help some with the sleeve, but going from and XXXL to an XXL will only get you like 1" of the sleeve so they will probably still look a little long.

                    The N1 is ment to be worn a bit boxy on the shoulders and the waist so for me the only real benchmark for a fitting N1 would be the P2P measurement. if you feel you have plenty of room left there, you might want sell and to size down. Otherwise I wouldn't recomend it.

                    Personaly, I would put my money in a good sewing shop and have the sleeves altered or just wear it as is and let the whipcord crease and conform to your body.
                    I would never hot soak this in a million years.

                    FYI: Paul Newman wearing it nice and a boxy

                    Knipsel.JPG

                    "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

                    last edited by 30 May 2024, 07:20 D 1 Reply Last reply 30 May 2024, 21:16 Reply Quote 0
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                      ditchdoctor15
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      @scarfmace
                      Joined: 27 May 2024

                      @scarfmace Really appreciate your input/insight regarding my dilemma. It’s easy to second guess the fit. The pit to pit is actually pretty spot on. I truly feel that the sleeve length is throwing me. I hadn’t given much thought to having it altered so that could also be an option. Or as you said just roll with it as is. Decisions decisions….

                      last edited by 30 May 2024, 21:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        ditchdoctor15
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 27 May 2024
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                        last edited by ditchdoctor15 3 Nov 2025, 00:49 30 May 2024, 22:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                          yannis
                          Haraki san Expert
                          Joined: 26 Aug 2020

                          I think its the right size. If you can find somebody to shorten the sleeves you will be very happy with it.

                          last edited by 31 May 2024, 00:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                            CosmoSix5
                            Haraki san Prodigy
                            Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                            Looks great. Very helpful thread for me. Definitely the size I need.

                            WTB Brund Flannel 2 or 3x

                            last edited by 11 Aug 2024, 04:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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