IHSH-208-IND - Indigo Kersey Western Shirt

[Brandrea]

@doubletee

I agree with @DrPat the shoulder and sleeves look great.

It does look a bit short on the sides, but it’s difficult to tell. Sizing up may create other issues through.

I guess when I’m in doubt I size up, and tailor if required, but I really try not to alter clothes if at all possible.

Just my thoughts. It’s a beautiful shirt though, congrats.

[SKT]

@Daniel-San this post might be the last push I needed. Love the snaps too

[Oaktavia]

@Daniel-San v v v nice my friend

[DeeDee85]

@Daniel-San that looks incredible!

[bbbrnder]

@Mizmazzle
@Giles

Thank you both for the feedback and responses!

I like where your head is at, @Mizmazzle !

Love how the snaps look from the other images I see but may be tough to justify on its own. I have a feeling in six months, I’ll be hooked and ready to invest in another piece at which point I can simultaneously switch the Kersey snaps if I’m still so inclined.

Impressive level of engagement on this board, cheers everyone!

[doubletee]

Still pondering if the L is the right size

[Freeman]

@doubletee I think it looks class, Mate!
Whats bothering you about the Large?

[Graham]

@doubletee that L is for you man, drop me an email if you want me to un-reserve the XL.

[goosehd]

@doubletee Joining in and think it looks great. Can we see another pic buttoned and with a back shot if possible?

[Mister_Brue]

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[pechelman]

depends on how you want to wear it @doubletee
To me I see a couple of things that make me think going a size up might be better such as the side hem length showing a lot of your undershirt. For me personally, This is usually an indication that the shirt is too short (or I'm wearing a tshirt that's too long :D)
The shoulders look good but definitely on the trim/fitted side of comfortable and the sleeves look exactly the right length when standing, which for me usually means I'll find them sliiightly short when working at a desk, driving, or whatever.

It looks good but would also ask for a buttoned picture with your t-shirt tucked.

[doubletee]

Thanks guys. Here are some more @goosehd

[goosehd]

@doubletee Golden fit and one I would be very happy with! What are your thoughts now? Still on the fence or happy with it?

IMO, looks fantastic

[T4920]

@doubletee seconded, looks perfect.

[pechelman]

It looks really good to me too now, trim but not tight. There's minor pulling at the placket but iirc mine did that too originally.

[Brandrea]

The only thing I see is that it looks short on the sides, but I’m not sure sizing up would solve that …

Otherwise it looks fantastic on you!

[CosmoSix5]

Does it make any sense to buy this instead of a UHF for winter? Is the fabric close to as dense/thick? I love the UHFs in photos but they're a little loud for me. Thanks

[Mizmazzle]

@CosmoSix5 pretty thick and warm this fabric is. Not quite as warm as a UHF though.

[RubyRae]

@CosmoSix5 This was my first IH purchase years ago, and still is my favorite shirt. Something very special about the material, and the fit. I can only say that about the Western version, but I would say this, UFH, and CPO are must have top choices IMO.
I still want to get copper snaps though in mine.

[rydor]

So, I'm in the middle of a "I'm tired of Iron Heart shirts I can't wash and dry" and my old Kersey was one of the most aggressive shrinkers on me. I'm also sizing up a little bit more these days on everything, no more fitted looks. So I picked up a practically brand new (worn 1x) size XXX-Large because of my measurements on shrinkage on my previous size Large. Thought I'd post my wash/dry experience here because I had a lot of success with this one.

Pre-wash: 24.5" chest, 20" shoulders, 27.5" sleeves.
Very hot water soak, hot air tumble dry: 23.5" chest, 19" shoulders, 26.25" sleeves.

It now fits absolutely perfectly for my taste, and I have no worries about future shrinkage on it. For the record, I'm a true 41" chest, I wear shirts in a 16-35, usually a size Medium or Large in most US sizing, usually a 42 or 44 in most Japanese brands. I got this one because the kersey was so aggressive and because I got it cheap enough to experiment on. I'm still thinking XX-Large UHF's are the way for me to go, going forward.

And yes, I know most people like the "just don't put your shirt in the dryer" lifestyle, but I have 3 kids and I like the way that flannels wear in over time when wash/dried, so that's just not going to be my taste.