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IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo

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    bluemantra
    Haraki san Prodigy
    @yannis
    Joined: 19 Feb 2023

    @yannis Thank you. that is helpful. My 777 is a tag 33 with a 34" waist and the thigh is a little snug which I think prevents the pants from dropping too much. The 888 I'm looking at is a tag 32 and has a 33" waist. My tag 32 666 have been a bit snug in the top block with a 33" waist. I just don't want the 888 to be falling off. Here's some photo's of my 777. Would this be too much room in an 888?

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    WTB IHJ-140-IG size L

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      yannis
      Haraki san Expert
      Joined: 26 Aug 2020

      If I was you I would size the 888 to be snug in the waist. Snug like to be a little difficult to button the top button when new. With the 888 cut you don't have to worry about the thigh. It's roomier than both 777 and 666. Just get the waist right and the rest will fall into place. You definitely do not want the waist loose on the 888. Also remember the rise on the 888 is higher so it will sit closer to your natural waist and not hips. You may even able to go tag 31 on the 888's. Tag 32 will definitely fit you just not sure how you want them to fit.

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        Yoprst
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 8 Feb 2021

        A week of wear. Still stubborn, but I'll ride this horse

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          Davids_denim
          Haraki san Student
          @Yoprst
          Joined: 8 Feb 2023

          @Yoprst really cool shots!

          IG : Davids_Denim

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            Yoprst
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 8 Feb 2021

            Herbert Wells "The Invisible Man"

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              wjw
              Haraki san Student
              Joined: 28 Jan 2025

              Hi. Sorry to ruin the 888 posts in the 888 post. But I am thinking this is the next pair I want to invest in. Question on waist stretch...on my 14s and 21s I've gotten around 2 inches of stretch in the waist; how much stretch beyond the listed waist can you get in these? (I got a belly working against me and leading to waist stretch, but like my pants snug and never had 888/high rise). I want something that ends around 42" in the waist after maximum stretch

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              36 777SST
              35 634S-ib-c
              XXXL IHSH-293-OD
              XXXL IHSH-130-GB
              XXXL IHSH-337

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                tvaillant75
                Raw and Unwashed
                @yannis
                Joined: 1 Oct 2024

                I will really second this advice on sizing snug at the waist, especially since the thigh / knee areas are roomy by design. Like Yannis I had to lay down the first time but now it has relaxed and fits golden.

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                  AdamC
                  IHUK Crew
                  @wjw
                  Joined: 12 Jan 2018

                  @wjw There is not an exact science to it and everyone will experience slightly different levels of stretch unique to their body type and wear. 25oz will stretch out less than 14oz and 21oz, though. The denim is unwashed and once washed, you will experience some shrinkage - approximately one inch in the waist (the inseam will also shrink about an inch and all other dimensions in proportion to this). The waist will stretch back out to approximately what you started with, and potentially a little more when they soften and under continued wear. I would look to size so that they are comfortable out of the bag, this will give some room to deal with the initial shrinkage.

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                    jordanscollected
                    啓蒙家
                    @wjw
                    Joined: 13 Nov 2018

                    @wjw I have mine on the pant stretcher right now. I'll measure when I get home and report back the max stretch I've gotten from the listed measurement (waist 35). I will say that 888XHS has been the hardest denim for me to get to wear comfortable. When I'm trending down in weight They fit comfortable, but with holiday lbs I have issues with discomfort, especially when sitting for long periods.

                    Adam said it right. Size them so they fit great out of the bag and and deal with the extra stretch. It's a much better route to go with the high rise than fighting for stretch.

                    world tours:
                    888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                    Mad Red x2
                    Wabidashery

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                      Yoprst
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 8 Feb 2021
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                        jordanscollected
                        啓蒙家
                        @wjw
                        Joined: 13 Nov 2018

                        @wjw sorry for the delay. I had these on the stretcher in my guest bedroom and had an out of sight out of mind moment.

                        These stretched from 35” to 36.5” almost 37”. IMG_3266.jpeg

                        world tours:
                        888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                        Mad Red x2
                        Wabidashery

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                          wjw
                          Haraki san Student
                          @jordanscollected
                          Joined: 28 Jan 2025

                          @jordanscollected those were 35" before the soak/wash/shrink or after? And I appreciate the response

                          36 777S-21
                          36 777SST
                          35 634S-ib-c
                          XXXL IHSH-293-OD
                          XXXL IHSH-130-GB
                          XXXL IHSH-337

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                            jordanscollected
                            啓蒙家
                            @wjw
                            Joined: 13 Nov 2018

                            @wjw I don't take recommended steps when i get new denim. I just wear them and get on with it. So no initial soak. These are size 35, and i believe the measured 34.8 when i received them. I always wash inside out, warm and hang dry. sometimes i put them in the tumble dryer for 10 minutes on low temp just to move things along but not induce shrinkage.

                            world tours:
                            888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                            Mad Red x2
                            Wabidashery

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                              Yoprst
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 8 Feb 2021

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                              • Walery SmirnoffW
                                Walery Smirnoff
                                The Unwoven
                                Joined: 15 May 2023

                                In the morning the air temperature dropped to -20. And I'll tell you guys 25 ounces is the best choice for cold weather.
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                                  Walery Smirnoff
                                  The Unwoven
                                  Joined: 15 May 2023

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                                    A.V.D.77
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 13 Oct 2020

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                                      Brodie
                                      Haraki san Student
                                      Joined: 19 Mar 2023

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                                      First 888 cut. First experience with XHS. First wear, after the first soak.

                                      Need them to stretch just a touch in the waist, and also get them hemmed. But pretty pleased with how they turned out for "flying blind" with these.

                                      (I guess not totally blind, I did read this thread several times to help give myself the best shot at sizing. So thanks to all who have contributed to this thread...you have helped me, and many more I'm sure, figure out sizing and how to handle these bad boys)

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                                        Yoprst
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 8 Feb 2021

                                        Some close ups after 5 week of wear

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                                        • Denimhead 0D
                                          Denimhead 0
                                          Iron Heart Deity
                                          Joined: 4 Sept 2023

                                          My main go too jeans since Indigo invitational ended. Definitely, my favorites

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                                          IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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