IH-1955S - 21oz Selvedge Denim "1955" Vintage Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo
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Re the discussion about how you wear your 888s: Because of my body shape, all my pants tend the slide down to just above my hip bones, no matter how high the rise is. So I have to deal with rise adjustments by just getting different jeans of a better dimension. These 1955s are a sweet fit, but not technically absolute perfection as far as rise and volume goes. That said, I don't care about PERFECT fit as much as I used to, I just kinda appreciate each jean for what it is. And if I happen to find the perfect jean then that's even better. I'm really enjoying the super high rise of these 55s right now; it's like having a big giant bulletproof diaper hahaha
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@jischwar your pair looks like a GREAT fit on you! How did you size, by the way? Did you go with your true waist measurement or down from that?
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@thevintagefuture thanks! I have large thighs so ask for the smallest waist and largest thigh for a size 33. These were 32.5" and 13.25" Thigh which is my sweet spot measurement. I can't size down bc thighs need to be 13.25"+
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@JohnM definitely my experience too.. I am ahem.. fuller in the backside department too and only the higher rise cuts work for me. Tried 666 and 777 and felt like I was exposing myself every time I bent down.
The 888 worked but my wife laughed at me with how loose they were so I’ve been strictly 555 since then. Seems a little strange as I’m a fairly big guy wearing the slimmest cut but the rear rise of the 555 is perfect for me and I always seem to get a bit of stretch in the waist and thigh and end up with a perfect fitting pair of jeans. -
@DeeDee85 that exposing yourself (in Germany we call it construction worker cleavage) was the same for me which 777, that's why I tried and went exclusively whith the 555 from then on what worked great for me. But sometimes the smaller thigh/knee measurements caused the top block to get pulled down even more, so I still have to be carefull especially with the 19L because the rise on them is lower than with the other fabrics.
That's where the 1955s are a lot more reasuring. I get your wifes view, I never tried the 888 but these cuts are like @thevintagefuture said the most opposite styles possible for now. But my girlfriend likes the more relaxed style and I am getting more used to it everyday I wear them. It's maybe not for everyday or every outfit but I think they are a great addition!!
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@FlavourFade very similar to the English version of “builders bum”
I could have perhaps seen myself in the 888’s but when my wife walked in the room I knew it wasn’t happening by the look on her face
that’s me coming from a history of wearing somewhat slim fit Levi’s etc too, so the 555’s are perfect for me. -
Sizing question! Do most folks take their same size in the 1955 as other IH jeans? I’ve never worn anything with a rise as high as these, so it’s hard to compare to other jeans. But, I wear a 30 in the 888 and 634, so my assumption is I would likely be the same in the 1955. The Shop Vancouver has a few pairs left, so I’m hoping to snag one.
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I wear them in the same size I have in my 555s, which have also a higher rise or had in 777 with a low rise.
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I’d go with same size
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@mjdnm I ordered the same size 1955 as my 888s and they fit perfectly
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@FlavourFade thank you!!
How are yours coming along? Are they feeling more "normal" now after wearing them a little?
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@thevintagefuture let's say I am getting more used to it. They are still wide and a little baggy on me but I like how comfortable and easy to wear they are. I am exactly two weeks in now, wearing them non stop and will keep it that way as long as possible because I really want to know how they fade
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@nellcoterock No ETA on the 21oz version I'm afraid
The next 1955 to come out will be the Slubby denim followed by 14oz
The devil is in the detail..
