IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk
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@hjl360. I will say you are on the right track thinking about a smaller waist measurement. Just don't get carried away. Too tight of a 25oz is not fun.
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- I had the exact same issues. I also have 2 pair of 777's that I really like but are sitting in my drawer likely never to be worn again. I tried the 634 (XHS) and the 555 (17oz NI & 21oz SB). I really like the 634's but they are too baggy for me. The 555's had the exact same problems as the 777. Going up a size made them way too big. I was scared off from the 888 bc I thought they would be too baggy. They aren't. They are everything I like about the 777 but with those problems solved. It was actually @Denimhead-0 pics on the XHS indigo that changed my mind. His pics of the 888's look to me like what I wanted the 777's to look like.
- The higher top block does take some getting used to but I now prefer it. It solves several problems, like having to pull up your pants all the time, and other things too. Just a thought is to quit making the 666 and replace it with a "999" with a lower rise like the 777 and the same dimensions as the 888 otherwise.
- As far as shrinkage: this references the competing ideas of getting something that fits vs. buying small and stretching it out. In my opinion, when you buy jeans that fit, your question about stretching becomes irrelevant, and I think your jeans will last longer too.
@Denimhead-0 said in IH-888-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Indigo:
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@hjl360 Also when speaking of the extra fabric on the seat I would like to chime in on this - even if you nail the measurements right on the head when it comes to the waist - if you do not have buns you will in fact have extra fabric on the seat.
I genuinely feel like 888’s look best on people with thicker thighs and some cake. If you know for sure that is not your body type - I would expect some diaper butt with this cut.
I’m not saying diaper butt is a bad thing but since you mentioned you didn’t want that - I think this was worth mentioning. I was on a Reddit post not too long ago that this guy appreciated that extra fabric; I personally do not think it’s appealing (especially with my style that I tuck in my shirt a lot and the seat is noticeable.)
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@twin said in IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk:
@Oaktavia We sure do. Will try to stick myself in to the 777-XHSib Sunday for breakfast.
Nice, my wife and I havent gone out to breakfast in ages. I think we will go out to eat tomorrow too, that's a good idea. I will wear my 888XHSib of course.
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@Oaktavia fades are looking strong man. Love me some ib denim fades.
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@Oaktavia said in IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk:
Man I love these fecking pants. One machine wash.
Damn, Stevie. Looking at yours really makes me thinking to get one of this beautiful pair. I really love the arcuate gradually changing as it gets worn out
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@aetherist get a pair! Its the best denim in the universe!!!
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@Larkens said in IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk:
150(ish)! Looks amazing @Oaktavia love the hidden arc, not hidden anymore. It’s a nice detail.
Been great following along these last 149 days. Looking forward to seeing you roll down hill from now on.
Rollin' on down!!!
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@Oaktavia said in IH-888-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/blk:
@aetherist get a pair! Its the best denim in the universe!!!
I’m really thinking to get the 888 version. But really don’t know if this fit will good to me or not.
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Golden hour fades thinking about Filthy a lot today. I wish he could see my pants. He loved XHSib so much. I love rereading his posts in the 634XHSib pages. His passion for heavyweight Iron Heart denim is so inspirational, still to this day. He is the one who got me into the Merz B Schwanen 14oz tshirts, which I am also wearing today. I hope he can see these images somewhere out there in the ether.
