IH-777-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Tapered Jeans - Indigo/Black
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@gyom85 The key to nailing your fit is to watch this video:
https://forum.ironheart.co.uk//post/5619
Write down your measurements from the pair that fits you best taken exactly as shown in that video. Compare the published measurements to your pair and keep in mind that there could be about an inch in shrinkage (specifically the waist and length). The waist will stretch back out with wear, the length will not. The rest of the jean will shrink some, but not as much as the length/waist.
I always choose a size where the posted measurement is closest to my ideal with pairs that shrink. For example, if my jeans measure 30” at the waist, then I would try and find a pair in the 30-31” range. That takes into account the possible shrinkage that may come with washing.
Hope this helps.
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I love your posts @twin and I've always wanted to ask about the inseam length that you have, since you don't cuff. What did you get them hemmed to, if at all? Did you get them hemmed before soaking?
I'm trying to nail down where I'd get a new pair hemmed down to, before soaking. Its a bit of a hassle to have to send things away to get altered. My current pair of 777 od's are at 29.5" and they fit great, but if I were to purchase an indigo/black pair, I would prefer maybe another ~1.5" for a bit more stacking with or without a cuff.
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@Muzura with to get them hemmed until after the fist wash to be sure. The leg length will rise after creasing and will also shrink after first wash/soak
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thanks @goosehd
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@bluemantra no updates since the last really. Hoping they'll be here soon
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@twin electric blue fades
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Hi all,
For context, I own several pairs of IH-777 jeans, all tagged as 33. My waist is just about 85-86cm.
I have realized that with time and stretch, instead of retaining a slim taper look, they all start to look kind of slim straight (not the aesthetic I was going for).
I have the IH-777S-21's and they are looking more slim straight as well.
My question is, with the impending release of the IH-777-XHSib's coming up (will def be a grail purchase for me) - I want to get the sizing spot on!
I know it's hotly contested about pre and post-wash measurements but with these I do not intend on washing them (for a long while at least).
I want to ensure I really retain the slim taper aesthetic on these as I do like my clothing fitted (not skinny-like, but definitely fitted)
I see the size chart for the IH-777-XHSib's would recommend a 33 but I'm wondering if I should go 32 to account for stretch and the inherent looser weave of this ultra heavyweight denim.
Any advice is appreciated!
Cheers!
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@Art-Vandelay go by the measurements when they are released as they may be different to the last run. Unless they are I wouldn’t size down. Also, you must sow 25oz before wear to remove shrinkage and set the seams.
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@Art-Vandelay Your topic has been merged into this thread.
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@Art-Vandelay you will stretch a little past the posted pre-wash measurement, but not much (and only in the waist).
I don’t know from your description where your current jeans are giving you issues. If it is your waist you should be fine going with the posted measurements closest to your desired fit.
When soaked/washed you will lose about an inch in the waist and proportionally in the other areas. The waist will stretch back out to the pre-wash measurement and the other areas should remain slightly tighter than those posted measurements.
The IHUK shop are really great at giving guidance regarding fit and you may want to email them with your specific concerns: shop@ironheart.co.uk
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@goosehd the waist is pretty spot on and has actually stayed pretty close to the measurements from when i bought them for all of my IH's. so the 33's that i bought, in the waist at least, have changed very little. I would say it's more so the thigh into/closer to the knee that has stretched, giving a more slim straight appearance.
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With 25oz you MUST soak them first. After that, go nuts not washing them.
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The hot soak will shrink everything by 1 inch. Maybe the waist will stretch back 1 inch, but the rest of the measurements won’t.
E.g. if measurements say:
Waist: 33
Leg: 11
Knee: 8.5
etc.The measurements after soaking will be:
32
10.5
8
etc.Use this information to find the size that will be close to your ideal measurements after soaking.
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@AdamJ
Just so I’m not refreshing my browser every hour, are we closer as in days, weeks, etc. ?
