IHV-52-OLV - 12oz Duck Canvas Hunting Vest - Olive

[MarkNo]

Though I have many IH jeans, shirts, as well as the incredible N1 - I have never bought a vest. But this green looks too good to pass up - it would look fabulous over a Chambray shirt or a Foxfibre t-shirt.
I need some guidance on choosing the correct size. For IH shirts XXL fits me well (I'm 5'8", 192 lbs - no longer as svelte at 67). From the measurements of this vest I could go with either XL (23" pit-pit) or XXL (24" p-p). I think the XL might be a better fit and the XXL too loose. What do you advise?
How do people generally size vests compared to their shirt sizes?

[Anesthetist]

@MarkNo what is your actual chest measurement? Any other vests you own to compare to?

IMO vests are fairly forgiving but the style and how you want to wear it depends as well

[ARNC]

@MarkNo I’m no expert but mine has just arrived and my thought process seems to have worked out so I thought I’d share.

The advice I got (a bit further up this thread) was to consider sizing down as the P2P is often measured lower on the body for a vest compared to a shirt. However for this particular vest the arm opening measures a couple of inches less than for other IH vests, so this pushes the P2P back up the body. My benchmark crew members also seemed not to be sizing down so I went with my usual work shirt size which gave a P2P at the lower end of my ideal range for shirts. I’ve only checked a quick window reflection in my office (not a proper mirror) but I’m happy with my choice.

You know your body and preferences, so you might need to tweak the process slightly, but I hope this helps. Also, the vest is really nice in hand, so go for it if you think you can make it work!

[MarkNo]

Many thanks for your replies @Anesthetist & @ARNC.
This will be my first vest so I have nothing to compare to.
I think that your reasoning @ARNC is very sound about the P2P measurement being a little higher on the body than other vests due to a smaller arm opening. I will therefore go with my work shirt size XXL instead of sizing down to XL. And this will leave room for a Chambray shirt and t-shirt underneath.
In my experience all IH products shrink a little after washing even in cold water, so best not to go too small.

[MarkNo]

I just purchased an XXL and should have it in Toronto next week. I will report back on how it works out. Cheers!

[ARNC]

@MarkNo my first vest too. Hope it works out for you!

[MarkNo]

@ARNC Thank you - and for you too!

[neph93]

The height of the p2p measurement is a sound point by @ARNC . The size of the armhole gave me pause too, but I held the course and went for an L instead of an XL. The shoulders are wider than a typical IH work vest, which may give me some slack, and the p2p is larger than a typical work vest too. I would also want this vest short and worn trim over a single layer. At the end of the day, the XL would have been so long that I would not have enjoyed it, and the chest likely too loose. The vest will be here after the weekend. If it turns out too tight in the chest I'll just have to turn it around and live with not owning one.

[ARNC]

I wasn’t going to share this (vest delivered to the office yesterday, no IH stuff with me until I go home tonight, originally taken for my benefit because eyes lie but photos don’t) but it might help with the sizing discussion. Feel free to laugh at the ridiculous combo! I think it will be good over a slightly thicker / more appropriate shirt.

[goosehd]

@ARNC brilliant!!

[MarkNo]

@ARNC The fit looks great - how does it feel? At least the colours work in your outfit!

[ARNC]

@MarkNo that combo is never to be repeated

It feels great. Obviously lighter than the regular 17oz duck and with its own character. I guess it will provide a little extra warmth but I suspect its real strength will be the pockets on days when a jacket is too much.

[Anesthetist]

@ARNC I think over a heavy shirt it will be perfect! But FWIW I dig the formal hunter vibe going on

[ARNC]

@Anesthetist thanks!