Ship John
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Hot take here, or maybe not so hot, but I truly think Ship John proportionally looks best in that mid-size range, from Medium to Large, maybe XL in some cases. Of course, it depends on someone’s build, but as far as I’m concerned, it doesn’t get any better than this fit right here…Looks killer.
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@northsouthdenimguy thanks man
I don’t know, for me personally I don’t think so. I know a few taller, big fellas that actually in my mind look’s better in SJ then me, just because Mike likes long shirts. So with my build many SJ uppers is not flattering for me because I’m short/medium guy. (174cm = around 5’9”)
And they easily looks way to long. But iv heard Mike said most shirts at least are supposed to be easy to hem. So if you are a wider bigger body but need them shorter, hemming is always an option.
For me iv kind of learned to live with the length on many items. But in a dream I would very much like to hem some shirts too.I don’t know, everything is personal preference and everyone likes to wear stuff differently. Me personally always gets hyped seeing people rock SJ no matter the body type or size. Sometimes maybe small alterations would make stuff perfect, but I think that’s part of the game. So brand have ever manage to perfect a fit for every possible body type. I think that would be a hard challenge, if not impossible
But I appreciate you like the fit
IG: mecken
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Totally fair, and that’s really the beauty of it. Fit is personal, and you’ve definitely found what works for you.
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Congrats to everyone who snagged one!
Here’s my 17oz version
Sorry for looking like an idiot! I took some pictures for @Mizmazzle and decided to post this one..
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@Brock Did you do the sashiko repair yourself?
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@mecken88 the problem I always face with a lot of brands (iron heart/ship John/Y2 etc) is most of my body measurements are suited to a medium fit, but my chest measurement is always more of a large fit......so I either have to go fitted and can't really button things up, or I have to go looser all round and can actually button up. So I find mediums maybe look a little better on me, but large is always just more practical/wearable for my weird torso!
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Been wearing the ramblin non stop. Had to do a hot soak and wash to tighten it up a bit but I have really been loving this jacket. Ordered the wills denim also because I have no self control, but I’ll get a lot of good months of wear in this before that arrives
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@Mizmazzle @Go-For-Chill yep it was @GraemeE
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The broken twill Will was so tempting but I have a Bradley Mountain Raw Denim Cabin Jacket that I need to start wearing...couldn't believe it sat as long as it did but I feel like most people got in on the Rambler and/or weren't paying attention.
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@Darth-fader yeah I get that, landing in the land “in between”. It’s always a hard back and forth on what size will fit the best for what you like it to be.
My Y2 scar Kakishibu chore is in that realm. The 42 is pretty much perfect for what it is, it’s a little snug to button up if I have layers underneath. But I mostly wear it open.But if I had sized up, I would not have like the length of it. So for me the length is often the factor that makes me hate or love it. Iv just learned to appreciate slightly longer shirts then I liked before, because of SJ.
So with my denim Townes in large, it’s was HUGE brand new on me, on every aspects. But I trusted the process. And after a hot wash it became perfect. My favorite shirt. A little long maybe, but thing that bothers me anymore.But I understand sizing is often a struggle. It’s for me too. Iv been very lucky with all my SJ purchases that they fit me rather good. Just meant I appreciate and get hyped on everyone wearing SJ no matter the size of the person. I don’t think a certain body type always makes them look better. More like, if you find a fit that makes you feel great, it often shows up, and makes you look that too
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@Darth-fader same issue with me. I have broad shoulders and long arms. So sometimes the Large fit me a little short in the sleeves but if I size up it’ll just look too big on me and I’m not a fan
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@mecken88 I got the Y2 kakishibu chore jacket in a 44 and I think I could have managed to do a 42 but I wouldn’t have been able to button it up or wear anything but a tee underneath. Wearing a heavy sweater or UHF is tough in the 44 but it’s doable
