IHSH-293-OD - 18oz Vintage Selvedge Denim CPO Shirt - Indigo Overdyed Black

[Gavin666]

Anyone else found forearms and elbows tighter than normal? Those that have been wearing a lot do they soften up? Keeping mine for spring as an over shirt so still tight

[worn2fade]

@Gavin666 honestly bro I don’t see much of a change in softness because the shirt already comes hella soft. You can take that with a grain of salt cause right before this I was wearing a lefty for a few months lol.

As far as tightness, the forearm / elbow area is not as spacious as my XL 33-IND (this CPO is also an XL,) but I wouldn’t say it “runs tight,” - I can see this being an issue if you have bigger arms though. Mine are pretty average currently since I have been slacking in the gym.

The real sizing problem I’ve noticed are the pits. The pits run pretty tight on these which is annoying. Thankfully I bought mine in person and tried on multiple XL’s and picked the one that I felt the most comfortable in. The 2XL was more comfortable but I didn’t appreciate the longer body + sleeves so I basically committed to just wearing this CPO with a tee under.

For what it’s worth tho, I can still fit my 33-IND under it, I just chose not to do it bc it wouldn’t do the combs justice on any of the shirts.

[wjw]

@Gavin666 the 293 definitely has tighter forearms than other IH shirts I have. Doesn't loosen up.

[Brandrea]

@worn2fade I agree, that’s a pretty accurate description.

[weftyarn]

For what it’s worth: Wearing XXL and apart from my 397 21Oz Sashiko it is the only XXL shirt I own where I cannot wear a 1301 long sleeve underneath. Nor can I comfortably cuff the sleeves. So definitely on the tighter side!
My UnTucked and Wabash in XL on the other hand offer way more space than most XXL shorts I own. Shows the variation across IH shirts and importance of measurement charts.

[northsouthdenimguy]

@Gavin666

By far this is my slimmest fitting CPO(sp-large). edit- XXXL

I was just commenting to somebody the other day it’s my favorite fitting one. But I’m a weird one, I don’t layer unless I absolutely have to and then I just grab something a little larger like the 178.

[worn2fade]

@northsouthdenimguy Aside from the pits being a little snug, I definitely agree that this is a great fitting shirt. The length and sleeves are not too long like other IH shirts you get in your true size. It’s just the damn pits lol.

[northsouthdenimguy]

@worn2fade

I don’t really notice the snugness, but I sized this specifically(3xl) to wear fitted. It’s hard for me to keep track of Sp larges versus triple XL‘s. But this is one of a handful oh IH shirts where I feel like the length on both the body and the sleeves are just right.

[Gavin666]

I too find this the best fitting shirt I have from IH. Just a shame the pits and forearms are in the tighter size. Luckily will be wearing mine as an over shirt on top of a T so should be able to put up with it 🫰

[worn2fade]

Day 45!

[wjw]

Had this 293 for about a year now. Don't wear it everyday, but it definitely has been my most worn outer layer. Washed twice. So hard to capture all the glory of this OD fabric in pics, and the shirt looks totally different throughout the day depending on lighting. But here are my ~1 year evolution pics

[worn2fade]

@wjw nice man!

[AdamJ]

293 over a 265

[worn2fade]

Day 49!

[PJ]

Wearing mine today. It feels much softer than most of my IH shirts / cpos . Due to overdye I guess . Cheers

[Brandrea]

@PJ That’s what I also love about it. Hefty yes, softer feel too … and eventually those fades

[worn2fade]

[worn2fade]

8 weeks today.

I’m pretty sure I’m going to wash in 4 days on day 60. Can’t lie I’m a tad nervous on washing this one since it fits basically spot on. I know all the shrinkage has been removed due to OD process but it typically never feels that way after a wash lol.

[wjw]

@worn2fade it may or may not lose slight length/arm length--i didn't notice, long arms before and still long after. Mine stretched in the waist, and still fits same after wash. Maybe tighter for a day. When new, sometimes when I sat I'd pop a snap open. Haven't popped a snap since first week of owning it though. (Cold wash, hang dry)

[AdamJ]

@worn2fade I wouldn't worry too much. I know what you mean, the denim stiffens up and it feels different post wash but once you've worn it once or twice post wash, you will not notice it and it will be back to normal. I have the same "worry" about my jeans every time I wash them, despite knowing there is no shrinkage to be had