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

M800sct1

Thought I would just post this for info incase anyone else is struggling with sizing on some OD Denim.

I have possibly about 9 or 10 Iron Heart Shirts in a mixture of either L or XL's and mainly in Western Style due to a fairly slim waist against my Shoulder and Chest Measurements.

As a rule I've tended to buy OD Denim in XL, Regular Indigo in L, Kersey in L, Serge in XL and UHW Flannels in both L & XL dependent on individual dimensions which has worked for me up until now.

My new XL18 OZ OD CPO with 19.5 Shoulders and 23.3 Pit to Pit purchased recently was just a little bigger than all my other Shirts and although I didn't really notice this initially, (and knew that the dimensions of the Large were reasonably significantly smaller and wouldn't have worked for me either) I could definitely feel it after a couple of wears.

Although OD is regarded as completely Pre Shrunk I decided to do a Hot Soak in the bath about 60 degrees for 30 Mins with Woolite Dark Soap Powder to help preserve the Colour.

The result, Well I couldn't be happier. The colour is absolutely Vibrant, and looks brand New and I've almost lost half a Size between the XL and the L, with the Shoulder down to 19 and the Pit to Pit 22.7. The other dimensions have trimmed up in proportion slightly also.

I couldn't be happier. RESULT!!

Will send Photos when I can organise a Selfie Stick or someone to hold the Camera Phone.

Mark

akira8473gmail.com

@M800sct1

Thank you for this. I seem to have that same size preferences as you and have been on the fence about what size to get. XL seems like the right option, especially if I can shrink it a bit for a better fit.
Can't wait to see a pic

jordanscollected

This shirt is the “Jordan dunking from the free throw line” of denim shirts.

Wait, I need a 293 poster for my wall.

We need Iron Heart posters

FlavourFade

@jordanscollected cool fades and +1 for the IH posters !! Great idea

Luijim78

@jordanscollected fade amazing my friend, great work congratulations

Mizmazzle

@jordanscollected diggity dang!! That’s incredible OD fade game bro!!

endo

cool occiput fades @jordanscollected

jordanscollected

@endo my mom asked me like 10 years ago why my barber cut my hair "so far back". I lowered my head and said "mom, that's called a receding hairline". Now she has really bad dementia so the jokes on her (I say with much love).

endo

best for your mom, and a little joke might always help, whether it's baldness or dementia

MassiveThighs

First CPO! Wondering if it’s too big in the shoulder and chest.

Fit pic:

Boit

@MassiveThighs my opinion: yes. size down 1 and you’re

MassiveThighs

@Boit it’s a bit snug right now in the upper back and my arms. Still size down?

isXnext

@MassiveThighs In my opinion, it all depends on how you plan to wear it. Although I do agree with @Boit that it looks one size large especially in the shoulders and sleeve length, I think you may be able to pull it off if you plan to wear it as an overshirt.

Maybe try it on with some layers underneath?

MassiveThighs

@isXnext yes I should have said I want to wear this more of a jacket than a shirt alone. I will layer

goosehd

@MassiveThighs I have marked up your pictures in areas where there is excess material and think that you would find a better fit by sizing down. I have tried to find the areas where you find it tight in the upper back and arms and just don't see it. In my opinion there is just too much excess material overall for it to be tight/snug. You may like bigger/looser fits and if so, please ignore my commentary.

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