IH-888S-21ib - 21oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/Blk

[GrizzlyInDenim]

Hello

I'm new around here and I might need some advice in order to acquire my first pair of IH!
I've set my mind on those 888 21o in Indigo/Black and I struggle to pick the right size. I don't have a place to try one where I live..
Usually I wore my jeans in size 36, I'm a 36 in Momotaro, Full Count, PBJ and also in my Benzak/Samurai collab.. I have measured these jeans and according to the measurements I can pick a 36 except for the waist I need a 38

So I'm wondering if I pick a pair in 38 are the jeans going to be a lot larger than the 36 on the legs? I don't want it to feel baggy-ish..

I hope I'm making sens

Thank you guys!

(And sorry for my english, I'm really rusty ^^)

[goosehd]

@GrizzlyInDenim Welcome to the forum!  You might be able to get the stretch out of the waist with the 21oz denim.  How close are you to the 38 versus the 36?

By the way, your english is very good.

[Giles]

@GrizzlyInDenim:

I'm new around here and I might need some advice in order to acquire my first pair of IH!

If/when you place an order through IHUK, the customer service crew will reach out to double-check sizing with you before we ship.

[GrizzlyInDenim]

@goosehd : I'm leaning more toward the 38 in the waist I'm afraid the 36 might be too tight and I don't know if the jeans will stretch enough to be comfortable

@Giles : Alright thank you for the information!

[yannis]

@GrizzlyInDenim . Take into account that the 888's seat higher closer to your natural waist vs hip and usually that measurement at list for most people is smaller that the hip. You will also get an inch of stretch after wear. Take all those things in consideration including the advice you will receive from the IH crew. In addition if you still uncertain do not hem the jeans in the event you need to return them for a different size.

[caithangkhanh]

Just picked these up as my first pair of Iron Heart denim. Can’t wait to put some nice wear on them. I tried going with the 555 cut, but I couldn’t even get them past my thighs. These fit much much better. It’s a bit tight around the waist, but fits great everywhere else. This 21 oz. is ridiculously soft, so I have no doubt that the waist will stretch out after some time. I’m not the best at taking pictures, but I’ll try to upload some for reference.

On a side note, is this style not that popular? There’s not much action going on in this thread.

[goosehd]

@caithangkhanh These are the most popular cuts by sales posted in July 2022. The data covers the period (Jan 2019 to approx. Jul 2022)  (https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=16635.msg743186#msg743186) from @Alex

quote author=Alex link=topic=16635.msg743186#msg743186 date=1657454412]
Total sales inc. retailers
777
555
666
634
888

Direct sales only
555
777
666
634
888

[caithangkhanh]

@goosehd Thanks for the info! That’s definitely interesting. As much as I wanted to make the 555 work, it could never work for me.

[goosehd]

@caithangkhanh For me personally, it’s not what’s trendy and in style, it’s what works for me and is comfortable.  The 666 and 634’s are my personal favourites as they work for my body shape and how I like to wear my jeans.

[caithangkhanh]

I’m really enjoying this cut. And the 21 oz. denim is the softest denim over ever handled.

[neph93]

@caithangkhanh:

I’m really enjoying this cut. And the 21 oz. denim is the softest denim over ever handled.

Looking good there. Excellent 888 fit.

[caithangkhanh]

@neph93:

@caithangkhanh:

I’m really enjoying this cut. And the 21 oz. denim is the softest denim over ever handled.

Looking good there. Excellent 888 fit.

Thanks! I appreciate that.

[caithangkhanh]

Been wearing these pretty much every day since I got them. The waist has stretched out to a comfortable size and the denim has only gotten softer since the first wear. I was very surprised with how quickly these are fading. I’m seeing some electric blues pop up in some high-wear areas. These are gonna be fun to fade. 

[caithangkhanh]

Another quick update on these. I’ve been continuing to wear them pretty much every day. I play with my toddler quite often so the knees are showing the most wear.

[WhiskeySandwich]

I have a proper battle going on right now between these 21ib and upcoming 21od, in my regular 777 or trying out the 888. Don't know if I could even fit the 33's in an 888 with that waist. My actual waist at the slimmest spot is about 33, but my 777's stretch to nearly 36 with the low rise.

Anybody have advice on making the switch from 777 to 888? A proper fitting 777 generally leaves a bit too much space in the waist. Would like some more space throughout though. 777 rise is risky when bending and I might have thighs larger than the cut intended. I'm a bit stumped, please help!

[Oaktavia]

@WhiskeySandwich I recently switched from 777 to 888. I will never look back to 777 and will stick to 888 from now on. I love the extra room everywhere and the high rise along with the narrowish leg opening. This is especially the case with heavy denim. I am wearing my 21ozib 777 today to work and feel like I don't have the room in the seat area since I am so used to 888 now. I need that room bro. Hope that helps.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@Oaktavia that does help. I guess there's probably no way to know for sure until I try one out. I think the 777 is great for me like 10 years ago lol. Or would be great in a SST, but I may have to try out the 888 this time because I'm def putting a lot of strain on the crotch of these.

The 888 seems to be like a quarter inch looser everywhere except the waist, which is taller and way smaller. Sounds like if I can stretch a waistband to comfort, then I'll be golden everywhere else, cuz I still want em fairly slim.

[Oaktavia]

@WhiskeySandwich I have seen dudes on here style the 888 and still look slim. I don't do that, as I size up at least one size because I prefer mine looser. If I were to go true to waist, they would likely be what you are after. There are also other folks on here that have more experience with 888 but I'm not exactly sure who to refer you to.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@Oaktavia Thanks man. I think they'll be the ticket. Once I start obsessing over numbers and stretch factors I start realizing there are too many variables that just go out the window as soon as you try something on. Test fit is really the only way to know for sure. On paper though, I think the 888 could be good for me.

[WhiskeySandwich]

Okay - I pulled the trigger on some of these 888-21ib and dude am I psyched. Can't wait to try this cut, but I'm a little nervous about the tiny waist. The rest of the measurements are only a tad looser than my 777's and that should be perfect. Only one way to find out how they'll fit!