IHV-52-OLV - 12oz Duck Canvas Hunting Vest - Olive
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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?
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@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
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@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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
“His thoughts were red thoughts and his teeth were white.“
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@ARNC I think over a heavy shirt it will be perfect! But FWIW I dig the formal hunter vibe going on
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@Anesthetist
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@Jaffy718 while I would do that with nearly every vest I own, I will not with this one. The number, size and placement of the buttons make it unnecessary. The height of the lowest button on the placket means the practicality of an opening is still there, and three large buttons mean it would be counter productive in terms of style.
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Not sure if this is the right place to raise that interest but I would be in for an untucked shirt with copper snaps with this color/material
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My IH vest arrived today - but I inadvertently ordered an XL instead of a XXL (which is my usual IH Work Shirt size). I took a photo of the XL vest superimposed on an XXL IH Chambray shirt, and they both measure close to 23" P2P. I tired some fit pictures over that same IH XXL Chambray Work Shirt - and though it seems ok, it will be too snug if it shrinks a little - which makes me wonder if I should consider sizing up to an XXL (which would measure 24" P2P and probably shrink a little to say 23 1/2" - which would be perfect). What do you think?
I put on my lightweight N1 Deck Jacket (an XL) over it making an Iron Heart Tuxedo!
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@MarkNo I personally think it fits perfectly, but you need to be comfortable. It looks fitted without looking baggy and think it suits you.
Edit: Just checked the care instructions and it says once washed and all potential shrinkage should be eliminated as long as you was 30c or less and not to tumble dry. You should be fine with that size as long as you follow the instructions.
