Freewheelers and Co.

[veloaudio]

CPO is inbound

[veloaudio]

CPO shirt showed up today. The fabric is amazing. I went with a size 17.5 (Pancho and Lefty sold out of 17 right as I was ordering) which from what I've read is a hard to find size. I bought it as an over-shirt and I think it fits fine except for maybe the length. Here it is over a 21. Thoughts?

[mclaincausey]

Looks a bit big, but you could always just sell it to me

[veloaudio]

^I think I may be able to shrink it some. I can't read the tag (in Japanese) on it but I'm pretty sure I can wash it. I can't remember if these are one wash or not. Love the shirt though. I know some don't like the shape of the pocket flaps but that was one of the reasons I like the shirt.

[grandmasterben]

If it's wool probably best to not wash, no?

[mclaincausey]

Agreed on the pocket flaps @veloaudio , to me that's what a CPO should look like.

[veloaudio]

I've unsuccessfully tried some translate apps so if anyone can help translate this tag I would really appreciate it.

[grandmasterben]

Maybe Ishmael can help… And it's a shame that like most free wheelers stuff it looks long (probably even if you went a size down) since it looks pretty perfect for a cpo!

[veloaudio]

^He did on Denimbro. He said I won't get any shrinkage. Crushed. I love this shirt. @mclaincausey if you can find me a 17 I will sell you this 17.5

[mclaincausey]

@veloaudio you speak Japanese?
http://www.thewildone.jp/item/1920-USNAVY_CPO_Shirts_Navy-WOOL/###

[veloaudio]

^I wish I did

[Chiba J.]

Doesn't look too long to me. Shoulder is a bit wide, but that's more or less what you get with an overshirt. And the sleeve length leads me to believe that a 17 may be too short.

The guys at DR told me that they wash this shirt regularly and have experienced no shrinkage.

[Chiba J.]

Sorry, didn't see the posts on this page before making the above post.

I called DR to confirm. They said that they have experienced virtually no shrinkage with a wash.

The tag says to dry clean only.

[steelworker]

@veloaudio:

CPO shirt showed up today. The fabric is amazing. I went with a size 17.5 (Pancho and Lefty sold out of 17 right as I was ordering) which from what I've read is a hard to find size. I bought it as an over-shirt and I think it fits fine except for maybe the length. Here it is over a 21. Thoughts?

I think it looks good, but I like longer shirts and as Chiba says the sleeves will be too short if you size down.

[veloaudio]

Thanks for the comments everyone. The shirt will be off to a new home soon. My quest for a size 17 begins…

[Anesthetist]

@veloaudio:

Thanks for the comments everyone. The shirt will be off to a new home soon. My quest for a size 17 begins…

That's too bad, I think it looks nice on you!

[veloaudio]

^Thanks but the front length is one of those little things that would bug me about the shirt and I wouldn't wear it as much. I have already sourced a 17 which I think will be better in the end. All the sites I have seen list the same sleeve length for the 17 and 17.5 so that should be fine. I want to wear the CPO over my 21, 35, 73(maybe) and 79. I think the 17 will be just fine for that.

[grandmasterben]

I agree. Also, in my experience, if you think a shirt is too big you're not going to wear it. And the sleeve length will probably only change a little if anything… Cool you found a 17 so fast!

[mclaincausey]

Sleeves can be a bit short before they start looking ridiculous IMO. I hope your new one fits you and your old one fits me, this is a grail item for me.

[Chiba J.]

Hoping this works out for VA and MCL. Can you guys post your measurements to help others looking at this shirt who might be between a 17 and 17.5 (including me).

Up until a few days ago there was a 17 at a used shop here priced at $180. But I snoozed and losed.