IH-526Lod - 19oz Left-Hand Twill Selvedge Denim Type III - Indigo Overdyed Black

[Blueband]

Mine arrived yesterday. Its fits perfect everywhere except lower rib area ( mid button) were it's just a bit snug. It's T shirt or Chambray shirt for underneath, which is pretty much what I wear anyway. I love it though, can't wait to break it in.

[jerkules]

So I’ve wanted one of these for ages, but timings have never been on my side. Finally pulled the trigger on an XXL, fully expecting it to potentially too big. However, XLs will almost certainly be too small to layer a UHF/Hoodie under which I intend to do, plus XLs are out of stock. What say you guys on the fit:

Fastened, over a UHF:

Open, over a tee:

General fit pic:

It’s very comfortable from the off (although buttons were near impossible to fasten ). I’m not one for super trim fits and prefer a little wiggle room - I’m just curious what others think out there. Too big?

Fabric is bananas, plus it creaks!!!

[T4920]

@jerkules looks good to me! Seems like you've got lots of room for the UHF underneath, so I reckon you could probably make the XL work too if you did want a slimmer fit.

[Mizmazzle]

@jerkules I think it looks pretty great. Bit of room
To be comfy. I think once it breaks in and drapes a bit more and loses the touch of boxiness it has it will look even better. Especially since you want a bit of room. Looks good over the tee though too in my opinion. Not oversized at all. But like @T4920 said, could go smaller if you wanted, but would lose that comfy size over a UHF.

[jerkules]

Thanks for the affirmation @T4920 & @Mizmazzle . I found it hard to size this as I have no similar jacket to compare it to. I just went "slightly bigger" in chest/shoulder dimensions than I would for my ideal UHF. It's weird 'cause when you've been coveting something for so long (as I have with this jacket), the excitement upon getting one makes you a bit blind to what it actually looks like and how it fits.

As an aside @Mizmazzle, did yours ever arrive, or is it still inching closer?

[jerkules]

Jacket got the seal of approval from the Mrs., which rarely happens. Looks like it’s a keeper.

[jerkules]

The wife that is^

[T4920]

@jerkules Good to hear! Rereading your post and seeing that you prefer a little wiggle room, I think you definitely made the right choice with the XXL.

As much as I love my slimmer fitting one, it's definitely a case of form>function..

Like Miz says, once it breaks in and molds to your body it'll really come into its own! (Just don't expect it to drape anytime soon, mine is still rigid and creaky after 3 months wear and a wash)

[Aetas]

@jerkules said in IH-526Lod - 19oz Left-Hand Twill Selvedge Denim Type III - Overdyed Indigo:

So I’ve wanted one of these for ages,….. but I’m just curious what others think out there. Too big?

In my experience with the Triangel of Terror Jacket
yours is fine. Arms will settle and there’s molding expectable.

[Nik]

Yeah looks great @jerkules

[Mizmazzle]

@jerkules oh man!! Thanks for asking and funnily enough, just got word that it has landed back to the sender. After sitting in Netherlands post for months my boy Jeffery finally had to demand it be returned. Took a couple more weeks but it’s back with him now. Soooo, this time I won’t be a cheap bastard and take the lowest possible cost option for shipping and will opt for fed ex or DHL or ups and have it insured! If all goes smoothly it could be here next week hypothetically. What a wild ride!!!

[iammortalcombat]

@jerkules looks good brotha.
Make regular and relaxed fits great again!

I too had to size up to the xxxl even though xxl fit. I wanted to be able to toss an uhf under it and the xxl would allow for it but movement was restricted.
Needed an xx\l I guess lol

[jerkules]

Thanks gang, looking forward to giving the jacket some heavy wear this season.

@Mizmazzle that’s great to hear, stoked for you! Looking forward to seeing some pics of yours.

[jerkules]

Surprised to see the fades coming through so quickly - only worn for a week or so. I think this is my favourite item of clothing that I’ve ever owned, perfect gift from my wife.

[T4920]

This was a huge shock for me too! I always read the OD garments were slow/subtle faders but my 526Lod shed colour like crazy over the first few months..

[T4920]

This was a huge shock for me too! I always read the OD garments were slow/subtle faders but my 526Lod shed colour like crazy over the first few months..

[alexpupin]

I suppose the 526LOD fades quicker than other cuts, because it’s so stiff: even after quite a few days of wear, it still leaves me rushes at crease of my arms, when I wear just it over a t-shirt

[Vintagedenim]

@AdamJ stunning

[SaddleSC]

Well...my 526LOD arrived this morning and it exceeds all expectations! I wanted to add an OD Type III to my wardrobe and was chatting with @Graham at the mothership about the 14oz OD...he told me that if I really wanted the best OD to go for the 19LOD. I will admit after seeing pictures of the non-OD version of this jacket online, I was hesitant to jump into something that looked so stiff and heavy. However, the OD process significantly softens the denim, so I decided to go for it. I ordered the Size L and it fits perfectly (5'10" 168 pounds)...I am blown away by the texture and inky finish on this jacket...I am really thrilled with it!!!

[AdamJ]

@SaddleSC These are so awesome fresh out the bag, glad you like it!