IH-666-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo/Black
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^ That's exactly the reason for me to choose this pair for the Indigo Invitational Y3. I'm just jealous of you. Can't wear my pair until Y3 starts. Eagarly looking forward.
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^ That's exactly the reason for me to choose this pair for the Indigo Invitational Y3. I'm just jealous of you. Can't wear my pair until Y3 starts. Eagarly looking forward.
When will Y3 start? @the246guy
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But… It's not an invitational. 意味わからん。
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Seems like these are quick faders when compared with the XHS. @twin Great progress there on that pair!
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Thoughts on this fit? The top block is definitely more roomy than I was expecting, but maybe not a bad thing when they shrink? Do I keep getting the wrong cut/size or do these look right given the very stiff new fabric, eventual break-in, and shrink? These were also surprisingly easy to button compared to what I was expecting. I'll say the rear waist slides down a good bit when I sit, but maybe this too is also an issue only when new stiff fabric? The rear rise is spot on exactly what all my other jeans are that behave nicely when sitting/squatting/etc.
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It depends on how you like it. The fit looks kind of Okay to me. That extra room on your thigh might shrink down by a tiny amount after a soak or a wash. If the waist is not sliding down when you sit or squat, it should be fine. If not give the smaller size a try and you will know it better.
Regarding the button, it was the same for me when it came new, it was relatively easy to button. I did a hot soak before I started to wear them. After the hot soak, the waist button was so stiff that I had to struggle to get it done.
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Wear them, wash them, wear them, repeat a few times. No stiff jean is flattering, you need to get rid of the sizing agent, and have the denim soften and mould to your body. I know it is an expensive risk, and one you may not be prepared to take, but asking people to comment on fit, when the jeans are still super-stiff, with massive turn-ups, won't give you any meaningful feedback….
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Sorry if I did something wrong here; would you like me to remove the picture and move the question to another thread?
I had seen similar pictures in the other XHS threads with the tags still on to try to help evaluate "the risk" as you put it. Bonus points came from those who then also posted post wash fit and measurements. Given these would be my first unwashed jeans I was looking for a little help. Right now, everything is on the roomy side. Somehow measurements that work in other jeans are different in IH. I know the waist will shrink and then stretch back past starting as required, but do you all think there's enough shrinkage elsewhere that will hold to be worth the risk of soaking and wearing today? Or should I look at a 555?
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You posted in just the right place. At the end of the day, only you know how you like your jeans to fit. To me, that looks like a solid starting fit for XHS. If you can get them on and off easily, and the thigh doesn’t feel constricting, your break-in process will go a lot more smoothly. If you prefer your jeans tighter fitting, you can always size down, or try a different cut. But now that you’ve felt how beastly the XHS is, you can surely guess what a bear it is the break in a tight pair.
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Sorry if I did something wrong here; would you like me to remove the picture and move the question to another thread?
Nothing wrong at all. I'm just concerned that meaningful feedback is difficult. I know that I look completely shit in new jeans because they do not flatter until they have softened up and moulded to my body.
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Thanks, Kasi and sabergirl.
Sizing down could be problematic depending on actual rise and thigh measurements. A size down in a 555-xhs appears closest to working, there they have a different concern of having enough room in shrunken knees/calves.
These are definitely easy to put on. If every dimension shrunk to the ~max reported in the XHS threads they'd probably be just about to my preference. Not looking for a tight fit but also not a sloppy fit either.
Guess I have some thinking to do and another look before deciding anything.
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And thanks, Giles.
Definitely not after flattering comments, just the reality and collective wisdom of those with more experience. -
I say keep them. The 25 oz is going to soften and change after wear and wash. You don’t want to go smaller and risk them being too tight. Also, it’s unlikely these will be your only pair of IH jeans so stock your wardrobe with different cuts to suit your different moods. I’m sure you’d like to think you’ll only spend crazy money like this once but let’s be real with ourselves.
