Posts made by isXnext

@Luijim78 Congrats buddy. I grabbed an S... really looking forward to this one even though I already have something similar. Hard for me to pass up an IH work vest and the green sulphur dye has my interest.

Picked this one up in my western size. Immediately ordered the black after trying it on.

In my opinion, it's warmer than the 14oz sweatshirts. I like how it's slightly more fitted as it's just perfect as either a solid layering option or standalone.

Same here... went with work shirt sizing for a snug fit. Probably could have also sized up and used the cinch if needed.

@VegaS10 Adding to what @Luijim78 said, it's very wearable. I was pleasantly surprised the first time putting it on. I don't have the Indigo Lefty to compare.. but it's more robust than the 526-SBG.

It might be my favorite IH piece if I had to choose. I also have the 777-21od, and it doesn't feel even close to this jacket. There is just something about wearing the jacket that feels and looks so badass.

@jpvisual said:

Damn I really learned my fit lesson the hard way.

A lot of us did as well. It's just all part of the journey.

For what it's worth, I agree with @jordanscollected that it doesn't look terrible and it may settle after some wear.

It's an awesome vest... a little lighter in weight compared to the wabby vests. I'm generally in between sizes but glad I sized down to XS for this reason.

Sorry for the terrible pics including the random loose piece of thread in the second one.

Super happy with how this one turned out.

Plenty of room for a hoodie under. I have a tendency to roll up my sleeves even with CPOs and jackets, and the wider sleeves allow for this. It's a really versatile piece that filled that need for a pure black heavyweight jacket in my wardrobe.

Thanks for the pics everyone. Mine arrives tomorrow and I'm hoping for the best.

Most of my Type 3 jackets are slim fitting, and I also knew about this model's wider sleeves going in. I'm hoping this one will fit nicely into the rotation providing an option for layering under.

@Nostradamion I also have both the Lefty OD and now the SBG, and I think there is a time and place for both.

The Lefty OD is just badass in look and feel. The SBG to me will be slightly more "tamed". And of course, both are totally different colors that will be even more evident as time goes on.

@Luijim78 Same here buddy... I'm thinking the "boxier" fit will be just fine.

@Mizmazzle Thanks for the heads up! I grabbed the henley version and it's a great shirt.

They got me though as I added three other items to my order just to get the free shipping.

I'm really looking forward to this one. I'm all in for the shorter length with hand warmer pockets and black W.

In size S, the dimensions are very similar to my 2526J except for a slightly longer arm length... exactly what I was hoping for.

@Tobi

I wear mine with a light/medium tucked in tee, sometimes under an open shorter length jacket.

With this setup, I can wear a tee to the office and not feel out of place. And I like being able to show the belt.

On rare occasions I may wear it over a button up shirt, but it must be slim fitting, light weight, and a solid color.

@John-Galt @Luijim78

I still don't feel great about snagging the lone XS narrow hickory vest, but it did end up fitting me the way I like. I have IH vests in both XS and S and they all fit just slightly different, but being in between the two sizes generally allows me to make either one work one way or another.

I'm also hoping that there will be enough in the smaller sizes for each of us. But let's just wait to see the dimensions and we'll go from there.

I won't be going for the upcoming IHV-03-BRN, so at least that will be one vest where we won't be fighting over.

In for sure. Looking forward to seeing how the green sulphur dye shows after some wear.

@John-Galt @Luijim78 So sorry to both of you... I grabbed the only XS.

I spent a lot of time deciding between the XS and S. I have the IHV-27 and IHV-02-BLK along with another Momotaro sashiko vest and I compared the sizing between all. They all fit a little bit differently and I just felt that the XS for the IHV-47-IND would work best here.

I am surely willing to trade with either of you if my calculations end up being wrong. I know you both were eyeing this piece from the very beginning and I just wish there were more of the smaller sizes made to go around.

Really digging this shirt and I semi-intentionally checked in this morning a little later instead of at release time. I'm a little relieved all in my size have been snagged.

I also have the 352-RED which I love. Totally different shade of red but for me it's one of those colors that I can't wear all the time.

I've been waiting for this one too and finally snagged it. Been wanting one for BBQ days and the kitchen.

Also snagged a black wabby one for those days where it's too hot outside for 21oz.

@Crispy-Heron I'm glad you got it... I probably would have snagged it if you hadn't. I'm thankful you eliminated any decision I had to make myself.

*edit: would love to see fit pics.

@Mizmazzle Saw the same thing earlier. I have found good deals at WF before, but this time I ordered one of each color of these tees at RCH which was still way cheaper even after the price correction.