Picked this bad boy up second hand the other day. Been wanting it for a while, as I think it's basically the platonic ideal of a chambray shirt, since the IH work shirt pattern is so good and it also has great triple needle details. Sadly, I hadn't realized the seller had cut off the chain stitch runoff which is a favorite detail of mine, but eh, that's how it goes.
Almost 2 years on these guys. Got em back from the tailor for a crotch blow out repair and so happy to have em back in the rotation
The current run somehow just didn't fit me right, but I managed to find a barely used pair from the 2022 run on ebay, and they're perfect. Still need a hem, because I have the shortest legs know to man (I'm like 5'11'' but take a 29'' inseam!), but super happy with them.
One question: the pocket bags are black on this pair, which is kind of neat. Was that something done in the past? If I'm remembering right, the current run pair that I tried on and returned had white pocket bags.
First wear today. Gonna have to admit you guys were right and the dudes at Self Edge were wrong: should have gone for the 33. Even after a warm machine wash they barely shrunk (except in inseam which was genuinely almost an inch). I think the cut through the leg is okay but the waist is very loose and the top block is a bit messy. Oh well, you live and learn. If I can't stand it within the next month or so maybe I'll try to resell and recoup some of the damage...
Here's a fit with the my new pair!
Really loving that the taper doesn't start right at the hip, since it works better for the shape of my leg.
For anyone that cares, here's some measurements. I always wash before the first wear. These are tag 33, I'm 5'11'' and 170lbs.
Pre-wash: waist 16.75 inseam 30.5
Post-wash: waist 16.5 inseam 30.25
After 2 wears: waist 16.9 inseam 30.25
The little bit of stretch I'm seeing makes me think I probably could have gone for a 32 but they weren't in stock and I felt like a little bit of extra space is good since I like to tuck in.
Just a bit over the one year anniversary of my 21oz 888. I don't wear them every day but I probably get in 2-4 wears a week, you can see that they're nice slow faders. The waist definitely stretched a bit but I think if I get another pair someday I'd probably size up.
Finally got my ducks hemmed. Decided to go for a longer hem/more break than I usually do. What do y'all think?
Wearing my pair for the first time today, it's my first experience with the 1955 cut and it's an absolutely exceptional cut. I love the high rise, as I have very short legs, and the slight taper is exactly what I want in a pair nowadays. I'll post some pics in a few days when I get a chance.
This will probably end up being my new cut, switching from 888. Hoping we see the ducks in this cut, as my 888D are my favorite pants I've ever owned, so I suspect that 1955D would actually cause me to die and ascend to heaven.
Man this looks fantastic. I might have to figure out how to put this in the budget...
@EdH Never had a pair that I can do this with, but will def get some XHS some day and want to do this (just for the lols if nothing else)---what's the strategy? Just hang dry and when they're dry they can stand up? I usually flat dry my denim, I wonder if that would ruin the ability to stand...
@douwab6 I'm 5'11'', 170lbs. For the record, I ended up selling my 34s because they were simply too big---just an excessive amount of bunching under my belt.
Here's a fit with the my new pair!
Really loving that the taper doesn't start right at the hip, since it works better for the shape of my leg.
For anyone that cares, here's some measurements. I always wash before the first wear. These are tag 33, I'm 5'11'' and 170lbs.
Pre-wash: waist 16.75 inseam 30.5
Post-wash: waist 16.5 inseam 30.25
After 2 wears: waist 16.9 inseam 30.25
The little bit of stretch I'm seeing makes me think I probably could have gone for a 32 but they weren't in stock and I felt like a little bit of extra space is good since I like to tuck in.
Wearing my pair for the first time today, it's my first experience with the 1955 cut and it's an absolutely exceptional cut. I love the high rise, as I have very short legs, and the slight taper is exactly what I want in a pair nowadays. I'll post some pics in a few days when I get a chance.
This will probably end up being my new cut, switching from 888. Hoping we see the ducks in this cut, as my 888D are my favorite pants I've ever owned, so I suspect that 1955D would actually cause me to die and ascend to heaven.
@AdamJ gotta embrace the wabisabi
@worn2fade not gonna lie, this makes me feel a lot better... Both a bit less stupid knowing other people have made similar mistakes and it gives me some hope that in a few months it won't even be noticable 
These are my favorite pants I've ever owned. Not 100% sure why they hit so hard, but they really do. I love the duck, it's just the right thickness and color and everything.
Unfortunately I'm a dumb ass and they got a bit dirty really shortly after a wash, and instead of sticking them back in the wash I had the brilliant idea of trying to spot clean by using a tide pen to get it out. It got out the dirty bit---but also a bunch of the color in the spot. Woops. Now I have just a weird white spot on my thigh. It's one of those small things that is going to bother me like crazy even though literally no one else will ever notice it, but I'm going to be sad about this for quite a while.
First wear today. Gonna have to admit you guys were right and the dudes at Self Edge were wrong: should have gone for the 33. Even after a warm machine wash they barely shrunk (except in inseam which was genuinely almost an inch). I think the cut through the leg is okay but the waist is very loose and the top block is a bit messy. Oh well, you live and learn. If I can't stand it within the next month or so maybe I'll try to resell and recoup some of the damage...
@Go-For-Chill the funny thing is my first pair, my 21oz 888, I also got at Self Edge and went with the 33 over the 34 at the advice of the staff saying the 34 was too big. I still sorta wish I had gone with the 34. That was a few years ago so obviously desires in fit have changed since then so that explains some of the difference, but I do think it's funny.
Well I went back today and every staff member at Self Edge recommended the 34 so against this board's advice that's what I went for. Hopefully it's not too big. I do feel like I absolutely want to be able to tuck in a flannel so if that means they'll be a little loose with nothing tucked in I can just tighten my belt. When I get them back from hemming and a first wash I'll be sure to post a pic!
Okay you guys are all unanimous. I guess as long as everyone feels confident the 33 will give a little bit in the waist with wear (it's a bit uncomfortable when sitting down right now), I'll go for it
