IH-526L - 19oz Left-Hand Twill Selvedge Denim Type III - Indigo

[Oaktavia]

Alright I just ordered an XXXL for layering under hoodies, UHF, IH westerns, etc. Hope I made the right choice. Lookong forward to a jacket I can button up over anything, beer belly included.

[Oaktavia]

It is an amazing jacket and tough as heck. Don't let the 19oz fool you, it is for sure thicker than the 21oz jeans I have.

edit: removed a few photos- better ones posted the next day.

[goosehd]

@Oaktavia I know sizing is subjective, but I really think the jacket is too big and would look better in all dimensions a size down.  I don’t know if shrinking it will help…

Did you try a XXL?

[Oaktavia]

@goosehd I chose the XXXL with the intention to layer and wear as an oversized jacket. I have not tried an XXL but I honestly think it would be too small. Not sure if that makes sense but I wanted a big jacket that I can wear for many years and not grow out of.

[A Former User]

Hot wash, but the key is gonna be wearing it buttoned at the bottom before it dries. Time the wash so that a few hours later, you can walk around in daylight and do things in it while it’s slightly damp. If it shrinks in the wash, hopefully the stretch from the post wash wear will stretch it back where it needs to be.

[Oaktavia]

@adam313 Are saying that about the buttons because they are too hard to button after it shrinks? Or is it to help stretch out the jacket to fit my gut?

[A Former User]

I’m assuming that’s directed to me?

They are always “hard” to button when new, but the reason to put it on and at least button the bottom button (two would probably be better) and wear around is so that you can stretch it out to fit your needs. The best time to do that is when it is still damp. Otherwise you are at the mercy of the shrink, which might be too much or might be just enough, you won’t know until you try. If you hang it to dry and then take it down while damp and wear it buttoned, at least you can use that resistance to bend over and move around and squat to help the bottom hem stretch a bit if it shrinks too much for your liking.

[Oaktavia]

@adam313:

I’m assuming that’s directed to me?

Wow I have no idea how my brain told me to tag their name instead of yours. My apologies!

Thank you for the insight, I will try that for sure. This jacket is for the Redline Rally so I will not be doing so until May 1st.

[A Former User]

Arthur’s a legend. And one of my favorite people on the forum. Subliminal serendipity

Wear in good health.. Good fades and good spirits

[Oaktavia]

I just tried the jacket back on and I'm not sure if I even want to hot wash it at this point. It already does feels nice the size that it is at now. Hot washing is starting to make me nervous.

[A Former User]

You can always simply hot soak the top part first, leaving the bottom untouched. And then whenever you wanna wash, just do it regular

[Oaktavia]

@adam313:

You can always simply hot soak the top part first, leaving the bottom untouched. And then whenever you wanna wash, just do it regular

Also thought about this

[Oaktavia]

Went ahead with a hot steamy soak. Also decided to switch to maybe a shirt for the RR. I want to be able to wear this outside before it gets hot.

[Oaktavia]

Here are post-soak photos of better clarity and lighting. I put it in a hot steamy wash but the hot water ran out halfway through. It feels better already and less "folded" if that makes sense. Feeling great about it now.

[sabergirl]

Looks great. I personally don’t think that’s too big, at all.

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[Oaktavia]

@sabergirl thank you. After the soak I feel awesome about it. Currently wearing it buttoned up (what a chore) and damp to work, as @adam313 suggested. My fingers are blue and my thumbs are sore and somehow that is a good thing with this hobby 

[Jett129]

I think it looks really good,and over time it’ll break in,settle and form to you. I had gotten a you’ve been tagged notice yesterday,but maybe it was the mistake you @Oaktavia  and Adam were talking about. Appreciate the kind words @adam313

[Oaktavia]

@Jett129:

I think it looks really good,and over time it’ll break in,settle and form to you. I had gotten a you’ve been tagged notice yesterday,but maybe it was the mistake you @Oaktavia  and Adam were talking about. Appreciate the kind words @adam313

It was a mistake on my part, maybe it was because I see both of your names frequently and your post status is in Japanese. Two legends of the forum! Thanks for the feedback.

[Wlemon]

Looks amazing @Oaktavia. I am sure it is crispy as hell right now. You'll put it through the wringer soon enough!

[Oaktavia]

Thank you Mr. Lemon, it certainly is crispy right now and mostly dry after wearing it around damp…just glad I can button it!!!