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Question about sleeve length:
I’m very short stature. Like 5’3 on a good day in heels
I’ve been struggling to find long sleeve shirts and jackets that fit. Every other dimension besides sleeves fits well and I’m usually a 36 or 38.
I’m like 20-23 inch sleeve - 20 ideal for a flannel, but I could manage with 23 for a jacket.
I tried on the N1 deck jacket and the ultra heavy flannels at Franklin and poes in Philly recently. I love both but can’t justify the purchase with the sleeve length so long.
I’ve been considering trying out SoSo since they can MTO to my sleeve length but the quality just isn’t the same as what iron heart offers.
Curious what others in my situation do? Luke at F and P is awesome and said he could tailor the sleeve length but if done from the shoulders like I’d need, it would be really expensive.
Are there any other MTO companies worth checking out? Or any folks here have recommendations for other brands that may have shorter sleeve length stock? Sometimes Kapital size 1 jackets work ok but I’d like some more traditional pieces. Specifically trying to find flannels, deck jacket, and a oiled canvas jacket like the one from freenote.
Thanks and grateful for any advice!
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Im 5’9” but have a 46 to 48” chest so need an XXL as a general rule, which means the arm length often an issue.
I have quite long arms but even then sleeves are too long, due to the fact that Ih stuff designed for riding. Most of the time I just roll the sleeves up, as I happen to like the aesthetic. However, I have had sleeves professionally shortened on some IH shirts and jackets by a tailor. If go down this route they will need to make sure enough space in upper arm, depending on how they make the alteration.
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Who makes a decent slim eyeglass case? Thinking maybe something where you slide the glasses in on the short edge.
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Best I’ve seen is Maui Jim’s collapsible triangular one @setandsetting
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Yeah. It always seems a little strange to me. Like the seat of my jeans was pretty faded. Then I washed, they now seem darker. The jeans are only 5 months in. Only the second wash. Wondering if loose indigo finds its way back to the lighter parts of the fabric. I’ll try and post some pics. Maybe I’m nuts.
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I just picked up the IH-777S-142od last week in a size 31. I know that the overdyed means all the shrinkage has already taken place. I'm going to pick up IH-777S-142bb next. Should I size up one to a 32 since there will be some shrinkage after the first wash with those or stick to the same size 31?
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Hi there, after reading about UHF shrinkage I was wondering if this fit would work well after washing? Sizing up to a medium gets baggy around my back, like a billowing sail and it's a bit long on body. I'm super skinny in real life with slightly long arms.
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Hi there, after reading about UHF shrinkage I was wondering if this fit would work well after washing? Sizing up to a medium gets baggy around my back, like a billowing sail and it's a bit long on body. I'm super skinny in real life with slightly long arms.
Personally, I think you'll be fine.
I've had minimal shrinkage from mine with 30c washes and even if you had more drastic results, I don't think you'd be at any detriment fit-wise.
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@Mizmazzle I can’t really see the effect you mentioned in your pics but I have noticed something similar in areas where the denim creases (not flat areas like the seat). I have always assumed it’s because the denim lies flat after washing so you only see colour variation without the added effect of the light hitting the hills and valleys in the denim at different angles pre-wash. This doesn’t really explain your observations. Maybe the surface fibres sit differently after washing?
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@Mizmazzle I do see what you mean but that’s more fades in 5 months than I get in 5 years so quit complaining.
@IHOI That fit looks pretty good to me. If the chest fits well, the shoulder seems are right at the edge and the sleeves are right at the wrist I’d say you nailed it. You could get away with a small but then those measurements might be too small for you. If you’re very tall and skinny I’d think you did the best you could making the medium work for you.
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Brilliant thank you! I'll just be careful on the first wash and see how it goes
Hi there, after reading about UHF shrinkage I was wondering if this fit would work well after washing? Sizing up to a medium gets baggy around my back, like a billowing sail and it's a bit long on body. I'm super skinny in real life with slightly long arms.
Personally, I think you'll be fine.
I've had minimal shrinkage from mine with 30c washes and even if you had more drastic results, I don't think you'd be at any detriment fit-wise.
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I’m letting my M65 go because it’s a little tight in the biceps and it’s a little long for my torso aesthetically (in my head). What’s a good in between jacket? My Type 3 is very fitted so it’s a solo piece, I can kinda squeeze a UHF in there. And Texas has been too warm the last few weeks for my N1.
I would prefer IH but I’m open to other brands. I have a Freenote waxed Rider I’m selling on eBay because it’s just so boxy on me, I prefer a more tailored look. I really like Mister Freedoms take on Pea Coats, but they don’t have any in my size. Just an idea of what I like aesthetically.
Thanks!
