IHSH-235-OLV - 13oz Military Serge Western Shirt - Olive
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Curious if these stretch out a little? Let me start by saying im 5'11" 175lbs. The definition of average. The forearms are so tight i can hardly touch my face, the arm pits are strange in a way that I get this big fold above the chest pockets. It's the 7th iron heart shirt I've tried and only two have worked out. I'm getting sick of spending 35 dollars to try on shirts that fit goofy. I know these are the best shirts in the world and the customer service is the best I've experienced. I'm in no way saying bad things about iron heart but I'm just sad that it's looking like I can't wear the brand and like I said I couldn't be more average in body type.
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@HalfPastNever I’m 5’10”, 183 pounds, 43” chest, and wear a 33-35” inch jean in IH. My shirt sizing is/has almost always been an XL and my preference is for the Western Cut’s in shirts.
What size and cut of shirt have you been buying?
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@HalfPastNever let me start with saying that serge is a stubborn fabric to begin with, if i compare it to 12oz or even 18oz denim. But the points you are talking about would give me the thought that you have to size up. In anyway a fabric can feel stubborn or stiff but shouldn’t never restrict you to move comfortably. Size doesn’t say a think.. charts are key, i have L, XL and XXL. Measure your best fitting shirt in the IHUK way and compare those with the IHUK charts
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@HalfPastNever I’m 5’10”, 183 pounds, 43” chest, and wear a 33-35” inch jean in IH. My shirt sizing is/has almost always been an XL and my preference is for the Western Cut’s in shirts.
What size and cut of shirt have you been buying?
Yeah, I like western cuts in large only but I'm really stubborn about shirts fitting trim and when I size up to an XL…the length is so long I would have to have the sleeves and body shorten by atleast 2 inches. If that can be done then I would do it. It just sucks you spend 330-375 on a shirt and need another 50 in hemming and most like won't be done by someone who can match factory quality.
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@Heavy_blue:
@HalfPastNever let me start with saying that serge is a stubborn fabric to begin with, if i compare it to 12oz or even 18oz denim. But the points you are talking about would give me the thought that you have to size up. In anyway a fabric can feel stubborn or stiff but shouldn’t never restrict you to move comfortably. Size doesn’t say a think.. charts are key, i have L, XL and XXL. Measure your best fitting shirt in the IHUK way and compare those with the IHUK charts
i don’t wanna sound smart only try to give you advice mate!Yeah I understand what you're saying. I try to match the proper chest size and go from there. As always the length is so long that if I size up, I need 2 inches from the sleeves and body length taken off and also the body is too baggy. I like trim fit clothing and I would need the whole garment altered.
Again, im just bummed that almost zero of the shirts fit proper and I'm an average guy. Looking for solutions before I send yet another shirt back.
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@HalfPastNever i got you man! Hope you’ll find a good size someday that will suit you
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@HalfPastNever How about posting some pictures? Suggestions on fit may be easier than just following your description.
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It sounds like IH is not the brand for you. Try some other brands. Brands tend to suit different body types. No one brand can be all things to all men…..I love The Flat Head (and used to represent them) but I could never get one of their shirts to fit, I'd wear them and pretend they looked good, but I was only fooling myself (and giving others a giggle)....
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I purchased one of these shirts secondhand, brand new with tags the black snaps version. How do I get the copper snaps upgrade?
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Questions like this are better asked directly to shop@ironheart.co.uk. But you'll need to pay shipping both ways and pay for the upgrade. We'd prefer that you bought the shipping from us, so we can manage customs and duty (if you are outside of The UK).
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I am wearing a medium in CPO over dyed (IHSH-293-OD) and it is a little tight in the shoulder and chest. This one seems to be smaller in the chest based on measurements. Should I go for a large in this?
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@Zinc2162 Do you have a regular Iron Heart Shirt to compare to? In my experience, IH CPO shirts tend to be roughly one size larger than a regular IH shirt in the same tagged size, but that's not a hard and fast rule.
I find that the IHSH-23-OLV and the GRY and BLK tend to run a bit smaller and trim in the arms. I needed to upsize to an XXL in this shirt, but sometimes I can get away with an XL in some other Iron Heart shirts. I can typically wear an XL in a CPO if I'm using it like a shirt not a jacket.
In my opinion, if you're unsure, go up a size in the Serge. The XXL is perfect for me in the Military Serge. I think this is because the Serge material stretches less than denim and chambray fabrics, and can be less flexible in general. Does this make sense? I find other fabrics to be be more "forgiving"?
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I do love my olive serge. Gonna have to pick up one of the brown ones next. Maybe when I’m a real boy with 20 posts I can get lucky in the marketplace.
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