IHM-39-OLV - Military Serge A2 Deck Jacket - Olive

[Tobi]

Just arrived... Love it!
Sized down from XXL in Flannels to XL.. still a lot of room for layers.

[ARNC]

@Tobi looks like this should work well for you if you’re planning on layering under it and it really is a fantastic jacket (spent far too long looking at mine hung over a chair last night )

I think there’s a bit of a trade off between length and width on this one and we all have different preferences/intentions. I think we jumped in different directions but both got a good result.

[Tobi]

@ARNC and @tody I see now what you guys mean.. The arms are seriously wide (high up), never had this issue with an IH top. Oh well, I could go down even further to L (I am normally XXL in IH Flannels, although sometimes a XL would work), but then the length would be borderline too short.. and not much space for thicker layers. Hate sending back stuff (avoided it so far with IH), so not sure what to do...

[endo]

I'd say the fit on your body is good, but the arms are long. Depends on how you want to wear it. You could get the arms altered, then it seems perfect for some layering. Or size down for only thin layers under it. Anyway, it's a beaut and suits you very well.

[tody]

With this being the Serge version, would the creases in the armpits be more pronounced than on the whipcord version? That probably would shorten the sleeves a little in the long run.

[ARNC]

@Tobi I get the impression you’re generally more tolerant of looser fits than I am. Sleeve volume and excess material around my lower body were a big factor in my sizing down – for me the difference in length between the two sizes was less significant. If you’re more sensitive to length, maybe keep it.

I suspect the arms will settle down a bit and I’m not sure how many layers you’re wearing in the pics, but with thicker layers underneath I think you’re good (maybe not with just a tee). The arm opening seems to be cut a bit lower/wider than in other IH tops, and I think that’s a bit factor in the upper arm volume.

Sorry if I’ve gone on too long – hope this helps you and maybe others debating sizing (this was definitely the hardest time I’ve had making sense of the numbers).

[Tobi]

Thanks - will think it over today. The sleeve length is not a problem for me, but more the width/volume of the arm. I guess this is close to the military original cuts, seen this otherwise only on authentic M65 Jackets...

[Tobi]

Keeping the XL

[Twistlock]

I keep coming back looking at this one. Need to try one on next week.

[goosehd]

@Twistlock This jacket is one of those times I'm glad that there isn't one close by for me to try on...I know what I would do, and I just bought the waxed N1 in the fall.

[Twistlock]

Yep, i too know what will happen if sizing works out/still available by the time i hit the store.

[endo]

@Twistlock said in IHM-39-OLV - Military Serge A2 Deck Jacket - Olive:

I keep coming back looking at this one.

same

[ARNC]

@Twistlock @endo you really don’t want to see/try this! Unless the sizing’s a disaster, you’ll need ridiculous levels of willpower to resist.

[Twistlock]

I am afraid you are right @ARNC

[endo]

thanks so much @ARNC doesn't really help resisting

[Tobi]

I can confirm the Jacket is hard to resist, but sizing is tricky... best for guys with short upper body but long arms and huge biceps

[endo]

@Tobi said in IHM-39-OLV - Military Serge A2 Deck Jacket - Olive:

short upper body

check

but long arms

check

and huge biceps

... no way

[gazza61]

I bit the bullit and bought this jacket and it is one of the best decisions i have made.

[Rick62]

Is the lining in the sleeves wool like the rest of the jacket or lined satin like in the N1..

[IrishHeart]

@Rick62 wool like the rest of the jacket. Full description in first post.