Whipcord N1 dilemma
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@yannis Correct
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@ditchdoctor15 I really don't think you will get much shrinkage out of whipcord unless you do a very hot wash. The issue I have heard is that it may/will distort the fabric in ways that you don't want. The other issue is that it may damage the neck lining in doing so.
I don't think it looks that big and may be good for layering in the colder months. However, you have to be comfortable with it and the decision is yours to make.
Personally, I would not wash it and either keep it as is, or move it on.
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The sleeves are a little long but the rest sims ok to me unless you are planning to wear it with only a t- shirt. If that's the case you can size down one for a more fitted look. If you are planning to layer it with a flannel shirt or sweater then you have the right size. For your fyi i am 5"11 and a half? 240 pounds and wear xxxl also. Sleeves are long on me also.
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@goosehd appreciate the response.
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@yannis thank you for the response.
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You are welcome
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@Nik care to chime in on the matter? I read that you had previously shrunk your N1. Appreciate any input/jnfo.
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How does it look & feel zipped? Maybe post a snap?
I think @yannis hit the nail on the head about layering. If you are going to wear an UHF or sweatshirt sizing down might be snug in the chest. Also need to consider how much mobility you need. I have an N1 (sz L) and it looks pretty fitted over an UHF but it is snug in the chest and shoulder so shoveling snow is a task done unzipped. -
@Anesthetist Thank you for the response. When the jacket is zipped I still have some room to spare. Ideally I would like a tighter fit and doubt that I’d wear it with an uhf or hoodie underneath at any point. I love the jacket but think I may need to size down.
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Depends on how you want it to look. I wanted my indigo N1 to be beat up and fitted, so I washed it on the delicate cycle, and it tightened up, faded, and marbled. I like it, but since you have a new jacket, it is probably worth trying to sell first. Especially since you probably won't be wearing it for awhile? Shrinking through washing is unpredictable. Measurements don't lie.
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It depends what you’re after. If you want to layer I think it’s a good fit. The sleeves are notoriously long on these jackets, so there’s not much you can do about that anyway. The XXL wouldn’t look that much different in the sleeve length IMHO.
I’d keep it!
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@Nik thanks for responding. I honestly wouldn’t mind if the fabric faded at all. I obviously still want to wear and enjoy it and I definitely would hate to render it useless. It’s a tough call.
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@Brandrea thanks for replying. I agree the sleeves are a bit too excessive. I doubt that I’d layer much as I run a bit hot and we have relatively mild weather here in the Pacific Northwest.
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@Nik also, did you machine dry it? Thanks
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@Nik got ya; thanks again.
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Just wanted to chip in on this. The only issue I see in the fit pictures is the sleeve length. Maby a couple of pictures of the jacket closed might also help in giving out the fit.
Now sizing down will help some with the sleeve, but going from and XXXL to an XXL will only get you like 1" of the sleeve so they will probably still look a little long.
The N1 is ment to be worn a bit boxy on the shoulders and the waist so for me the only real benchmark for a fitting N1 would be the P2P measurement. if you feel you have plenty of room left there, you might want sell and to size down. Otherwise I wouldn't recomend it.
Personaly, I would put my money in a good sewing shop and have the sleeves altered or just wear it as is and let the whipcord crease and conform to your body.
I would never hot soak this in a million years.FYI: Paul Newman wearing it nice and a boxy
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@scarfmace Really appreciate your input/insight regarding my dilemma. It’s easy to second guess the fit. The pit to pit is actually pretty spot on. I truly feel that the sleeve length is throwing me. I hadn’t given much thought to having it altered so that could also be an option. Or as you said just roll with it as is. Decisions decisions….
