IH-X526J - Black Cotton Duck Type III Jacket

[Max Power]

Was eying an XL yesterday - then they were gone. Now I got weak and tried my luck with an XXL. Normally I'm an L / XL in shirts.

The price is just too good and except for the shoulders I figure this will fit. Was always a fan of black Type IIIs with side pocket. Please cross your fingers that it fits. Will there be tiny bit of shrinkage?

[Giles]

"Model" wears XXL:

[JamesMarg]

Looks good G..
Arms a bit long though!

[Max Power]

Thanks! I love long arms - pretty confident this will be a perfect fit and allow some layering as well.

[JamesMarg]

You went with the XXL Max??

[fifediesel]

For what it's worth - I'm a XXXL in this while I'm usually an XXL in shirts.  Even have an XL in the IHM-03.

If you are into layering at all sizing up from your normal works pretty well.  I can wear a heavy flannel or a hoodie underneath and the fit is spot on.

[Giles]

@JamesMarg:

Arms a bit long though!

Fold the cuffs back, it is pretty standard thing to do on a Type III

[JamesMarg]

I'm looking forward to trying out different things with the jacket, thanks for all your help G.

[Giles]

@JamesMarg:

I'm looking forward to trying out different things with the jacket

[JamesMarg]

Hahahaha,
Slightly confused now!

[Max Power]

Yes, I tried XXL. But would have chosen XL if there was one left.

[JamesMarg]

Same deal here.
Im pretty sure we are similar size from our other buys… such as L in the 86 and XL in the 87.
Hopefully this fits!

[Max Power]

Exactly.

[riffblaster general]

thanks G!  this actually looks perfect sized up on you.

[beeetus]

I ordered and paid for an XL in this jacket a few days ago, but apparently someone checked out just moments before I did, so if someone has an XL they want to get rid of, I'd gladly take it off your hands. I'd post something in the WTB thread, but I don't have enough posts yet.

[Giles]

Please help this man…..Paula and I feel awful......

[GingerMagician]

Firstly - I love this jacket.  Feckin' awesome - and what a bargain as a Special

Secondly - sorry for all the pics, people.  I geeked out a bit this lunchtime (one of the benefits of working from home)…

With the 79 that arrived at the same time:

Gosport tee:

47 untucked:

Buttoned, with 47 tucked:

[veloaudio]

Looks great!

[Max Power]

Whoa, great fit you got there. HopeI get mine today.

[Max Power]

Just received my Typ III. Thanks to G & P for even including one of the Dog Tags, I love it.

The jacket is flawless, a tad lighter than I would have expected (which is good).

The fit:  Could be a tad snugger in the shoulder area, but I need the chest space and it allows some layering.
The body length feels just right, I wouldn't like it any shorter. The sleeves are long (already expected that), but I think with some combs it's alright. What do you think - keep it?