IHV-02DD - Double Indigo Duck Vest

[JDelage]

Guys - how does one size a vest? (I've seen the vid on how to measure a vest.) On a shirt, I mostly look at shoulders (I like around 19") and P2P (I like 22"-to-23"), but vests are cut differently and I'm not sure what to look for. I'd appreciate your advice…

[neph93]

@JDelage:

Guys - how does one size a vest?

Knowing how you want it to fit is important. Will you wear it over a tee or a shirt? Do you want belt showing at the front and/or back? With these questions in mind, chest and length are generally the most important features.

EDIT: I have some experience in this area so if you let me know the answers to the above, I’d be happy to help.

[neph93]

I’d add that arm holes become an issue when layering the heavier outerwear vests.

[JDelage]

Thank you.

[neph93]

@JDelage:

Thank you.

My pleasure.

Please note that IH’s workvests have a P2P that sits lower on the body than a tee or shirt so these can seem misleading. As an example I need 57-58cm in a UHF, 52-53cm in a close fitting tee and 51-53cm for a close fitting vest over a tee or henley.

[JDelage]

Ah, good to know. That would explain

[tmg]

Seeing some recent pics in the Vest Fans thread reminded me that this has been on my want/need list for far too long, so I’ve just ordered 
Slightly unsure of how this will fit so I’ve picked both L and XL - my IHV-02 IND is L and snug, whilst both my IHV-09 and IHV-16 are XL and comfortable.

[neph93]

@tmg  probably a good idea. Vests have to be one of the trickiest things to fit correctly. I've always liked this myself but still haven't gotten hold of it…it's a beauty.

[UnTucked]

I'm serious, SERIOUSLY thinking to buy a second one for my birthday gift to myself before they are gone forever…

THAT is how good these are.

[neph93]

The only thing that held me back initially was the length and concerns about shrinkage. By the time I worked out my size I’d scored the herringbone vest and a blue Indigofera vest so the need was gone. But you’re right, it would be too bad not to have had one at all…

[UnTucked]

[Jordonf9]

Looks stellar @UnTucked !

[madmoses]

@UnTucked
Yes, that’s very killer. I’ve gotta wear mine like you!

[UnTucked]

@Giles told me on Christmas that he thinks mine is more beat than his…

That was a HUGE compliment, LOL!

[madmoses]

You’ve put in some good work, that’s for sure. It looks awesome!

[Brock]

@Appfaff:

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What size are you wearing Adam?

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[Appfaff]

I had a XXL in this one - I’d wear an XL now.

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[Brock]

Did you sell your XXL?

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[Brock]

Okay calling all vest experts!

I have zero experience with vests other than this carhartt one that I wore for a number of summers, many years ago.

In my opinion the carhartt fits a bit too snug, ideally I’d like some more room ptp but it works…

Hypothetically if I were to get one of these it would be worn with a pocket T in the summer but I’d like to be able to layer it with a light sweatshirt or flannel...

I don’t have a ‘standard’ IHSH size as the 4 IH shirts I own range from XL to XXXXL... ‍️

Anyway, based on these measurements and the fit, what would you guys recommend for size?
Thanks!

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[neph93]

What are you looking for in length? Over under or on your belt? And what’s the front length of the Carhartt?