IH-526J-142ib - 14oz Selvedge Denim Modified Type III Jacket - Indigo/Black

[Nostradamion]

Ok, I think I’m going to go for this one. I’m between a L and an XL and am not sure if I should size up to the XL so I can layer. I’m 5’10, 180lbs, and a 42.5 inch chest. I don’t want the jacket to be too tight, but I also don’t want to be swimming in it. Are there any owners of this model with similar measurements that can offer suggestions? Would really appreciate if so.

[pechelman]

I'm about that same size and went XL, but trust the measurements. I'd suspect a large might be snug around the torso.
Usually an XL in western cuts and L in work shirts, thermals, tees, and hoodie.

fit from another thread;
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum//post/766021

[goosehd]

@Nostradamion Please email the guys at the shop: shop@ironheart.co.uk

Think about where you live, how you’re going to wear it (layered over UHF’s or T-shirts), how often you’re going to wear it (Spring/Fall, 3 Season, year round), is this the only jacket you’re going to wear, how do you like to wear your clothing (loose, comfortable, of fitted)…

These are questions that only you can answer, but the information will help the guys in the shop help you.

[goosehd]

Take a jacket and measure it the way Iron heart does and compare those measurements to the chart for this jacket. It will give you a great starting point to talk about sizing with the guys.

@Giles said in VIDEO - How To Jackets - The Iron Heart Method:

[Nostradamion]

@pechelman said in IH-526J-142ib - 14oz Selvedge Denim Modified Type III Jacket - Indigo/Black:

I'm about that same size and went XL, but trust the measurements. I'd suspect a large might be snug around the torso.
Usually an XL in western cuts and L in work shirts, thermals, tees, and hoodie.

fit from another thread;
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum//post/766021

That looks great!! Is that the XL?

[Nostradamion]

@goosehd said in IH-526J-142ib - 14oz Selvedge Denim Modified Type III Jacket - Indigo/Black:

@Nostradamion Please email the guys at the shop: shop@ironheart.co.uk

Think about where you live, how you’re going to wear it (layered over UHF’s or T-shirts), how often you’re going to wear it (Spring/Fall, 3 Season, year round), is this the only jacket you’re going to wear, how do you like to wear your clothing (loose, comfortable, of fitted)…

These are questions that only you can answer, but the information will help the guys in the shop help you.

I actually used the chat function earlier so I assume it gets forwarded to them given the time difference (I’m in the US).

[goosehd]

@Nostradamion Great move and they’ll get back to you when they’re back in tomorrow morning.

For me, waking up to an IH email is always good (and bad). Bad in that that’s another pay cheque gone

[Nostradamion]

@goosehd said in IH-526J-142ib - 14oz Selvedge Denim Modified Type III Jacket - Indigo/Black:

@Nostradamion Great move and they’ll get back to you when they’re back in tomorrow morning.

For me, waking up to an IH email is always good (and bad). Bad in that that’s another pay cheque gone

This will be my first Iron Heart if all goes well. Just hope they still have them in the morning!!

[goosehd]

@Nostradamion If you are 100% sure that this is the exact jacket you want…you can buy the XL (1 in stock) which will take it out of inventory. Tomorrow you can talk to the guys to ensure you’ve picked the right size or exchange it for one of the larges (5 in stock).

If you have your measurements, you can also say largest large chest, shoulders, longest arm, or whatever your limiting measurement may be.

Hope it helps!

[goosehd]

Just trying to help as I know this is either the 3rd or 4th jacket you have interest in, and I want your first purchase to be your best choice!

[Nostradamion]

@goosehd
Everything on the XL is spot on with the exception of the chest. My current best fitting jacket is a 44.5 inch chest whereas the Iron Heart XL is 45.6. All the other measurements are spot on though. Wondering if that extra inch is going to make it look too big.

[goosehd]

@Nostradamion The guys should be able to answer that question and I would hold off until you speak to them.

Just my honest opinion…

[Nostradamion]

@goosehd
Ok, I’ll do that. If it’s meant to be, it will still be there waiting.

[goosehd]

@Nostradamion Full disclosure: I (and I would guess that most of us) were in the exact same shoes as you at one point in this denim journey.

I now own 5 type III jackets. I keep coming back because of the people and service that IH has provided to these type of questions.

I did my part on measuring and they were able to guide me in the right directions.

It pays off in the end and has saved me from countless mistakes.

[Nostradamion]

Jacket ordered!! Thanks much to everyone here on the forum as well as IH customer service for their assistance. Really looking forward to receiving this and finally getting to have my own experience with Iron Heart.

Cheers!!

[goosehd]

@Nostradamion Congratulations and let us know how you make out. Also love to see a fit pic when the time comes!

Enjoy

[Nostradamion]

@goosehd For sure!! I’ll definitely let you know and will post pics once it’s here. I’m stoked!!

[Nostradamion]

Jacket was delivered yesterday, and it’s awesome!! Glad I went with the XL; it fits perfect; the large would’ve been too small. Now the journey begins on trying to get some of those galactic fades I’ve seen on this model.

[tody]

@Nostradamion We do like pictures on here

[Nostradamion]

I’ve got to get some better pictures, but here’s a quick one I took earlier.