IH-301S

[shinjin]

after going through like every page of this thread, styleforum, HB, and the SUFU forums
i still cant figure out if i should go TTS on the 301s or size one down

when i went to selfedge a couple days ago, i tried on some size 33 301s and fell in love
they fit perfectly, a little bit on the tight side, very snug but definitely comfortable
wasn't much of a struggle to put them on
talked to the assistant there and he agreed that this was definitely the right fit

here are some pictures from SUFU that i feel most represent how the fit looked on me

I do prefer to sag a little bit, but i dont want pants that are literally falling off of me without a belt
i really like the fit of the jeans in the images i posted above(though id definitely hem a few inches off),
and i would like them to stay similar to that if possible
what do you guys think?
should i stay 33 (TTS, would look like images above) or size one down to 32
tbh im not sure if i can squeeze into 32 , i cant fathom how painful it must be, but if it must be done
i will put forth the effort

i am actually new to this whole selvedge business, please excuse my ignorance!
please, only respond if you have a pair of 301s, i wouldnt want any skewed opinions
my main concern right now is that they will stretch too much

[Guest]

Don't make things too hard on yourself. Buy the size that fits how you want right off the bat and wear a belt.

[shinjin]

thats what im thinking of doing, but the fact that so many people say they stretch so much in the top block
disheartens me…
if i wear a belt will it minimize the stretching?

[regedit]

^^
if you want to have a slimmer fit then go downsizing 1. Yes, it will stretch a lot in the tight and waist at most..

[shinjin]

which would match the picture i posted above more?
sizing down 1 or going TTS

i dont want a skin tight fit, but definitely something form fitting
sorry for all the questions, its a lot of money to me since i am a college student
really want to get this right on the first try

already i have 2 differing opinions : /

[jacoavlu]

shinjin, welcome and nice choice on the 301s

but with regard to sizing, you gotta choose yourself
there is no advice anyone is gonna give you based on your questions and picture of someone else wearing the jean that is going to be better than going in to self edge and trying on the jean and taking the advice of the knowledgeable folks there (which you've already done, right?)

good luck, and once you get them, come back and post some pics

[madmonday]

i just deleted my post.  thanks jaco for stating the above so nicely.

i had a really nasty post here 

[llvlaglne]

its just best to measure you best fitting jeans….. compare with the 301 chart.... add to cart.... wish for the best. yea you can take in to account stretch and all that.... but if they do stretch..... wear a belt. for me i like to have more room in my pair so i can develop more whiskers. even though iron heart does use zimbabwe cotton..... iron heart jeans are some pretty tough stuff.

[Guest]

Size 33 and be done with it.

[shinjin]

alright, thanks for all the feedback
size 33 it is, hopefully all turns out well ( :
will post up pictures when i recieve the jeans for more comments

sorry for all the questions and concern, im new to this whole thing and really want to get it right on the first try

[llvlaglne]

no worries we're all here to help… fit pics when you're done

[ryanvariandra]

301s
1 year
1seawash,2wash

[madmonday]

look at how it's done

much respect

you just come around every few months & put up the goods & leave.

i love it

[Matt]

Breathtaking.

[elclintor]

Phenomenal!

[LandoCal126 0]

Cool video I found…

[regedit]

Cool Video!! Cool jeans too, of course.. very contrast and nice..

btw, i thought the video belongs to ryanvariandra.. the fades and the creases are almost the same.. haha

[daynym]

Wow. Those look great. Such a high contrast…

[Dirty Denim]

Where can I find these in indigo?  I want these on my back burner for after the summer.  I only see the blacks on SE

[Finn666]

give SE a phone call and see if one of the 3 stores still has your size in stock! otherwise you'll have to wait till SE is getting in a restock or till a pair will show up on the marketplace…cuz these are SE exclusive!