IH-888D - 17oz Duck Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Brown
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I promised myself to hold off on buying anymore denim till the UHR measurements were out but duck is more canvas than denim… no promise broken. right?
I’m going back and forth on waist measurements… what’s throwing me off is there appears to be less shrinkage albeit less stretch than what you would expect in denim. It seems the majority favors sizing up but wouldn’t the no shrinkage more or less cancel out for the lack of stretch? Leaving you with the same waist measurement as you would for denim?
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@Bren:
I promised myself to hold off on buying anymore denim till the UHR measurements were out but duck is more canvas than denim… no promise broken. right?
It seems the majority favors sizing up but wouldn’t the no shrinkage more or less cancel out for the lack of stretch?
Canvas isn't denim, so you kept your promise!
I would measure your jeans when they are at their most comfy. For example, my 21oz 888s are a tag 34. They were actually 33.6" when new, and that again after they tighten up from a wash. I can put them on if I suck my gut in a bit, but they're not exactly comfortable at that measurement.
But when I wear them they stretch out to a comfortable 35". That inch and a half makes all the difference. So I took the 35 tag in the Duck fabric because I want them to be wearable/comfortable without relying on stretch.
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@Bren sizing duck pants is the easiest thing in the world. You're just too scarred from the abuse of having to size denim to appreciate it
Seriously though, like EdH said, if you like your jeans to be X" in the waist, and Y" in the thigh when they're all stretched out, buy a pair of duck pants that are X" in the waist and Y" in the thigh. You won't get much stretch (if any). Just assume that you won't get any shrink or any stretch and you'll be fine. Add maybe 0.25" to the inseam for stacking, though I doubt you'll even lose that.
The only caveat to the advice above is that some people like their denim to be more fitted and their duck to be more loose. That's a personal preference, and you have to make up your mind on that.
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@EdH & @Paul9221 such prompt responses to ease my paranoia and ride this new order high
(spot on Paul on the denim scars w any uncharted fabric as a result) Order placed and would expect to have by end of next week/beginning of the following after hem. Let y’all know how I made out when they arrive. -
Perfecto. Glad I sized up 1 from my denim size. These are bang on. Need to visit the tailor for some hemming, then we are off to the races.
@Mizmazzle @Bren dont mention it. Hope you like your fit.
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We’ll done @EdH
And even better job picking your tattoo artist… Flawless line work. -
@Bren Ha! Thanks. Check out the tattoo thread in General Chat if you’re into talking tats. I recently had most of the sleeve done in a day. He does do very good line work. He’s @dirt_nap_ on Instagram (I’m not on it) if you wanted to check out the artist.
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Awesome fit, @EdH
I think I need these in my life…
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Got my usual tag but with +0.5” I’m the waist, fits great.
The duck has a totally different drape / flow / feel to it, I really like it. Going to make a great addition to the rotation, and gives some nice contrast to all my denim shirts/jackets.
I would recommend this to those interested. This in olive is going on my wish list.
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Yo, to all you dude that missed out on the 35”. I returned mine and there will be one in stock in the coming days
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Damn! Wasn’t anticipating loving this duck fabric so much!! Maybe I’m already warped in the brain from the 21oz and now the XHS…but this duck feels so light and easy to wear. Lined pockets feel nice to slide the hands into.
These are going to be my fishing pants this summer!
Can't resist sharing this beauty from last week!
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Nice pants and nice fish @Mizmazzle. You’ve figured out the important things in life.
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Thanks @68degreesorless
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Great fit and great fish, @Mizmazzle
I just pulled the trigger on these
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They arrived and I love them. I don’t know what I was thinking ordering a 35” at first. The 36” is perfect! Couldn’t be happier. They fit so much better on me than my 777D. Higher rise ftw
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That’s what I call a perfect fit, @Choko
Will pick up mine tomorrow from the UPS station.
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@weftyarn thank you sir
