IHSH-68-ind - 12oz Wabash Work Shirt - Indigo

[Chris]

I love a rolled up sleeve, in fact, that's probably the only way I'd wear this one.  Just hesitant to make the commitment.  I've been wavering back and forth on this one for months.  Every once in a while I re-read the thread, put the shirt in my basket and then talk myself out of it again.

[MikeC]

Cowboy Up Chris…..

[Chris]

Yeah, I know.  I'm pathetic.

[tmg]

Chris, as a fellow Popeye, I tried my normal XL size and it felt fine, good fit all round. Because of the taper on the sleeves I generally find it difficult to roll the sleeves up on my IH shirts (impossible on my 33); for reference my forearms are 13" at the widest point.

[Chris]

That is good to know.  I normally wear a size Large and also have 13" forearms.  Based on the measurements, an XL would probably fit really well.  That might have been all I needed to go over the edge.;)

[Seul]

Come March 2k15, we might see some fit pics…

[Chris]

Not with that attitude, you won't.

[MikeC]

This shirt with the Vulcans and your Loden Vibergs would be tough as fuck bro. I'm into the indigo and green look lately, a lot.

[Chris]

Actually, I was thinking more about wearing it with a pair of ducks (and my Vibergs), kinda like this:

Once I get it to fade a bit, then I'll mix in the jeans.  I try not to go too monochromatic, and since I can't fade denim worth crap, that limits my dark blue shirts.

[Mild7]

@Giles:

It's fecking brilliant.  How's that? 

Yep, that'll probably do it

Will go XXL, the XL 47 and XL 22 are getting a bit tight 'round the chesticles lately.

C'mon Chris, I'm game if you are..

[Chris]

Well then, you better get your wallet out- my order was placed about 5 minutes ago.:D

And Seul, I've marked my calendar: "Fit pics due, March 2015".

[Seul]

Shit…

[Mild7]

@Chris:

Well then, you better get your wallet out- my order was placed about 5 minutes ago.:D

Opened, emptied and ordered

[Giles]

And caught….

[Mild7]

Bonza

[tmg]

@Chris:

That is good to know.  I normally wear a size Large and also have 13" forearms.  Based on the measurements, an XL would probably fit really well.  That might have been all I needed to go over the edge.;)

After writing that and reading the rest of this thread, I think I've nearly talked myself into it as well…...payday approaches, hmm  :-\

[Mild7]

So here she is..

I love the shirt, but the fit not so much.  Looks a bit sack like me thinks.

Should I try a hot wash and hope for some shrink, or send back and size down? Or maybe I should stick to Western cuts???

[MikeC]

It will fall and Workshirts are supposed to be more relaxed for working in.

[Snowy]

@Chris:

since I can't fade denim worth crap, that limits my dark blue shirts.

Oh how I hear you. Maybe the whale penis will help?

[seanocono]

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who can't fade denim… I've had my eye on the 68 for a while. Love my 62.

Mild7, MikeC is right. The Wabash is heavy and just needs time to settle a bit.  I've had the same concern as you, however, re: the fit of work shirts versus westerns. I think your fit looks good, and will look even better after a few wears. The shoulders, sleeves, and length are spot on. It's just a little stiff because it's brand new... This one is officially added to "the list."