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Post by snecseruza on Jul 31, 2015 0:10:30 GMT -6
Received my Italian IxI today... and I'm fairly pleased. I went with a slim, tag size 36 waist due to reports of being sewed up small (true 35"ish) and sure enough they were a bit small in the waist, which is basically perfect. I have lost a little weight during the wait time also, but that's the name of the game I suppose. Probably could've went with a tag size 35 and ended up with a snug fit at the waist, however the rest of the measurements might have been too tight. So these will work. Anyway, here are the measurements using Gustin's method:
Tag size 36 slim.
Waist: 35.5"
Front rise: 10.4"
Thigh: 23"
Knee: 16.75"
Hem: 15"
Closer to a 35 skinny with a bit more in the knee.
These things sure do bleed... I wore them for about an hour when I tried them on, and soon realized my hands had a nice blue tint from handling them and adjusting the cuffs. I'm sure they'll wear-in quite well once I throw them in rotation.
My only real complaints... this is my first Gustin denim purchase, and I know what you guys mean by that extra fabric in the crotch region. Not enough to be an issue, but noticeable. Also, I definitely would buy Gustin again, however, is this going to be consistent that every pair is going to be sewn up small? Probably not (?) I forsee a Gustin sizing issue in my future, lol.
I'd like the Loomies to come back around, but making guesswork out of unsanforized denim could be disastrous...
Their model is fine with me, I can handle a wait, but if the size chart isn't going to be consistent, then wtf?
Dear Gustin, please start carrying more stock items, or get with it on the sizing!
I'll be back with pics.
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Post by Griffin on Jul 31, 2015 11:28:38 GMT -6
My only stock pair are the most out of whack i have so no help there. Most of mine are within spec tho its just the ones i really like that are bad like Grey silks, naturals, hbones and loomies hehe. Its doable both ways tho. Use stick in waist when drying and then wear wear wear for the too small ones and scoldsoak and tumble hot for the big ones.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2015 13:05:38 GMT -6
My Okas have been through about 6 months of wear, one cold soak and one wash cycle with no spin. Always hang dry. The greencast is gone, denim looks good but is indigo/fade only and the pocket bags are a weird light green just as others have reported.
I really liked the greencast and I'm thinking of soaking them in super weak green tea to see what happens. My only reservation is that they look really good right now and I don't want to mess them up trying to get the greencast back. Maybe I'll try it on some scraps I got back from Railcar hem jobs.
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Post by wavesbeneath on Jul 31, 2015 21:51:58 GMT -6
Hey everyone, speaking of the Okayama Standard, I just got mine in.
They're a bit tight in the waist/thighs. Can anyone share their experiences as to whether their Okayamas stretched?
Thanks!
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Post by devastitis on Jul 31, 2015 21:59:38 GMT -6
Hey everyone, speaking of the Okayama Standard, I just got mine in. They're a bit tight in the waist/thighs. Can anyone share their experiences as to whether their Okayamas stretched? Thanks! yes. |
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Post by wavesbeneath on Aug 1, 2015 20:22:58 GMT -6
Hey everyone, speaking of the Okayama Standard, I just got mine in. They're a bit tight in the waist/thighs. Can anyone share their experiences as to whether their Okayamas stretched? Thanks! yes. Awesome. How much did your Okayamas stretch? I'm wearing these with boxer briefs and they're nearly painted on. Guess this is also an incentive to lose weight, haha. |
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Post by devastitis on Aug 1, 2015 20:30:10 GMT -6
Awesome. How much did your Okayamas stretch? I'm wearing these with boxer briefs and they're nearly painted on. Guess this is also an incentive to lose weight, haha. If you can fit in them, and button them all the way up, then they will mold to your size with enough wears. |
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Post by matt on Aug 3, 2015 20:09:48 GMT -6
Just received the Sun & Sea Plaid today. I'm not sure how I feel about it. I like it, but I think I'd like it more if I knew the coloring would be closer to what I received versus what they posted. Examples here: G Sun & Sea PlaidThe first two pics are the G stock pics. Note the muted yellow and more prominent blues (even the green is more noticeable). I took pics in natural light with no filters - pic 3 being the most accurate to what you can expect. Pic 4 with a flash, and pic 5 was close up to give a better "swatch" sample. Naturally, its not a bad looking shirt, just not the color they project. Overall, this is my second shirt in the slim large fit. My prior 6 shirts are all classic medium. While I was hesitant at first to opt for slim large since my classic mediums were quite slim, these have fit beautifully and I can machine wash them without fear of shrinkage. I like the shirt overall, but just a little disappointed in G's inconsistent colors (but the argument is an old one and they aren't changing). Makes me wonder if my forthcoming Thomas Mason blue oxford will be "bright blue" as they describe it or teal when I receive it.  |
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Post by scooter on Aug 3, 2015 20:34:55 GMT -6
Just received the Sun & Sea Plaid today. I'm not sure how I feel about it. I like it, but I think I'd like it more if I knew the coloring would be closer to what I received versus what they posted. Examples here: G Sun & Sea PlaidThe first two pics are the G stock pics. Note the muted yellow and more prominent blues (even the green is more noticeable). I took pics in natural light with no filters - pic 3 being the most accurate to what you can expect. Pic 4 with a flash, and pic 5 was close up to give a better "swatch" sample. Naturally, its not a bad looking shirt, just not the color they project. Overall, this is my second shirt in the slim large fit. My prior 6 shirts are all classic medium. While I was hesitant at first to opt for slim large since my classic mediums were quite slim, these have fit beautifully and I can machine wash them without fear of shrinkage. I like the shirt overall, but just a little disappointed in G's inconsistent colors (but the argument is an old one and they aren't changing). Makes me wonder if my forthcoming Thomas Mason blue oxford will be "bright blue" as they describe it or teal when I receive it. Check the flip side of the fabric. I could be wrong, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's another case of G's sew shop sewing it inside out. It happened to my rust twill. |
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Post by matt on Aug 3, 2015 20:49:00 GMT -6
Just received the Sun & Sea Plaid today. I'm not sure how I feel about it. I like it, but I think I'd like it more if I knew the coloring would be closer to what I received versus what they posted. Examples here: G Sun & Sea PlaidThe first two pics are the G stock pics. Note the muted yellow and more prominent blues (even the green is more noticeable). I took pics in natural light with no filters - pic 3 being the most accurate to what you can expect. Pic 4 with a flash, and pic 5 was close up to give a better "swatch" sample. Naturally, its not a bad looking shirt, just not the color they project. Overall, this is my second shirt in the slim large fit. My prior 6 shirts are all classic medium. While I was hesitant at first to opt for slim large since my classic mediums were quite slim, these have fit beautifully and I can machine wash them without fear of shrinkage. I like the shirt overall, but just a little disappointed in G's inconsistent colors (but the argument is an old one and they aren't changing). Makes me wonder if my forthcoming Thomas Mason blue oxford will be "bright blue" as they describe it or teal when I receive it. Check the flip side of the fabric. I could be wrong, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's another case of G's sew shop sewing it inside out. It happened to my rust twill. I wish. They are equal on both sides. |
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Post by scooter on Aug 3, 2015 20:56:37 GMT -6
Check the flip side of the fabric. I could be wrong, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's another case of G's sew shop sewing it inside out. It happened to my rust twill. I wish. They are equal on both sides. Well, it was worth a shot. I would've put a small wager on it. Especially, since the finished product looks so opposite the swatch. |
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Post by devastitis on Aug 3, 2015 21:30:50 GMT -6
The wrong colors are accented. Or is it an optical illusion? Like the cat/lady/vase drawing.
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Post by exophobe on Aug 3, 2015 21:49:27 GMT -6
Just received the Sun & Sea Plaid today. I'm not sure how I feel about it. I like it, but I think I'd like it more if I knew the coloring would be closer to what I received versus what they posted. Examples here: G Sun & Sea PlaidThe first two pics are the G stock pics. Note the muted yellow and more prominent blues (even the green is more noticeable). I took pics in natural light with no filters - pic 3 being the most accurate to what you can expect. Pic 4 with a flash, and pic 5 was close up to give a better "swatch" sample. Naturally, its not a bad looking shirt, just not the color they project. Overall, this is my second shirt in the slim large fit. My prior 6 shirts are all classic medium. While I was hesitant at first to opt for slim large since my classic mediums were quite slim, these have fit beautifully and I can machine wash them without fear of shrinkage. I like the shirt overall, but just a little disappointed in G's inconsistent colors (but the argument is an old one and they aren't changing). Makes me wonder if my forthcoming Thomas Mason blue oxford will be "bright blue" as they describe it or teal when I receive it. It looks like the factory screwed up on the Indigo Dye Orange Plaid (which yours looks very much like, as opposed to sea and sun) and apparently that screwup was that they called it Sea and Sun Plaid. Here's a link on styleforum. They gave credit and offered refund, and let him keep the shirt for his trouble. I'd make sure to contact them, since it looks like they know about a much larger issue, and it seems to have affected you. Edit: looking at the two, I can see how they might have gotten them mixed up, they really do like like the front and back of the same fabric.   |
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Post by metals37 on Aug 4, 2015 4:23:41 GMT -6
matt on a positive note, the pattern is the best aligned shirt I've seen from the G see shop yet!
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Post by metals37 on Aug 4, 2015 4:27:13 GMT -6
exophobe and matt I actually think it was the correct fabric, it just sews up into something you (we?) didn't expect. I've noticed this from several other postings here. Every once in a while it is a pleasant surprise, but mostly it is disappointing. One of my G complaints is the lack of sewn up product shots, this is the reason.
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Post by exophobe on Aug 4, 2015 7:58:51 GMT -6
exophobe and matt I actually think it was the correct fabric, it just sews up into something you (we?) didn't expect. I've noticed this from several other postings here. Every once in a while it is a pleasant surprise, but mostly it is disappointing. One of my G complaints is the lack of sewn up product shots, this is the reason. On styleforum two different people have been told that this is a thing that actually happened by Gustin. It seems the 207 and the 217 were swapped at the sew-shop. |
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Post by matt on Aug 4, 2015 9:23:30 GMT -6
I appreciate the research exophobe and metals37, but it looks like mine is the correct pattern, but poor photography on G's part. The pattern sequence is the same. It's still a good looking shirt, just more of a "fall" color than summer with that yellow. I figured I was due, I've only been duped by G's bad photography once before (the original Heather Grey). |
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Post by bentin on Aug 4, 2015 9:28:12 GMT -6
As noted, it does at least look sewn up pretty well. A few more of these and I may venture back into the G Shirt waters. Watch this space for nonsensical tirades...
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Post by exophobe on Aug 4, 2015 9:50:16 GMT -6
I appreciate the research exophobe and metals37, but it looks like mine is the correct pattern, but poor photography on G's part. The pattern sequence is the same. It's still a good looking shirt, just more of a "fall" color than summer with that yellow. I figured I was due, I've only been duped by G's bad photography once before (the original Heather Grey). If you're happy with it, more power to ya. I just wanted to give you a heads-up that the sew-shop actually did make the noted mistake, and Gustin is aware of it. If all the 217's came in wrong, then something has to have been switched with it. |
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Post by matt on Aug 4, 2015 9:54:41 GMT -6
I appreciate the research exophobe and metals37, but it looks like mine is the correct pattern, but poor photography on G's part. The pattern sequence is the same. It's still a good looking shirt, just more of a "fall" color than summer with that yellow. I figured I was due, I've only been duped by G's bad photography once before (the original Heather Grey). If you're happy with it, more power to ya. I just wanted to give you a heads-up that the sew-shop actually did make the noted mistake, and Gustin is aware of it. If all the 217's came in wrong, then something has to have been switched with it. Appreciate it. I don't know if I want to venture down the wormhole of bitching about their Instagram filters for $20 credit in the stock store that I have a 50/50 chance of getting access to. In all honesty, I like the shirt, I just wish the yellow was as muted as the pic. Regardless, it sewed up well and looks good with indigo denim. Moral of the story: always match up the block of wood underneath to a denim you know was photographed correctly. |
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Post by Griffin on Aug 4, 2015 10:46:03 GMT -6
I think it looks better irl. A coupple of washes and its all good  <-duckyface |
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Post by kylepa on Aug 4, 2015 18:28:13 GMT -6
  Loving my downtown browns. Sometime you just have to say "f!@k summer." Today is a denim on denim kinda day. |
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Post by ickes on Aug 4, 2015 21:31:17 GMT -6
This has been a continuous issue with Gustin for some time now and it's really something that needs to be fixed. matt if you're happy with the shirt that's all that matters but I would have sent it back. This shirt and the Moss Herringbones are the two most recent examples but the swatches not resembling the actual color of the product are some silly mistakes that are very frustrating for the customer. If Gustin is going to market themselves as delivering high end boutique products at affordable prices then they should at least make sure they are portraying what they are selling accurately. |
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Post by exophobe on Aug 4, 2015 21:42:14 GMT -6
This has been a continuous issue with Gustin for some time now and it's really something that needs to be fixed. matt if you're happy with the shirt that's all that matters but I would have sent it back. This shirt and the Moss Herringbones are the two most recent examples but the swatches not resembling the actual color of the product are some silly mistakes that are very frustrating for the customer. If Gustin is going to market themselves as delivering high end boutique products at affordable prices then they should at least make sure they are portraying what they are selling accurately. Seriously, though... 207 and 217 appear to have been swapped at the factory. Gustin knows about this and seems to be making it right with those who contact them. The colors on this one match the orange and not the sea and sun. Orange indigo plaid customers seem to have received the sea and sun plaid. This is absolutely not something I'm making up, and I linked the discussion from style forum about this yesterday. There are issues with color representation in photos, but that's not what happened here. |
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Post by matt on Aug 4, 2015 21:48:03 GMT -6
This has been a continuous issue with Gustin for some time now and it's really something that needs to be fixed. matt if you're happy with the shirt that's all that matters but I would have sent it back. This shirt and the Moss Herringbones are the two most recent examples but the swatches not resembling the actual color of the product are some silly mistakes that are very frustrating for the customer. If Gustin is going to market themselves as delivering high end boutique products at affordable prices then they should at least make sure they are portraying what they are selling accurately. I'm in agreement with your overall point. I'm just on the fence about "complaining" on the shirt. Overall, it's not bad. Would I have backed it if it was photographed accurately? Maybe, but probably not. For $99? No. For $76-77? Probably. I like the shirt, it looks good. Good fit, and I like the pattern of the plaid. It's just the damn Instagram filter choices that they choose to shoot with. Does anyone else remember the first run of the Heather Grey? Those pics are probably floating around on the web somewhere, but the original pics really misrepresented the denim. It looked nothing like the lighter grey sweatpants-looking denim I received. That was probably the worst misrepresentation (second to maybe the Kermitboners? but I didn't back those). The other option I received that weren't as depicted in the photos was the Magenta plaid, but I really like how that one came out. It was a bonus for their error. I'll reach out and voice my concern. |
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