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Post by devastitis on Aug 18, 2015 22:01:20 GMT -6
Thanks for sharing, I love how much cleaner the tonal looks even though they share the exact same design. The contrast will look great in a different way with wear, but it would be a hard sell to keep both. Sell the contrast to devastitis (if it's the right size). Should of mentioned they are both sized Large. Gustin shirts fit a little tight in the chest on me in Large but the jackets fit much better. How tall are you, and chest/shoulder measurements please. |
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Post by goon on Aug 18, 2015 22:50:40 GMT -6
Should of mentioned they are both sized Large. Gustin shirts fit a little tight in the chest on me in Large but the jackets fit much better. How tall are you, and chest/shoulder measurements please. I'll measure the jacket tomorrow, I'm 5'11 and normally want my shirts to be around 45-46 inch chests. |
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Post by goon on Aug 18, 2015 22:51:58 GMT -6
Should of mentioned they are both sized Large. Gustin shirts fit a little tight in the chest on me in Large but the jackets fit much better. I'd keep the one you like the fit better on. If it doesn't fit like you want it to, you won't wear it or just won't like wearing it. Having said that, I like the contrast. I totally didn't expect that, but really like how it looks. Something about the traditional denim jacket just feels right. Yeah I like it more then I thought but I think the tonal will work slightly better. Having two is a waste, want to wear one way down. |
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Post by ickes on Aug 18, 2015 22:57:32 GMT -6
Gustin Trucker, Tonal vs Contrast. The tonal is sewn up smaller but I think when I break it in the fit will be fine. Really like both though I'm thinking about selling the contrast, don't think I need two of the same denim. Thanks for sharing, I love how much cleaner the tonal looks even though they share the exact same design. The contrast will look great in a different way with wear, but it would be a hard sell to keep both. Sell the contrast to devastitis (if it's the right size). is his posture in the pics up to your standards? Do you have any constructive criticism to provide? Perhaps you could post a fit pic of something to show him how it's done? Oh wait, you've never posted a fit pic of anything, ever..lol...jk man jk  I actually like the tonal one the best which surprises me. |
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Post by exophobe on Aug 18, 2015 23:50:17 GMT -6
I just overreacted about a shirt I have and like quite a bit looking terrible in the campaign photos. They obviously need to use him for product photos (since he's in most of the recent product shots), and i think they'd be great shots with a minor posture adjustment. i should have been nicer in my post, I'll admit it, and should have limited it to the level of iron heart model criticism.
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Post by ickes on Aug 19, 2015 0:19:44 GMT -6
I'm just giving you shit exophobe...hope my previous comment came across as just some good ol fashioned ribbing as thats purely how it was intended. No intent to offend you. Ahhh...the interwebs, so much can get lost in translation. You've gotta love it. |
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Post by exophobe on Aug 19, 2015 0:24:59 GMT -6
I'm just giving you shit exophobe...hope my previous comment came across as just some good ol fashioned ribbing as thats purely how it was intended. No intent to offend you. Ahhh...the interwebs, so much can get lost in translation. You've gotta love it. I get it, I just feel like a bit of a dick. whiskeyriver is gonna have to give me a new name, I think i saw "denim dick curtains" in another conversation. |
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Post by goon on Aug 19, 2015 19:19:18 GMT -6
 It feels bigger then a 22, i think it's more a 22.5 when pressed flat |
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Post by goon on Aug 19, 2015 19:50:22 GMT -6
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Post by gaseousclay on Sept 9, 2015 11:14:13 GMT -6
I don't have any pics but I just took delivery of my #194 American Standards (Cone Mills) today. My first impressions are positive. They fit me well and seem to be in spec but the 12oz denim feels lighter than i'm used to. I think 12.5oz+ is the sweet spot for me. I'm surprised how soft they feel. There's no starchiness to the fabric and feel nice to the touch. Another thing of note, the back rise on these jeans are ridiculously high. Guess it doesn't matter since I don't tuck my shirts.
Gonna give these a warm soak tonight and then send them off to be hemmed
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Post by gaseousclay on Sept 9, 2015 18:54:57 GMT -6
Despite not feeling stiff, the jeans did in fact have a buttload of starch. My tub turned a yellowish color
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Post by whiskeyriver on Sept 9, 2015 19:44:32 GMT -6
Despite not feeling stiff...did...have a buttload...my tub turned a yellowish color I think I've seen that movie. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Sept 11, 2015 18:45:56 GMT -6
Out of curiosity I did a quick hem measurement of my newly soaked American Standards and found that there was a .25" variance between left/right. The right cuff came in at 7.75" and the left came in at 7.50". I think the pair I bought off Grailed is one of the fabled jeans sewn by a blind seamstress. Not that it matters. I tried the jeans on post soak and did a double cuff and it's not even noticeable. I hope my Blue 17's won't have this issue
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Post by variable on Oct 5, 2015 16:32:47 GMT -6
So over in the to soak or not to soak (that is the question) thread, I may have mentioned treating my Pima Fires poorly, with lots of machine washing and drying. I'm also abusing my Italian Midnights in much the same fashion, because, well, share the love. So here's how they're starting to fade:  Once these guys fade in more, I think they're going to be absolutely awesome. They're already super comfortable. |
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Post by exophobe on Oct 5, 2015 16:36:08 GMT -6
variable - Ooh.. Looking forward to getting more wear on those midnight. I'd really like to wear the fire more but every time I get to them and see how fiery they really are I just have to continue through the choices. One of these days I'll have the workspace and be able to give them a good overdye to tame them.
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Post by matt on Oct 5, 2015 16:40:44 GMT -6
So over in the to soak or not to soak (that is the question) thread, I may have mentioned treating my Pima Fires poorly, with lots of machine washing and drying. I'm also abusing my Italian Midnights in much the same fashion, because, well, share the love. So here's how they're starting to fade: Once these guys fade in more, I think they're going to be absolutely awesome. They're already super comfortable. I'm not sure if that's just picture transference, but they look more black than mine. Mine are dark blue (eh...midnight blue?). Super soft. I've soaked them before and haven't worn them to abuse them (more of my "dressy" pairs), but they are surprisingly living up to the stubborn Italian fading. I was surprised by that, especially how much ink they shed when I soaked them. |
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Post by ickes on Oct 5, 2015 16:41:11 GMT -6
variable - Ooh.. Looking forward to getting more wear on those midnight. I'd really like to wear the fire more but every time I get to them and see how fiery they really are I just have to continue through the choices. One of these days I'll have the workspace and be able to give them a good overdye to tame them. Someone should do a black overdye on the Pima Fires... I think it would be cool |
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Post by exophobe on Oct 5, 2015 17:24:25 GMT -6
Someone should do a black overdye on the Pima Fires... I think it would be cool  Been meaning to for ages. I think I'd be better off sending them out for a taper first, though, since this was before I realized that the slim fit me so much better than the straight. At that point I end up spending a ton on jeans that I don't quite like, and I'm concerned I would end up with super-fancy jeans I still don't wear. That oh-so-soft pima cotton keeps drawing me back, though. |
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Post by variable on Oct 5, 2015 18:51:40 GMT -6
So over in the to soak or not to soak (that is the question) thread, I may have mentioned treating my Pima Fires poorly, with lots of machine washing and drying. I'm also abusing my Italian Midnights in much the same fashion, because, well, share the love. So here's how they're starting to fade: Once these guys fade in more, I think they're going to be absolutely awesome. They're already super comfortable. I'm not sure if that's just picture transference, but they look more black than mine. Mine are dark blue (eh...midnight blue?). Super soft. I've soaked them before and haven't worn them to abuse them (more of my "dressy" pairs), but they are surprisingly living up to the stubborn Italian fading. I was surprised by that, especially how much ink they shed when I soaked them. Yeah, it's probably the mediocre camera in my phone, but maybe mine are just a darker shade of midnight. Heh. |
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Post by variable on Oct 5, 2015 18:53:42 GMT -6
variable - Ooh.. Looking forward to getting more wear on those midnight. I'd really like to wear the fire more but every time I get to them and see how fiery they really are I just have to continue through the choices. One of these days I'll have the workspace and be able to give them a good overdye to tame them. : I'll have to get some updated photos of the wear in of the Pima Fire fabric. I think it's made a difference. Doesn't look quite as bad now. |
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Post by exophobe on Oct 5, 2015 18:57:57 GMT -6
variable - Ooh.. Looking forward to getting more wear on those midnight. I'd really like to wear the fire more but every time I get to them and see how fiery they really are I just have to continue through the choices. One of these days I'll have the workspace and be able to give them a good overdye to tame them. : I'll have to get some updated photos of the wear in of the Pima Fire fabric. I think it's made a difference. Doesn't look quite as bad now. I've washed them a couple times now, I might have to work them into the "round the house" rotation and see if I can't beat them up some and get more washes on them. |
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Post by variable on Oct 5, 2015 19:00:49 GMT -6
exophobe: I'll have to get some updated photos of the wear in of the Pima Fire fabric. I think it's made a difference. Doesn't look quite as bad now. I've washed them a couple times now, I might have to work them into the "round the house" rotation and see if I can't beat them up some and get more washes on them. Throw in a blue towel or two in the washer and dryer. It'll help. |
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Post by variable on Oct 6, 2015 18:43:01 GMT -6
Promised I'd show pictures from the Fire Fade Attempt. Then:   Now:   |
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Post by exophobe on Oct 6, 2015 23:19:22 GMT -6
Promised I'd show pictures from the Fire Fade Attempt. Thanks for sharing. I think I'll work them into the "getting dirty" rotation and see if I can't beat them up a bit. maybe covering them in sawdust can do something for 'em. |
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Post by variable on Oct 7, 2015 4:42:48 GMT -6
These mothers are stubborn to give up the indigo, but it is softening up quite nicely.
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