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Thanks Paul and sorry, where can I find this thread :confused:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=34010

= distressed. Some people pay good money for that sort of thing.

That's what I tried to sell to the gf (it was a gift from her). "Hey, now it really looks like a conductor's shirt. Not much appeased.

Anyone know - Are the 37s (assuming still made) the slimmest bucklebacks?

I'm a 40L, I bought my normal size - a L. It fits fairly similar to a RRL L, a bit slimmer, with narrower arms. 19" shoulders, 22" chest.

It's great - I think it may be on sale at some online retailers (I bought it in town). Of course, the second time I wore it, I sat on a janky chair that ripped the tail. Have to try to fix it now.

I'm torn on the direction that LVC is taking. If the price goes up as much as some of you have guessed, I doubt I'll buy much. But right now I'm really pleased with the availability, both locally in brick and mortar, and online. I've been able to pick up a few pieces on sale, a rarity in the past. Also, the fit of the shirts suits me ideally.

A few things - new 66s (USA), a chambray pop over, and a western shirt. Also my 2005 or 2005 47s, for reference. I'm a bit worried that I won't be able to really soak the 66s (last pair on deep discount) b/c they fit pretty perfectly now, but, oh well, discounter's dilemma - I have quite a few pairs that have never been washed. Having said that, I'm sure I'll drop a hamburger patty on them the first wear.

Pre-move closet cleaning continues. A couple NWT RRL items. PM me or email me at [email protected]. Each item is $65, shipped in the USA, knock $5 off id you buy both.

1) Green "Montaulk Fishing Supplies" sweatshirt, tagged an M. Brighter green than my camera made it appear. Retail was $195. Nice vintage details - "V" on both front and back, pouch pocket, nice fading, nice graphic, no logo. Super soft - perfect for summer beach nights. . . anywhere but Texas.

Measures"

Shoulders: 19

Chest: 23

Length: 26.5

Sleeves: 26.

2) White safari shirt, with epaulets, finished gussets, vintage looking mother of pearl buttons, crisp white cotton. Tagged a L. Retail $195.

Measures"

Shoulders: 18.5

Chest: 23

Length: 29.5

Sleeves: 26.

I also still have these deadstock cords. Complete your 1980s prep look:

Price is $20 each, including shipping in the US. Buy more than one pair, knock off $5. PM me or email me at [email protected].

The Levi's all have Talon 42 tags. These are all 86% cotton, 14% poly. Fits are quite slim. I'm a fan of these cords, but these are a bit too small for me.

1) Light blue Levi's cords, tagged 32x 34.

Measurements:

Waist: 16"

Rise: 11"

Thigh: 11.5"

Inseam: 34"

Hem: 8 1/8"

2) Pale yellow Levi's - 32x34, same measurements as blue Levi's, much brighter than they appear in the photos.

3) Wrangler brown cords. tagged 34 Long.

Waist: 17"

Rise: 11.5"

Thigh: 11"

Inseam: 34"

Hem: 8 1/8"

Pre-move closet cleaning. PM me or email me at [email protected]. Prices include shipping in the US. International shipping a bit more. Knock off $5 for each additional item.

1) SOLD. RRL olive/tan chambray workshirt in size L. Worn once, washed, then decided it was a bit loose for me. Very detailed military pattern with breathing holes on the back and pits. Selvage at the plackets and gussets, metal buttons, strap collar, triple stitching, reinforced armpits and elbows. Washed out appearance. Retail was $210. $70, shipped.

Measurements:

Shoulders: 19.5"

Chest: 23.5"

Length: 30"

Sleeves: 26.5"

2) SOLD. Red/Gray Fred Perry Laurel Line gingham check shirt, size 38. NWT. Made in China, but nicer than the made in Portugal shirts I've seen - finished gussets, a braid around the collar, slim fit. Three button collar, locker loop, buttons at sleeves. From Neiman Marcus, but doesn't have the FP hangtag for some reason (may be in the deep recesses of my closet). Retail was $95. $50 shipped.

Measures:

Shoulders: 16"

Chest: 19"

Length: 28"

Sleeves: 11"

3) SOLD Burgundy Fred Perry Laurel Line gingham check in a 42. I removed the tags, but I'm pretty certain I never wore it. Made in Portugal. Purchased at NM. Three button collar, locker loop, buttons at sleeves. $45, shipped.

Measures:

Shoulders: 19"

Chest: 20 3/4"

Length: 28"

Sleeves: 11"

4) SOLD Fred Perry Laurel Line striped polo, 40. Made in Portugal. NWT, but I seem to have lost the FP hangtag again. Retail was $85. $45, shipped.

Measures:

Shoulders: 17"

Chest: 20.25"

Length: 27"

Sleeves: 9"

If I don't soak a pair of 1966s, should I be able to get an inch of stretch on the waist over the tagged size? Ordered a super cheap pair on a whim.

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Price drops.

Aw hell. Now I have to buy these. Torn between 35 and 34. Same size as PBJ 05s and Okis? 2 down from LVC 47?

As the title says - a bunch of deadstock Levi's and Wrangler cords. Price is $25>>>$20 each, including shipping in the US. PM me or email me at [email protected].

The Levi's all have Talon 42 tags. These are all 86% cotton, 14% poly. Fits are quite slim. Chambray Levi's are now sold.

1) Light blue Levi's cords, tagged 32x 34.

Measurements:

Waist: 16"

Rise: 11"

Thigh: 11.5"

Inseam: 34"

Hem: 8 1/8"

2) Pale yellow Levi's - 32x34, same measurements as blue Levi's

3) Wrangler brown cords. tagged 34 Long.

Waist: 17"

Rise: 11.5"

Thigh: 11"

Inseam: 34"

Hem: 8 1/8"

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Quick sale on a shirt that's just a bit too small for me. RRL T Shirt with a nice graphic (no branding), very soft, thin shirt. I seem to have knocked off the RRL hang, still has the outlet tag. Size M. $35 shipped. Retail was $95.

Measures:

Shoulders: 17"

Chest: ~21"

Total length: 27"

PM me or email me at [email protected]

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ANother price drop - only $65, shipped!

Any insight on the fit compared to PBJ 05 raw? Should I get the same size as I wear in those?

Also - shameless plug for my super cheap Eternnal 866 34 in the market.

Price drop. Buy these jeans! You will like them!

SOLD These just aren't getting any wear. $80>>>>$75>>>>$65 shipped USA. PM or email me at [email protected].

Eternal 866 bootcut jeans. Tagged a 34, fits on the hips so the waist measures out a bit more. Slim thigh, bootcut. Only worn a few times. Soaked and woolite darked. Almost no fading. Beautiful hairy denim, hidden rivets, leather patch, red line selvage. The rise is quite low. Well made Japanese jeans.

Measurements:

Waist: 18"

Thigh: 12"

Knee: 9.25"

Hem: 10"

Inseam: 33.5"

Front rise: 9.25"

Back rise: 13"

Can you fit the Evo in your pocket? We supposedly have 4g in Austin. Makes the phone tempting. But I don't want an ipad in my front pockets all the time.

I'm sort of ashamed about how large my workshirt collection has become. Some of them (repros):

Post O'alls. Not sure if it is more chambray or more oxford. They use great buttons, but their sleeves are way too short:

And a vintage Big Mac oddity: 50/50, 70s collar, no triple stitching, very lighweight weeve, but thick selvage lines:

Here's a pair of ancient Aldens that may be on the wrong side of age. One can imagine some nickle-fucking, shitcanned Yankee kicking many a family dog as the Sox choked away yet another pennant, year after year. In my size and only three bucks, but I have a feeling they will wind up in the donation bin fairly soon. It is heartening to see a pair so well worn, though:

I imagine wabi-sabi is closer to being the aesthetic explanation for why the run-off chainstitch is attractive as a stylistic detail rather than the cause (as is the case with all sorts of common repro details, like leg-twist). The cause is probably actually authenticity to a vintage detail.

So why was the detail included in vintage workshirts? Maybe because the shirts were quickly and cheaply produced? Maybe as a quick signal to buyers that the shirts were chainstitched and thus hardy? Dunno.

I'm sure it's been asked and answered many times, but what is the purpose of the loose chain-stitched threads on the gussets of vintage workshirts?