willi

Vintage champion, tcb, yuketen

I think it's cool to get a dart or other modification done. It's in the spirit of the reproduction, it's what people would have done at the time. You'll have a one of a kind pair and fade. If you're into that kind of thing.

Curious if you've tried taking to a tailor to have your jeans darted before. You should have good options in Chicago. I've never heard of railcar's downsizing service. I just looked at it and see that they advertise it as better than darting, but I'm not sure what's wrong with a good old dart.

Thanks for letting me know! The DD flannels is nice. be warned it has a narrower sleeve than warehouse's other flannels which can be a sticking point.

Cool sunlight fade on this turmeric dyed cardigan. Hard to get my phone camera not to smooth out the contrast, I pushed the saturation to better represent how it looks in person. Inside vs outside Armpit Inside the pocket.

I've listed some Warehouse flannels and a chambray on my ebay. I've finally accepted that I am a non-existent size 44. Warehouse Flannel XL - Red and White Warehouse Flannel XL - Blue and Brown Duck Digger Flannel 42 - Green and Gold Duck Digger Chambray 42 - Twisted Heather

I would gamble that they were going for a look. I worked blue collar for 10 years before I went white collar. Everyone wore double knee carhartts and extra tuffs but we were very stylish. All of the most stylish guys I've known were from that time in my life. Something about truly collaborative work, being part of a team brings it out in guys. Just a hunch from me but I bet that's never changed. When guys get together we like to dress.

All tcb today

jacket looks really good too. i am probably in for a tux. lord help me.

I checked the chart and I would definitely take a 36 for myself in the new 40s. Looks great. Just what I needed ....

It looks good on you. imo all that matters is a) are you comfortable and b) do you feel cool. If both are true you will wear them and get a good fade! if not they will sit in a drawer and you can ebay them in 1-2 years.

yeah I like them. This is a good model for black.

Here's a size comparison between a new black 505s in size 36, and a pretty new 50s in size 36. I wear my 50s a little larger than most western guys I think. I would describe the fit as relaxed everywhere. Waist a tiny bit bigger than my waist and no stretching. 505s are a little bit smaller in the waist. Very small stretch for me. Although the thigh is around the same as the 50s at the top they feel slimmer all over. Rock and roll fit. Other TCB sizes I wear... 40s in 34, 30s in 34, 1890s in 34 (pics in this thread), Cats Drive in 34, Tabbys Work Pant in 34. Don't try to go small on these.

Black 505s arrived for me today. I can post pictures or comparisons if anyone is interested.

They will stretch some with use, but then shrink back down to their current size with each wash, maybe even a little tighter. Rise will not stretch much at all.

I would check out the John Gluckow sweats for this as well. They are produced by Warehouse but the top size on the JG line is at least a full size larger than the largest Warehouse branded sweat, maybe a size and a half. Also true of Dubbleworks, runs a lot larger than regular Warehouse stuff at the top end.

It looks like Warehouse is producing two designs for JG for the upcoming season. Cool unique designs and the stuff under this line has been really top notch so far.

I have a two pocket with an after-hood from Workers that's great. Like everything from Workers it fits very short and square, not going to fit every body type. I also admire a similar one that Warehouse produces under the John Gluckow label. I haven't seen that one in person but the JG items I've gotten a look at I'm over the moon about. It might have a pointed hood though.

First wash of the 1890s I had some additional shrink in the waist and rise. Not huge but noticeable in the fit. Wash with care if you like your fit.

Thanks very much, that's perfect. We have similar taste in shoes!

By normal size, is that your brannock size, or relative to a specific last? I'm looking at the same leather.

How does your russell size compare to your yuketen size? I've owned russells but my experience with their quality control and customer service has been poor enough that I wouldn't buy from them again.

Can anyone share their experience with sizing yuketen's moccasin last? Yuketen and most stockists recommend taking brannock size. I have a wide food and a high instep, and I prefer a roomy toe and don't mind a little heel slip. Any advice? Save me from making a bad decision.

36 sounds right. You could probably squeeze into a 34 but it will ride up your ass.

I recommend going by their 'waist/around' measurements rather than 'waist/flat'. Measure your waist circumference with a flexible tape and go by that. The 50s runs smaller in the waist than their other models. My waist measured this way is ~90cm and I very comfortably wear a 50s size 36, it's a relaxed fit.