Levi's Vintage Clothing

[Stratos]

You sould try underwear.

[jsky808080]

anyone know the current sizing advice for LVC 1947 - still go by measured jean and size up by 1 inch from true waist?....

thanks!

Edited August 5, 2012 by jsky808080

[setterman]

Just bought a pair of size 38 '47s. Actual size was 39". Waist is fine but couldn't go smaller with any other part of the jean. Get actual waist measurement, go tts for tight, size up 1" for slim, size up 2" for a vintage fit. Took some fit pix yesterday I'll post tonight or tomorrow.

Couple quick pictures from Saturday.

By setterman at 2012-08-06

By setterman at 2012-08-06

Edited August 6, 2012 by setterman

[jsky808080]

EDIT: listing updated these ARE 55s (not 47's sorry)

selling my used LVC 1955, pm me with any questions thanks

http://cgi5.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll

setterman those 47's look bang on to me

Edited August 6, 2012 by jsky808080

[beautiful_FrEaK]

have you decided now if it's a '47 or a '55?

[jsky808080]

what do you guys think of this lvc 47 pre soak fit?..

my waist measures 30 (maybe a tiny bit under if i really pull the tape tight). i tried on a pair that measured 31 but me and the guy at LVC agreed looked tight in some places, so the one in the pictures below measures a 32 exactly...(they did not have any sizes measuring 31.5ish)

is this how they should look pre soak? i was going for a relaxed fit rather then a skinny fit..

http://imgur.com/O2sbb,gkDNb,CODT7#2

i was thinking to get the size that measured 31 exactly but it was looking tight in certain areas and riding up my backside a bit so guy at shop convinced me to get 32 measured..

any opinions appreciated as i'm dying to get a pair of these right!

any opinions much appreciated!

[setterman]

Can't tell much from the rear picture, but front looks good. you want a more relaxed fit, get the 32.

Edited August 6, 2012 by setterman

[jsky808080]

Can't tell much from the rear picture, but front looks good. you want a more relaxed fit, get the 32.

i can fit three fingers down the side of the waist of the jean..

funny thing is 31 measured did look tight where as 32 looked "comfortable"...just depends how much they shrink i suppose!

[jsky808080]

have you decided now if it's a '47 or a '55?

good spot, sorry..

they are indeed 55s for sale

[setterman]

i can fit three fingers down the side of the waist of the jean..

funny thing is 31 measured did look tight where as 32 looked "comfortable"...just depends how much they shrink i suppose!

If the 31 looked or felt tight, it was going to be even worse after shrinking. The '47 is a cut that's been altered by LVC. If you want the legs to fit relaxed, you're going to wind up with a waist probably 1" bigger than you need.

[jsky808080]

If the 31 looked or felt tight, it was going to be even worse after shrinking. The '47 is a cut that's been altered by LVC. If you want the legs to fit relaxed, you're going to wind up with a waist probably 1" bigger than you need.

well the 31 wasn't tight all over, just looking a bit tight in certain areas around the seat and pulling in a few spots

i do like the legs relaxed so perhaps i'll stick with 32...after all i used to wear 55 so i think the 47 going to be tight in comparison

[lumberjack]

bought a pair of levi's (One I Love) wash and they didn't shrink as they were expected to after washing. I washed them in hot water twice and the jeans didn't shrink at all. Should I keep washing until they shrink or are they never going to shrink? This particular pair has the tag with the shrinkage information that normally comes with the 'raw' levi's.

These: http://www.oki-ni.com/invt/lev0909den

[min2max]

^ i have those, the tag is misleading, they won't shrink, only (unsanforized) raw denim does

[Stratos]

bought a pair of levi's (One I Love) wash and they didn't shrink as they were expected to after washing. I washed them in hot water twice and the jeans didn't shrink at all. Should I keep washing until they shrink or are they never going to shrink? This particular pair has the tag with the shrinkage information that normally comes with the 'raw' levi's.

These: http://www.oki-ni.com/invt/lev0909den

They are not raw, they will not shrink...

[lumberjack]

cool

appreciate the help Stratos and min2max

[erockisalive]

Man, my '47s are tough to fade. I've worn them almost daily for going on 8 months and they're just now starting to fade in whiskers and just barely in the combs. I'm not complaining, I'm just curious if everyone else has experienced this.

[Stratos]

Man, my '47s are tough to fade. I've worn them almost daily for going on 8 months and they're just now starting to fade in whiskers and just barely in the combs. I'm not complaining, I'm just curious if everyone else has experienced this.

Sure, pretty normal, it takes some time before you'll see any significant contrast.

[devilish]

^ Yep, LVC takes a lot longer than any of the Japanese brands and they tend to be much less 'contrasty'.

[jsky808080]

is the below an accurate way to measure jeans waist?..

http://www.selfedge....easurements.php

or is the below better with "the dip" and "without the dip"..

in the videos where they "line up" - so confusing! 3:53 in - is she right about this or is this BS?? "the dip"??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPsw40btQUw

seriously i've never been so frustrated as trying to size jeans

also - how do you guys accurately measure your waist??? some videos say suck in, some say push your belly out...

and how tight do you pull the tape?

i can be a 26 or a 33 depending how i measure. i am officially more confused then ever

Edited August 7, 2012 by jsky808080

[setterman]

big style.... waistband lined up even front and back.

[jsky808080]

here are my lvc 47s post wash

my waist: 30ish

prewash 47 measured: 32

post wash (before wearing) measured a touch under just under 31

*soaked for 40 minutes in bathtub

post soak fit pictures..

http://imgur.com/WlGoH,rwDW0,o3KyT#2

[Robroy]

here are my lvc 47s post wash

my waist: 30ish

prewash 47 measured: 32

post wash (before wearing) measured a touch under just under 31

*soaked for 40 minutes in bathtub

post soak fit pictures..

Kinda hard to tell from the pics, ask somebody to take a picture for you (outdoors preferably)

From what I can see I think you did well. They will stretch back out with some wear, if they feel too tight. I'm about your size and my '47's are snug at first and then just right after a week or so.

Love the big cuffs.

Edited August 8, 2012 by Robroy

[Stratos]

Yeah, big cuffs cool!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

it's easier if you post them directly here on the board.

just like this. on the right side of you imgur, they provide you the direct link option: BBCode

edit: someone was faster but yeah, better pictures woud help.

Edited August 8, 2012 by beautiful_FrEaK

[setterman]

here are my lvc 47s post wash

my waist: 30ish

prewash 47 measured: 32

post wash (before wearing) measured a touch under just under 31

*soaked for 40 minutes in bathtub

post soak fit pictures..

http://imgur.com/WlGoH,rwDW0,o3KyT#2

Fit looks good, though they probably have a little more shrinkage left, especially in the inseam.

[jsky808080]

will see if i can get better pictures once they are dry...

thanks for the feedback and info on how to post!

[technique]

This is not a sales thread.

Edited August 9, 2012 by Cotton Duck

[KennyBania]

LVC 1947 outside the Levi's Headquarters.

[SLAB]

anyone that has some 50's,60's tees with print from LVC for sale , hit me up. Looking for size small

[setterman]

can't remember all the sites I was looking at last night (Haven, endclothing, Gilt, Oki Ni, my-wardrobe, etc), but there are multiple stores clearing out last season's items and I could swear I saw tees in available the $40 to $60 range. take a look, and good luck.