Levi's Vintage Clothing

[electrum]

I had same fitting problem with my 20 201. My sister did some sewing work on them and now they are perfect. A little bit boot-cut to preserve the selvege on the cuffs, but the fit is slimmer now in the upper area.

How could you? I mean that's like chopping the front end of a mint '63 XKE Jag 'cause you didn't like the long nose -- what a disgrace.

[Guest jbone45]

^^this is just crazy to me. You get 20s style work wear, and change the cut because you dont like 20s style workwear?

I agree, your boot cut 201's sound amazing.

[markus]

How could you? I mean that's like chopping the front end of a mint '63 XKE Jag 'cause you didn't like the long nose -- what a disgrace.

I know what you mean. I own a 63 Jaguar E-type and I like the fantastic line, but for every day use the nose is indeed to long especially during the rush hours. And you'r right, I wouldn't cut the nose off. But the reason is not that I wouldnt do it, but It would be too expencive. I wear my 201 every day for work and it was too roomy for me. The magic word is "individualism". Look at all those old levi jeans that had been found. They had all the individual features of their owner. Cut off Chinch or cut off legs like the knappave 1880's. I bought my 201 via e-bay - too big - and had no chance to send them back. Shouldn't I wear them because they look like from my big brother? Now I wear them every day and they start to get nice fading and they are now my favorite jeans. Is that a mistake? And I would prefer some 30's hotrod instead of a concour Fort Type A

[almostnice]

I just did the initial cold soak for my LVC 1947s, but I'm wondering how much more they'll shrink with a hot soak? I like the way they fit around my legs, but they're a bit loose in the waist and way too long (seems like I should get all the shrinkage out before I get them hemmed).

Didnt you say that you want them to fit loose? A hot soak will shrink them a little more,but a 60° wash ( dont spin,unless you want crinkles all over the place ) will get nearly all the shrinkage out.

[almostnice]

I know what you mean. I own a 63 Jaguar E-type and I like the fantastic line, but for every day use the nose is indeed to long especially during the rush hours. And you'r right, I wouldn't cut the nose off. But the reason is not that I wouldnt do it, but It would be too expencive. I wear my 201 every day for work and it was too roomy for me. The magic word is "individualism". Look at all those old levi jeans that had been found. They had all the individual features of their owner. Cut off Chinch or cut off legs like the knappave 1880's. I bought my 201 via e-bay - too big - and had no chance to send them back. Shouldn't I wear them because they look like from my big brother? Now I wear them every day and they start to get nice fading and they are now my favorite jeans. Is that a mistake? And I would prefer some 30's hotrod instead of a concour Fort Type A

Sounds fair enough.Just courius how they look,would you mind posting pics?

[markus]

I would if I could. I don't know how to encolse a picture. Can you help?

[Paul T]

I bought my 55s from a few seasons ago true to size and the fit is perfect - just gave them a short cold soak so far.

Absolutely.

For the new jeans, assuming they are the same shape, you will need to buy true to size for the measured size , rather than the tag size, as the new season look to be made oversize.

If you wear the actual waist size, the waist will stretch out and the thighs will still be a generous cut.

[jstavrin]

Didnt you say that you want them to fit loose? A hot soak will shrink them a little more,but a 60° wash ( dont spin,unless you want crinkles all over the place ) will get nearly all the shrinkage out.

I do, I just feel like I should get all of the shrinkage out before I get them hemmed.

[almostnice]

I would if I could. I don't know how to encolse a picture. Can you help?

Of course,this is what I did: get a account at photobucket,upload the pics in large ( its something like 680 x... ),when you click on the image choose IMG code and just copy and paste.really easy done.

[almostnice]

all the pockets seem to be the same, the only pocket difference i have noticed is that the front ones are shallow. barely fit the iphone in it. i guess in 1917 they did not carry iphones to the mines.

the finish is nice actually the color is a bit less indigo then i was thinking but over all it is not flimsy or dull.

and thug is in regards to the amount of fabric i have hanging down in my crotch. the front rise is over 15 inches and the back rise is almost 20 if i recall. i can do some squats for sure but i will never get a butt that big. lol

Man,thats a lot.Just measured my 1901,w32 true to size.FR is 12,5",BR 16,5", and Iam really happy with the fit.If you cant return,try to sell them..

[markus]

Of course,this is what I did: get a account at photobucket,upload the pics in large ( its something like 680 x... ),when you click on the image choose IMG code and just copy and paste.really easy done.

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[markus]

and again

[almostnice]

That intake must get you unique traintracks! Fit looks very similar to a 47/55 cut now.

[electrum]

I know what you mean. I own a 63 Jaguar E-type and I like the fantastic line, but for every day use the nose is indeed to long especially during the rush hours. And you'r right, I wouldn't cut the nose off. But the reason is not that I wouldnt do it, but It would be too expencive. I wear my 201 every day for work and it was too roomy for me. The magic word is "individualism". Look at all those old levi jeans that had been found. They had all the individual features of their owner. Cut off Chinch or cut off legs like the knappave 1880's. I bought my 201 via e-bay - too big - and had no chance to send them back. Shouldn't I wear them because they look like from my big brother? Now I wear them every day and they start to get nice fading and they are now my favorite jeans. Is that a mistake? And I would prefer some 30's hotrod instead of a concour Fort Type A

I just think that by altering a vintage design, the piece loses its integrity. I see now, with your particular circumstance where it didn't fit, the alteration was necessary. Looks like it worked and obviously fits perfectly and that's what counts. Btw, your sister is some seamstress, she did a flawless job and they look good. I especially like the wide selvage seam. Great unique stuff - thanks for posting the fotos.

[markus]

Indeed, it was necessary. They looked like WW II riding trousers. I can only recommend NOT to upsize with the 201!! Yesterday I did my initial soak on my new 1937 501 (W30/L34) and the fit is perfect . I normally wear W30 and I soaked the 37 with a bamboo stick in the wasteband to stop shrinkage in the top area and this worked.

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

i´d do they same, in fact if look at old pics, very often the cinchback jeans don´t fit that baggy and i´m not sure that the original 201xx really had that wide leg with skinny waistband... great job!

[Jpreme87]

Friendly reminder to not post sales or links to sales outside of the supermarket!

[Charlie Delta]

Gave these a quick warmish soak and then another hour long hot soak after I established that I could afford quite some shrinkage in them.

Pretty spot-on fit I think.

While they are certainly not the most flattering jean fit ever, I am quite hapy with it, and I think it fits the jean, they will also loosen up en drape more over time. Note I also cinched them up pretty tight as I like the look it gives, again, not the most flattering, but I simply don't care, these are not jeans that were in any way designed/destined to make my ass look great, ha...

Really like these jeans and I have a feeling they might end up being very well worn summer jeans eventually, super light and "airy"

Her's another pic of them worn a bit more casual without the shirt tucked:

[beatle]

Another Cotton Duck special....well done...

[The Clerk]

Nice Cotton Duck, they look great.

Far too much stacking going on with most of the fit picks I've seen on this forum, but those look great.

My brother has a pair of First first 1875's (or is it 73?) - I'll try and get some fit pics from hime next time I see him

[Rivet Head]

Nice look Cotton Duck! What kind of cap are you sporting? Dig it!

[Guest jbone45]

Gave these a quick warmish soak and then another hour long hot soak after I established that I could afford quite some shrinkage in them.

Pretty spot-on fit I think.

While they are certainly not the most flattering jean fit ever, I am quite hapy with it, and I think it fits the jean, they will also loosen up en drape more over time. Note I also cinched them up pretty tight as I like the look it gives, again, not the most flattering, but I simply don't care, these are not jeans that were in any way designed/destined to make my ass look great, ha...

Really like these jeans and I have a feeling they might end up being very well worn summer jeans eventually, super light and "airy"

Her's another pic of them worn a bit more casual without the shirt tucked:

These look good on you, man.

[Opie]

This is me voting for not tucking in your shirt.

It doesn't work from the front or from the side for that mater.

Nice fit on the last pic though.

[Charlie Delta]

Haha, only tucked in to show the fit at the waist more, shirt is so long, you wouldn't have been able to see anything otherwise...

[Opie]

I never know when it is you, man.

Say something about tweed denim. Now!

[levisforever]

nice to see you wearing levis again Cotton.

[airfrogusmc]

Getting back to the 1917s anybody have any close up detail photos like the back pocket and arcuate, selvage, buttons, leather patch etc? Thanks in advance. Thinking of maybe getting a pair of these or holding out till fall for the 1915 cone colaberation edition.

[Shorty Long]

Further details needed please!!!

holding out till fall for the 1915 cone colaberation edition.

[fardin]

airfrog

in this japanese shop you can see some details.

http://www.jeans-neshi.com/mensjeanskan/levis/xx-aitem/17501-00/17501-0002fup.htm

http://www.jeans-neshi.com/mensjeanskan/levis/xx-aitem/17501-00/17501-0002.htm

[almostnice]

airfrog

in this japanese shop you can see some details.

http://www.jeans-neshi.com/mensjeanskan/levis/xx-aitem/17501-00/17501-0002fup.htm

http://www.jeans-neshi.com/mensjeanskan/levis/xx-aitem/17501-00/17501-0002.htm

Fardin,your knowledge is surprising me again and again!