What about Jeans Jackets ....

[Randori]

21 minutes ago, reubensangwich said:

After 3 months of searching high and low for my next jacket, I finally settled on the Freewheelers 506XX 46-47. I had no qualms about sizing, thanks to the wealth of information available in the FW thread, and went with a 42. Upon arrival, I was dismayed at the fit. It felt huge (  no pre-wash fit pics, apologies😅) so I immediately threw it in the machine for a hot wash (heavy agitation) and dry, and it came out just about perfect in my opinion. According to my measurements there wasn't drastic shrinkage anywhere, but the fit feels like night and day, it's perfect now; I think I just have denim dysmorphia or something.

This is without a doubt the nicest denim I own, it really puts my jeans to shame. It's so textured and lively, whereas the 3sixteen denim just looks flat and lifeless in comparison, I'm not sure if I'll be able to wear them together. I guess I may be in the market for a new pair of jeans soon....

 

Measurements taken with a sewing tape, garment laying flat, all pleats folded, not stretched. 

Note: I gave the sleeves a real good stretch before throwing it in the dryer, which could explain the lack of shrinkage compared to the body.

Looks incredible! Those jeans are the 3sixteens I take it?

Denim dysmorphia is real 🫨

[reubensangwich]

Thank you! They are indeed, CS 100X, it's been a real love/hate relationship haha. I get bored, decide they need a wash, it reignites my love, then I get bored again.

[Geeman]

3sixteen have pretty much disappeared from sufu,  but I must admit I have a bit of nostalgia for them. I had a pair of their jeans back when R&H were an online store they were nice enough and I liked the run off stitching from the back pockets. Their shadow selvedge is a nice indigo/indigo option. 

No interest in their newer stuff, but I do own a pair of the double black jeans I wear occasionally.

Hell,  now I might just get a pair of their kibata denim jeans for nostalgia sake!

[youngofthesoonest]

fwiw, the fit looks great on you and the fabric has worn in nicely. I have the same thing where I get bored with the smoother, more uniform denim but then I'll put them on or see someone wearing a worn in pair and I'm into them again. 

[shredwin_206]

Freewheelers war era jacket