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[zissou]

hmm, it depends on how much you need the money. I'd be tempted just to sell it and wear a wool sweater under your other MF peacoat. If you do try to shrink it anymore, I recommend soaking it rather than washing it. I really don't think the wool will shrink at all, so you'll probably have it hanging out the back and getting all bunched up everywhere inside.

Yeah, I think you should sell it.

[rnrswitch]

Contact the MF store and see what they think will happen to the wool lining. Have you not soaked it yet? If you have soaked it then I doubt you will get much more shrinkage.

[therelativity]

just received the jeans. Very nice indeed.

Tried them on - size 28 bigger than i expected.

Need your help:

keep them or not (i have a pair of mf jeans) - fit similar, more roomy

[oshen]

^ it does look kinda baggy. unless it shrinks with a hot soak, i don't think u should keep them.

[zissou]

therelativity- from the side they look good, but a bit too baggy from the front. They are supposed to shrink 5-7%, though, so maybe that would take up the extra. I'm surprised that they are baggy. I thought they were supposed to generally be slimmer through the leg? As far as if you actually need them, given your other MF pants/jeans.... that's up to you. I think your others fit you much better.

[therelativity]

Thank you guys for the advice.

I am also very suprised because i heard that this 28 is slimmer than others. Em...ok, calm down, put them back to the bag and think about it...

[zissou]

Returning a MF piece must be one of the hardest things to do!

[DrMoBueno]

that side view fit is perfect imo.

i would advise keeping and wearing often.

[Guest Hobaud]

fit look great and it should shrink abit after soak. it's design more like chino pants then jeans so the little "baggy" is normal imo.

[izayuh]

I tried on the jeans at Self edge last tuesday and Indeed they almost seem baggier than the 7161. It really is a style, and a hell of one to pull off, props to those who can wear a style that unconventional (yet functional). I personally looked like I was shopping for a Halloween costume.

[kiya]

I actually think after a hot soak those will fit you well.. keep em.

[kiya]

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Mechanic's Shirt

[kiya]

Denim Rider's Hat

[Rivet Head]

Kiya, is there any room to let out the inseam in the Rider's jeans? 32 1/2 after shrinking will be too short for me even without a cuff. They look amazing!

[beatle]

I see this and I think cottonduck***

[tvshooter]

most of the MF stuff, i just wouldn't be able to pull it off. BUT, that sweater and the Rider's, oh HELL YES!

wish i wasn't such a broke slob. . .

[Happy Hooligan]

that hat kills me... really?

I think it's the flaps on it that makes me laugh. Maybe if you tuck in the flap inside the hat.

Sorry to go on as I know you guys love this stuff. But he can make a great looking shirt like the mechanics shirt or sweatshirt and then make a ridiculous item like that hat in denim?

And it's not the hat style that gets me. I own and wear a B2 Cap, it's that it's just not practical.

[iamstarwars]

The hat is actually the first Mister Freedom thing I ever considered buying. Except it would have to be in something other than denim.

edit: now that I saw the price, I think not.

[DrMoBueno]

my initial reaction too: sticker shock.

fwiw, what i own of the mfsc line is especially well-made, even by this board's standards.

[ThisSunday]

Another day in the vest w/ the SE Never on Sunday shirt, SExDBxSuFu & 1000k boots

[rnrswitch]

My old lady gave me shit when I wore an indigo chambray shirt, MF vest, and some jeans. Too much blue she said. I feel like I can't wear a blue shirt with the vest and jeans. I need a little contrast. Looks fine on you.

[Happy Hooligan]

My old lady gave me shit when I wore an indigo chambray shirt, MF vest, and some jeans. Too much blue she said. I feel like I can't wear a blue shirt with the vest and jeans. I need a little contrast. Looks fine on you.

I get the same from mine... "you can't wear denim with denim...?"

[Bill2]

I think denim on denim works well if you're thoughtfull about it. Its a great blank canvas for accesssories.... You need a caramel colored belt, a red bandana, a crisp white oxford, and a brown cotton canvas jacket and you're set

[rnrswitch]

^^^^ No doubt. A little bit of contrast pulls it all together.

[tvshooter]

I think denim on denim works well if you're thoughtfull about it. Its a great blank canvas for accesssories.... You need a caramel colored belt, a red bandana, a crisp white oxford, and a brown cotton canvas jacket and you're set

hold on. . .let me write this down.

[therelativity]

Thank you very much for all your comments and pms.

I counted your vote: 17 positive, and 3 neutral - just gave them a hot soak. Lets see how much they are going to shrink. Pray....

Thanks again!

[ThisSunday]

I think the texture of the denim is also very important when wearing denim on denim. In my case, the sheen of the shirt adds contrast to the vest. The color of the boots add balance too.

[Bill2]

Thank you very much for all your comments and pms.

I counted your vote: 17 positive, and 3 neutral - just gave them a hot soak. Lets see how much they are going to shrink. Pray....

Thanks again!

They're gonna fit you great after a hot soak I think. Okinawa fabrics will continue to shrink for a few soakings too. And once they crease up a bit, some more of that negative space will be dealt with..... Who'm I tellin? You know the drill

[Happy Hooligan]

What I do is not wear the exact color denim.

If I have rawish jeans I don't wear a dark blue denim shirt or jacket, I'll go more faded. Just make sure you don't look like you're wearing a denim jumpsuit.

I don't know about the red bandana thing? Do you wear that around your neck like an ascot?

[Bill2]

What I do is not wear the exact color denim.

If I have rawish jeans I don't wear a dark blue denim shirt or jacket, I'll go more faded. Just make sure you don't look like you're wearing a denim jumpsuit.

I don't know about the red bandana thing? Do you wear that around your neck like an ascot?

I think Raw denim on raw denim works well, provided your shoes are more weathered. This way you don't look like you just walked out of a 1930's hardware store with a fresh outfit.

The bandana: in your back pocket or as a pocket square are the easiest and classiest ways to add alittle accent color.