APC denim

[TheSoleSociety]

Hey,

I have a pair of APC Rescues but I want to switch to New Standards. I wear a size 30 in the Rescues. How do the New Standards fit compaired to the Rescues? What size should I get in New Standards if I wear a size 30 in Rescues? Thanks in advance

[AcrobaticTenement]

Hey,

I have a pair of APC Rescues but I want to switch to New Standards. I wear a size 30 in the Rescues. How do the New Standards fit compaired to the Rescues? What size should I get in New Standards if I wear a size 30 in Rescues? Thanks in advance

size down 2 for a slimmer fit and 3 for a super slim from your natural waist size.

[rome1]

cldpsu,

I don't have a pair of those myself but, there gonna stretch anyway realize that the thighs on the cures are slimmer. But to answer your question: if I was buyin' I'd stay true with what my NS are sized.

[TheBrokeDJ]

a fit pic:

meant to post this a while back after the incident with the tailor. (cross post from waywt):

32 waist, 5'11, 150lbs APC NC, sized down 2 to 30 and hemmed to 32 inches. Originally rather easy to button all the way up the first time i tried and i worried for a while that they'd stretch like crazy. Have worn a belt and have experienced little to no stretching after about 1.5 months of wear. As many people have stated before, you really gotta keep in mind that the amount of stretching is relative to how tight they are before hand.

[-tevO]

cldpsu,

I don't have a pair of those myself but, there gonna stretch anyway realize that the thighs on the cures are slimmer. But to answer your question: if I was buyin' I'd stay true with what my NS are sized.

The waist is 2 sizes more than the tagged size...the indigo will stretch more than the black pair

[AcrobaticTenement]

cldpsu,

I don't have a pair of those myself but, there gonna stretch anyway realize that the thighs on the cures are slimmer. But to answer your question: if I was buyin' I'd stay true with what my NS are sized.

I'm pretty sure the thighs on the cures are the same size as the NS. I thought the cure model was NS up top and New Cure past the knee?

[sunkenshoes]

For the people who wondered what the fabric/texture of the black stretch cure's actually look like, i found these pictures in the supermarket:

It's more of an overdyed black color, than the black color of the NS.

[Yardsale]

where to find w24-w25 new curez?

everyone restocking stops at damn ass 28 online

haha. i picked up some 25's at the store. I tried the 26 and they were fine for me, but I realize they'd stretch so I went down another size.

[Guest bigsink2]

What type of shrinkage should I expect from my Black New Standards? I'm fairly disappointed but them - the Rise and Leg openings are almost 1.5" smaller than regular new standards. My question is, I need about 1" tailored off the bottom. They will shrink more than that when I do wash them so im afraid ill end up with highwaters. Is 1" possible? Should I just do a warm soak to lose that inch? Please advise asap. I wanted to wear these for new years and the plan went very sour. Thanks

[16steps]

What type of shrinkage should I expect from my Black New Standards? I'm fairly disappointed but them - the Rise and Leg openings are almost 1.5" smaller than regular new standards. My question is, I need about 1" tailored off the bottom. They will shrink more than that when I do wash them so im afraid ill end up with highwaters. Is 1" possible? Should I just do a warm soak to lose that inch? Please advise asap. I wanted to wear these for new years and the plan went very sour. Thanks

check the FAQS

but for laziness' sake: they are sanforized, and wont shrink much

hemming them an inch doesnt make a discernible difference, why not just keep the inch and let em stack?

[le14]

From what I heard, the Black APC New Standards do not stretch as much as the indigo New Standards. I am a 30 as far as size goes, but for the New Standards, I was going to get a 28, but now since I heard the Black ones do not stretch as much, should I size down only 1 and go for a 29 in the black New Standards?

Thanks

[AcrobaticTenement]

Just got my new Black Stretch APC New Cures today and due to several requests I'll post measurements of them Brand New not tried on once, and then some shitty cell phone fit pics, because that's all I have available.

I wear a size 30 in skulls, ordered these in a 28.

Waist: 15"

Thigh: 10.5"

Knee : 7.5"

Hem: 6.75"

Inseam: 32.5"

All measurements done BiG style.

[ipuss]

nevermind dis

[spacemanvt]

nice indigo on your chucks dude

[Kankurou]

New Cures were meant to be worn with Chucks, they always look great together.

[joelz]

dunno if anyone is interested but cures are on sale for $98

http://apc.fr/us/en/fiche_article.php?ref=1C024312169H

[AcrobaticTenement]

nice indigo on your chucks dude

Haha, yeah I know it's really noticable. Whatever, though. I like the look of chucks that had the shit beat out of 'em.

[spacemanvt]

is there anywhere i can get raw cures??

[z_ace]

I know u guys hate this question but I read too many opinions about the sizing and streching..

I'm like a 29-30 I'd say, should I get a 28 oder 27 in NS ?

I've read that the tagsize is -2 off real size and then there will be additionell 2 'cause of streching... so actually i should size down 4 ? or hm ?

thanks

[freecat]

size down 8

[z_ace]

ok so 22 should be good ?

[insane]

oh my god.

[z_ace]

u know i was not serious ?...

I just would like a usefull response...

[Guest chemi]

How the hell'd you arrive at sizing down 4? Just get a 28, it'll eventually stretch out to your size...

[jeepster]

Bump cause it seems sizing retardation has set in again...

REFERENCE POINT: This is for APC RAW DENIM, I have no experience with their stretch denim. Feel free to contribute info on the stretch jeans that APC produces for the benefit of everyone!

OK, here goes:

-APC New Standard: Normally, people like to size down between 1-3 on these. They are a straighter legged cut, wider leg openings, and a very standard profile - this is not to say that they are not tapered and slimming; they are, but less so than the NC. This has a lot to do with how much you size down on them: the more you size down, the slimmer the leg will be from the knee down. While they can be worn baggy or tight, that is to the wearer's discretion. New Standards are selvage denim, and if you refer to any picture of them, they will tell you so. NS now come in indigo and black raw denim, so you can go either way. The sizing on the black is a tad bit different due to the denim by affected by a different dye, but it should not affect the overall sizing. YES, these jeans do stretch, that is why you size down considerably from what your real waist is. Knee bulge will happen if you get them sized down considerably, but will not ruin your jeans. If you soak them, they will shrink some and assume a form closer to their original shape. Many dispute whether the indigo and raw black have sizing differences - I believe the raw black are a bit tighter due to the nature of the dye, but because they are APC's, the stretching property of the denim remains the same, and you can safetly assume that the jeans will stretch in time to conform to your body.

-APC New Cure: New Cures are very similar to NS, save for the fact that they are not selvage and have a tapered leg opening. The silhouette is much slimmer and generally tighter. Most people size down only 1-2 (I sized down 2) on these. But, like other APC jeans, they stretch considerably after a couple weeks of wear. APC NC's have been made in indigo and a prewashed grey denim, and there has been no indication that they will be doing black, as of yet. The different between New Cures and Cures is just that, one is a more recent version of the other. The Cure, generally, has been the women's version of the NC, but APC seems to make jeans on a unisex level, so they can go either way. NC's are made from the same selvage denim that the NS's are made from, but the selvage line is removed due to the taper the jean has.

-APC Rescue: I personally have not ever owned one of these, but from what I hear they are a fuller, straighter, and more utilitarian cut. Compared to the NS, the thigh is considerably wider, and from the knee down, the cut is very straight and accomodating. I have been told this is the cut for people with wider quads or thighs or even calves because it is cut to fit a fuller individual. It seems that many people size down 1-2 sizes from the tagged to achieve a comfortable look. Dunno if you can go tight with these like NS's or NC's, but if Rescue warer's want to chip in some info, I'll be happy to add it. They have a much wider leg opening, little to no taper across the board. Rescues are selvage with the visible selvage line like NS's.

DO NOT WORRY IF THEY ARE RIDICULOUSLY STIFF WHEN YOU GET THEM, THAT IS THE NATURE OF QUALITY RAW/DRY DENIM. THEY WILL SOFTEN UP IN ~30 WEARS (2 WEEKS IF YOU WEAR THEM EVERY DAY). THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT THEY WILL BE FLIMSY, IT MEANS THEY WILL ADHERE TO YOUR BODY AND BECOME MORE AND MORE COMFORTABLE. APC DENIM IS TOUGH AS NAILS AND THE ONLY REAL WAY TO RIP THEM IS TO DO SPLITS OR SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES, IF YOU'RE NOT CAREFUL THAT IS.

SO, what have we learned children:

-NS: size down between 1-3, if you're unsure, go 2 or 1. These are tapered-straight leg, and have a wider leg opening than NC's - selvage

-NC: size down between 1-2, if unsure, just 1. These are a tapered straight leg, and have a slimmer opening below the knee than NS's - selvage (selvage line is not visible due to taper)

-Rescue: size down between 1-2, more if needed. Straight leg, fuller thigh and calf area. Full leg opening, little to no taper - selvage

-APC inseams are usually as such: waist 25-30: 32-34" inseam/ waist 31-36: 34-36" inseam

-Many are confused why you size down from the tagged size with APC's - this is known as vanity sizing. This entails that the jeans are cut usually a size or two bigger than what they are tagged as, and because APC denim is normally raw, that they will stretch considerably from the tagged size. DO not fear sizing down, it is your friend!

-When soaking your APC's, it is generally best to do a 2 hour soak in hot water. I am prone to add ~2 small gobs of Woolite Dark, and when they are finished, rap them in a towel, pat till excess water is out, hang to dry, wear if you want them to stretch a bit.

-When washing your APC's, just wash them as you would any regular pair of jeans, but DO NOT put them in the dryer if you are afraid they might shrink too much. Cotton will always shrink when exposed to heat for extended periods of time.

-If you jeans do shrink a bit, do not fear, you can always just stretch them by hand. One handy method is when they are out of the dryer, get a clamp hanger, bring them somewhere where you have enough space to hold them out horizontally, make sure the clamps on the hanger are tight, and pull. This will stretch it a bit, but the most effective way to get your denim to stretch back out is to wear them dry. This may take a couple of hours, so consider washing your jeans on a weekend when you have nothing to do.

-APC's feel a little baggy? Do this to help them form up a bit more: do the steam shower method for removing the smell, take your time in the shower, and then once you are done, let them hang outside. Cotton naturally shrinks in heat, and the steam will tighten up the fibers and make them contract. Hang them outside and let them sit for a bit. When you put them on later, they will be a tad bit more snug than they were, but they will stretch out. This is not a permanent stretching method, this is just something I do to slim them up in the morning's before I put in a full day of wear.

-Smell Tips: As we all know, raw denim requires us not to wash our jeans for 6 months. Well, some of us sweat more than others (I know I do), so our jeans sometimes become a little riper than we want them too - never fear! Here are a few helpful tips to hold of the stench for a bit.

• Soak your jeans: Don't be afraid to give your jeans a nice soak, just follow the instructions I outlined before and they should be fine. If anything, they fade faster after a nice good soaking, and they smell less. They'll be a bit less starchy a stiff, but thats always a plus.
  
• Fabric Deodorants: Febreeze, bar soap, etc. Don't worry, their not harmful to your jeans. Febreeze is pretty self explanitory. For a quick fix, grab a bar of soap, some paper towel and do as follows. Rub the soap on the paper towel until theres visibly some soap on the towel. Add a bit of water if you want to make it less cake-y. Apply to smelly areas. Let hang for 10-15 minutes while they air out, and you're good to go. If you have other not-harmful-to-fabric deodorants, I'm sure you can utilize them they way you want.
  
• Don't be afraid to steam your jeans: Get a clamp hanger, run a hot shower, and bring your jeans in with you. Obviously, try not the get them wet, but sometimes its hard not too, don't worry, it can't hurt. Let the shower steam up, open up the buttons and let the steam get into the jeans as much as possible. This, usually requires a longer shower, so do it on an off day. Let them hang in the shower for a bit after you're done so they can get any exess steam.
  
• Hang them outside: Grab a clamp hanger, and hang them overnight outside. Pretty simple.
  
• Freezer Method: Fold up the jeans, put a little baking power on smelly areas, and let them sit overnight or for several hours. Should help to remove smell. Can't say if it will save your freezer from the smell though.
  
• Just wash the damn things if they smell that bad. It's not the end of the world.
  
• If you get bugs, then thats kinda gross. You should wash them.
  

NS's, NC's, and Rescue's are all around $140 at most retailers that stock them. If you are unhappy with them once you receive them, do not worry, you can always resell them. There are plenty of people who would take a brand new pair of APC's w/ tags off your hands for close if not the same price as you paid. Also, do yourself a favor and try and go to a store to try them on, its the only real way to be sure of your purchase. NOTE TO RESELLERS/SECONDARY MARKET BUYERS: Ask for measurements... always! You can never be certain of your waist vs. an APC size unless you have proper measurements or are able to try them on! This is a biggie.

Good luck and enjoy your A.P.C's!

Hope this will help everyone. My facts might be a little off, but generally, that is what I've learned from this entire thread.

I will revise this post every time I feel that there is more to contribute or if something is unclear. Feel free to contribute knowledge or correct me, but please do it in a courteous manner - I'm doing this for your benefit, so don't be a jerk. Thanks!

[joelz]

Size down 2 for normal skinny jeans fit, size down 3 for tighter skinny jeans fit

[AcrobaticTenement]

The stretch denim is vanity sized and fits the exact same way as the raw stuff does, at least from the measurements I've seen. Because of the stretch material it's safe to size down 3 in the stretch denim, as opposed to the regular 2 because of vanity sizing.

[z_ace]

ok thanks... it's just that somewhere 150 pages ago it was mentioned that the size on the tag is actually 2inch bigger + streching of 2 sizes...

but ok i get it now..

thanks

[freecat]

Size down 2 for normal skinny jeans fit, size down 3 for tighter skinny jeans fit

and size down 8 for ultimate next level sufu look.

The idea that i-don't-remember-who had, to stick the FAQ on every page was really good. Only the people that cannot read, are visually impaired, or completly dumb (or have those 3 characteristic) would still ask question.

[jeepster]

and size down 8 for ultimate next level sufu look.

The idea that i-don't-remember-who had, to stick the FAQ on every page was really good. Only the people that cannot read, are visually impaired, or completly dumb (or have those 3 characteristic) would still ask question.

see, i'd make a new thread for the FAQ by itself, but i dunno how the powers that be would react or if anyone would bother to read it or ask the same question for over 250-pages about new standard sizing.

should i?