SD-103 - 2 Months - Pics

[minya]

definitely will do. Surprised yours didn't shrink much. I hope I ordered the right size!

[bobby alto]

How is the inseam like on those? Instead of washing do you ever plan on dry cleaning them?

[Geowu]

the inseam is almost 35" when fully shrunk.

I had mine hemmed to 33"

[gunpwdr]

So, is there only one kind of SD-103? I see dry mentioned most of the time, but I've also seen mention of it being a one-wash, with the pics on the Rakuten Bears site looking like a one-wash.

[horriblyjollyjinx]

you can get them either dry or one wash.

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[Geowu]

I managed to shrink only the waistband on mine.

[horriblyjollyjinx]

do you intend to never wash them, only dry clean?

dontcaretoomuchforcrap CANT SKATE!!

[Geowu]

no.. now I'm planning to just wait a little more, get some fading, and then wash it.

[gunpwdr]

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you can get them either dry or one wash.

--- Original message by horriblyjollyjinx on Feb 12, 2006 04:20 AM

Is it fair to say that either should be bought in your true size? There's mention of the dry ones shrinking to tagged size in another thread. Then there's the model in the Bears page listed at 5'10" and 154lbs (I'm 5'10" and 165lbs) wearing a 32". I was leaning towards the 31"... so any feedback is appreciated.

[horriblyjollyjinx]

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you can get them either dry or one wash.

--- Original message by horriblyjollyjinx on Feb 12, 2006 04:20 AM

Is it fair to say that either should be bought in your true size? There's mention of the dry ones shrinking to tagged size in another thread. Then there's the model in the Bears page listed at 5'10" and 154lbs (I'm 5'10" and 165lbs) wearing a 32". I was leaning towards the 31"... so any feedback is appreciated.

--- Original message by gunpwdr on Feb 12, 2006 01:58 PM

they will measure what they're tagged at after a warm wash/soak(cold wont do it). just go crazy with the tape measure around your hips and you'll have your size!

If you measure 32" you might want to go with a 31 so you wont have to use a belt and because they may stretch.

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Edited by horriblyjollyjinx on Feb 12, 2006 at 02:11 PM

[asfberg]

measure yourself

go with that size

they stretch less than other jeans

unless you're really slim they'll be tight if you go a size down

[gunpwdr]

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measure yourself

go with that size

they stretch less than other jeans

unless you're really slim they'll be tight if you go a size down

--- Original message by asfberg on Feb 12, 2006 03:04 PM

Thanks for the heads up on the stretching.

I did measure myself and I'm even more confused. My waist measures 34", but the largest pair of jeans I have is a size 32 (DH 21cm) and the smallest is a 30" (Nudie RRDS). The waist on the DH measures 16.75" laid flat and those ride down to my hips, while my RRDS measure 15.5" laid flat and sit right on my waist nice and snug. I guess I had a big lunch when I measured myself... but it sounds like the SD-103 one-wash in 32 is a safe bet (listed at 30.4" on Bears) if it stretches even the least bit.

[merzbot]

you not wear your new standards anymore?

[minya]

gunpwdr, I'm with you -- the "measure yourself" thing really doesn't work.

If I measure where I wear my jeans, it measures almost 36" around. But my Eternals are a size 34, and when I first got them they measured 32" in the waist. And I know they haven't stretched 4 inches.

I ordered a size 34 SD-103, it should be here soon. I'll provide measurements.

[horriblyjollyjinx]

I'm quite certain that the waist measures very close to tagged size. Bears measure the back of the waistband and multiplies by two, that gives a rather big inaccuracy.

Check out Studio D'Artisan's own measurements http://www.dartisan.co.jp/size.html#SD-103

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[gunpwdr]

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I'm quite certain that the waist measures very close to tagged size. Bears measure the back of the waistband and multiplies by two, that gives a rather big inaccuracy.

Check out Studio D'Artisan's own measurements http://www.dartisan.co.jp/size.html#SD-103

--- Original message by horriblyjollyjinx on Feb 13, 2006 08:14 AM

So... would it be fair to say that the Bears measurements are on the small side?

I'm caught in between a 31 & 32 now... so I'm back to where I started, probably getting a 31 and expecting it to stretch a little and be perfect without a belt.

[horriblyjollyjinx]

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I'm quite certain that the waist measures very close to tagged size. Bears measure the back of the waistband and multiplies by two, that gives a rather big inaccuracy.

Check out Studio D'Artisan's own measurements http://www.dartisan.co.jp/size.html#SD-103

--- Original message by horriblyjollyjinx on Feb 13, 2006 08:14 AM

So... would it be fair to say that the Bears measurements are on the small side?

I'm caught in between a 31 & 32 now... so I'm back to where I started, probably getting a 31 and expecting it to stretch a little and be perfect without a belt.

--- Original message by gunpwdr on Feb 13, 2006 09:17 AM

Yes, Bears measurements are smaller than what the waist actually measures.

If you measure 32 without pulling the tape measure very hard I think you should definitely go for a 31, otherwise you will need a belt.

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[minya]

Bears' measurements were actually on the large side, with my ETernal 811.

they say the 34 811 measures to about 84 cm in the waist -- mine was about 81.5 cm.

[asfberg]

my sd-103's (tag size 34) measure 34" after a warm soak and a couple weeks of wear

[gunpwdr]

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Bears' measurements were actually on the large side, with my ETernal 811.

they say the 34 811 measures to about 84 cm in the waist -- mine was about 81.5 cm.

--- Original message by minya on Feb 13, 2006 09:38 AM

Fun, fun, fun.

Maybe I'll be posting in Supermarket after the jeans show up.

I'm switching gears and getting SD-101's instead, along with a pair of Denime 66Lowrise... I'm pretty sure both in 31". I would order the 811's as well, but I'm almost positive I'd need a 32", which isn't in stock.

Thanks for the sizing help everyone... so tough to nail down.

[horriblyjollyjinx]

31 sounds good. You would probably want maybe a 30 in the 811s because they are higher rise, if you decide to get them later on.

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[gunpwdr]

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if you're size 8 I can sell them to you. I'm size 9 and they don't fit me so well.

--- Original message by Geowu on Jan 31, 2006 02:06 PM

What size Whoop Dee Doo's are those? 26?

[minya]

I got my SD-103's today.

they're in the washing machine right now, on warm. They measured exactly 34" in the waist when I first got them.

can't wait until they're done drying... guess I can't wear them for 2 days at least

[minya]

ok, they're out of the washer

Waist measurement is nearly identical to my Eternal 811; they're about 82 cm / 16" when laid flat, measured, and doubled.

Front rise is 10" measuring from the bottom of the J-stitch

Denim is insanely heavy and starchy. The selvage stripe is all brown now due to the starch leakage ah well.

The leather patch is beautiful.

[john11f]

cheers on the new pair! while i'm waiting for rajiv's reply regarding my intended purchase of a 45rpm bc4000, i'm beginning to feel the likeness on the 103 or your eternal 811. i'll follow closely your progress report minya....

[bobby alto]

Just ordered a pair of the SD-201 because I didn't want to deal with the shrinking and I like the dry denim look. (201's are sanforized) I hope I am as satisfied with them as you guys are with the 103's. Will post reactions when I get them in the mail.

[minya]

HOLY FUCK THESE ARE TIGHT

[PG2G]

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HOLY FUCK THESE ARE TIGHT

--- Original message by minya on Feb 14, 2006 06:32 PM

haha, pics?

[gunpwdr]

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HOLY FUCK THESE ARE TIGHT

--- Original message by minya on Feb 14, 2006 06:32 PM

Your tagged 34's shrank to 32 in the waist? And which part is tight?

I went with one-wash for both the Denime and SA's, so I hope I'm covered. I should have them next week, so we'll see.

[john11f]

gunpwdr, which service did you use? djrajio has not replied yet. i guess he's busy.