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Sizing recommendations sought: I’m a true 38 and fairly slim with shortish arms. Am I safe ordering the 38/M if I am not planning to wear more than a tshirt under this?
Wonder what effect soaking these in hot water will have. Details on site include: Outer: 12.5oz jungle cross fabric, 100% cotton; Inner: 70% wool, 30% polyester; and Dry clean only. Usually take a 40 but am likely to buy a 42 hoping the soaking will shrink it to the perfect size. Concerned a 40 might be too small for layering and will prematurely wear-out the seams. As it's been said, depends on the look you're after: fashionable fitted or baggy utility.
.Sizing recommendations sought: I’m a true 38 and fairly slim with shortish arms. Am I safe ordering the 38/M if I am not planning to wear more than a tshirt under this?
The problem with hot soaking is it's unpredictable outcome. You never know how the lining will behave like. The cotton outer shell will be less problematic. But remember, cotton shrinks to a level but stretches back afterwards...
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Sound advice, thanks. Maybe instead of a hot soak, just put it through a warm wash and then a dryer spin with a softener sheet. I suspect the latter's heat will make more a difference in shrinking. It's a roll of the dice.
thanks! That specific jacket had shrunk a little in torso and sleeves width after the initial wash and I have gained a little since. Now it's a snug fit with only a light shirt underneath. I had ordered a second blue one shortly after, but this had shed fibers like mad. But it seemed to have stopped shedding. I have some more Deck Jackets now to chose from depending on if I want to layer or not or just want a different look. Plus I had cut my hair short quite some time ago, which makes a huge difference in how these jackets look on one.IMHO the best fitting jacket
Any comparison between FW or RMC or IH deck jackets?