Should I or shouldn't I buy... (clothing item)?

[hammerhead_corvette]

I've always wanted to get an Iron Heart flannel. Just never pulled the trigger. I know people swear by their quality. I have some Pendleton and Filson flannels and they are great. Hard to believe Iron Heart can be that much better. Maybe I'll buy one this year to compare.

 

[Baron]

I have never handled any iron heart flannels, but are they actually worth it over the vintage stuff? I buy a lot of made in US vintage flannels that look exactly like that except for 8 bucks instead of 200 plus.

I would choose the orange, but I always think iron heart shirts are too slim.

Assuming you mean the true vintage, heavyweight work shirt style flannels that Iron Heart is mimicking rather than regular lightweight flannels, where to you find them for $8?

 

[mhip]

Assuming you mean the true vintage, heavyweight work shirt style flannels that Iron Heart is mimicking rather than regular lightweight flannels, where to you find them for $8?

Gustin makes nice ones for much less, but you'd get it around Christmas time.
What's with the hand-tat model? Is hipster just now getting to Japan?

 

[cbusguy]

Assuming you mean the true vintage, heavyweight work shirt style flannels that Iron Heart is mimicking rather than regular lightweight flannels, where to you find them for $8?

five brother, big mac, frostproof, k-mart are the easiest vintage heavyweight flannels to find. prl makes a similar flannel too. these are all just as nice as iron heart, but you can only get them for $8 at a thrift store.

i don't like the short and slim fit of the iron heart flannels. i'd recommend sizing up once or twice to get a better fit.

 

[Baron]

Yeah I have a friend that's a picker and he finds these things at flea markets and garage sales, but I rarely see them outside of curated vintage shops and ebay, and they tend to be fairly expensive if they're in good condition.

 

[peachfuzzmcgee]

Assuming you mean the true vintage, heavyweight work shirt style flannels that Iron Heart is mimicking rather than regular lightweight flannels, where to you find them for $8?

I'm an avid thrifter in Chicago and rarely do they ever cost more than 10 dollars at my regular haunts. I also go to every thrift I can when I travel. They are super easy to find because there were so many companies making them. I find them often NWT too.

 

[peachfuzzmcgee]

Yeah I have a friend that's a picker and he finds these things at flea markets and garage sales, but I rarely see them outside of curated vintage shops and ebay, and they tend to be fairly expensive if they're in good condition.

I will say unless it's something rare or extremely unique, as far as flannels go, you should just thrift. Even casual thrifting in a small city will find you these type of flannels easy. Good example is one of my favorite big Mac flannels from the 60s I got in the middle of nowhere Missouri. New with tags.

I assume grandpa probably had two-three good flannels he rotated until he passed and this was the one grandma bought which he never wore and sat in an attic then went to the local charity shop. Or so that's how I attach meaning to it being so new.

 

[ghdvfddzgzdzg]

Already thinking about winter clothes. Engineered Garments Coastline Parka from FW19.


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that thing looks great. I continue to be very happy about my EG barbour coat.

I want one of these Iron Heart western flannels... blue or red/orange?

I don’t particularly care for either of those colors/checks but I’m wearing an iron heart flannel rn and they are great. I found the sizing to be more forgiving than the measurements seemed like they would, particularly the small-looking shoulder measurements. Though the blue product shot there does look like he should size up.

 

[mmmargeologist]

I want one of these Iron Heart western flannels... blue or red/orange?

Hollah bloods up, crips down!

 

[faue]

Frank Leder parka

 

[jts287]

Should or shouldn't buy? Prices in CAD so about $250 US.

https://www.harryrosen.com/en/clothing/outerwear/coats/boss/water-repellent-bomber-jacket/p/2005084760

As you can see, nobody likes Boss, but I like the looks of that jacket a lot; not at that price though.

 

[hoodog]

I want one of these Iron Heart western flannels... blue or red/orange?

I have the fall/winter version of that blue one. It's very nice. I didn't want such a slim fit like shown in these pics, so I sized up two sizes to XL. The western style is a pretty slim cut, compared to the IH work shirt.

Anyway, detailed measurements can easily be found on the IH website if you're unsure about sizing: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/tops/ihsh-247-ind.html

 

[nicelynice]

Iron Heart actually sends you multiple sizes and lets you return the ones that don't fit, so that's nice at least, since I'm too lazy to go to the store

 

[hoodog]

Iron Heart actually sends you multiple sizes and lets you return the ones that don't fit, so that's nice at least, since I'm too lazy to go to the store

But you have to keep at least one? ?

 

[gaseousclay]

I love the look of the fit on IH, though I’ve never seen one in person. Works for slim/athletic builds. FWIW, this is the one I’d get:

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Edit: just realized it isn’t a flannel.

I have the Indigo variant of this madras shirt from last year. Had to size up but it’s a great lightweight shirt.

As already mentioned, measure one of your own shirts and compare it to their fit charts. Their western uhf flannels fit slimmer than their uhf work shirt flannels.