u/Comrade_Molotov

I recently somehow acquired a seemingly deadstock 1970s Lee Storm Rider for around $100. The jacket dye still has a metallic sheen to it, no fades, stiff with no drape, and fits a tad big for a 38R - I’m assuming it’s never been washed before.

I need your sage advice on breaking it in! Should I:

• wash it once and then wear it away
• wear it a bit to set some fades in, then wash
• wear it for an extended period before washing
• don’t wash at all

The care label says to wash warm and tumble dry medium, which I have no problem doing, but figured I’d check with y’all first. Thanks!