Has anyone been able to stretch an aero for length?

[JohnKrenz]

I'm new to the group. All the posts have had me making purchases left and right though. I bought a Premier Half Belt from Aero's website that was made short so it was a good deal. I sent some emails back and forth with Denny and it measured like it would fit great. I got it today and the sleeves, Shoulders, and back are all perfect. Problem is with a 24" back the front doesn't even make it past by gut to the top of my pants. Has anyone ever been able to do the hot water trick, put on a few shirts, and get some more front length via stretch. I ask because i'm not sure if I can even send it back because it was marked way down. Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[Cooperson]

I'd say if anything you might loose 1/2" in length with wear. If it's too short now, better to try and send it back while it's still new and unmolested. Sorry for the bad news.

 

[wdw]

Sorry, but I believe it's a non-starter, and any tiny increase you may get will soon shrink back. People here have tried, but I don't remember any succeeding.

Best to either return it or sell it on, and use the knowledge you now have to get the correct length. You're not the first to make an expensive mistake, and I've made more than most. If you're not happy now with that jacket, you never will be.

 

[Peacoat]

I agree with the posters above. Never heard of anyone successfully making a jacket longer.

 

[JohnKrenz]

That's what I was afraid of. I will get back with Denny and see what my options are. Thanks for the help!

 

[willyto]

High waist trousers are the solution

 

[Sloan1874]

Three words: Good lord, NO!

 

[Fanch]

Nothing is a good deal if the fit is off. Send it back. Looking on the bright side is that at least you have been afforded a fit jacket from which to fine tune what you want. I agree with @Sloan1874 that high waisted pants won't save the situation.

 

[ButteMT61]

I tried stretching my brother when we were kids. Something we saw on TV - didn't work either, but he screamed

 

[Bigger Don]

Three words: Good lord, NO!

Cumberbund?

 

[Sloan1874]

I tried stretching my brother when we were kids. Something we saw on TV - didn't work either, but he screamed

I suspect anyone stretching an Aero would end up screaming when they saw the results!

 

[Monitor]

Can't be done. You'll just have to deal with looking cool.

I suspect anyone stretching an Aero would end up screaming when they saw the results!

...or in frustration when there would be no results.

 

[Sloan1874]

I think if you were to start stretching it in the manner suggested, it would put a helluva strain on seams and the fabric of the jacket, so to speak. Basically, I reckon you'd get minimum extra length and you could end up with a misshapen jacket.

 

[El Marro]

I'd say if anything you might loose 1/2" in length with wear. If it's too short now, better to try and send it back while it's still new and unmolested. Sorry for the bad news.

My thoughts exactly!

 

[kronos77]

I have found Aero has a strange way of measuring. I never quite get the same numbers as they do. I went with the fit jacket through Thurston Brothers rather than going at it on my own so I made out ok.

 

[robrinay]

It won't work - I had a bargain Eastman M422a with short sleeves. I soaked them and stretched them, tearing the linings. I had the linings replaced by a tailor and a month later they'd shortened again and I'd wasted time and money. In the end I had to sell for less than I'd paid.

 

[bluesforchallah]

If unable to return to Aero, perhaps selling it on. Even if you have to cut the price lower than what you paid, at least it's not a total loss.

 

[bn1966]

As the above advice.....

 

[JohnKrenz]

Sent it back to Aero today. Now for try number 2

 

[Cooperson]

Well done, right decision, it had to be done. Everyone has a jacket back length that they know is just perfect for them, you now know yours - result! Good luck with the Grail hunt!