thechrisproject

My waist is a 38, so I ordered a 38. The shorts are Canari's, I got them at about 60% off from Sierra Trading Post. I really like them, the fabric is far superior to the other pair of shorts I have, but when i pull them up they almost cover my belly button. I think that is too large (confirmation?). They can also bunch a little bit by the crotch.

What's the best way to deal with this situation? I could take them in a little bit and resew them, but I'm guessing that my stitching will be a lot less comfortable than their pro stitching. Can I put them in the dryer to get them to shrink? Options?

slvoid

Sierra trading post is really good. Everything you order comes with a "return" label.

thechrisproject

It's true, but I've already worn them. I don't they'd like that.

Actually, now that I look at this:
https://www.sierratradingpost.com/Returns/
Their policy says nothing about being worn or not.

dwightonabike

If you decide you can't return them, I'll send you an address where I will take care of disposal for you

jbonus

I don't think putting them in the dryer will shrink them much. It might distress them. Why not sell them on eBay? Lots of gently-used and new cycling gear bought and sold there.

slvoid

Hehe that's why they're so great, trust me, I've returned stuff that I've worn 2-3 times (jackets, etc) where I realized it was either too much or too little for me after wearing it in severe weather then returned or exchanged it. They're great like that.

LLBean is even better, I had put about 1500 miles on a pair of hiking boots when the leather started to crack (my fault probably), I didn't like that and returned it, they gave me a full exchange.

thechrisproject

Okay, so before I order again:

What are good guidelines for a good fit? How high up should the shorts come, and how tight should they be? I think I will buy my next pair from a place in town where I can try them on. After I can try some on and buy some locally, I'll know enough to order online.

slvoid

They should start slightly snug, remember, the fabric expands and you don't want it to end up so loose that you get a lot of chaffing from bunched up fabric.

edp773

My canaris are only about an inch below my belly button. They should fit snuggly with no bunching.