Crazy-tiny elastic waistband; won't fit normal-sized kid.

By Jim Ranked #357 - Kids' Jackets November 16, 2009

I bought this parka XS/blue for my 5 year old son. Great quality construction, the fur collar was great and the coat seemed super-warm. Overall seemed worth the big price, especially if you can hand-down to a little brother.

The problem was the elasticized waistband at the base of the coat. It was RIDICULOUSLY small.

My son is slightly small/skinny for a 5 year old...he weighs 39 pounds and is 44" (His XS TNF Denali fleece is roomy on him.). When I tried the Chilliwack on him, I literally could NOT squeeze the parka around his waist in order to zip it. The elasticized band was so small/constricting that we could not zip the parka.
Again...I loved the quality/workmanship and overall styling, but the teensy-tiny elastic waistband made this one a no-go.

We went with a North Face McMurdo...fits great, super warm, lots less $$$.

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