How can I shrink my jacket?

Question

I bought an American Apparel jacket and its a little too big on me.

Its 50% Cotton 50% Polyester.

Also will the color fade if you shrink it a certain way?

Answer 1

50/50 Cotton/Polyester is a fabric blend that is made specifically NOT to shrink.

You might be able to shrink it a teeny bit if you wash it in hot water and dry it on a high-heat setting.  But I doubt that it will shrink much.

The color might be affected.  If you want to minimize that, don't wash it ... turn it inside out and just get it wet ... then dry it.