It'd be stating the obvious to say that coats aren't a fun clothing item to shop when you're under 5'4". Between sleeve length, overall coat length, and where the waist and shoulders actually fall (as opposed to where they're supposed to fall), there are a few design details and proportions that probably won't line up properly when your frame is on the smaller side. But, what's even more dreadful is how slim the pickings are when it comes to petite-specific alternatives.
Frankly, it's hard out here for a petite fashion-gal in the winter — options are limited, and no one wants to sacrifice their style just to settle for a coat whose sleeves hit where they're meant to. Despite the challenge at hand, we've scoped out a few on-trend options that work for fit and fashion. Just because you're short doesn't mean your outerwear has to fall short, and the proof is right here.
Glamorous Petite Double Breasted Coat in Textured Wool, £75, available at ASOS
Mango Lapels Wool Coat, £79.99, available at Mango
Topshop Petite Boucle Coat, £79, available at Topshop
Eileen Fisher Double Breasted Plaid Alpaca Blend Coat, £573.33, available at Nordstrom
River Island Petite Brown Shearling Longline Coat, £95, available at River Island
Lost Ink Petite Coat With Side Tie In Leopard Print, £85, available at ASOS
New Look Petite Camel Revere Collar Longline Coat, £34.99, available at New Look
Banana Republic Petite Bouclé Moto Coat, £87.50, available at Banana Republic
J.Crew Daphne topcoat in Italian boiled wool, £228, available at J.Crew
Missguided Petite Black Longline Formal Coat, £60, available at Missguided
ASOS DESIGN Petite Slim Coat in Check, £65, available at ASOS
Miss Selfridge PETITE Black Wrap Coat, £55.20, available at Miss Selfridge
J.Crew Daphne Boiled Wool Topcoat, £162.64, available at Nordstrom
H&M Padded Jacket, £34.99, available at H&M
Missguided Petite Wine Longline Borg Coat, £65, available at Missguided
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