Smart wool coats for petites? Teen range? Not oversized!

[seri0usly]

Have any of you seen wool coats likely to fit a petite 5'2 size 8 frame? I've ordered a few now and all have been really oversized and look ridiculous. I've been scouring the internet but can't find anything!

I'd like a navy one and a light grey one

[Millionprammiles]

This is a perennial problem, am looking for the same.

In the past I've only found well fitting winter coats from Mango or Zara - although Warehouse size 6 and Top Shop 6 or 8 come up quite small too.

Unless you know a decent seamstress for alterations don't bother with M&S, Whistles, Reiss, Hobbs, Jigsaw etc. They're huge.

[RaisingSteam]

I was going to say Land's End do petite sizes, that's where I got my winter coat, but they seem to have disappeared from current ranges . Plenty in the sale although mostly in colours not neutrals.

Next have some but if you want pure wool that will cost a bit.

[RaisingSteam]

Debenhams "collection"?.

[seri0usly]

Thanks for the suggestions, still searching.

I may have to resort to a seamstress

[AgathaMystery]

NewLook currently have long wool coats in navy, black,grey, khaki, claret, camel. I am 5'2 & the 10 is perfect.

[Djangor]

My best fitting jacket came from New Look years ago so worth a look there. I more or less gave up on coats & wore coatigans for ages as you can turn up the sleeves & they look OK. Then I had a city break in Vienna, went into a department store to escape the snow & there was a sale on. Got the most beautiful Loden coat - meant for age 14. Bargain price in the sale, perfect fit & easily my best clothing buy ever but not particularly helpful for you - unless you are off to Austria soon - or can find your way around Austrian websites!

[MrsJayy]

Gawd sake me too i was in today and they are either too long or capey im 4ft 11 i look ridiculous in a capey coat. Teen range is longer too i tried 1 on in new look

[HalfStar]

Just wondering if anyone has had any further luck with a decent wool coat? I've my heart set on something from Jigsaw but I know it would have to be altered significantly and I'm wondering if it would look awful after spending all that money :( I don't like how thin and shapeless a lot of the cheaper petite range coats feel but maybe that is the way forward.

[dontcallmelen]

I have the same problem am 4ft10, I did get a wool coat from Hobbs last year the length was fine, had the sleeves altered by a seamstress as they ended at my fingertips 😃
Sometimes topshop/miss selfridge petite section can be worth a trawl through, I feel your pain OP it's a bloody nightmare being small.
Whilst I'm on a roll anyone had any joy with slim fitting leather boots? my calves measure 12.5" with jeans on.

[BlueEyedWonder]

I'm 5ft and size 6-8.
It's a nightmare.
Boden petite is worth a look. I got a mid length military coat from Next petite last week. Topshop petite can be good for parka style coats.

[HighDataUsage]

dontcallmelen try Boden (Johnnie B) and Next teens range for slim fitting teen boots.

[MassDebate]

It depends on your budget but as a 5'3" size 6-8 I can recommend JCrew (tbf I recommend JCrew for everything because I love their clothes and find the sizing spot on for petites, although I also often buy from the standard range). Also Hugo Boss - I have a gorgeous coat from there which fits really well. They tend to come on the slim side ime so size up if you want to accommodate bulky jumpers underneath.

[ToastieRoastie]

dontcallmelen Jones Bootmaker does boots with slim fit around calves and ankles. They usually end in a 'S' - e.g. the Petrona S boot.

[ToastieRoastie]

seri0usly Warehouse size 6 can be ok. Also Banana Republic petite if budget can stretch to it (I only buy in sale)

[HalfStar]

Does anyone know about Johnnie B sizing? I'm 5'2 size vanity 6 or normal 8. I'm considering one of the boys' parkas which looks nice and warm. Do I need age 13-14 or 15-16?

[dottyaboutstripes]

Half I'd go for the smaller option, 15-16 is massive on me and I'm 5ft1 size 10
I completely love my Jaeger coat, however I think it might have been a random style which had perfect sleeve length and coat length without meaning to be petite? You have to size right down though as Jaeger are ENORMOUS!

[HalfStar]

that's great - thanks for the reply dotty. Jaeger coat sounds like a great find, lucky you!

[FrownsAndDimples]

I've found my people. This season I have ordered from all the reliable petite places I know of and could bank on previously but all if it had to go back.

There seems to be a trend for boyfriend fit/cocoon coats which does me no favours. It makes me look even smaller. And everything is super long in length too. I ordered 4 coats from next petite and they were down to my ankle!

Have been getting away with coatigans but really want a warm coat now! Something fitted and stylish.

[dontcallmelen]

Many thanks high & toast will check them out.

[Littlelondoner]

Bannana republic is generally good for peritesm unsure what coats have this season but years past been great

[PrincessWizard]

I got a grey one a couple of years ago from New Look's teen range. I love it.

DH thought me having to get an age 14-15 coat was hilarious

[MandyFl0ss]

Size 10 shorty here
I usually have some success with Masimmo Dutti and Boden Petite. Gap also has some Petite stuff.

[MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff]

Benetton is worth a look. I've abandoned my lust for a camel coat (as per another thread I was on) and have an order in for this beauty which I have tried on (just over 5ft, sleeves aren't too long, nice length).It comes in a gazillion colours (including navy and grey OP). Fabric is a decent composition for the price too (€120 for 60% wool iirc).