The 6 Best Winter Coats For Petites, According To Reviewers

Many reviewers have attested that this puffer jacket is warm, and the water-repellant coating on the exterior is designed to keep you dry when the snow or freezing rain starts. While the manufacturer doesn’t specify what kind of fill it has, one shopper described it as a “synthetic filling” rather than real down. Another customer summarized it as a “warm coat that doesn’t look or feel bulky on.” It has two secure zipped side pockets (one on each side), ribbed cuffs to keep out the cold, plus a removable faux fur-lined hood. The coat comes in 10 different colors, and it can even be machine washed.

• Available sizes: 2 — 16
• Available colors: 10

According to one reviewer: “I bought this jacket for skiing, it's very warm and fits me perfectly. I am a petite woman [...] I bought size small, fits perfectly. I love that the hood is detachable, I can take it before washing or if I don't want the hood.”

In addition to being relatively budget-friendly for winter wear, this long wool-blend coat can help keep you toasty during the cold months. The single-breasted design is streamlined and chic, and it can easily be dressed up or down. Although the coat is made with 80% polyester, reviewers have mentioned it’s on the heavier side and great for cool weather on both fall and winter days. One shopper raved, “It keeps really warm during the winter time!” This wool coat has two pockets to keep your hands warm when you’re outside, and comes in classic neutral hues, a statement red, and plaid options, too.

• Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 12

According to one reviewer: “Loved the feel and rich feel of the coat, especially for such a reasonable price. Fits great and allows room for some layers without a [bulky] look. [...] If you are petite it really makes an outstanding (for 5'3") midi coat keeping the cool draft out.”

Though it features a sleek silhouette, this Beinia Valuker down coat doesn’t skimp on warmth. The windproof and water-resistant coat has all the key elements that make for superior winter outerwear, from a hood trimmed with faux fur to two outer pockets (plus one inside the jacket) and a two-way zipper closure. Its sleeves are even elasticized to ensure an insulated fit. The best part is, it comes in 13 different colors, including some fun prints — so you’ve got options if plain black isn’t your thing.

• Available sizes: XX-Small — 3X-Large
• Available colors: 13

According to one reviewer: “I love it. Very warm. Lightweight. Fitted. I’m petite and it looks like it was tailored for me.”

This winter parka from Lands’ End is a great pick for petites, and it even comes in a wide range of petite sizes and a bunch of fun colors like this classic red. One reviewer confirmed that it’s “great for petite individuals.” The waterproof jacket has a removable fur-lined hood and plenty of pockets. It has 600-fill down insulation to keep you warm even in below-freezing temperatures, according to Lands’ End. The icing on top is that it’s machine washable. Just make sure to remove the hood and spot clean that separately.

• Available sizes: X-Small — 3X (including Petite and Tall options)
• Available colors: 11

According to one reviewer: “This is the best cold weather coat I have ever bought in my life. I totally recommend! You will not get cold in this coat. Best of all, you will look and feel like a million bucks!”

This down jacket can keep you toasty in temperatures as low as 3 degrees Fahrenheit. It features 800-fill down insulation and thanks to HyperDRY technology, the coat’s down can insulate you and keep you warm when it gets wet. The exterior is water-resistant too, and along with an insulated hood, it provides great protection against snow, rain, and wind. The jacket is designed with two zip pockets and features a chevron quilt pattern that’s as stylish as it is functional. As a bonus, it’s packable, too.

• Available sizes: X-Small — 3X (including Petite and Tall options)
• Available colors: 8

According to one reviewer: “This is a perfect fit in petite. I don’t have to send it to shorten the sleeves and it falls right at my knees, so it works well with a skirt. Zipper glides up and down without getting stuck, its thin and warm. Jacket is well made and perfect in every way. I highly recommend this jacket!”

If you want a down option with more coverage, you might like this long down jacket from Eddie Bauer. It’s not only stuffed with 650-fill down, it’s also designed to extend past the knees to better cocoon your body. The fleece-lined collar and faux fur-trimmed hood amp up the warmth, and the storm cuffs work to prevent chill from seeping into the jacket. On top of all that, the exterior is coated with StormRepel, making it resistant to water.

• Available sizes: X-Small — 2X (including Petite, Plus, and Tall options)
• Available colors: 4

According to one reviewer: “This jacket is WARM. I am someone who gets cold more easily than everybody else or so it seems. I didn’t know it was possible to wear only one layer and still be warm in freezing temperatures. I’m 5’3 [...] It fits perfectly with room to wear a fuzzy jacket plus a long sleeve shirt underneath. But I didn’t even need the layers [because] the jacket was THAT warm.”