The official height for petite women lands at 5'3", so as someone who is 5'4.5" (or 5'5" to anyone who asks) I'm a couple of inches above being classed as officially petite. But if I were judge it upon shopping for any form of trousers on the high street, I'm definitely on the shorter side. Which is why along with the fact I've been a stylist for over ten years I know how to suss out the best styles for petites. And while the weather around this time in spring still requires a jacket, I've turned my skills to hunting down the very best jacket styles that won't end up swamping a shorter frame. And to see how they look (I think it's always better to see on a human for fit) I've chosen the jackets that are key for spring, and shown how some of my favourite fashion insiders (yes, they're all officially 'petite') are wearing them this season.
What did I find?Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing contributor Monikh Dale has been wearing the bomber jacket that won't drown you, Dawn Tan has shown one of my key styling secrets for petites (clue: it's all about the length) and Chiara Perera found the perfect-for-petites pre-loved leather jacket for chillier days. Keep going to see the five jacket styles that are best-suited to petites.
SHOP THE BEST JACKETS FOR PETITES:
1. Suede Blazer
Style Notes: Suede jackets and blazers are continuing to be a firm favourite this season. And thanks to their streamlined silhouette, petites can wear them without feeling swamped. Oversized styles I always think you can find some of the best ones in the men's section will also work as the material is still thin enough to not look out of proportion.
Shop Suede Blazers For Petites:
A shade that'll work across all seasons.
So good with ecru jeans.
This faux suede iteration looks so premium.
The stitch detail gives it a Western feel.
2. Cropped Trench
Style Notes: A styling tip for petites that never fails: go cropped. And in this case, make like Dawn and go for a cropped trench—aka the hero jacket style this season. Giving the classic style a fresh new feel, look for belted waists, oversized fits and defined lapels for a style that'll never fail to look effortless.
Shop Cropped Trench Jackets For Petites:
The now viral M&S cropped trench has sold out online but this minimalist version is just as good.
Chocolate brown is a 2025 take on the trench.
The waist belt, the voluminous sleeves—swoon.
Love the oversized fit of this one.
3. Bomber
Style Notes: Let's face it, bomber jackets can sometimes be tricky to wear. The mass of material—much like a puffer during winter—can swamp even the tallest of frames. The key to getting it right for petites? Opt for a cropped style that sits above your hips so it doesn't overpower your legs and look out for elasticated hems so you can ruch it up if needed.
Shop Bomber Jackets For Petites:
How fun is this satin style with scarf detail?
Love the matching shorts with this one.
This denim iteration is so chic.
Just add baggy blue jeans and thong sandals.
4. Collarless Blazer
Style Notes: Instead of the oversized blazers we've known and loved for years, we're seeing a lot of cinch waists and high-neck iterations instead. Collarless versions are being worn buttoned up—much how you would a waistcoat—and they look so polished, with minimal styling needed. The tighter fit also won't swamp a smaller frame.
Shop Collarless Blazers For Petites:
House of Sunny is delivering the Clueless vibes for spring.
The open bottom is perfect to show off the top of your trousers to elongate your legs.
Statement buttons are a mini trend (quite literally) this season.
Tapping into the ladylike trend.
5. Leather
Style Notes: How amazing is this pre-loved Charlotte Simone leather jacket Chiara found? The fitted iteration combined with the cropped length makes it work for the 5'2" fashion insider. While I suggest checking resale sites for this exact style (you might be lucky) there are also so many similar shapes out there. And if you're questioning leather for spring, we should know by now that UK weather can often call for thicker layers when the sun isn't shining.
Shop Leather Jackets For Petites:
Anything chocolate brown wins this season, and this cropped version is perfect for a petite frame.
If you don't want to be swamped by a huge biker then this is the one for you.
I would wear this colour with blush pink.
Well done, Zara.
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