https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:45:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1973086 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:23:06 +0000 Chris987 1973086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks<b> Bijou </b>for your mustard-good-luck wishes and Thanks <b>Anchie</b>, yes I really must find something in that color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1973078 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:05:42 +0000 anchie 1973078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look how you are smiling in mustard Zara jacket! Just saying;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1973073 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:55:42 +0000 Bijou 1973073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have picked the best one, I really like that colour on you and the fit is so good. However, the mustard colour is wonderful on you, so sad that the fit was off. I actually laughed at the hood - it is massive on you! I am sure the right mustard item will find its way to you and it will co-ordinate beautifully with your new burgundy coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1973028 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:09:25 +0000 Chris987 1973028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Firecracker! </b></p> <p>Aquamarine I'm 5' 1" or 2" depending how straight I'm standing I would say the coat is true to size. I ordering a PL and the fit seems just right with room for a warm sweater. I live in New England so we have plenty of below freezing days in winter and I do expect it will be warm enough with a warm sweater. I&nbsp;am very familiar with the&nbsp;difference between a moderately warm vs. a very warm coat. However&nbsp;I wont' get to totally prove it&nbsp;until we go through winter, which I do not want to rush :-)&nbsp; </p> <p>Thanks <b>Mainelady</b>! Actually the "bringing home stray cats" analogy is not a perfect one because with real cats I would keep them regardless of whether I liked their coloring. With mustard clothing items not so much </p> <p><b>Jessikams,</b> exactly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1972470 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 12:30:17 +0000 Jessikams 1972470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The long ones look so nice and warm! I always forget that coats need to be long enough to keep the bottom half warm- and loose enough so you can walk without the coat inching upwards. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1972458 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:52:22 +0000 Mainelady 1972458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to laugh when I read what you wrote about bringing home all the mustard stray cats. I hope you do find the perfect mustard item, because that color is sooooo great on you! Both the burgundy and the gunmetal look great on you, but I think the burgundy gets a slight nudge into the wn column from me. I like it with your coloring just a bit more. Thanks for reviewing the petite items! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1972229 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:44:25 +0000 Aquamarine 1972229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris, I love the burgundy on you. Remind me how tall you are? Thinking I’d like to try it myself but I typically don’t wear petites. And would you say it’s true to size or did you have to size up in order to wear a sweater underneath?</p> <p>And do you think it’s warm enough for below-freezing temps with a sweater underneath? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1972057 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:39:22 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1972057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the puffers on you. The burgundy is gorgeous. Too bad about the mustard one, because that color is smashing on you, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1969350 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 14:16:29 +0000 Chris987 1969350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Cee</b>...I'm not a South Park fan (just never watched it) but I had to go look that up...funny! </p> <p>Hmm, <b>shiny</b>, now that you mention it I do see more Bernardo petite puffers, although they are "packable" weight so not quite as warm as I want and not colors I want. I think I was searching on "puffer" and not all of them are called that. Good to know, thanks for pointing it out!&nbsp; Wow, that's me in those return lines you stand in! I know you are in the Boston area, we should discuss what mall you go into for those returns. We could have a YLF "return line" meet-up. I will PM you... I'm not sure I love the yellow jacket enough to pay for sleeve shortening (will be a bit of work since there are zippers) AND something to deal with the hood. </p> <p><b>Jaileen </b>I totally agree, most hoods are so oversized that they fall in your face blocking your view if you wear them up (at least on me), and only the sporty ones have the little adjustable belt thing that fixes the issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1969276 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 04:27:11 +0000 JAileen 1969276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve seen the ones with thin sides and wondered, what’s the point of that? I was looking at jackets earlier this year, and found that hoods needed the adjustment at the back of the head for a perfect fit. Less sporty jackets might lack that adjustment,though. I like the London Fog jacket on you best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1969261 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 03:13:13 +0000 shiny 1969261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I look at Nordie's online I am seeing two petite 3/4 length Bernardo puffer choices? You don't see those? </p> <p>Re: the dearth of petites in the stores: I took my lunch time this week to hit a mall that had all the stores I needed to do returns at. It was hilarious. I was waiting in line behind all these petite women with packages also returning. Okay, hilarious if it wasn't so sad... the issue is real, my friend. I no longer shop at B&amp;M. I order online. Then return in store, wistfully thinking just maybe there'll be something for me to try on. On the plus side I can at least fondle the goods in regular size, and see if it's worth ordering in my size!</p> <p>Re: the Kenny hood... the gallery anorak I bought at NAS has a kenny-like hood as well. I almost returned it. Then I realized I could fold the edge over, and it would stay, and look a lot better, while keeping rain off my face, and still being able to see out of it. So do play with that mustard coat hood a bit before you make up your mind to return. Would still need sleeve shortening. Maybe take it to a tailor. Perhaps they could also add a cinch string in the hood. I really do love the color on you. It's so happy!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1969145 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 19:55:20 +0000 Cee 1969145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm getting a Kenny from South Park vibe in some of the pics ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1969143 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 19:50:38 +0000 Chris987 1969143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Rachylou</b>, so glad to hear from&nbsp;you the &nbsp;YLF Queen of Puffers! Yes a humungous furry hood is quite hilarious! Definitely know what you mean about grey looking too practical. Thanks! </p> <p><b>RobinF</b> totally with you on the dearth&nbsp;of petites in stores. (I did mean "dearth" but the word "death" would apply too ) The larger of my two local Nordies has almost completely stopped carrying petites, and I've never seen petite coats in a Nordies&nbsp;except as the very occasional one&nbsp; that was returned and ended up on a rack. such a bummer. Macy's is better.&nbsp;We need to start a revolution. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1969140 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 19:35:54 +0000 RobinF 1969140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all of these on you, especially the mustard! But very sensible reasons for returning, a big floppy hood would be very annoying. I would kind of like a new down coat this year. I have worn my black one for quite a while and love it but getting bored with it. I sure wish there were more petites in stores! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1969115 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 18:34:29 +0000 rachylou 1969115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The mustard hat pic is hilarious. The burgundy is great. I agree with you about the burgundy over the grey. Esp for your wardrobe. In the past, my love of my grey puffies usually dies mid season. Sometimes grey can get to be too practical looking, if you know what I mean. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1969105 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 18:18:15 +0000 Chris987 1969105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Angie!</b> I really need to find something for my wardrobe in mustard so I stop bringing home every "stray cat" I find in that color. </p> <p><b>kkards</b>, yes both coats zip as well as snap, and good point about that being the most versatile closure system for cold and wind. </p> <p><b>Suz </b>thanks. I could always remove the hood on the mustard one (it IS detachable) &nbsp;but that doesn't seem like the best approach. &nbsp;You are right about the fill....both are "down and feathers" so not an ultra warm down-only fabrication but that's what I would expect at this price point and it's warm enough for my needs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1969083 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:26:08 +0000 Suz 1969083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, that mustard one makes me smile! It looks super. Maybe they will come out with a version without a hood?&nbsp;</p> <p>I like both the other coats on you a lot. Check what they are filled with -- that will tell you the most about warmth.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1969066 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:03:24 +0000 kkards 1969066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>does either the London Fog or the MK coat zip as well as Snap?</p> <p>I find it really beneficial to have a coat that does both.&nbsp; for really cold and/or windy days, having both is much warmer, and I like have the&nbsp;having the option to just snap on other days.</p> <p></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1969058 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 16:47:34 +0000 Angie 1969058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NICE.</p> <p>Great reviews, <b>Chris</b>. Burgundy Puffer is KILLER.&nbsp;</p> <p>What a pity about the mustard. SUPER cute on you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1969031 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:51:07 +0000 Chris987 1969031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Toban</b>, EXACTLY RIGHT about the mustard jacket. I thought about getting the sleeves shortened and hood altered but I'm just not sure it's worth it. </p> <p>Thanks <b>Theresa!</b></p> <p><b>Shiny</b>, yes I've looked at Bernardo, in fact my much-loved puffer vest that I found at Nordstom Rack last year is a petite in that brand.&nbsp;&nbsp;I would love to find another one in another color. &nbsp;At the moment I only see one petite puffer on Nordstrom.com and it's a jacket not a coat, but I agree that Bernardo is a great brand for petite puffers and maybe they will add more offerings as the cold season progresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1969030 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:48:44 +0000 Greenjeans 1969030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The burgundy looks beautiful on you. &nbsp;You look so happy and playful in the yellow. &nbsp;But I agree about the fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1969007 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:20:07 +0000 shiny 1969007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The burgundy color is lovely and while I understand having less use for a short jacket that Zara jacket is so fun on you! You wear that color well!</p> <p>Have you tried the Bernardo brand at Nordstrom's? That is my go-to brand for petite puffers. That, and MK. The "packable puffer" style. They are not super puffy but keep me perfectly warm in Boston winters. Of course, I still have a "super puffer" for the most frigid of temps, but it doesn't get as much play as the sleeker ones.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1968987 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 14:40:37 +0000 Teresa 1968987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the gunmetal one fits you beautifully, that gets my vote.&nbsp; Something about the snaps makes it a little sharper looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1968982 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 14:32:35 +0000 Toban 1968982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for this fantastic review! I appreciate reviews of petite items! My favorite for you, given your descriptions, is the Burgundy one. But wow on that mustard Zara jacket! Too bad the hood is so enormous, it's probably not that functional, given it's too short and the hood is too big to be usable. But wow on color and fit at waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/petite-puffer-coat-review#post-1968981 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 14:25:14 +0000 Chris987 1968981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I decided to look for a new puffer coat this year and thought I’d share my journey, particularly for all you other<b> petite fabbers </b>in case any of you are looking too. I have long, cold, snowy winters, I run cold, and I do not like to hide indoors for 6 months, so puffer coats are a necessity (along with some wool ones). I own two puffers now, a thigh-length raspberry one from Lands End that is not very warm and getting a bit worn, and a black LE one (similar to the find) that is a little longer, a bit warmer, quite sporty, and a bit too big. (First two finds)</p> <p>I decided to look for a knee length one that is quite warm but does not have to be “arctic expedition”&nbsp;warm or "Ontario walking commuter warm" &nbsp;like <b>Suz </b>needed until her recent move. I want&nbsp;a dark neutral but not black, and with a body-skimming modern somewhat polished look rather than a full-on sporty look. It needs to fit over a wool sweater or a blazer but not necessarily a super bulky fleece jacket. I also wanted moderate pricing, not for example Canada Goose pricing. </p> <p>For fitted coats I almost always need petite sizing because I’m so short waisted, and that limited the selection hugely, plus they are NEVER in the stores around me. I looked online at Nordstrom and Lord &amp; Taylor and found nothing, then found two at Macys. If I struck out there I was next going to look at LLBean, Lands End, Eddie Bauer but expected to find mostly the sportier looks there. (Nordstrom has LOTS of Canada Goose coats and there might have been some petites but I didn't want that price point so didn't pay attention) </p> <p>Here is where I am so far</p> <p><b>1+2 London Fog Burgundy</b>: the fit is great, I love the color (I’m partial to brownish burgundies), and it has nice pockets, ribbed inner cuffs, and elastic grabber things to pull the hood snug. It feels a bit warmer than the MK one. The hood is removable. Lists at $275 US&nbsp;but Macys frequently has sales. In comes in black too. </p> <p><b>3 + 4 + 5 Michael Kors Gunmetal</b>: the fits is great on this one too, the color is good, I love the gold snaps. The side panels are a different fabric from the main body,&nbsp;and&nbsp;feel a little&nbsp;thinner&nbsp;than the rest of the coat which could make it less warm than the LF one. It also has ribbed inner cuffs, but no grabber things to pull the hood snug so the hood could flop around in wind . The faux fur&nbsp;trim is removable as is the entire hood. This one lists at $330 US but again Macys has lots of sales. </p> <p><b>6+7+8</b> <b>Zara Mustard Short Jacket.</b>&nbsp; A wild card that followed me home in <i><u>regular sizing</u></i>. Love the color!&nbsp; The body shape works really well for a petite, but the arms are too long and the hood is ginormous on me.&nbsp; It also comes in black,&nbsp;navy and bottle green. It’s a great jacket and quite warm, but I think I’m going to return it. I have a good amount of natural insulation in my lower body but can still be very cold in a short jacket in winter. $119 US. </p> <p>I really like both the coats and am leaning toward the burgundy because I think the warmer color will make me happier than the grey, and it is physically a little warmer too. I don’t feel much of a need to keep looking. </p> <p>What do you all think? </p>