Thanks Ariel. Maybe I should think about going longer with the red skirt. Although I won't leave it as it is now in any case, that's definitely too long IMO.

Thanks Rachylou. I agree, a puffer with a great defined waist would be awesome. Not sure something like that is out there though... at least not for me. I feel like I'm never going to find the right coat. Maybe I'm just too critical?

Thanks Aida! I can see what you mean about leaving it a bit longer. I think I'm going to do some more pics with it pinned at different lengths later to see how it looks.

Thanks Donna! I never thought about calling and asking for measurements, that would be a good idea. The second coat actually is a petite already, it has to be huge in the regular size.

JAileen, windproof is definitely a good thing! If the navy one works out I'd keep searching for something dressier, but it would be a good option to have.

Love the skirts for you, Astrid, and agree about leaving the red one a little bit longer than where you have pinned it. Try it with some tall boots. These type of full skirts look great with tall boots and you will want to find your skirt/boot sweet spot with this one for sure.

With the coats, I feel your pain. I HOPE the navy works out for you, because I know you have been endlessly looking. I adore the colour of the puffer for you, but if the fit is off and the price is high, then colour alone does not make it a good purchase. However, it MIGHT be worth trying in petite. One trick I have found is ordering UP a size in petites sometimes resolves things like shoulders (for me). It doesn't work with all brands and some will just end up looking too big or too boxy, but I have found it can pay to do a bit of experimenting.

Thanks Suz! I placed another order with LE today and ordered the coat I linked to later in two sizes and another one in red. There was 25% off everything and I thought I should try those too. I didn't want to try the purple puffer in petite because I don't think the fit issues would be solved by that and it just was too expensive. The other ones that are on the way now were much cheaper (the most expensive is only half the price).

http://www.landsend.de/Meliert.....DE,pd.html

http://www.landsend.de/Steppma.....DE,pd.html

And seriously, I should stop ordering there. I again ordered some other stuff that was on sale (+ 25% off!) with it, we'll see if something works out. Two knit sweaters, a cardigan and a dress. This will seriously be the last LE order for this fall.