It'd be stating the obvious to say that coats aren't a fun clothing item to shop when you're under 5'4". Between sleeve length, overall coat length, and where the waist and shoulders actually fall (as opposed to where they're supposed to fall), there are a few design details and proportions that probably won't line up properly when your frame is on the smaller side. But, what's even more dreadful is how slim the pickings are when it comes to petite-specific alternatives.