Description

Petite Coat — Lucia Chocolate Wool-Blend Blindseam by REISS

Confession: I’m 5’3″, and I’ve spent my entire adult life swimming in coats designed for women who shop at the top of the rack. Every “longline” was a floor-length disaster. Every “maxi” was a train I had to carry. Until the REISS Lucia arrived in Chocolate — a Petite Coat tailored from a double-faced wool blend with blind seams and no lining, offering the same smooth, premium feel inside and out. Double-breasted, two-button closure, self-tie belt, vent to reverse, relaxed fit. Forty-four inches from centre back neck to hem — which means it hits me at the ankle instead of pooling under my feet. 66% wool, 34% polyester.

Why This Petite Coat Changed Everything

• Petite proportions: 44″ / 112cm from centre back neck to hem — designed for frames under 5’4″, not just shortened from a regular size
• Double-faced wool blend: 66% wool, 34% polyester — premium feel inside and out, no lining needed
• Blindseam construction: Concealed stitching for a clean, couture exterior with no visible thread
• Double-breasted silhouette: Two-button closure plus self-tie belt for structure without stiffness
• Vent to reverse: Back vent allows movement without trapping the legs
• Relaxed fit: Room to layer over knits and blazers without pulling or bunching

Who Is This Petite Coat For?

This Petite Coat is for the woman who’s tired of buying “regular” sizes and hoping for the best. The Lucia isn’t a shortened version of a taller woman’s coat — it’s drafted from the ground up for frames under 5’4″. The Chocolate color is rich, warm, and endlessly versatile; the 44″ hem hits at the ankle instead of the floor; the relaxed fit layers over everything without swallowing you whole.

Petite Coat — Specifications

A Short Woman’s Field Notes

The hem test: 44″ hits me at the ankle — no pooling, no tripping, no “is this dragging?” anxiety.

The layer test: Relaxed fit swallows a chunky knit and a blazer underneath without pulling at the buttons.

The belt test: Self-tie cinches the waist without overwhelming a petite frame — structure, not suffocation.

The color test: Chocolate pairs with black, cream, burgundy, olive — the neutral that actually works.

Pros & Cons

Pros: True petite proportions (not just shortened); double-faced wool feels premium inside and out; blindseam exterior reads couture-clean; 44″ hem hits ankle on petite frames; relaxed fit layers easily; self-tie belt adds shape; vent allows movement; Chocolate flatters every palette.

Cons: Dry clean only; chocolate shows lint more than black; double-breasted cut adds gentle weight; relaxed fit may look oversized on very slight frames (size down if between sizes); unlined means less wind resistance than lined coats.

Petite Coat — FAQ

Is this coat actually designed for petite frames?
Yes — the Lucia Petite is drafted with a 44″ / 112cm centre back neck to hem measurement, specifically for frames under 5’4″, not just shortened from a regular size.

What does “double-faced wool blend” mean?
The fabric is woven so both sides are finished — no lining needed. You get the same smooth, premium feel inside and out.

How does the blindseam construction work?
All stitching is concealed inside the garment, so the exterior falls as one clean, unbroken panel of chocolate wool — no visible seams.

Can I layer under this Petite Coat?
Yes — the relaxed fit is designed to accommodate knits, blazers, and thick sweaters without pulling or bunching.