A full-length coat made of heavy material may provide warmth
, but may not be the best petite winter apparel if you don't want to look overwhelmed by your clothes. Also, while a double-breasted coat looks gorgeous on a runway model, the same outfit on a petite Ski suit woman can make her look larger than she is, and even emphasize her lack of height. However, a single-breasted and slim-cut coat can make a larger-sized but short woman look good. A flattering coat for a shorter woman is usually one that has a slim cut and which ends at the hip.