A fitted leather jacket is so chic, and a closet staple in my opinion, and I’ve never had one. Being petite and slim, and having short arms, finding a leather jacket that fits off the rack is quite a feat. Then I found this petite leather jacket from Abercrombie, and reviews said it ran small, so I decided to give it a try and give you my own review.
I ordered size XXS in the burgundy color. The description on Abercrombie’s site lists size small as 20.5″ in length with 32.25″ sleeves. Hip-length shirts on me are typically between 21″-23″, and a good sleeve length for me is between 29″-30″. Therefore on me, this jacket was definitely more of a cropped fit, but the sleeves were a couple inches too long.
Since I’m top-heavy, this jacket was also quite snug on my chest when I zipped it up. In my usual size XXS, I would say there was zero room for any layering underneath. Unless you can afford to go up a size, if you buy your normal size, this jacket will be more for wearing over t-shirts or dresses in warmer weather. Since the sleeves in my usual size were already two inches too long, this wasn’t an option for me.
Ultimately, I decided to keep the jacket. Despite it being a more of a cropped, snug fit than I expected and the sleeves being a bit too long, it’s still the best fitting leather jacket I’ve ever had. It’s been incredibly hard to find a leather jacket that hugs my body this well, that isn’t too big in the shoulders, and that isn’t super long in the body and the sleeves. I also found that unzipping the sleeves makes them look less long.
I purchased my jacket in the Black Friday sale, so unfortunately the color I bought is no longer available. However, it is still available in a range of sizes in great staple colors like black, beige, and brown; and in different fabrics like faux leather and faux suede. I hope you enjoyed my review of this petite-friendly leather jacket!
What’s your experience been with leather jackets? How do you like to style them? Let me know in the comments down below!
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I am obsessed with Abercrombie’s vegan leather jackets. I have a puffer and the quality just blows me away! So happy they’ve had a revamp from years ago!
They’ve definitely upped their game! I remember everyone being obsessed with Abercrombie when I was in high school, but the styles are very different then vs. now. There are actually pieces that work for adults now too!
Love the color of this jacket, looks great on you!
Thank you so much!!
I love that jacket on you!
Thank you!! 💕