Gwyneth Paltrow Wore a Cropped Leather Jacket, Get the Look

As someone who’s 5’2”, I know firsthand how tricky coat shopping can be. Enter Gwyneth Paltrow, who just stepped out in Santa Monica wearing what might be the single most reliable jacket style for those with petite frames: a cropped silhouette.

“When it comes to coats for petites, go short or go long,” Angela Foster, a fashion stylist who specializes in petite clothing, previously told PEOPLE. “The closer to your natural waist it is, the more flattering it will be.”

Paltrow’s cropped jacket of choice? A leather bomber, which instantly adds edge to an outfit while remaining endlessly versatile in your closet. The shorter cut visually lengthens the legs and creates the illusion of height, making it a go-to for petite shoppers. Below, score similar styles from Amazon, Nordstrom, Quince, and more starting at just $36.

Cropped Jackets Inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow

Close Match: Cicy Bell Faux Leather Bomber Jacket, $46 (orig. $58); Amazon
Warm Collar: Cider Faux Leather Crop Jacket, $42 (orig. $70); Cider
46% Off: Levi’s Faux Leather Bomber Jacket, $80 (orig. $150); Nordstrom
Knit Cuffs: Ommiivex Faux Leather Jacket, $36 (orig. $40); Amazon
Stretchy Fabric: Beaudrm Faux Leather Cropped Jacket, $49; Amazon
Front Welt Pockets: BP. Side Tie Faux Leather Moto Jacket, $90; Nordstrom
Snap Button Cuffs: Superdown Kona Faux Leather Bomber, $108; Revolve
Puff Sleeves: BlankNYC Cropped Leather Bomber, $128; Revolve
Bubble Hem: Abercrombie & Fitch Vegan Leather Coat, $170; Abercrombie
Genuine Leather: Quince Cropped Zip-Front Jacket, $225; Quince

Cicy Bell Faux Leather Bomber Jacket

For those hoping to recreate Paltrow’s look, this $46 Amazon find makes it easy. The bomber features a similarly cropped silhouette, oversized sleeves, and sleek ribbed trim that mirrors the original’s cool, effortless feel. What’s more, one shopper called the jacket the “best” they’ve owned — even when compared to “more expensive” options.

Cider Faux Leather Crop Jacket

Winter is all about maximizing coverage. Although this bomber jacket has a cropped silhouette like Paltrow’s, its zipper closes all the way up, creating a turtleneck, to protect your neck from the elements. The hem is made of a ribbed knit fabric that stretches to support you, and the two chest pockets are both eye-catching and practical for small items.

Levi’s Faux Leather Bomber Jacket

This faux leather bomber jacket is my personal favorite of the whole bunch. The mottled leather gives it a vintage look, while its pointed collar and knit hem offer a tailored and polished finish that also accentuates your shape. It has an inner lining to keep you warm on crisp winter days, and better yet, it’s nearly 50 percent off today.

Cropped bomber jackets add polish, edge, and proportion, all without overwhelming a smaller frame. Whether you’re investing in a higher-end staple or snapping up an affordable lookalike, a cropped silhouette is the petite-friendly (and stylist-approved!) staple you can reach for season after season. Find more options inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow below.

Ommiivex Faux Leather Jacket

Beaudrm Faux Leather Cropped Jacket

BP. Side Tie Faux Leather Moto Jacket

Superdown Kona Faux Leather Bomber

BlankNYC Cropped Leather Bomber

Abercrombie & Fitch Vegan Leather Coat

Quince Cropped Zip-Front Jacket