What are the best alternatives to Athleta for petite shoppers?

The largest petite assortments outside Athleta are at Nordstrom (3,179 items), Macy's (2,737 items), Old Navy (1,675 items).

Are alternatives to Athleta cheaper?

Average prices at alternative retailers range from $20 to $190, versus $81 at Athleta.

Do these alternatives carry the same petite sizes?

Most indexed retailers offer petite sizing from 00/XXS to 20/XXL, though exact ranges vary by item and brand.

How is this list ranked?

Retailers are listed by petite item count (largest assortment first). The list is recomputed from the live catalog on each request.

Alternatives to Athleta Petite

If you shop petite at Athleta, Petite Pick currently lists 15,124 comparable petite items from 15 alternative U.S. retailers, with the largest assortments at Nordstrom, Macy's, Old Navy. Average current prices and sale share vary by retailer; see the breakdown below.

Athleta carries 479 petite items at an average of $81, with 66% on sale. The table below shows the petite assortment at every other indexed retailer for direct comparison.

Retailers on this page

Retailer	Items	Avg price	From	On sale
Nordstrom	3,179	$190	$17	36%
Macy's	2,737	$77	$5	67%
Old Navy	1,675	$20	$3	100%
ASOS	1,443	$75	$12	29%
Talbots	1,302	$109	$30	0%

Alternatives to Athleta for Petite Shoppers (15,603)

Macy's

Petite Tummy Control Swim Skirt Swim Bottoms

$70

4.0 (119) 2 colors

6/S

Nordstrom

Mac Duggal Petite Scoop Neck Ruffle Midi Dress

$598

2 colors

2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

wedding-guest date-night going-out

Selling fast

Gap

CashSoft Polo Sweater Mini Dress

$80

4.0 (2) 3 colors

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

Macy's

Petite Flowy Pant with Striped Waistband Pull-On Wide-Leg Pants

$109

0/XS

Macy's

Petite Paisley Long-Sleeve Tiered Maxi Dress

$245

6/S

60% OFF

Nordstrom

Coast Petite Tiered Lace Midi Dress

$128 $320

2 colors

4/S 10/M

wedding-guest date-night going-out

Nordstrom

Anne Klein Floral Print Georgette Top

$100

4.0 (1)

4/S 6/S

Selling fast

Gap

CashSoft Polo Sweater Mini Dress

$80

4.0 (2) 3 colors

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

Macy's

Petite Kit High-Rise Relaxed Wide-Leg Jeans

$119

0/XS

Nordstrom

Mac Duggal Petite Pleated Charmeuse V Neck Gown With Cape

$598

6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

wedding-guest going-out date-night

Gap

CashSoft Rib Turtleneck Sweater Mini Dress

$90

4 colors

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

Macy's

Petite Button-Front Shirred Woven Top

$79

2.0 (1)

0/XS

Macy's

Petite Soutache Sequin A-Line Dress

$269

4.6 (33) 3 colors

6/S

wedding-guest going-out date-night

Nordstrom

Mac Duggal Women's Halter Neck Rosette Ball Gown

$598

1.0 (1)

4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

Coast Pleated Cape Detail Crepe Pencil Dress

50% OFF

Nordstrom

Coast Pleated Cape Detail Crepe Pencil Dress

$140 $280

4/S 6/S 8/M 12/L

Gap

CashSoft Rib Turtleneck Sweater Mini Dress

$90

4 colors

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

Macy's

Women's RENEW High Waist Power Scrub Pant

$25

2.0 (2) 5 colors

0/XS

work everyday active

Macy's

Petite 3/4-Sleeve Smocked Floral Midi Dress

$139

5.0 (4)

6/S

Nordstrom

Lands' End Chlorine Resistant Side Tie V-neck Tankini Swimsuit Top

$90

6 colors

2/XS 4/S 6/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL

21% OFF

Gap

CashSoft Rib Turtleneck Sweater Mini Dress

$71 $90

4 colors

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

Macy's

Petite Y-Neck Button-Front Princess Seams Shirt

$90

0/XS

60% OFF

Macy's

Petite Jacquard V-Neck Top

$68 $169

3.2 (5)

6/S

work date-night going-out

Wallis Petite Cotton Cutwork Detail Shirt Dress

60% OFF

Nordstrom

Wallis Petite Cotton Cutwork Detail Shirt Dress

$60 $150

6/S 8/M 12/L

Gap

CashSoft Rib Turtleneck Sweater Mini Dress

$90

4 colors

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

Macy's

Women's and Petite Low Rise Pleated Wide Leg Pants

$125

0/XS

Macy's

Petite Asymmetric-Neck Side-Slit Gown

$249

4.5 (47) 2 colors

6/S

date-night going-out wedding-guest

Nordstrom

Mac Duggal Petite Ombre Beaded Scoop Neck Gown

$798

2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L

Nordstrom

Mac Duggal Petite Crepe Embellished Neck High Low Gown

$498

4/S 6/S 8/M 12/L

Selling fast

Gap

CashSoft Rib Sweater Maxi Shirtdress

$100

2.5 (2) 2 colors

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

Macy's

Petite Pinstripe Long-Sleeve V-Neck Blouse

$90

0/XS

Nordstrom

Mac Duggal Petite Polka Dot Organza Strapless Dress With Bow

$458

10/M 12/L

wedding-guest date-night going-out

Selling fast

Gap

CashSoft Rib Sweater Maxi Shirtdress

$100

2.5 (2) 2 colors

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S

Dynamic Fleece Oversized Cropped Sweatshirt

50% OFF

Old Navy

Dynamic Fleece Oversized Cropped Sweatshirt

$20 $40

4.5 (43)

16/XL

Macy's

Petite Full-Zip Mock Neck Basket-Weave Knit Jacket

$100

0/XS

Macy's

Petite Glitter Galaxy One-Shoulder Ruched Gown

$279

4.3 (7)

6/S

Best seller

Gap

Bell-Sleeve Bias-Cut Maxi Dress

$118

2.0 (1) 2 colors

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

30% OFF

Macy's

Petite Manhattan Logo Graphic Crewneck Short-Sleeve T-Shirt

$34 $49

0/XS

Nordstrom

Seasalt Cornwall Sholl Drawstring Tapered Organic Cotton Twill Pants

$148

4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL

Nordstrom

Reiss Martina Wool Blend Belted Coat

$698

2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 12/L 14/L

Best seller

Gap

Bell-Sleeve Bias-Cut Maxi Dress

$118

2.0 (1) 2 colors

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

Macy's

Petite Geometric-Print Long-Sleeve Collared Blouse

$70

0/XS

Petite Feather Trim Sheath Long-Sleeve Mock-Neck Midi Dress - Anne Black

30% OFF

Macy's

Petite Feather Trim Sheath Long-Sleeve Mock-Neck Midi Dress

$98 $140

6/S

Finery London Hollie Petite Sleeveless Tiered Dress

30% OFF

Nordstrom

Finery London Hollie Petite Sleeveless Tiered Dress

$111 $159

2 colors

4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 16/XL

40% OFF

Best seller

Gap

Denim Tie-Waist Maxi Shirtdress

$70 $118

4.0 (2)

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

Macy's

Petite Sequin Sheer Peplum Blouse

$98

0/XS

Macy's

Petite Metallic Print Fit & Flare Dress

$79

4.4 (27)

6/S

Nordstrom

Lands' End High Neck Upf 50 Modest Tankini Top Swimsuit

$85

3.9 (1147) 5 colors

2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL

vacation active everyday

51% OFF

Gap

Denim Drop-Waist Mini Dress

$44 $90

3.0 (1)

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

60% OFF

Old Navy

StudioSmooth Base Layer Tank Top

$9 $23

4.6 (252)

16/XL

Macy's

Petite Fitted Cuffed-Roll Short-Sleeve Crewneck Pullover Sweater

$80

0/XS

Nordstrom

Ming Wang Multi Pattern Jacquard Soft Knit Jacket

$285

4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL

CashSoft Oversized Polo Sweater Mini Dress

Selling fast

Gap

CashSoft Oversized Polo Sweater Mini Dress

$90

3 colors

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

Petite Tie-Neck Button-Down Satin Long-Sleeve Blouse - Black/Cranberry

30% OFF

Macy's

Petite Tie-Neck Button-Down Satin Long-Sleeve Blouse

$69 $99

0/XS

Macy's

Petite One Button Blazer Blazer

$189

3.5 (2)

6/S

work everyday date-night

Best seller Selling fast

Gap

CashSoft Oversized Polo Sweater Mini Dress

$90

3 colors

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 12/L 14/L

Macy's

Petite Ruched 3/4-Sleeve Gown

$139

4.2 (29)

6/S

work date-night going-out

21% OFF

Gap

CashSoft Oversized Polo Sweater Mini Dress

$71 $90

3 colors

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

60% OFF

Old Navy

Fitted Bell-Sleeve Ruffle Top

$13 $33

4.9 (47)

16/XL 20/XXL

Macy's

Petite Shine Perfect Short-Sleeve Crewneck Metallic T-Shirt

$49

0/XS

Petite Tulip-Sleeve Jewel Neck Sheath Dress - Malachite

60% OFF

Macy's

Petite Tulip-Sleeve Jewel Neck Sheath Dress

$40 $100

4.0 (4)

6/S

Nordstrom

COS Linen Straight-leg Pants

$169

6/S 10/M 12/L

Nordstrom

COS Wool-blend Straight-leg Pants

$189

6/S

40% OFF

Selling fast

Gap

Poplin Pintuck Maxi Dress

$59 $100

1.9 (9)

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

50% OFF

Old Navy

Off-The-Shoulder Fitted Top

$10 $20

3.4 (17) 3 colors

16/XL 20/XXL

Women's Petite Ribbed Sleeveless Tank Sweater - Iron

65% OFF

Macy's

Women's Petite Ribbed Sleeveless Tank Sweater

$30 $85

1.0 (1) 2 colors

0/XS

60% OFF

Gap

Voile Smocked-Waist Maxi Dress

$39 $100

4.3 (4)

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

Macy's

Petite Logo Crewneck Long-Sleeve Graphic-Print Sweatshirt

$109

0/XS

Nordstrom

NICOBLU Blythe Maxi Crinkle Chiffon Dress

$468

5.0 (3) 2 colors

2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

49% OFF

Nordstrom

OOSC Chic Ski Suit

$329 $654

12/L 14/L 16/XL

50% OFF

Gap

Denim Tie-Belt Midi Dress

$59 $118

3.0 (1)

0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

Macy's

Stretch Cotton Boatneck T-Shirt

$55

4.5 (354) 3 colors

0/XS

Petite Notch Collar Three-Button Front Jacket - Jones Khaki

70% OFF

Macy's

Petite Notch Collar Three-Button Front Jacket

$36 $120

3.0 (1)

6/S

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Athleta for petite shoppers?: The largest petite assortments outside Athleta are at Nordstrom (3,179 items), Macy's (2,737 items), Old Navy (1,675 items).
Are alternatives to Athleta cheaper?: Average prices at alternative retailers range from $20 to $190, versus $81 at Athleta.
Do these alternatives carry the same petite sizes?: Most indexed retailers offer petite sizing from 00/XXS to 20/XXL, though exact ranges vary by item and brand.
How is this list ranked?: Retailers are listed by petite item count (largest assortment first). The list is recomputed from the live catalog on each request.

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Retailers on this page

Alternatives to Athleta for Petite Shoppers (15,603)

Frequently Asked Questions