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As of the latest catalog refresh, Petite Pick indexes 479 petite items at Athleta and 3,179 at Nordstrom. Average current price is $81 at Athleta versus $190 at Nordstrom; 66% of Athleta petite items are on sale versus 36% at Nordstrom.

Athleta carries 479 petite items across 6 categories (top: Pants (279), Jackets (102), Tops (46)). Nordstrom carries 3,179 across 13 categories (top: Dresses (926), Jeans (543), Pants (463)). Average current prices are $81 and $190 respectively.

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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%

Athleta vs Nordstrom Petite — Side-by-Side Comparison (3,658)

Forever Fleece Classic Jogger
50% OFF
$44 $89
3.2 (15) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Favorite Cotton Classic Tee
New In
$45
4.7 (1255)
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
Wit & Wisdom Sawyer Straight Leg Jeans
33% OFF
$59 $88
4.1 (23) 4 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Nordstrom Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
40% OFF
$100 $169
4.3 (71) 20 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Nordstrom V-Neck Cashmere Sweater
40% OFF
$100 $169
4.4 (35) 11 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Forever Fleece Classic Jogger
30% OFF
Best Seller
$62 $89
3.2 (15) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Move With Ease Top
Top Gift Best Seller
$59
4.6 (2090) 13 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
Favorite Cotton Classic Top
New In
Favorite Cotton Classic Tee
New In
$45
4.7 (1255) 3 colors
8/M
KUT from the Kloth Avery Fab Ab Straight Leg Jeans
$99
4.6 (11)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Forever Fleece Classic Jogger
50% OFF
$44 $89
3.2 (15) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Move With Ease Top
Top Gift New In
$59
4.6 (2090) 13 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
Move With Ease Tee
30% OFF
$34 $49
4.7 (3139) 6 colors
8/M 12/L
Favorite Cotton Classic Tee
$45
4.7 (1255) 3 colors
8/M
Wit & Wisdom Brittany Baby Bootcut Jeans
$88
4.5 (890) 3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
everyday work classic
Wit & Wisdom Whitney Skyrise Flat Front Wide Leg Pants
$88
4.4 (210) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday classic
Wit & Wisdom Gracie Skyrise Wide Leg Jeans
54% OFF
$40 $88
4.3 (39) 5 colors
6/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday date-night vacation
Forever Fleece Classic Jogger
50% OFF
New In
$44 $89
3.2 (15) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Move With Ease Top
Top Gift New In
$59
4.6 (2090) 13 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
NYDJ Sculpt-Her™ Classic Trousers
40% OFF
$59 $99
4.3 (214) 7 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
work everyday date-night
Karen Kane Faux Wrap Drape Dress
$118
4.3 (100) 4 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
NIC+ZOE Knit Cotton Blend One-Button Blazer
30% OFF
$139 $198
3.8 (9) 4 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Forever Fleece Classic Jogger
50% OFF
$44 $89
3.2 (15) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Move With Ease Top
$59
4.6 (2090) 13 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
Move With Ease Tee
New In Best Seller
$49
4.7 (3139) 6 colors
12/L
KUT from the Kloth Quinn Slim Straight Leg Corduroy Pants
32% OFF
$60 $89
4.6 (11) 6 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Wit & Wisdom Sam High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
60% OFF
$38 $94
3.9 (85) 4 colors
8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday classic modern
Forever Fleece Classic Jogger
50% OFF
$44 $89
3.2 (15) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Move With Ease Top
Top Gift Best Seller
$59
4.6 (2090) 13 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
Move With Ease Tee
Best Seller
$49
4.7 (3139) 6 colors
8/M 12/L
Move With Ease Tee
28% OFF
Pre-order New to Sale
$35 $49
4.7 (3139) 5 colors
4/S
NYDJ Pull-On Flare Leg Ponte Knit Trousers
$89
4.7 (58) 4 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
work everyday classic
KUT from the Kloth Natalie Mid Rise Bootcut Corduroy Pants
32% OFF
$60 $89
4.2 (87) 10 colors
0/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Nordstrom Classic Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater
39% OFF
$120 $199
4.8 (20) 6 colors
8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Forever Fleece Classic Jogger
50% OFF
$44 $89
3.2 (15) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Move With Ease Top
Top Gift
$59
4.6 (2090) 13 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
Move With Ease Tee
New In
$49
4.7 (3139) 6 colors
4/S 8/M 12/L
Move With Ease Tee
New In Best Seller
$49
4.7 (3139) 7 colors
8/M
PAIGE Anessa High Waist Wide Leg Petite Jeans
25% OFF
$194 $259
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
SPANX® AirEssentials Wide Leg Pants
55% OFF
$53 $118
3.8 (351) 22 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday loungewear active
Forever Fleece Classic Jogger
50% OFF
$50 $99
3.2 (15) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Move With Ease Top
Top Gift
$59
4.6 (2090) 13 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
Wit & Wisdom Sawyer Straight Leg Jeans
54% OFF
$40 $88
3.0 (28)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Forever Fleece Classic Jogger
50% OFF
$44 $89
3.2 (15) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Move With Ease Top
Best Seller
$59
4.6 (2090) 13 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
KUT from the Kloth Natalie Low Rise Bootcut Jeans
33% OFF
$66 $99
5.0 (5)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Forever Fleece Classic Jogger
50% OFF
$50 $99
3.2 (15) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Move With Ease Top
Top Gift Best Seller
$59
4.6 (2090) 13 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
Move With Ease Tee
38% OFF
New to Sale
$30 $49
4.7 (3139) 7 colors
8/M
KUT from the Kloth The Jean High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
33% OFF
$73 $109
4.3 (4)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Forever Fleece Classic Wide Leg
50% OFF
Best Seller
$50 $99
3.2 (28) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Move With Ease Top
Top Gift New In
$59
4.6 (2090) 13 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
MOTHER Lil Jinx Petite Bootcut Jeans
$278
4.1 (7)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Wit & Wisdom Single Breasted Blazer
60% OFF
$59 $148
3.0 (1)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Forever Fleece Classic Wide Leg
50% OFF
$54 $109
3.2 (28) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Move With Ease Top
Top Gift
$59
4.6 (2090) 13 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
Anne Klein Pull-On Wide Leg Trousers
$89
4.1 (14) 2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Wit & Wisdom Tie Neck Sweater
32% OFF
$56 $84
5.0 (1) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Forever Fleece Classic Wide Leg
50% OFF
Best Seller
$50 $99
3.2 (28) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M
Move With Ease Top
Top Gift
$59
4.6 (2090) 13 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
NYDJ Marilyn Straight Leg Jeans
$119
5.0 (2)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M
Wit & Wisdom Sam High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
33% OFF
$59 $88
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Forever Fleece Classic Wide Leg
50% OFF
$50 $99
3.2 (28) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Move With Ease Top
Top Gift
$59
4.6 (2090) 13 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M
Move With Ease Top
Top Gift Best Seller
$59
4.6 (2090) 13 colors
4/S 8/M 12/L
NYDJ Marilyn Corduroy Straight Leg Pants
32% OFF
$80 $119
4.4 (34) 14 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
work everyday date-night
KUT from the Kloth Meg Welt Pocket Wide Leg Corduroy Pants
33% OFF
$73 $109
5.0 (4) 5 colors
0/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Xscape Evenings One-Shoulder Ruffle Scuba Crepe Gown
60% OFF
$99 $248
4.7 (72) 11 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Forever Fleece Classic Wide Leg
50% OFF
Best Seller
$54 $109
3.2 (28) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Signature Rib Top
Top Gift New In
$65
4.8 (504) 2 colors
0/XS
7 For All Mankind The Leggy Bootcut Jeans
21% OFF
$178 $228
4.7 (10) 2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Athleta or Nordstrom have more petite items?
Nordstrom currently has more, with 3,179 petite items versus 479.
Which is cheaper on average, Athleta or Nordstrom?
Average current prices are $81 at Athleta and $190 at Nordstrom.
Which retailer has more petite items on sale?
Athleta has 66% of its petite items on sale, versus 36% at Nordstrom.
What sizes do Athleta and Nordstrom carry in petite?
Both retailers offer petite sizing roughly from 00/XXS to 20/XXL depending on the item.
How often is this comparison updated?
Counts and prices on this page are recomputed from the live catalog on each request; the underlying catalog refreshes daily.