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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)

Wit & Wisdom Embellished Wide Leg Jeans
$98
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
54% OFF
$40 $88
4.2 (196) 3 colors
6/S 16/XL
Form Knit Mid Rise Straight Pant
$119
3.7 (17) 4 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Roaman's Ponte Pull On Bootcut Pant With Pockets
37% OFF
$44 $70
4 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 16/XL
Mac Duggal Petite Floral Embellished Mesh Gown
$698
3.0 (1) 2 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
wedding-guest going-out date-night
Form Knit Mid Rise Straight Pant
$119
3.7 (17) 4 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
NYDJ Marilyn Clean Front Ankle Straight Leg Jeans
$129
2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
everyday work date-night
Wit & Wisdom Stripe Rib Top
54% OFF
$31 $68
5.0 (4) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Dream Drape Balloon Pant
40% OFF
New Silhouette
$53 $89
4.4 (5) 3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
DL1961 Bridget Instasculpt™ Boot High Rise Crop Jeans
25% OFF
$179 $239
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 16/XL
Mac Duggal Petite Crepe One Shoulder Mermaid Midi Dress With Flower
$598
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
date-night going-out wedding-guest
Dream Drape Balloon Pant
40% OFF
New Silhouette
$53 $89
4.4 (5) 3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Jessica London Stretch Knit Wide Leg Pant
26% OFF
$48 $65
5.0 (1) 13 colors
00/XXS 6/S 12/L
everyday date-night going-out
Lands' End Squall Packable Waterproof Raincoat
40% OFF
$90 $150
4.4 (1621) 18 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday active vacation
CITY BLUES Chelsea Bootcut Jeans
$70
5.0 (5)
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Dream Drape Balloon Pant
38% OFF
New Silhouette New to Sale
$55 $89
4.4 (5) 3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
FRAME Pixie Le Sleek Straight High Waist Ankle Straight Leg Jeans
$278
3.6 (5)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
everyday work date-night
Karen Kane Half Zip Travel Jersey Dress
$125
4.4 (7) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Eileen Fisher Kick Pants
30% OFF
$125 $178
3.3 (16) 3 colors
4/S 6/S 12/L 14/L
Dream Drape Ultra Wide Pant
40% OFF
$59 $99
4.3 (3) 2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Seasoft Mid Rise Straight Pant
Top Gift
$99
4.7 (4448) 11 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Sanctuary Lace Trim Sweater
$89
2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Dream Drape Ultra Wide Pant
40% OFF
$59 $99
4.3 (3) 2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
The Noli Shop Aria Flare Jean
$178
4 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Anne Klein Half Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater
$80
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Transcend High Rise Stirrup Legging
40% OFF
$59 $99
4.7 (180) 2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Endless High Rise Barrel Pant
40% OFF
Top Gift
$71 $119
3.8 (44) 6 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
The Noli Shop Claire Palazzo Cuff Jean
$178
2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Halogen® Marled Cardigan Sweater
40% OFF
$53 $89
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Transcend High Rise Stirrup Legging
40% OFF
$59 $99
4.7 (180) 2 colors
00/XXS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Endless High Rise Barrel Pant
40% OFF
Top Gift
$71 $119
3.8 (44) 6 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday work active
7 For All Mankind Jo Ultra High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
25% OFF
$171 $228
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 14/L
Eileen Fisher Stretch Ankle Lantern Pants
30% OFF
$153 $218
3.7 (7) 2 colors
12/L 14/L
Coaster Luxe High Rise Jogger
40% OFF
Best Seller
$47 $79
4.4 (5921) 6 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Endless High Rise Barrel Pant
40% OFF
Top Gift
$71 $119
3.8 (44) 6 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
NYDJ Relaxed Drawstring Wide Leg Jeans
$129
5.0 (1)
00/XXS 8/M 10/M
everyday work modern
Coaster Luxe High Rise Jogger
40% OFF
$47 $79
4.4 (5921) 6 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Roaman's Plus Size Sequin Lace Three Quarter Sleeve A-Line Gown (Petite and Plus)
43% OFF
$135 $240
3.9 (7) 13 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
wedding-guest going-out date-night
Lauren Ralph Lauren Paisley Crinkle Georgette Maxi Skirt
Wallis Petite Funnel Neck Tie Belt Coat
60% OFF
$94 $235
5.0 (1)
16/XL
work everyday date-night
Coaster Luxe High Rise Jogger
40% OFF
$47 $79
4.4 (5921) 6 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Endless High Rise Barrel Pant
40% OFF
New In
$71 $119
3.8 (44) 6 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Roaman's Plus Size Elbow Sleeve Fit And Flare Dress With Bolero Jacket 2 Piece Suit
15% OFF
Softies Athleisure DreamTech Oversize Hoodie Lounge Set
47% OFF
$89 $170
4.6 (25) 12 colors
0/XS 2/XS
everyday active sporty
Coaster Luxe High Rise Jogger
40% OFF
$47 $79
4.4 (5921) 6 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
NYDJ Barbara High Waist Bootcut Jeans
$129
2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Coaster Luxe High Rise Jogger
30% OFF
$55 $79
4.4 (5921) 6 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Wit & Wisdom High Waist Ankle Skinny Pants
$68
4.4 (959) 9 colors
00/XXS
work everyday date-night
Eileen Fisher Straight Full Length Pants
$188
5.0 (1) 3 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Favorite Daughter The Meyer Plaid Midi Skirt
Coaster Luxe High Rise Jogger
$79
4.4 (5921) 6 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Sanctuary Vanna V-Neck Sweater
32% OFF
$60 $89
2.0 (1) 6 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Betabrand 7 Pocket DPYP Dress Pant Yoga Pants Straight Leg
27% OFF
$64 $88
4.3 (9) 5 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday classic
Crosstrain High Rise Jogger
Top Gift
$109
4.8 (986) 4 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S
Wit & Wisdom Side Slit High Waist Cigarette Jeans
$88
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Mac Duggal Petite Tied One Shoulder Cut-out Flowy Gown
$338
3.0 (2)
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
wedding-guest going-out date-night
Crosstrain High Rise Jogger
Top Gift
$109
4.8 (986) 4 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
The Noli Shop Allegra Bootcut Jean
$178
3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 14/L
Lands' End Max 600 Down Puffer Coat
40% OFF
$156 $260
6 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
OOSC Chic Ski Suit - Shining Star
$654
5.0 (1)
12/L 14/L 16/XL
active vacation sporty
Crosstrain High Rise Jogger
Top Gift
$109
4.8 (986) 4 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
NYDJ Marilyn Faux Leather Straight Leg Pants
$109
3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Halogen® Jacquard Pull-On Midi Skirt
35% OFF
$58 $89
5.0 (2)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Sanctuary Fair Isle Front Zip Cotton Blend Cardigan
33% OFF
$66 $99
4.7 (3)
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL

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.