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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)

Base Camp Barrel Pant
New In
$119
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Joe's The Lou Lou Low Rise Wide Leg Jeans
25% OFF
$141 $188
4.7 (12)
00/XXS 0/XS 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 16/XL
everyday classic modern
Sanctuary Relay Plaid Pull-On Pants
40% OFF
$53 $89
4.0 (5) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Xscape Evenings Mesh Long Sleeve Ruffled Scuba Gown
$258
5.0 (2)
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 14/L 16/XL
date-night going-out wedding-guest
Wit & Wisdom Skyrise High Waist Barrel Jeans
33% OFF
$66 $98
1.0 (1)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Coast Petite Sequin Tassel Mini Dress
50% OFF
$215 $430
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S
date-night going-out wedding-guest
The Noli Shop Merideth Wide-leg Jean
$178
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Anne Klein Textured Crepe Long Sleeve Top
$99
2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
Vince Camuto Cable Knit Cardigan
40% OFF
$59 $99
3.5 (2) 5 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Sanctuary Fair Isle Sweater
$89
3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Wit & Wisdom Raglan Sleeve Rib Top
54% OFF
$35 $78
2.0 (1) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Eileen Fisher Crinkle Shirt
30% OFF
$111 $158
4.8 (17) 4 colors
8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Woman Within Bootcut Stretch Denim Jean
9% OFF
$60 $66
17 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Eileen Fisher Mandarin Collar Velvet Button-Up Shirt
$288
4.7 (3) 2 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
1822 Denim Slim Fit Bootcut Jeans
$69
4.0 (2)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S
everyday classic modern
Karen Kane Travel Jersey Sleeveless Jumpsuit
$148
4.8 (13) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
Wit & Wisdom Teagan High Waist Ankle Pants
$88
2/XS 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Vince Camuto Sequin Puff Sleeve Crewneck Sweater
$89
3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Alex Evenings Cold Shoulder Ruffle Glitter Chiffon Gown
30% OFF
$111 $159
4.4 (173) 11 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Woman Within Roll Tab Sleeve Crinkle Shirtdress
33% OFF
$63 $95
6 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Alex Evenings Pleated Long Sleeve Velvet Gown
$189
4.2 (5) 3 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Trekkie North High Rise Jogger
$99
4.6 (4749)
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Hush Petunia Linen Blend Wide Leg Pants
60% OFF
$68 $170
4.6 (10) 2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Woman Within Smooth Waist Pull On Flex Fit Straight Leg Stretch Denim Jeans (plus)
13% OFF
Karen Kane Asymmetric Slit Hem Midi Dress
30% OFF
$83 $118
4.8 (5)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
Mac Duggal Crepe Sleeveless V Neck Sheath Gown With Bow
$298
5.0 (1) 8 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
The Noli Shop Nicolette Cropped Jean
$178
00/XXS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 12/L 14/L
Lands' End Supima Cotton Long Sleeve V-Neck T-Shirt
40% OFF
$27 $45
4.0 (2099) 30 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday classic minimalist
Eileen Fisher Wing Collar Tie Waist Wool Coat
$498
5.0 (2)
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
FRAME The Pixie Wide Leg Jeans
$248
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M
Reiss Sofia Flare Twill Trousers
$265
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
Alex Evenings Sequin Lace & Chiffon Gown
$199
4.3 (128) 6 colors
6/S 8/M 12/L 16/XL
wedding-guest going-out date-night
Wit & Wisdom Skyrise Barrel Leg Jeans
$98
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Lands' End Cropped Flannel Shirt
25% OFF
$45 $60
7 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
The Noli Shop Celeste Slim Palazzo Pearl Jean
Coast Petite Long Sleeve Belted Wrap Dress
40% OFF
$153 $255
1.0 (1)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 12/L
work everyday date-night
Vince Camuto Pull-On Wide Leg Pants
40% OFF
$59 $99
5.0 (2)
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Fabletics Boost Powerhold High-waisted Flare Pant
$72
6 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
CITY BLUES Track Sweatshirt
33% OFF
$33 $50
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
NIC+ZOE Portobello Paisley Chiffon Shirt
$178
5.0 (3)
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
NYDJ Marilyn Straight Leg Jeans
$129
4.4 (22) 5 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
work everyday date-night
SPANX® SPANXsupersmooth™ PerfectFit Ponte Kick Flare Pants
40% OFF
$95 $158
4.0 (69) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS
work everyday date-night
L'AGENCE Les Petites Marty High Waist Flare Jeans
$298
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 12/L 14/L
NIC+ZOE Sterling Shimmer Pointelle Stitch Sweater
30% OFF
$111 $158
2 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Woman Within Button Front Corduroy Dress
17% OFF
$74 $90
5 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 16/XL
Alex Evenings Stretch Velvet Top
NYDJ Teresa Seamed Ankle Wide Leg Jeans
$129
00/XXS
everyday work vacation
Mac Duggal Petite Metallic Jacquard Sheath Midi Dress
NYDJ Marilyn Straight Leg Jeans
$129
4.0 (2) 3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Lauren Ralph Lauren Classic Fit Cotton End-on-End Shirt
Woman Within Stretch Denim Wide Leg Five Pocket Jeans
27% OFF
$48 $66
12 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Sanctuary Insider High Waist Cropped Straight Leg Jeans
60% OFF
$44 $109
5.0 (2) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
NYDJ Marilyn Rhinestone High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
$129
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Lands' End No Iron Button Front Shirt
40% OFF
$51 $85
4.1 (603) 10 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Anne Klein Polka Dot Blouse
$69
3.0 (5)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Lands' End Squall Waterproof Insulated Winter Stadium Coat
30% OFF
$182 $260
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Headlands Hybrid High Rise Cargo Legging
40% OFF
$71 $119
4.6 (5) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Joe's The Mia High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
25% OFF
$141 $188
3.7 (11)
00/XXS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Vince Camuto Microcheck Jacket
60% OFF
$60 $149
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Headlands Hybrid High Rise Cargo Legging
40% OFF
$71 $119
4.6 (5) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Sanctuary Lace Trim Plaid Shirt Jacket
$109
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Residus Leia High Waist Wide Leg Trousers
$200
4 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Karen Kane Edge Stitch Hoodie
30% OFF
Headlands Hybrid High Rise Cargo Legging
40% OFF
$71 $119
4.6 (5) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
NYDJ Becky Shirt
$79
2 colors
00/XXS 4/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday classic
Roaman's Plus Size 3/4 Sleeve Boatneck Swing Dress
23% OFF
$46 $60
1.0 (1) 22 colors
00/XXS 6/S 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.