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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)

Karen Millen Petite Satin Sequin Prom Dress
70% OFF
$160 $535
0/XS 2/XS 4/S
wedding-guest going-out date-night
SL FASHIONS Glitter Flutter Sleeve Gown
$139
3.0 (1) 4 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Roaman's Plus Size 24/7 A Line Maxi Skirt
14% OFF
$60 $70
5 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Coast Petite Cowl Back Maxi Dress
70% OFF
$84 $280
3 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
NYDJ Teresa High Waist Wide Leg Ankle Jeans
$109
2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
everyday vacation work
Venice High Rise Track Stripe Wide Leg Pant
22% OFF
Just Reduced
$100 $129
4.7 (52) 3 colors
4/S 6/S
JAANUU Jace Women's 7-Pocket Skinny Scrub Jogger
$57
7 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
work active everyday
Coast Petite V-Neck Short Sleeve Maxi Dress
70% OFF
$84 $280
3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 10/M 12/L
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Good American Good Petite High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
$188
5.0 (1)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
Halogen® Floral Sweater
30% OFF
$55 $79
3.0 (2)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Karen Millen Petite Textured Tailored Jacket
40% OFF
Woman Within 2 Piece Velour Hoodie Set
22% OFF
$57 $74
5 colors
00/XXS 6/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Halogen® Mixed Media Midi Dress
40% OFF
$83 $139
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
NYDJ Marilyn Cuffed Pintuck Straight Leg Jeans
$129
5.0 (1) 2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Woman Within Wide Leg Drawstring Cotton Denim Pants
12% OFF
$42 $48
7 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
NYDJ Marilyn High Waist Straight Leg Pull-On Jeans
$119
5.0 (1)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Woman Within Short Sleeve Denim Dress
13% OFF
$64 $74
4 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Lauren Ralph Lauren Belted Cotton Blend Shirtdress
$165
3.0 (3)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Anne Klein Floral Mock Neck Sheath Dress
$149
5.0 (1)
2/XS 4/S 6/S 10/M 12/L
work everyday date-night
Roaman's Plus Size Cold Shoulder Maxi Dress
32% OFF
$54 $80
8 colors
00/XXS 6/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL
NYDJ Marilyn Cuffed Pintuck Straight Leg Jeans
$129
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
After Six Shirtdress Gown
$345
3.9 (11) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS
Mac Duggal Petite Sleeveless High Neck Pleated Midi Dress
NYDJ Kasey Stovepipe Ankle Straight Leg Jeans
$129
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Wit & Wisdom Skyrise Side Seam Straight Leg Pants
33% OFF
$59 $88
3.5 (19) 7 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Pistola Lexi High Waist Ankle Straight Leg Jeans
27% OFF
$137 $188
3.5 (6) 2 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday classic modern
Lands' End SunShade UPF 50 Elbow Sleeve Rash Guard Swim Tee
$45
4.6 (680) 18 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
active vacation everyday
Betabrand Classic DPYP Dress Pant Yoga Pants Straight Leg
37% OFF
$49 $78
3.9 (8) 8 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday classic
Karen Millen Petite Tailored Straight Leg Pants
60% OFF
$86 $215
1.0 (1)
2/XS
work everyday date-night
Karen Millen Petite Maxi Shirt Dress
60% OFF
$128 $320
5.0 (1)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S
work everyday date-night
Modern Citizen Manon Asymmetric-neck Ruched Dress
$175
5.0 (2) 4 colors
12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
AVENUE Eve Border Dress
21% OFF
$71 $90
6 colors
00/XXS 6/S 12/L
Lands' End Wanderweight Packable Down Long Jacket
40% OFF
$126 $210
4.5 (1461) 7 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Jessica London Stretch Cotton Tank Maxi Dress
0% OFF
$30 $30
5.0 (1) 17 colors
00/XXS 6/S 12/L 16/XL
everyday vacation classic
Roaman's Hand Crinkled Sleeveless Dress
21% OFF
$63 $80
11 colors
00/XXS 6/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Reiss Lucia Double-Breasted Wool Blend Coat
$598
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Woman Within Fineline Stretch Denim Pull On Bootcut Jeans
24% OFF
$44 $58
13 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 14/L 16/XL
Reiss Leisel Pleated Wide Leg Wool Blend Trousers
$320
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Alie Street London Pippa Dress Petite
$265
3.0 (2)
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
work everyday date-night
Roaman's Plus Size Easy Wear Straight Leg Jean
29% OFF
$46 $65
6 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Karen Kane Long Sleeve Jersey Fit & Flare Dress
$128
2.5 (2) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
AK ANNE KLEIN Half Zip Front Pleated Knit Blouse
$60
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Lauren Ralph Lauren Georgette Tie Neck Shirt
$145
5.0 (2)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M
Woman Within Straight Leg Stretch Ponte Knit Pull On Pants
4% OFF
$40 $42
5 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Lands' End Boucle Fleece Coat
40% OFF
$60 $100
4.5 (487) 8 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Favorite Daughter The Crop Bootcut Mama Maternity Jeans
$198
1.0 (1)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 12/L 14/L
Vince Camuto Bouclé Blazer
55% OFF
$67 $149
4.4 (8)
8/M 10/M 12/L
AVENUE Unwind Tiers Dress
32% OFF
$54 $80
2 colors
00/XXS 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Roaman's Plus Size Comfort Stretch Bootcut Jean
0% OFF
$20 $20
8 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
JAANUU Silex Women's 6-Pocket Slim Mid-Rise Scrub Jogger
$57
7 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
work active everyday
Halogen® Gingham Jacquard Sweater Tank
50% OFF
$30 $59
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Roaman's Plus Size Essential Stretch Capri Legging
0% OFF
Wit & Wisdom Contrast Collar Peplum Jacket
60% OFF
$55 $138
4.0 (2) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
CITY BLUES Dover Straight Leg Ankle Jeans
40% OFF
$36 $60
3 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Woman Within Fineline Stretch Denim Wide Leg Pull On Jeans
17% OFF
$48 $58
13 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 16/XL
Roaman's Plus Size Convertible Cargo Pants
15% OFF
$68 $80
6 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 14/L 16/XL
everyday vacation active
Lands' End Wanderweight Ultralight Packable Down Jacket
40% OFF
$102 $170
4.6 (11) 14 colors
0/XS 2/XS 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday active vacation
Woman Within Woven Hassle Free Pull On Pants
17% OFF
$37 $45
7 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Lands' End Relaxed Cotton Long Sleeve Mock Turtleneck
40% OFF
$27 $45
4.3 (2012) 4 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 16/XL
everyday work classic
AK ANNE KLEIN Dot Tulip Sleeve Top
$49
00/XXS
work everyday date-night
Modern Citizen Lynda Tailored Utility Pant
$198
3.0 (3) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday going-out
Reiss Savannah Pleated Midi Skirt
$298
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
NYDJ Marilyn High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
$129
4.5 (2)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
everyday work date-night
NYDJ Sheri Rhinestone Cuff Ankle Slim Jeans
$129
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
everyday date-night going-out

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.