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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)

Roaman's Plus Size Comfort Stretch Straight Leg Jean
0% OFF
$20 $20
10 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
NYDJ Kristie '80s Denim Bermuda Shorts
$89
2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Lands' End Starfish Mid Rise Straight Leg Pants
40% OFF
$42 $70
4.2 (9423) 7 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday loungewear active
Woman Within Fineline Stretch Denim Pull On Capri Jeans
20% OFF
$42 $53
14 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L
Karen Millen Petite One Shoulder Panel Midi Dress
70% OFF
$141 $470
5.0 (1)
0/XS
date-night going-out wedding-guest
Mac Duggal Petite Floral Embroidered Jersey Long Sleeve Gown
NYDJ Ami Stretch Super Skinny Jeans
$129
4.4 (7)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday date-night going-out
NYDJ Brigitte Patch Pocket High Waist Wide Leg Capri Jeans
$109
3.7 (3) 3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
everyday vacation classic
Favorite Daughter The Varsity Wide Leg Pants
$278
4.3 (3)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
NICOBLU Florence Long Full Skirt
29% OFF
$252 $358
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 14/L 16/XL
Karen Millen Petite Pinstripe Wide Leg Pants
60% OFF
$128 $320
8/M
work everyday going-out
NYDJ Lilly Frayed Relaxed Long Denim Shorts
$74
5.0 (2) 2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
everyday vacation classic
Lands' End Max 600 Down Puffer Jacket
30% OFF
$140 $200
6 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Woman Within 7 Day Elastic Waist Pull On Cotton Denim Capri Jeans
0% OFF
$42 $42
13 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
KASPER Straight Leg Pants
$79
2 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Woman Within Perfect Wide Leg All Cotton Denim Five Pocket Jeans
0% OFF
Ming Wang Heritage Embroidered Stretch Deco Crepe Jacket
50% OFF
$125 $250
1.0 (1) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Roaman's Plus Size 24/7 Straight Leg Jean
27% OFF
$65 $90
20 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Woman Within 7 Day Straight Leg Elastic Waist Cotton Denim Pant (plus)
6% OFF
$44 $47
15 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Vince Camuto Floral Jacquard Wide Leg Pants
$129
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Wit & Wisdom Peplum Denim Jacket
54% OFF
$44 $98
5.0 (4)
4/S 6/S 16/XL
PAIGE Cindy Raw Hem High Waist Crop Straight Leg Jeans
25% OFF
$149 $199
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Lands' End Featherfree Cozy Fleece Lined Winter Coat
40% OFF
$150 $250
6 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
NYDJ Briella Roll Cuff Denim Bermuda Shorts
$74
3.0 (2) 2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
everyday vacation classic
Roaman's Plus Size Comfort Stretch Slim Leg Jean
0% OFF
$20 $20
7 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Softies Waffle Marshmallow Boat Neck Lounge Set
50% OFF
$85 $170
4.9 (18) 6 colors
0/XS 2/XS
everyday cozy minimalist
NYDJ Margot Girlfriend Front Seam Straight Leg Jeans
$119
00/XXS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
Reiss Eden Wide Leg Twill Pants
$230
2 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 10/M
Roaman's Plus Size 24/7 Capri Jean
14% OFF
$60 $70
11 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Lauren Ralph Lauren Satin-Trim Wool Crepe Straight Leg Pants
$345
1.0 (2)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Reiss Beck Pinstripe Wool Wide Leg Trousers
$320
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 14/L
Roaman's Plus Size Comfort Stretch Capri Jean
18% OFF
$41 $50
9 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Forever Fleece Mid Rise Flare Pant
$99
4.5 (119)
8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday active loungewear
Vince Camuto Tie Waist Maxi Dress
40% OFF
$65 $109
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Mac Duggal Petite Beaded Cap Sleeve Satin Column Gown
MOTHER Lil Runaway Bootcut Jeans
Wit & Wisdom Pleated Ruched Maxi Dress
$108
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Wallis Petite Grown On Neck Peacoat
60% OFF
$82 $205
14/L 16/XL
work everyday going-out
Mac Duggal Petite 3D Floral Appliqué Cowl Neck Evening Gown
$298
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
NIC+ZOE Geo Stitch Collared Sweater
30% OFF
$118 $168
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Favorite Daughter The Jones Wide Leg Pants
$248
5.0 (3)
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
40% OFF
$131 $218
4.2 (65)
12/L 14/L 16/XL
Anne Klein High Rise Pull-On Wide Leg Velvet Pants
$90
5.0 (1) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Ming Wang Fringe Trim Tweed Knit Jacket
$295
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
SL FASHIONS 3/4 Length Sleeve Ombre Dress
$159
4.6 (7) 3 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Lands' End Fine Gauge Cotton Milano Blazer Sweater
40% OFF
$57 $95
5.0 (1) 6 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 Quilted Faux Leather Moto Jacket
$120
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
NIC+ZOE Wonderstretch Pocket Straight Leg Pants
$128
3.8 (35) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 8/M 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Sanctuary Easy Textured Vest
60% OFF
$24 $59
5.0 (2) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
CITY BLUES Broome Crop Short Sleeve Sweater
55% OFF
NICOBLU Isolde Strapless Gown
29% OFF
$350 $498
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M
Karen Kane Rhinestone Drawstring Hoodie
30% OFF
$83 $118
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Karen Kane Velvet Burnout Shirttail Top
30% OFF
$76 $108
5.0 (2)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
KUT from the Kloth Jodi Raw Hem High Waist Relaxed Straight Leg Jeans
33% OFF
$73 $109
5.0 (1)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Liverpool Los Angeles Floral Jacquard Open Front Sweater Coat
Vince Camuto Floral Long Sleeve Minidress
60% OFF
$48 $119
2.8 (5)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1

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.