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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)

Liverpool Los Angeles Gia Pull-On Slim Leg Jeans
Anne Klein Hollywood High Waist Slim Pull-On Pants
$79
3.3 (4)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday classic
Lands' End Fine Wale Embroidery Corduroy High Rise Straight Leg Pants
40% OFF
$54 $90
6 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Coast Petite Lace Shirt Dress
60% OFF
$120 $300
3.0 (2)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S
work everyday date-night
Eileen Fisher Velvet V-Neck Midi Dress
$388
1.0 (1)
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Reiss Ellen Satin Drawstring Wide Leg Pants
$298
2 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Lauren Ralph Lauren Turtleneck Rib Midi Sweater Dress
$145
3.0 (2)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Ming Wang A-Line Multi Colored Jacquard Knit Dress
$265
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Alex Evenings Sequin Midi Dress with Jacket
$229
4.3 (68)
8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
date-night going-out wedding-guest
Lands' End Silky Knit Maxi Skirt
25% OFF
$60 $80
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Lands' End Drifter Cable Cardigan Sweater
40% OFF
$51 $85
6 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Coast Petite Embellished Midi Dress
70% OFF
$122 $405
2 colors
0/XS 4/S
date-night going-out wedding-guest
Anne Klein Sleeveless Belted Peplum Sweater
Mac Duggal Petite Crepe One Shoulder Gown With Bow
KUT from the Kloth Natalie Patch Pocket Mid Rise Bootcut Jeans
33% OFF
Jones New York Faux Double Breasted Jacket
$140
5.0 (2)
0/XS 2/XS 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Foxcroft Dianna Non-Iron Cotton Shirt
$118
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday classic
Seasoft Tee Dress
24% OFF
Just Reduced
$75 $99
4.7 (140) 3 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
NYDJ Marilyn Straight Leg Jeans
40% OFF
$59 $99
2.7 (3) 5 colors
0/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday work date-night
Eliza J One-Shoulder Ruched Gown
$188
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
Mac Duggal Petite One Shoulder Lace Embroidered Gown
$598
3.0 (1)
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
CITY BLUES Athletic Stripe Denim Bomber Jacket
33% OFF
$47 $70
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Lands' End Soft Denim Relaxed Barrel Leg Ankle Jeans
25% OFF
$75 $100
3 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Transcend Scoop Dress
49% OFF
Just Reduced
$60 $119
4.6 (179) 3 colors
8/M 10/M
KUT from the Kloth High Waist Straight Leg Velveteen Jeans
Betsy & Adam Cape Sleeve Trumpet Gown
$299
4.4 (134) 2 colors
6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
wedding-guest going-out date-night
Halogen® Easy Single Breasted Blazer
50% OFF
$64 $129
3.9 (11)
6/S
work everyday date-night
Vince Camuto Cable Twofer Sweater
$109
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Mac Duggal Petite Appliqué Flutter Sleeve Gown
$698
5.0 (1)
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
MOTHER Lil' Reifler Relaxed Straight Leg Jeans
$288
2.0 (3) 2 colors
16/XL
everyday classic modern
Always Ready Jumpsuit
73% OFF
Just Reduced
$40 $149
4.8 (204)
2/XS 4/S 10/M
Sanctuary Mesh Button-Down Shirt
33% OFF
$53 $79
3.3 (7) 12 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
KASPER Cardigan-Style Stretch Crepe Blazer
$99
4.9 (14) 5 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Liverpool Los Angeles High Rise Wide Leg Jeans
$119
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
KASPER Ava Straight Leg Pants
$79
4.3 (52) 4 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday classic
CITY BLUES Mix Stripe Sweater
33% OFF
$47 $70
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
KUT from the Kloth Kelly High Waist Kick Flare Jeans
$109
5.0 (1)
2/XS 4/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Lands' End Cotton Modal Off The Shoulder Wrap Midi Dress
$110
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday work date-night
NIC+ZOE Abstract Floral Print Embroidered Cotton Button-Up Top
35% OFF
Lands' End Tall FeatherFree Onion Quilted Insulated Jacket
40% OFF
$78 $130
6 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Xscape Evenings Asymmetric Neck Scuba Knit Trumpet Gown
$258
2 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Lands' End Bracelet Sleeve Supima Cotton Boat Neck Flare Sleeve Top
$50
5 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Favorite Daughter The Almost Yours Wide Leg Pants
$248
5.0 (3)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
AK ANNE KLEIN Slim Fit Long Sleeve Button-Up Shirt
NYDJ Marilyn Straight Leg Jeans
$99
4.2 (556) 5 colors
10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Lands' End Wanderweight Packable Down Coat
40% OFF
$150 $250
3.9 (1222) 6 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Betabrand Two Pocket DPYP Dress Pant Yoga Pant Bootcut
27% OFF
$64 $88
5.0 (2) 5 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
work everyday classic
EDIKTED Roman Low Rise Slouchy Jeans
$88
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday going-out modern
Halogen® Faux Fur Collar Cardigan
40% OFF
$59 $99
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Signature Rib Apron Dress
74% OFF
Just Reduced
$25 $99
4.2 (16) 2 colors
12/L 14/L
Karen Kane Jacquard Cardigan
30% OFF
$111 $158
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Sanctuary Perfect Short Sleeve Sweater
40% OFF
Transcend Dress
71% OFF
$33 $115
4.6 (524)
12/L 14/L
Sanctuary Juno Print Shirt
40% OFF
$47 $79
3.0 (2)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Lauren Ralph Lauren City Crepe Straight Leg Pants
$195
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Halogen® Print Tiered Midi Skirt
60% OFF
$36 $89
5.0 (2)
0/XS 2/XS 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Eileen Fisher Classic Collar Longline Button-Up Shirt
$228
4.2 (55) 4 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Eileen Fisher Merino Wool Turtleneck Sweater
$298
4.3 (6) 2 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Lands' End Supima Cotton Long Sleeve Crewneck T-shirt
40% OFF
$27 $45
4.1 (5768) 20 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Vince Camuto Paillette Cardigan
33% OFF
$93 $139
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Wit & Wisdom Cable Stitch Mock Neck Sweater
40% OFF
$53 $88
2 colors
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.