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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)

Forever Fleece Classic Wide Leg
50% OFF
$50 $99
3.2 (28) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M
Signature Rib Top
$65
4.8 (504) 2 colors
0/XS 4/S
Halogen® Ponte Straight Leg Pants
40% OFF
$71 $119
2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Nordstrom Cashmere Crewneck Cardigan
41% OFF
$110 $189
4.8 (10) 9 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Forever Fleece Classic Wide Leg
50% OFF
$50 $99
3.2 (28) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M
Move With Ease Tee
30% OFF
$34 $49
4.7 (3139) 4 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
Halogen® Pleated Wide Leg Pants
40% OFF
$59 $99
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Wit & Wisdom Stripe Mock Neck Rib Top
54% OFF
$35 $78
5.0 (8) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Halogen® Turtleneck & Satin Midi Dress Set
40% OFF
Forever Fleece Classic Wide Leg
50% OFF
$50 $99
3.2 (28) 8 colors
00/XXS
Move With Ease Tee
Best Seller
$49
4.7 (3139) 4 colors
0/XS 8/M
KUT from the Kloth Liliana High Waist Flare Leg Pants
$109
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Halogen® Dolman Sleeve Maxi Dress
40% OFF
$59 $99
4.2 (32) 3 colors
4/S 6/S
work everyday date-night
Elation Ultra High Rise Legging
40% OFF
Best Seller
$53 $89
4.7 (11605) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Move With Ease Tee
$49
4.7 (3139) 4 colors
0/XS 4/S
NYDJ Kasey High Waist Ankle Stovepipe Jeans
32% OFF
$80 $119
3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Mac Duggal Petite Crepe Sleeveless Beaded V Neck Gown With Bow
$498
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
wedding-guest going-out date-night
Elation Ultra High Rise Legging
40% OFF
$53 $89
4.7 (11605) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Move With Ease Tee
Best Seller
$49
4.7 (3139) 4 colors
0/XS 4/S 12/L
Pistola Larsen Petite High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
$198
1.0 (1)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 8/M 10/M
NIC+ZOE Cotton Blend Tweed Knit Jacket
$228
5.0 (1) 2 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Elation Ultra High Rise Legging
40% OFF
$53 $89
4.7 (11605) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Forever Fleece Classic Crew Sweatshirt
30% OFF
$62 $89
2.7 (35) 3 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
Move With Ease Top
23% OFF
New to Sale
$45 $59
4.6 (2090) 15 colors
4/S
KUT from the Kloth Jodi High Waist Straight Leg Corduroy Utility Pants
$109
4.0 (5) 4 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
SPANX® SPANXsupersmooth™ PerfectFit Ponte Slim Straight Pant
25% OFF
$118 $158
3.7 (181) 6 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
Mac Duggal Petite Short Sleeve Mesh Micro Ruffle Midi Dress
$698
5.0 (1) 2 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Elation Ultra High Rise Legging
40% OFF
$53 $89
4.7 (11605) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Forever Fleece Classic Crew Sweatshirt
30% OFF
$62 $89
2.7 (35) 3 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
NYDJ Barbara Bootcut Jeans
40% OFF
$77 $129
5.0 (3) 5 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Wit & Wisdom Skyrise Relaxed Stretch Cotton Trousers
$98
3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Wit & Wisdom Whitney Skyrise Plaid Wide Leg Trousers
40% OFF
$53 $88
4.0 (1)
6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Elation Ultra High Rise Legging
40% OFF
$53 $89
4.7 (11605) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Forever Fleece Classic Crew Sweatshirt
50% OFF
$44 $89
2.7 (35) 3 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
Halogen® Ponte Knit Blazer
40% OFF
$95 $159
2 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Elation Ultra High Rise Legging
40% OFF
New In
$53 $89
4.7 (11605) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Signature Rib Scoop Tee
$59
4.7 (189) 3 colors
0/XS
Favorite Daughter The City Coat
$595
4.7 (66) 2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Liverpool Los Angeles Side Knot Draped Knit Top
$79
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 16/XL
KUT from the Kloth Maya Fab Ab Wide Leg Jeans
$109
4.0 (1)
8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Karen Kane Contrast Stitch Mock Neck Sweater
30% OFF
Elation Ultra High Rise Legging
40% OFF
New In
$53 $89
4.7 (11605) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Signature Rib Scoop Tee
$59
4.7 (189) 3 colors
0/XS 4/S 12/L
Signature Rib Scoop Tee
$59
4.7 (189) 3 colors
8/M 12/L
Signature Rib Scoop Tee
$59
4.7 (189) 2 colors
4/S
Move With Ease Tank
30% OFF
$27 $39
4.7 (1434)
8/M
MOTHER The Lil Patch Pocket Mid Rise Wide Leg Jeans
$288
5.0 (1)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Favorite Daughter The Shortie Favorite Pants
$218
4.3 (158)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Alex Evenings Velvet Side Button Peplum Top
$139
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Elation Ultra High Rise Legging
49% OFF
Just Reduced
$45 $89
4.7 (11605) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M
Signature Rib Scoop Tee
32% OFF
New to Sale
$40 $59
4.7 (189) 3 colors
0/XS
Signature Rib Scoop Tee
$59
4.7 (189) 3 colors
12/L
MOTHER Lil Hustler Roller Sneak Flare Jeans
$258
4.6 (12)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
everyday going-out date-night
Wit & Wisdom Dolman Sleeve Zip Cardigan
40% OFF
$59 $98
4.0 (5) 4 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Salutation Stash High Rise Legging
40% OFF
Best Seller
$65 $109
4.7 (9814) 12 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Forever Fleece 1/4 Zip Sweatshirt
50% OFF
Best Seller
$50 $99
2.8 (55) 2 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
KUT from the Kloth Jean High Rise Wide Leg Corduroy Pants
$109
4.1 (14) 4 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Lauren Ralph Lauren Mixed Media Polo Sweater
30% OFF
$136 $195
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Mac Duggal Petite Ruffle High Neck Puff Sleeve Tiered Dress
$698
5 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Salutation Stash High Rise Legging
Best Seller
$109
4.7 (9814) 12 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
active everyday sporty
Forever Fleece 1/4 Zip Sweatshirt
50% OFF
$50 $99
2.8 (55) 2 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
Reiss Jas High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
$288
4 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
Halogen® Pleated Crepe Midi Skirt
40% OFF
$53 $89
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Salutation Stash High Rise Legging
30% OFF
New In
$76 $109
4.7 (9814) 12 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Move With Ease Tank
$39
4.7 (1434)
0/XS
Sanctuary Argyle Pullover
32% OFF
$60 $89
3.3 (3) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
KUT from the Kloth Meg Wide 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
Salutation Stash High Rise Legging
40% OFF
$65 $109
4.7 (9814) 12 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Coaster Luxe Open Cardigan
50% OFF
Best Seller
$44 $89
2.7 (48) 8 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
Forever Fleece 1/4 Zip Sweatshirt
50% OFF
$50 $99
2.8 (55) 4 colors
4/S 12/L
Favorite Cotton Classic Top
27% OFF
New to Sale

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.