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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.

Retailers on this page

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 1,137 $112 $30 0%

Athleta vs Nordstrom Petite — Side-by-Side Comparison (3,658)

Mac Duggal Petite Strapless 3d Rosette Ballgown
$698
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 14/L
wedding-guest formal date-night
FRAME The Pixie Gray Wide Leg Jeans
$228
2.5 (2) 2 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday vacation going-out
Half Zip Windbreaker
40% OFF
$77 $129
2.0 (1) 3 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday active vacation
Reiss Darcy Pleated Wide Leg Wool Blend Trousers
$320
0/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
work everyday going-out
Half Zip Windbreaker
40% OFF
$77 $129
2.0 (1) 3 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday vacation active
Halogen® Sleeveless Tiered Minidress
65% OFF
$31 $89
5.0 (3)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
date-night vacation everyday
NIC+ZOE Stretch Cotton Twill Straight Leg Pants
$138
4.3 (3)
12/L 14/L
work everyday vacation
Half Zip Windbreaker
New In
$129
2.0 (1) 3 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday active vacation
Halogen® Floral Ruffle Chiffon Midi Dress
35% OFF
$84 $129
3.0 (5)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
wedding-guest date-night vacation
Rainier Full Zip Jacket
30% OFF
New In
$104 $149
3.3 (3) 3 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
active everyday vacation
Favorite Daughter The Favorite Cigarette Ankle Pants
$248
5.0 (2)
0/XS 4/S
work everyday date-night
Vince Camuto Faux Leather A-Line Skirt
40% OFF
$53 $89
3.6 (60) 2 colors
16/XL
everyday date-night going-out
Rainier Full Zip Jacket
30% OFF
New In
$104 $149
3.3 (3) 3 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
active everyday vacation
Halogen® Double Breasted Faux Fur Peacoat
30% OFF
$118 $169
5.0 (3) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 16/XL
everyday date-night going-out
Sanctuary Mesh Sleeve Cardigan
$69
16/XL
everyday date-night modern
Rainier Full Zip Jacket
30% OFF
New In
$104 $149
3.3 (3) 3 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
active everyday vacation
Vince Camuto Fit & Flare Gingham Maxi Dress
40% OFF
$77 $129
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 16/XL
everyday vacation date-night
Forever Fleece Classic Full Zip Sweatshirt
30% OFF
$76 $109
3.1 (24) 5 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday active vacation
Karen Kane Short Sleeve Sheath Dress
30% OFF
$69 $98
3.8 (12) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
Anne Klein Cotton Blend Poplin Button-Up Shirt
$79
4.5 (2)
12/L 14/L
work everyday date-night
Forever Fleece Classic Full Zip Sweatshirt
30% OFF
$76 $109
3.1 (24) 5 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday active vacation
Lands' End Flannel Boyfriend Fit Shirt
40% OFF
$36 $60
4.5 (2227) 7 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S
everyday classic sporty
Forever Fleece Classic Full Zip Sweatshirt
30% OFF
$76 $109
3.1 (24) 5 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday active vacation
Lands' End Max 600 Down Puffer Vest
30% OFF
$91 $130
4 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday vacation work
NIC+ZOE Gilded Flakes Ruffle Collar Shirt
$178
5.0 (2)
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
work everyday date-night
Coast Petite Crepe Colour Block Midi Dress
60% OFF
$120 $300
2 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Forever Fleece Classic Full Zip Sweatshirt
30% OFF
$76 $109
3.1 (24) 5 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday vacation sporty
AK ANNE KLEIN Print Gathered Tulip Sleeve Top
$50
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
Liverpool Los Angeles High Waist Relaxed Utility Pants
$119
6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday vacation work
Forever Fleece Classic Full Zip Sweatshirt
30% OFF
$76 $109
3.1 (24) 5 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday active vacation
Form Knit Seamed Full Zip
New Silhouette
$139
3.5 (6) 2 colors
4/S 8/M
everyday active vacation
Lands' End No Iron Boxy Cropped Shirt
25% OFF
$60 $80
7 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday work vacation
Form Knit Bomber Sweatshirt
Best Seller
$129
3.8 (10) 2 colors
0/XS 8/M
everyday active vacation
FRAME The Pixie Icon Raw Hem Flare Leg Jeans
60% OFF
$115 $288
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
everyday date-night vacation
Form Knit Bomber Sweatshirt
$129
3.8 (10) 2 colors
0/XS 8/M 12/L
everyday active vacation
Betabrand Power Down DPYP Dress Pant Yoga Pant Skinny
38% OFF
$54 $88
3.5 (2) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday active
Karen Kane Lauren Patch Pocket Crop Wide Leg Pants
30% OFF
$104 $148
4 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday vacation
Jones New York Pintuck Pull-On Straight Leg Pants
$80
5.0 (2) 3 colors
4/S 6/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday vacation
Form Knit Seamed Full Zip
New Silhouette
$139
3.5 (6)
0/XS 4/S
everyday active vacation
KUT from the Kloth Kelsey Raw Hem High Waist Ankle Flare Jeans
40% OFF
$65 $109
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday vacation going-out
Ming Wang Lurex Knit Jacket
$325
8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Daymaker Jacket
$159
3.4 (28)
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday vacation work
Karen Kane Embellished Cardigan
$158
5.0 (1) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday date-night work
Allure Long Jacket
21% OFF
New to Sale
$140 $179
3.2 (13) 2 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday work date-night
Seasoft Full Zip
Top Gift
$109
4.8 (335) 5 colors
8/M
everyday active vacation
Allure Long Jacket
21% OFF
New to Sale
$140 $179
3.2 (13) 2 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday vacation date-night
NIC+ZOE Circle Around Dotted Stripe Cotton Blend Sweater
$168
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday date-night work
Coast Petite Square Neck Midi Dress
70% OFF
$84 $280
5.0 (1) 2 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Jetset Bomber
$169
4.8 (2139) 3 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday active vacation
NIC+ZOE Berkeley Bootcut Jeans
40% OFF
$83 $138
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
everyday work vacation
SL FASHIONS Asymmetrical Foil Trim Cape Jumpsuit
$129
4.0 (2) 2 colors
6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Jetset Bomber
$169
4.8 (2139) 3 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday active vacation
Good American Good Petite Seamed High Waist Bootcut Jeans
$168
2.0 (1)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday date-night work
Ming Wang Classic Knit Jacket
$325
8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Jetset Bomber
New In
$169
4.8 (2139) 3 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday vacation active
Anne Klein Mini Cable Turtleneck Sweater
$90
3 colors
0/XS 2/XS
work everyday date-night
Karen Kane Contrast Stitch Turtleneck Sweater
$118
5.0 (1)
4/S 6/S
everyday vacation date-night
Seasoft Full Zip
New In
$109
4.8 (335) 3 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday active vacation
Softies Dream Jersey Relaxed V-Neck with Capri Lounge Set
39% OFF
$79 $130
4.5 (46) 16 colors
0/XS 2/XS
everyday loungewear vacation
Mac Duggal Petite Jersey Long Sleeve Fitted Gown With Floral Beading
$698
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Seasoft Full Zip
Top Gift
$109
4.8 (335) 3 colors
0/XS 8/M
everyday active vacation
Reiss Laura Wide Leg Pants
$265
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 12/L 14/L
work everyday vacation
Seasoft Full Zip
Top Gift
$109
4.8 (335) 3 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday active vacation
Modern Citizen Pilar Faux Leather Tie Front Dress
$172
3.0 (2) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work date-night going-out
Inlet Apex Jacket
29% OFF
New In
$160 $229
4.4 (158) 2 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday vacation active
Inlet Apex Jacket
29% OFF
New In
$160 $229
4.4 (158) 2 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday active vacation
Vince Camuto Stripe Crewneck Sweater
40% OFF
$47 $79
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday work vacation
Mac Duggal Petite Belted V-Neck Ball Gown
$398
2 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
wedding-guest going-out classic
Inlet Apex Vest
30% OFF
Top Gift New In
$111 $159
4.2 (91) 2 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday vacation active
Anne Klein Faux Double Breasted Jacket
$149
4.6 (10) 4 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S
work everyday date-night
Loveappella Short Sleeve Wrap Top Jumpsuit
$85
4.5 (83) 2 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday vacation modern
Inlet Apex Vest
30% OFF
Top Gift New In
$111 $159
4.2 (91) 2 colors
0/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
everyday vacation active

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.