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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)

Wit & Wisdom Emma Wide Leg Corduroy Pants
$88
4.3 (20) 3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Venice High Rise Wide Leg Pant
26% OFF
$95 $129
4.7 (5154) 9 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M
Coaster Luxe Recover Sweatshirt
Best Seller
$79
4.7 (8699) 4 colors
4/S 8/M 12/L
Wit & Wisdom Peplum Denim Shirt
54% OFF
$40 $88
3.5 (2)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Salutation High Rise Legging
30% OFF
$62 $89
3.1 (25) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
DL1961 Cate High Waist Petite Slim Leg Jeans
$239
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
COS Relaxed Twill Wide-leg Pants
$159
3 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M
Salutation High Rise Legging
Best Seller
$89
3.1 (25) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Unstoppable Fleece Lined Full Zip Jacket
26% OFF
Vince Camuto One Button Blazer
Salutation High Rise Legging
New In
$99
3.1 (25) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Sanctuary Pointelle Short Sleeve Sweater
33% OFF
$66 $99
2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Halogen® Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater
30% OFF
$55 $79
3.0 (3)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Salutation High Rise Legging
30% OFF
$62 $89
3.1 (25) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Cotopaxi Cielo Rain Trench - Women's
Xscape Evenings Ruffle Off the Shoulder Scuba Knit Gown
$258
4.8 (30) 9 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Salutation High Rise Legging
$89
3.1 (25) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Softies Marshmallow Leopard Crew Neck Lounge Set
$160
4.5 (51) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS
everyday sporty modern
Salutation High Rise Legging
$89
3.1 (25) 10 colors
00/XXS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M
Lands' End Serious Sweats High Rise Relaxed Straight Leg Pants
35% OFF
$52 $80
8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Vince Camuto Pull-On Crop Pants
40% OFF
$53 $89
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Eileen Fisher Tapered Ankle Pants
$218
5.0 (9)
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Salutation High Rise Legging
New In
$99
3.1 (25) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Pact Organic Cotton All-day Twill Wide Leg Pant
$98
5.0 (1) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Betabrand 7 Pocket High Waist DPYP Dress Pant Yoga Pants Wide Leg
$98
4.0 (1) 2 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Salutation High Rise Legging
$89
3.1 (25) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Roaman's Plus Size Long Sleeve Ten Button Shawl Collar Pant Suit 2 Piece Pant Set
10% OFF
KUT from the Kloth Maya High Waist Wide Leg Velveteen Pants
Salutation High Rise Legging
55% OFF
Just Reduced
$40 $89
3.1 (25) 10 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Sanctuary The Perfect T-Shirt
60% OFF
$20 $49
4.1 (193) 75 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
everyday classic modern
Favorite Daughter Pleats for Days Wide Leg Pants
$268
4.5 (29) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Salutation High Rise Legging
32% OFF
$60 $89
3.1 (25) 10 colors
00/XXS 8/M 10/M
KUT from the Kloth Ana Fab Ab High Waist Flare Jeans
$109
3.3 (3)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Alie Street London Annie Fit-Flare Midi Dress
Salutation Stash High Rise Double Up Lift Legging
$119
4.7 (228) 2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Jessica London Flowing Crinkled Maxi Skirt (Plus)
25% OFF
$79 $105
4.3 (4) 31 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday vacation bohemian
Xscape Evenings Off the Shoulder Scuba Mermaid Gown
$288
4.0 (4) 9 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
date-night going-out wedding-guest
Salutation Stash High Rise Double Up Lift Legging
$119
4.7 (228) 2 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
PAIGE Manhattan High Waist Petite Bootcut Jeans
25% OFF
$187 $249
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Karen Kane Travel Jersey Wide Leg Jumpsuit
$158
4.3 (14) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
NIC+ZOE Crinkle Knit Top
30% OFF
$83 $118
3.8 (4) 3 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Salutation Pintuck High Rise 7/8 Legging
30% OFF
$62 $89
3.9 (14) 3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Forever Fleece Classic Wide Leg
50% OFF
$50 $99
3.2 (28) 8 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Pistola Aleks Mid Waist Straight Leg Petite Jeans
$188
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
After Six Ruched Cap Sleeve Crepe Trumpet Gown
Salutation Pintuck High Rise 7/8 Legging
30% OFF
$62 $89
3.9 (14) 3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
KUT from the Kloth Liliana High Waist Flare Pants
$109
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Halogen® Cable Stitch Short Sleeve Crewneck Sweater
40% OFF
$35 $59
4.3 (6) 6 colors
0/XS 2/XS 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Pisarro Nights Embellished Cocktail Dress with Open Front Jacket
46% OFF
$144 $268
4.3 (3) 2 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
date-night going-out wedding-guest
Salutation Pintuck High Rise 7/8 Legging
$89
3.9 (14) 3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Pistola Kinsley Mid Waist Petite Flare Jeans
Karen Kane Cascade Faux Wrap Dress
$118
4.1 (266) 8 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
Sanctuary Marine Ponte Straight Leg Pants
32% OFF
$80 $119
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Venice High Rise Jogger
Best Seller
$98
4.7 (13284) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Favorite Daughter The Valentina Super High Waist Mini Bootcut Jeans
$218
4.0 (17)
00/XXS 0/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Modern Citizen Fei Tie-front Organic Cotton Dress
$168
4 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Venice High Rise Jogger
$98
4.7 (13284) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Halogen® Satin Contrast Wide Leg Pants
40% OFF
$65 $109
3.0 (1)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Venice High Rise Jogger
$98
4.7 (13284) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
The Noli Shop Aria Coated Flare Jeans
$188
6 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Halogen® Scalloped Collar Cable Knit Polo
40% OFF
$41 $69
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Lauren Ralph Lauren Glen Plaid Wool Blazer
$425
3.8 (4)
2/XS 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Karen Millen Petite Tailored Knot Detail Midi Coat
40% OFF
$465 $775
2/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L
work everyday going-out
Venice High Rise Jogger
$98
4.7 (13284) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
everyday active loungewear
Sanctuary Insider High Waist Bootcut Jeans
40% OFF
$71 $119
3.0 (4) 3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Reiss Daia Herringbone Wool Blend Coat
$645
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L

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.