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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)

SL FASHIONS Illusion Neck Soutache Cocktail Dress
$159
3.3 (3)
14/L
date-night going-out wedding-guest
Fabletics Seamless Scrunch High-Waisted Legging
$76
4.3 (7) 10 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Ming Wang Eyelash Tweed Knit Jacket
$295
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Hush Cordelia Barrel Leg Jeans
49% OFF
$88 $175
4.7 (18)
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
FRAME Le Pixie Slim Palazzo Patch Pocket High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
$288
4.0 (2)
10/M 12/L 16/XL
everyday work vacation
Ming Wang Tie-Neck Floral Jacquard Soft Knit Tunic
70% OFF
$70 $235
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
work everyday date-night
Seasalt Cornwall Cloudburst Mac Waterproof Organic Cotton Coat
Finery London Petite Romina Cotton Gingham Midi Dress
30% OFF
A.SHIMUS Essential Open-collar Blouse
Eileen Fisher Organic Cotton Boucle Crewneck Sweater
Pisarro Nights Beaded Mesh Gown
$268
4.2 (19)
4/S 6/S 8/M
wedding-guest going-out date-night
Alex Evenings Embellished L-Neck Gown
$199
3 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Lands' End Cotton Poplin Ruffle 2 Piece Pajama Set - Long Sleeve Top And Pants
$110
4 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Sanctuary Balloon Pants
$99
8/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
A.SHIMUS Floral Cotton-Poplin Dress
Milly Sade Textured Cardigan
$395
2 colors
4/S 6/S
work everyday classic
Alex Evenings Stretch Velvet Palazzo Pants
$99
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Lands' End Linen High Rise Pleated Barrel Leg Pants
Mac Duggal Petite Pleated Handkerchief Midi Dress
$498
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
SL FASHIONS Rhinestone Sleeve Ruched Gown
A.SHIMUS Sheer Stripe Blouse
$320
2 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M
NIC+ZOE Sparkle Stripe Everyday Top
$138
5.0 (1)
4/S 6/S 8/M 12/L 14/L
everyday date-night going-out
Tahari ASL Double Breasted Crinkle Satin Blazer
$159
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Alie Street London Sara Dress
Tahari ASL Border Print Belted Long Sleeve Dress
$169
6/S 10/M 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Seasalt Cornwall Waterdance Tapered Leg Pants
$148
4/S 8/M 16/XL
everyday work vacation
Liverpool Los Angeles Stripe Crop Wide Leg Pants
$109
4/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
work everyday date-night
Mac Duggal Petite Floral Lace Bell Sleeve Open Back Gown
Tahari ASL Crinkle Wide Leg Satin Pants
$109
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
NIC+ZOE Bianca Sea Glass Sleeveless Maxi Dress
$198
5.0 (5)
8/M 10/M
everyday date-night vacation
SPANX® SPANXshape™ EveryWear Cropped Wide Leg Jeans
40% OFF
$89 $148
3.5 (2)
14/L
everyday vacation classic
KASPER Flat Front Straight Leg Trousers
$90
5.0 (1) 2 colors
2/XS 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Vince Camuto Print Tiered Maxi Dress
$69
16/XL
everyday date-night vacation
Tahari ASL Wide Leg Pants
$99
4.0 (1)
2/XS 4/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 16/XL
Xscape Evenings Ruffle Detail Crepw Body-Con Gown
$228
5.0 (2)
6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
A.SHIMUS Organic Cotton Lace Dress
$518
2 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M
Lands' End Lightweight Jersey Button Pintuck Top
25% OFF
SPANX® SPANXshape™ EveryWear Kick Flare Jeans
$148
4.0 (3) 2 colors
16/XL
everyday classic modern
A.SHIMUS Fancy Tweed Button Up Shirt
NIC+ZOE Latigo Lace Cardigan
$188
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Lands' End Side Tie Mini Swim Dress Swimsuit
$145
4.2 (6) 15 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
vacation active everyday
Lands' End Chlorine Resistant Side Tie Wrap High Leg One Piece Swimsuit
$135
6 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
vacation active everyday
Mac Duggal Petite Crepe Midi Dress With Jewel Detail & Ruffle Hem
$398
4.0 (1)
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
date-night going-out wedding-guest
Woman Within Fleece A Line Swing Coat
40% OFF
$75 $127
10 colors
10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Lands' End Rigid Denim Mid Rise Baggy Jeans
25% OFF
$75 $100
2 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
A.SHIMUS Floral Jacquard Midi Dress
Ming Wang Classic Diamond Knit Jacket
$295
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
KASPER Tie Neck Sleeveless Top
Eileen Fisher Velvet Long Blazer
$358
3.0 (1) 2 colors
4/S 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L
MOTHER Lil' High Waist Raw Hem Wide Leg Jeans
$258
4.1 (10)
10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday date-night going-out
LOVALL Winter Petite High Waist Leggings
25% OFF
$75 $100
5.0 (2) 5 colors
8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday active sporty
Mac Duggal Petite Beaded Square Neck Long Sleeve Jersey Gown
Anne Klein Pleated Jacquard Skirt Dress
$170
2/XS 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL

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.