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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)

Venice High Rise Jogger
$109
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
Halogen® Plaid Double Breasted Blazer
40% OFF
$107 $179
5.0 (2)
00/XXS 0/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Alie Street London Petite Annie Dress
$265
5.0 (1) 2 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
work everyday date-night
Venice High Rise Jogger
$109
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
Elation Ultra High Rise Legging
40% OFF
$53 $89
4.7 (11605) 9 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
PAIGE Cindy High Waist Ankle Straight Leg Jeans
25% OFF
$179 $239
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
Karen Kane Quarter Zip Travel Jersey Pullover
$89
5.0 (1) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Venice High Rise Jogger
49% OFF
Just Reduced
$50 $98
4.7 (13284) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M
Softies Athleisure Mock Neck And Pleated Pant Set
$170
4.5 (23) 9 colors
0/XS 2/XS
everyday loungewear active
Venice High Rise Jogger
38% OFF
New to Sale
$60 $98
4.7 (13284) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
NYDJ Sculpt-Her™ Marilyn Straight Leg Pants
33% OFF
$66 $99
4.1 (123) 3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
work everyday date-night
Rainier Legging
30% OFF
New In Best Seller
$83 $119
3.6 (14) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Sanctuary Diamond Stitch Sweater
40% OFF
$41 $69
1.5 (2) 4 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Rainier Legging
30% OFF
New In
$83 $119
3.6 (14) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Favorite Daughter The Morgan Shortie High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
$198
4.0 (6)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Halogen® Pleated Midi Skirt
40% OFF
$53 $89
4.3 (6) 2 colors
8/M 10/M 16/XL
Rainier Legging
30% OFF
New In
$90 $129
3.6 (14) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Venice High Rise Jogger
30% OFF
New In
$69 $98
4.7 (13284) 9 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Favorite Daughter The Mischa Shortie Super High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
21% OFF
$171 $218
4.0 (7)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Princess Polly Yumiko Sleeveless Romper
$65
4.4 (63)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
Alex Evenings Faux Two-Piece Cocktail Dress
$189
4.4 (301) 11 colors
8/M 10/M 14/L 16/XL
date-night going-out wedding-guest
Rainier Legging
30% OFF
New In
$90 $129
3.6 (14) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Lands' End Knit 2 Piece Pajama Set - Long Sleeve Top and Pants
40% OFF
$48 $80
5.0 (2) 10 colors
00/XXS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday classic minimalist
MOTHER Lil' Kick It High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
$248
5.0 (3)
0/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Rainier Legging
30% OFF
New In
$83 $119
3.6 (14) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
MOTHER The Lil' Rambler Zip High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
$258
2.8 (4)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Halogen® Lace Trim Velvet Midi Skirt
40% OFF
$65 $109
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Pisarro Nights Beaded Bodice & Taffeta High-Low Gown
$258
3.4 (11)
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
date-night going-out wedding-guest
Rainier Legging
30% OFF
New In
$83 $119
3.6 (14) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
FRAME Le Pixie Slim Palazzo Pocket High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
Rainier Legging
30% OFF
New In
$83 $119
3.6 (14) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Anne Klein High Waist Pull-On Straight Leg Pants
$89
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
work everyday classic
Sanctuary Sashay Faux Suede Pants
33% OFF
$66 $99
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Rainier Legging
30% OFF
New In
$83 $119
3.6 (14) 8 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Sanctuary Perfect Sweater Tee
40% OFF
$53 $89
5.0 (1) 5 colors
00/XXS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Wit & Wisdom Plaid Military Blazer
33% OFF
$99 $148
4.7 (3)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Lauren Ralph Lauren Brushed Wool Suit Pants
Elation Ultra High Rise 7/8 Legging
40% OFF
Best Seller
$53 $89
4.7 (13195) 4 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Wit & Wisdom Sam High Waist Reversed Released Hem Wide Leg Jeans
$94
1.0 (1)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday classic modern
Elation Ultra High Rise 7/8 Legging
40% OFF
New In
$53 $89
4.7 (13195) 4 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
NYDJ Sculpt-Her™ Tabitha High Waist Slim Ponte Pants
$109
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Vince Camuto Pintuck Front Wide Leg Ankle Pants
60% OFF
$40 $99
3.8 (5)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Elation Ultra High Rise 7/8 Legging
40% OFF
$53 $89
4.7 (13195) 4 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Joe's The Mia Petite High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
25% OFF
$148 $198
3.9 (22)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
everyday date-night going-out
Sanctuary Not So Basic Texture Henley Top
33% OFF
$46 $69
3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
Sanctuary Sashay Faux Leather Pants
33% OFF
$66 $99
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
Elation Ultra High Rise 7/8 Legging
40% OFF
$53 $89
4.7 (13195) 4 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Pinnacle High Rise Trouser
Top Gift
$129
4.7 (2811) 7 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 14/L
Pinnacle High Rise Trouser
45% OFF
Just Reduced
$70 $129
4.7 (2811) 7 colors
6/S
MOTHER Lil Weekend High Waist Flare Jeans
$278
4.0 (5)
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Mac Duggal Petite Short Sleeve Rhinestone Neckline Midi Dress
$398
5.0 (1)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Salutation Stash High Rise 7/8 Legging
40% OFF
$65 $109
4.6 (16137) 6 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Sanctuary Upside Faux Fur Jacket
33% OFF
$107 $159
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
MOTHER Lil Kick It High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
$258
4.7 (14)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday date-night going-out
Salutation Stash High Rise 7/8 Legging
50% OFF
$60 $119
4.6 (16137) 6 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Lands' End Flannel 2 Piece Pajama Set - Long Sleeve Shirt And Pants
30% OFF
$70 $100
3 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
Reiss Marlowe Wool Blend Belted Coat
$598
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
Salutation Stash High Rise 7/8 Legging
Best Seller
$109
4.6 (16137) 6 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
AK ANNE KLEIN Pull-On Pants
$69
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
work everyday classic
Salutation Stash High Rise 7/8 Legging
50% OFF
$60 $119
4.6 (16137) 6 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +1
NYDJ Marilyn High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
40% OFF
$71 $119
4.5 (4) 6 colors
00/XXS 0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L +2
Eileen Fisher Crewneck Cardigan
$368
4.0 (12) 2 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/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.