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As of the latest catalog refresh, Petite Pick indexes 2,737 petite items at Macy's and 3,179 at Nordstrom. Average current price is $77 at Macy's versus $190 at Nordstrom; 67% of Macy's petite items are on sale versus 36% at Nordstrom.

Macy's carries 2,737 petite items across 11 categories (top: Tops (857), Dresses (587), Sweaters (403)). Nordstrom carries 3,179 across 13 categories (top: Dresses (926), Jeans (543), Pants (463)). Average current prices are $77 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 1,137 $112 $30 0%

Macy's vs Nordstrom Petite — Side-by-Side Comparison (5,916)

Petite Starfish Mid Rise Knit Denim Straight Jeans - Dark indigo
29% OFF
$59 $85
3.3 (497) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
everyday work vacation
Petite Mock Neck Long-Sleeve Flocked-Mesh Knit Top - Black
30% OFF
$55 $79
2/XS 6/S
everyday going-out date-night
Zimmermann Clash Wave Sweater
$650
0/XS
everyday date-night vacation
Lauren Ralph Lauren Straight Leg Jeans
25% OFF
$109 $145
4.0 (2)
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
everyday work vacation
Petite Scoop Neck Short-Sleeve Dolman Crochet T-Shirt - Heather Walnut
50% OFF
$17 $34
0/XS 6/S
everyday vacation date-night
Petite Empire Waist Dress - Black
$199
4.4 (60) 3 colors
6/S
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Reiss Elowen Drawstring Wide Leg Trousers
$320
0/XS 2/XS 4/S
work everyday vacation
Women's Curved Hem Open-Front Long-Sleeve Cardigan, Macy's Exclusive - Dried Olive
50% OFF
$30 $60
4 colors
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Petite Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater, Macy's Exclusive - Heather Taupe
50% OFF
$32 $64
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
everyday vacation work
Petite 3/4-Sleeve Tie-Dye Keyhole Blouse - Olive Brown Tie Dye
50% OFF
$22 $44
4.3 (4)
2/XS 6/S
everyday date-night vacation
Lands' End Fine Gauge Cotton Sweater Above The Knee Circle Skirt
25% OFF
$60 $80
3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday work date-night
Karen Millen Petite Military Single Breasted Blazer
40% OFF
$297 $495
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
work going-out date-night
Petite Metallic Cable-Knit Short-Sleeve Pullover - Pewter Metallic
$145
0/XS 6/S
everyday date-night work
Coast Petite Wide Leg Jumpsuit
60% OFF
$86 $215
5.0 (1)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S
work everyday date-night
Betabrand Farah Jeans | High-waist Wide-leg Denim
22% OFF
$84 $108
2 colors
4/S 6/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday work vacation
Jones New York Stripe Easy Care Button-Up Shirt
$90
4.8 (4)
16/XL
work everyday classic
Petite Ruffle Front V-Neck Short-Sleeve Blouse - Cabernet
40% OFF
$35 $59
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Zimmermann Valiant Stretch Wool Barrel Leg Pants
Petite French Terry High-Rise Drawstring Pants - Light Sand Heather
50% OFF
$27 $54
3.6 (11) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
everyday vacation minimalist
Softies DreamTech Double Zip Bomber Jacket
57% OFF
$59 $140
3.9 (9) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS
everyday active loungewear
Eileen Fisher Organic Cotton Blend Ankle Wide Leg Drawstring Pants
60% OFF
$67 $168
4.1 (23) 5 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
work everyday vacation
Petite Cotton Boat-Neck 3/4-Sleeve Top, Macy's Exclusive - Nala Garden
50% OFF
$17 $35
4.8 (20) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
everyday vacation work
Mac Duggal Petite Pleated High Low Gown With 3D Floral Straps
$598
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Reiss Wren Velvet Flared Tuxedo Pants
$350
8/M
work going-out date-night
Petite Short-Sleeve Floral-Print Fit & Flare Midi Dress - Black/Cream
$134
5.0 (1)
0/XS 6/S
work date-night everyday
Petite 3/4 Sleeve Crepe Knit Top - Black
50% OFF
$20 $40
4.0 (28) 2 colors
2/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Karen Kane Fringe Top
$98
5 colors
0/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday date-night going-out
Zimmermann Echo Metallic Stripe Top
$725
0/XS
everyday going-out date-night
Tahari ASL Faux Double Breasted Metallic Tweed Blazer
$159
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Sanctuary Avid Faux Suede Jacket
$139
12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday vacation going-out
Petite French Terry Balloon-Leg Pants - Black
50% OFF
$27 $54
4.9 (13) 3 colors
0/XS 6/S
everyday vacation modern
Wit & Wisdom Glider Skyrise Pleated Palazzo Pants
$88
4.5 (2)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday vacation going-out
Liverpool Los Angeles Stride High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
Petite Woven Plaid Lined Blazer - Clay Mutli
40% OFF
$119 $199
0/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Petite Stretch Canvas High Rise Wide Leg Pants - Canyon camel
29% OFF
Reiss Derby Wide Leg Drawstring Trousers
$320
6/S 8/M 10/M 14/L
work everyday modern
Women's Petite Fair Isle Mockneck Sweater, Macy's Exclusive - Lollipop Combo
50% OFF
$32 $64
3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
everyday vacation date-night
Modern Citizen Cass Front-Split Ponte Stretch Pant
$158
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
work everyday date-night
Ming Wang Stretch Deco Crepe Straight Leg Pants
33% OFF
$114 $170
7 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Petite High-Rise Wide-Leg Colored Jeans - Washed Brown
50% OFF
$30 $60
4.0 (13)
0/XS 2/XS
everyday vacation going-out
Petite Pintuck Roll Tab Sleeve Top - Khaki Animal
50% OFF
$22 $44
3.8 (41) 2 colors
2/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Coast Petite Pintuck Detail Wide Leg Jumpsuit
70% OFF
$76 $255
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 8/M
work everyday date-night
Petite Freya Wash Denim Long-Sleeve Button-Up Shirt - Freya Wash
50% OFF
$35 $70
4.5 (13)
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
everyday vacation date-night
Petite 3/4-Sleeve V-Neck Tunic - Intrepid Blue
50% OFF
$27 $54
4.4 (7) 2 colors
2/XS 6/S
everyday work vacation
CITY BLUES Broome Short Sleeve Crop Sweater
$60
3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday date-night minimalist
MOTHER Lil' Lemon Twist Sneak Petite Wide Leg Jeans
$268
4.3 (8)
8/M 10/M 12/L
everyday vacation going-out
KASPER Notch Collar Waist Seam Jacket
$130
5.0 (1) 2 colors
16/XL
work everyday date-night
Petite Tie Neck Long-Sleeve Chiffon Blouse - Chocolate
40% OFF
$71 $119
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Lauren Ralph Lauren Stretch Cotton Twill Crop Pants
25% OFF
$94 $125
3.7 (6) 4 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday work vacation
Tahari ASL Long Sleeve Crepe Sheath Dress
$149
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Petite Floral Arrangement V-Neck Zipper-Pocket Long-Sleeve Blouse - Intrepid Blue
50% OFF
$27 $54
4.3 (7)
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Karen Kane Emily Straight Leg Pants
$118
2.0 (1)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
Betsy & Adam Ombré Metallic Crinkle One-Shoulder Gown
$279
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Petite Printed Collared 3/4-Sleeve Top - Anne Black/White Dove
60% OFF
$24 $59
4.5 (45) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Petite Bold Floral Scroll Floral-Print 3/4-Sleeve Chiffon Top - Sugar Swizle
72% OFF
$14 $50
4.6 (14)
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
everyday date-night vacation
Wit & Wisdom Plaid Blazer
40% OFF
$89 $148
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
Petite Long-Sleeve V-Neck Paisley Blouse - Helena Paisley
50% OFF
$25 $50
4.4 (9)
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Petite Soft Denim Mid Rise Relaxed Straight Leg Jeans - Dark indigo blue wash
40% OFF
$60 $100
2.4 (5)
2/XS 6/S
everyday classic minimalist
Halogen® V-Neck Collar Blouse
40% OFF
$47 $79
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Mac Duggal Petite Polka Dot Net Bustier A-line Midi Dress
$458
5.0 (2)
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
date-night going-out wedding-guest
Eileen Fisher High Waist Slim Ankle Pants
60% OFF
$79 $198
4.6 (251) 3 colors
12/L 14/L
work everyday vacation
Petite V-Neck Ruffle Sleeve Knee Length Dress - Black
50% OFF
$46 $93
3.9 (13) 3 colors
2/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Vince Camuto Pleat Waist Dolman Shirt
40% OFF
$53 $89
4.1 (9) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday work date-night
NIC+ZOE Linen Blend Bolero Cardigan
30% OFF
$83 $118
4.2 (22) 5 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday vacation work
Petite Black Watch Plaid Relaxed-Fit Collared Shirt - Black/Green Multi
$165
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
everyday work date-night
CITY BLUES Seamed Crewneck Sweatshirt
33% OFF
$33 $50
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday vacation sporty
NIC+ZOE Perfect Crewneck T-Shirt
$58
4.6 (28) 3 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday classic minimalist
Petite Luxsoft Novelty Stitch Crewneck Sweater - Heather Sandstone
50% OFF
$35 $70
4.5 (2) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS
everyday work vacation
Petite Ombré Satin Gown   - Black Green
$159
4.2 (66) 5 colors
6/S
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Eileen Fisher Arch Stretch Cotton Corduroy Ankle Pants
$218
4.7 (35) 5 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday vacation work

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Macy's or Nordstrom have more petite items?
Nordstrom currently has more, with 3,179 petite items versus 2,737.
Which is cheaper on average, Macy's or Nordstrom?
Average current prices are $77 at Macy's and $190 at Nordstrom.
Which retailer has more petite items on sale?
Macy's has 67% of its petite items on sale, versus 36% at Nordstrom.
What sizes do Macy's 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.