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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)

FRAME Le Pixie Slim Palazzo Patch Pocket High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
55% OFF
$134 $298
5.0 (2) 2 colors
6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
work everyday classic
Wit & Wisdom Emma Patch Pocket High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
33% OFF
$59 $88
4.4 (23)
14/L 16/XL
everyday work date-night
Liverpool Los Angeles Embroidered Pintuck Cotton Top
60% OFF
$36 $89
3.5 (2)
16/XL
everyday vacation date-night
Petite Plaid Short-Sleeve Button-Front Cardigan - Brown
39% OFF
$30 $50
3.8 (9)
2/XS 6/S
everyday date-night work
Karen Kane Sleeveless Jersey Dress
$118
4.5 (2) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
Karen Kane Faux Leather Buttoned Shirt Jacket
30% OFF
$104 $148
2 colors
16/XL
everyday going-out modern
Anne Klein Embroidered Faux Wrap Midi Skirt
$129
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S
work everyday date-night
Wit & Wisdom Whitney Skyrise Flat Front Wide Leg Pants
54% OFF
$40 $88
3.6 (5)
14/L
work everyday date-night
OOSC Chic Pants - Lavender
33% OFF
$220 $330
4/S 6/S
everyday vacation modern
Lands' End High Pile Fleece Reversible Mixed Media Long Jacket
30% OFF
$112 $160
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday classic sporty
Petite Boat Neck Draped Cascading-Ruffle Sheath Dress - Black
$160
3.5 (2)
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
work date-night wedding-guest
Lauren Ralph Lauren Crop Straight Leg Cargo Pants
$195
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
everyday vacation going-out
Karen Kane Long Sleeve Linen Shirtdress
30% OFF
$160 $228
5.0 (2)
16/XL
everyday vacation classic
Petite Cable-Knit Ruffled-Cuff Sweater - Eggnog
30% OFF
$55 $79
2 colors
0/XS 6/S
everyday date-night work
ASL Petite V-Neck Sleeveless Tank Top - Espresso
40% OFF
$29 $49
6/S
work everyday date-night
Softies DreamPlush Wrap Robe
$139
4.0 (4) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS
everyday classic minimalist
Good American Good '90s Straight Leg Jeans
55% OFF
$71 $158
3.6 (5)
10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday vacation going-out
Petite Short-Sleeve Contrast Collar Sweater - Black/Soft White
40% OFF
$59 $99
3.0 (3) 3 colors
0/XS 6/S
everyday work date-night
Pact Fit & Flare Midi Dress Made With Organic Cotton
29% OFF
$48 $68
4.8 (1049) 11 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday vacation classic
Petite Embellished Ribbed-Knit Short-Sleeve Crewneck Sweater - Black
30% OFF
$62 $89
3.0 (1) 2 colors
0/XS 6/S
everyday date-night going-out
Petite Sleeveless V-Neck Ball Gown - Sangria Multi
60% OFF
$152 $379
3.6 (9)
6/S
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Jones New York Pintuck Pull-On Straight Leg Pants
$80
4.0 (1)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
Lauren Ralph Lauren Wide Leg Linen Pants
55% OFF
$61 $135
10/M 12/L
everyday vacation work
Petite Beaded Mesh Flutter-Sleeve Dress - Bordeaux
$329
3.0 (2)
0/XS 6/S
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Lands' End Linen Blend Short Sleeve Button Front Polo Top
$65
6 colors
0/XS 2/XS 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday vacation work
Karen Kane Lantern Sleeve Cotton Button-Up Shirt
30% OFF
$111 $158
4.0 (1) 3 colors
12/L 14/L
work everyday date-night
Jones New York Heart Cotton Blend Intarsia Swetaer
$100
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday classic romantic
Eileen Fisher Wide Leg Organic Cotton Denim Pants
60% OFF
$75 $188
4.2 (41) 2 colors
10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday vacation work
Petite Plaid High-Rise Pull-On Ponte Pants - Marcus Plaid
50% OFF
$25 $50
4.2 (23)
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
work everyday vacation
Anne Klein Bobble Diamond Stitch Long Sleeve Sweater Dress
$140
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday work date-night
Tahari ASL Bell Bottom Pants
$99
5.0 (1) 4 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday classic
Single Stitch Classic Ribbed V-Neck Sweater with Collar
25% OFF
$41 $55
4.0 (1) 3 colors
4/S 6/S
everyday work date-night
Karen Kane Leopard Print Bias Cut Midi Skirt
$158
1.0 (1)
0/XS 2/XS 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
date-night going-out vacation
KASPER Wide Leg Pants
$79
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Petite Printed Boat-Neck Elbow Sleeve Top - White Turkish
50% OFF
$10 $20
4.2 (13) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
everyday work vacation
Petite Denim High Rise Barrel Leg Ankle Jeans - Cherry border/white
29% OFF
$70 $100
2 colors
2/XS 6/S
everyday vacation work
Softies DreamPlush 1/4 Zip Pullover Jacket
$140
4.0 (2) 4 colors
0/XS 2/XS
everyday vacation cozy
NIC+ZOE Ruffle Featherweight Linen Blend Cardigan
60% OFF
$51 $128
5.0 (2) 3 colors
8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday work vacation
Coast Petite Short Sleeve Chiffon Midi Dress
60% OFF
$86 $215
2/XS
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Petite Single-Breasted Sparkle Bouclé Maxi Coat - Charcoal
60% OFF
$160 $400
1.0 (1) 2 colors
0/XS 6/S
everyday date-night going-out
Eileen Fisher Petite Straight-Leg Pants - Chalk
$188
4.4 (37) 2 colors
2/XS
everyday vacation work
Zimmermann Aster Paisley Embroidered Denim Shorts
Liverpool Los Angeles Longline Open Front Jacquard Cardigan
$139
4.7 (6)
8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday vacation date-night
Vince Camuto Sleeveless Maxi Dress
$69
4.3 (45) 7 colors
4/S 6/S
everyday date-night vacation
Petite Split-Neck Tunic, Macy's Exclusive - New Brickberry
72% OFF
$11 $40
4.5 (10) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
everyday work vacation
Coast Petite Column Midi Bridesmaid Dress
70% OFF
$64 $215
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 8/M 10/M 14/L
wedding-guest going-out classic
Eileen Fisher Silk Mandarin Collar Shirtdress
55% OFF
$179 $398
4.0 (4)
8/M 10/M
everyday vacation work
Petite Short-Sleeve Brushed-Knit Fitted Cardigan - Eggnog
30% OFF
$55 $79
5.0 (2) 2 colors
0/XS 6/S
everyday date-night work
Petite Textured Zip-Up Bomber Jacket - Natural Camel Plaid
29% OFF
$77 $110
0/XS 6/S
everyday vacation going-out
Lands' End Long Sleeve Waffle Button Up Henley
25% OFF
$49 $65
6 colors
0/XS 2/XS 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday vacation work
NIC+ZOE Pointelle Metallic Funnel Neck Sweater
30% OFF
$118 $168
2 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday work date-night
Petite 3/4-Puff-Sleeve Knit Top - Wildberry
72% OFF
$12 $44
4.0 (61) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
everyday work vacation
NIC+ZOE Eva Linen Blend Blazer
$218
4.0 (3)
0/XS 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Petite Faux Suede Combo Zip Jacket  - Anne Black
40% OFF
$72 $120
4.8 (5)
0/XS 6/S
work everyday going-out
Petite Soft Denim Mid Rise Relaxed Barrel Ankle Jeans - Natural
29% OFF
Lands' End Petite Smocked Midi Dress
$100
2 colors
0/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday work vacation
Petite V-Neck Sleeveless Metallic Velvet Burnout Maxi Dress - Black/metallic Gold
NYDJ Sheri Coated Slim Straight Leg Jeans
$119
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday going-out date-night
NIC+ZOE 4-Way Convertible Cardigan
$108
4.3 (59) 12 colors
16/XL
work everyday vacation
Petite Lively Stripe Elbow-Length Sleeve Boat Neck T-Shirt - French Blue
50% OFF
$10 $20
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
everyday vacation work
AK ANNE KLEIN Tulip Sleeve Split Neck Top
$50
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
Petite Ocelot-Print Chiffon Tie-Neck Blouse - Tan Multi
$145
5.0 (3)
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Petite Cotton Floral-Embroidered Peplum Top - Bright White
72% OFF
$19 $70
4.2 (11)
2/XS 6/S
everyday date-night vacation
AK ANNE KLEIN Button Cuff Ribbed Sweater
$80
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday work date-night
Petite Icon Open-Front Relaxed Cardigan  - Jones Black
30% OFF
$63 $90
4.2 (251)
0/XS 6/S
work everyday classic
AK ANNE KLEIN Split Neck Stretch Jersey Top
$60
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
KASPER Floral Belted A-Line Dress
$119
1.0 (1) 2 colors
6/S 8/M 16/XL
work wedding-guest date-night
Petite Striped Ruched-Side V-Neck Top - Navy Combo
72% OFF
$14 $50
4.5 (4)
0/XS 2/XS 6/S
everyday vacation date-night
Petite  Long-Sleeve Puff-Sleeve Button-Front Blouse - Cabernet
30% OFF
$62 $89
2/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
PAIGE Leenah High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
40% OFF
$155 $259
5.0 (1)
4/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday vacation date-night
Lands' End 3/4 Sleeve Cotton Supima Tunic
40% OFF
$30 $50
4.3 (2365) 18 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday work vacation

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.