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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)

Zimmermann Clash Stripe Blouson Sweater Dress
$1100
0/XS
everyday date-night vacation
Petite Keyhole 3/4-Sleeve Floral-Print Knit Blouse - Black Multi
30% OFF
$42 $60
4.7 (10)
0/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Lands' End Anyweather Fleece Quarter Zip Pullover
40% OFF
$30 $50
4.4 (3467) 17 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S
everyday active sporty
Oasis Petite Floral Bardot Midi Dress
50% OFF
$75 $150
4/S 6/S 8/M
wedding-guest date-night vacation
Petite Juno Long-Sleeve Floral Sheer Button-Up Blouse - Shadow Flora
$69
0/XS 6/S
everyday date-night going-out
Reiss Ida Velvet Flocked Double Breasted Blazer
$498
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
work going-out date-night
Eileen Fisher Crewneck Organic Cotton T-Shirt
60% OFF
$31 $78
4.4 (130) 6 colors
8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday loungewear classic
Petite Button-Up Long-Sleeve Blouse - White
$119
0/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Jones New York Botanical Print Chiffon Tiered Maxi Dress
$120
5.0 (1)
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
wedding-guest date-night vacation
Petite Ditsy Print Peplum Top - Perfect Pink
72% OFF
$11 $40
4.8 (4) 2 colors
0/XS 6/S
everyday vacation date-night
Petite Floral Chiffon Midi A-Line Dress - Olive.tan.wht
60% OFF
$32 $79
4.1 (8)
6/S
everyday date-night wedding-guest
Lands' End Plus Size Sport Knit Elastic Waist Wide Leg Crop Pants
35% OFF
$39 $60
2.8 (6) 7 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday loungewear vacation
Women's Petite Adjustable Sleeve Woven Top - White
$89
0/XS
work everyday date-night
Petite Collared Short-Sleeve Dress - Deep Mahogany
60% OFF
$28 $69
4.5 (2)
6/S
everyday date-night vacation
Softies Dream Shawl Collar Robe
$130
4.9 (21) 8 colors
0/XS 2/XS
everyday classic minimalist
Petite Floral Print Key-Hole Detail Top - Berry Red Multi
50% OFF
$30 $60
4.8 (6)
0/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Petite Cable Knit Full-Zip Collared Cardigan - Ivory
40% OFF
$42 $70
4.8 (4) 5 colors
6/S
everyday work vacation
Karen Kane Velvet Burnout Leopard Shirttail Top
$98
0/XS 2/XS 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday date-night vacation
Petite Sleeveless Pleated Chiffon V-neck Gown - Navy
$298
3.5 (4) 3 colors
0/XS
date-night going-out wedding-guest
Petite Boat-Neck Long-Sleeve Floral-Print Dress - City Crimson
$139
5.0 (1)
6/S
date-night going-out wedding-guest
Zimmermann Denim Corset Minidress
$975
0/XS
everyday date-night vacation
Xscape Evenings Halter Neck Stretch Velvet Gown
$198
10/M 12/L 14/L
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Seasalt Cornwall Veronica Floral Stretch Organic Cotton Midi Dress
$158
4/S 6/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday vacation date-night
Petite Long-Sleeve V-Neck Leopard-Print Blouse - Cinnamon Spice
50% OFF
$27 $54
3.7 (3)
0/XS 6/S
everyday work date-night
Petite Flutter Ruched Boat Neck Knee-Length Dress - Black
$129
6/S
work date-night wedding-guest
Coast Petite Embellished Flower Georgette Dress
60% OFF
$146 $365
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M
wedding-guest going-out date-night
Coast Petite Embellished Mini Dress
60% OFF
$146 $365
4/S 6/S 8/M 14/L
date-night going-out wedding-guest
Petite Animal-Print Draped Surplice Blouse - Black/Tan
$49
4.3 (38)
0/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Petite Corduroy Elastic Waistband Pants - Olive
40% OFF
$30 $50
5.0 (2) 2 colors
6/S
everyday work vacation
Reiss Riley Ladder Stitch Wide Leg Linen Pants
$235
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday vacation date-night
Jones New York Pinstripe Linen & Cotton Vest
40% OFF
$78 $130
4.0 (1)
2/XS
work everyday date-night
petite Shirred Extended-Shoulder Short-Sleeve Blouse - True Navy
65% OFF
$31 $90
0/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Lands' End Plus Size Scoop Neck Mini Swim Dress Swimsuit
$125
11 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
vacation active everyday
NIC+ZOE Jacquard Stripe Diamond Lurex Peasant Top
$178
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday work date-night
Seasalt Cornwall Enor Fit and Flare Jersey Dress
Zimmermann Valiant Paisley Print Tie Neck Silk Button-Up Shirt
Women's Mock-Neck Sleeveless Knot-Front Blouse - Cabernet Bracken Multi
30% OFF
$41 $59
4.8 (4)
0/XS 6/S
everyday work date-night
Lands' End Cotton Modal Halter Midi Dress
25% OFF
$75 $100
3.0 (1) 2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday date-night vacation
Zimmermann Mohan Broderie Anglaise Trim Denim Minidress
Tahari ASL Crystal Double Breasted Bouclé Blazer
$159
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Petite Foil Cowl-Neck Tank Top - Black Gold
40% OFF
$38 $64
0/XS 6/S
date-night going-out vacation
Zimmermann Valiant Lace Trim Turtleneck Sweater
$850
0/XS
everyday date-night going-out
24seven Comfort Apparel Essential Petite Floral Sleeveless Pleated Pocket Fit N Flare Dress
40% OFF
$39 $65
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday vacation date-night
Coast Petite Satin Twist Waist Midi Dress
70% OFF
$70 $235
2/XS 4/S 6/S 14/L
work date-night going-out
Karen Millen Petite Ruffle Hem Maxi Dress
60% OFF
$146 $365
4/S 6/S
date-night going-out wedding-guest
Petite Wide Leg Foil Pants - Black Gold
40% OFF
$53 $89
6/S
going-out date-night vacation
Mac Duggal Petite Sleeveless Embellished Mesh A-Line Evening Gown
$1798
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Jones New York Lexington Straight Leg Jeans
$80
4.3 (19) 4 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S
everyday work vacation
Karen Millen Petite Tailored Button Military Blazer
50% OFF
$170 $340
3.0 (2)
4/S 6/S 8/M
work everyday going-out
Petite Ami Skinny Pull On Jeans - Rinse
40% OFF
$59 $99
3.8 (12) 2 colors
0/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Lands' End Knit High Rise Pleated 12" Bermuda Shorts
$55
1.0 (1) 4 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday work vacation
KASPER Two-Button Blazer
$119
2 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Petite Printed Utility Jacket - Leafy Clover
50% OFF
$50 $100
4.5 (10)
0/XS 6/S
everyday vacation going-out
Fabletics Ease Barrel Scrub Pant
$52
3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday work vacation
Mac Duggal Petite Metallic Pleated Wide-Leg V-Neck Jumpsuit
$498
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L
wedding-guest going-out date-night
Zimmermann Mahon Long Sleeve Silk Habutae Maxi Dress
$1500
0/XS
wedding-guest date-night going-out
AK ANNE KLEIN Asymmetric Button Hem Top
$60
3 colors
12/L 14/L
work everyday date-night
Petite Satin Bell-Sleeve Pintuck Blouse - Deep Black
50% OFF
$35 $70
5.0 (2)
0/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Zimmermann Valiant Long Sleeve Cotton Drill Minidress
Ming Wang Petite Floral Jacquard Soft Knit Pant
33% OFF
$144 $215
8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday work vacation
Petite Cotton Floral-Embroidered Midi Skirt - Bright White
72% OFF
$19 $70
4.6 (13)
0/XS 6/S
everyday vacation date-night
24seven Comfort Petite Apparel A Line Knee Length Dress Elbow Length Sleeves - Black
50% OFF
Tahari ASL Floral Print Tie Neck Top
$99
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Reiss Sakura Pintuck Patch Pocket Wide Leg Jeans
$285
3.0 (2) 2 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M
everyday vacation going-out
Petite Cotton Ruffled-Neck 3/4-Sleeve Blouse - White Dove Multi
70% OFF
$30 $99
5.0 (3)
0/XS
work everyday date-night
Women's Cowl Neck Puff Sleeve Rhinestone Blouse - Anne Black
30% OFF
$63 $90
5.0 (1)
6/S
work everyday date-night
Anne Klein Print Sleeveless Sheath Dress
$139
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 8/M 12/L 14/L
work date-night wedding-guest
Petite Poetic Floral Button-Up Cardigan Sweater - Cool Blue Combo
50% OFF
$27 $54
4.2 (19)
6/S
everyday classic romantic
CITY BLUES Athletic Stripe High Waist Relaxed Wide Leg Jeans
33% OFF
$47 $70
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday vacation going-out
Petite Pintuck Pull-On Trousers - Jasper Green
30% OFF
$56 $80
5.0 (12)
0/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Petite Cotton Gauze Wide-Leg Pull-On Pants - Soft Blue Turq
72% OFF
$15 $54
4.1 (162) 2 colors
6/S
everyday vacation classic
LE JEAN Raw Hem Soft Utility Barrel Leg Jeans
$258
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M
everyday vacation going-out

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.