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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)

Jones New York Funnel Neck Wide Rib Sweater
$80
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Eileen Fisher Lantern Ankle Pants
40% OFF
$107 $178
3.9 (7)
12/L 14/L
everyday vacation work
Women's Long Sleeve Open Long Cardigan Sweater - Gray heather
45% OFF
$49 $90
4.4 (337)
0/XS
work everyday classic
Women's Pleated Sleeveless Top - Anne Black
75% OFF
$22 $89
5.0 (1)
6/S
work everyday date-night
Lauren Ralph Lauren Bullion Jacquard Logo Patch Cotton Blend Blazer
$265
5.0 (2)
0/XS 2/XS 8/M 10/M
work everyday date-night
NZT by NIC+ZOE Stripe Cotton Top
39% OFF
$65 $108
3.0 (2) 3 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday work vacation
Liverpool Los Angeles Shirred Chambray Button-up Top
$79
4.3 (3)
16/XL
everyday date-night vacation
Petite Striped Puff-Sleeve Sweater - Crocodile
44% OFF
$38 $69
3.8 (4)
0/XS 6/S
everyday date-night work
Betabrand Boyfriend Jeans Wide Leg Stretch Denim
22% OFF
$84 $108
1.0 (1) 2 colors
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 16/XL
everyday classic modern
Petite Printed Short-Sleeve Scoop-Neck Top - Industrial Blue
72% OFF
$6 $20
4.6 (27) 2 colors
0/XS 6/S
everyday vacation work
Lands' End Cotton Modal Pintuck Short Sleeve Dress
$70
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday vacation classic
Milly Rylan Sequin Embroidered Camisole
$395
4/S 6/S
date-night going-out vacation
Petite 3/4-Sleeve Scoop Neck Top - Innuendo
82% OFF
$6 $34
4.3 (87) 2 colors
0/XS 6/S
everyday work classic
Petite Halter Midi Dress - Bea Blooms
82% OFF
$24 $134
4.8 (16)
6/S
everyday vacation date-night
Jones New York Scrunch Sleeve Faux Double Breasted Linen Jacket
$130
5.0 (3) 3 colors
0/XS 2/XS 8/M 10/M 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Petite Floral Graphic Tee - Fresh Vanilla
50% OFF
$10 $20
0/XS 6/S
everyday vacation date-night
Petite Wide-Leg Sequin Pull-On Pants - Black
40% OFF
$59 $99
5.0 (1)
6/S
going-out date-night vacation
AK ANNE KLEIN Slim Fit Utility Shirt
$70
2 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Karen Kane Crewneck Button-Up Cardigan
30% OFF
$83 $118
5.0 (1) 3 colors
8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Petite Mid-Rise Pull On Jeggings - Ashby
82% OFF
$9 $50
4.1 (1032) 4 colors
0/XS
everyday vacation work
Petite Striped Lace-Up Short-Sleeve Top - Industrial Blue
72% OFF
$8 $30
4.4 (66)
6/S
everyday vacation date-night
Lands' End Waffle 3 Piece Pajama Set - Tank Pants And Cardigan Robe
$115
4 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 14/L 16/XL
everyday vacation classic
Petite Cuffed Elbow Sleeve Striped Polo - Pacific Navy
80% OFF
$16 $80
4.6 (5)
0/XS 6/S
everyday work vacation
Wit & Wisdom Wyatt High Waist Cuff Jeans
$98
5.0 (2)
0/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M
everyday modern classic
Alex Evenings Empire Waist Sequin Evening Gown
$219
5.0 (1)
4/S 6/S 16/XL
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Petite Floral-Jacquard Top - Painted Floral
50% OFF
$30 $60
4.5 (8)
0/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Petite Balloon-Sleeve Ruffle-Jacquard Blouse - Brown Rose
50% OFF
$30 $60
5.0 (1)
6/S
everyday date-night vacation
Ming Wang Silver Lurex Jacquard Knit Jacket
$335
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 16/XL
work going-out date-night
Petite Printed Surplice Top - Tan Multi
$59
4.8 (25)
0/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Carve Designs Escondido Top
$58
4.8 (5) 7 colors
0/XS 2/XS
vacation active sporty
ELOQUII The 365 Straight Leg Pant
7% OFF
$65 $70
3 colors
14/L
work everyday date-night
Petite Ruffle-Sleeve Cotton Dress - Jones Black Multi
50% OFF
$65 $130
4.6 (5)
0/XS 6/S
everyday vacation date-night
Petite Surplice-Neck Sleeveless Shimmer Dress - Sage
60% OFF
$48 $119
3.7 (7)
6/S
wedding-guest date-night going-out
NYDJ Margot Utility Pockets Girlfriend Jeans
$119
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
everyday classic sporty
Petite Short-Sleeve Jacquard V-Neck Top - Aqua Martini
72% OFF
$11 $40
4.6 (9) 2 colors
0/XS 6/S
everyday work vacation
Zimmermann Valiant Deco Stripe Rib Sweater Dress
$1100
0/XS
everyday date-night vacation
Mac Duggal Petite Beaded Lace Mesh High-Neck Sleeveless Column Gown
$698
5.0 (1)
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Karen Millen Petite Sleeveless Midi Denim Dress
60% OFF
$112 $280
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S
everyday work vacation
Zimmermann Indra Pleated Metallic Knit Halter Dress
Jones New York Lexington Crop Straight Leg Pants
$70
3.3 (3) 2 colors
10/M
work everyday vacation
Lands' End High Pile Quilted Mixed Media Parka
30% OFF
$98 $140
2 colors
12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday active sporty
Petite Printed Square-Neck Short-Sleeve Top, Macy's Exclusive - Rain Combo
72% OFF
$11 $40
4.2 (10) 2 colors
0/XS 6/S
everyday vacation classic
Coast Petite Organza One Shoulder Midi Dress
50% OFF
$170 $340
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Karen Kane Faux Suede Puff Sleeve Dress
30% OFF
$139 $198
4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L
everyday date-night going-out
Petite Floral Print Peplum Top - New Uniform Blue
72% OFF
$11 $40
3.9 (7) 2 colors
0/XS 6/S
everyday vacation date-night
Petite Long-Sleeve Asymmetrical Neck Sheath Dress - Black
60% OFF
$64 $159
5.0 (2)
6/S
work date-night going-out
Anne Klein Lace Appliqué Notch Collar Blazer
$180
0/XS
work wedding-guest date-night
Petite Short 3/4 Sleeve Belted Wide Leg Jumpsuit - Black
50% OFF
$33 $66
4.3 (60) 2 colors
0/XS
work everyday date-night
AK ANNE KLEIN Split Neck Long Sleeve Top
$60
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Mac Duggal Petite Floral Beaded Crepe Midi Dress
$598
2/XS 4/S 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Petite Cowl Neck Ribbed Top - Navy
50% OFF
$30 $60
5.0 (1) 3 colors
6/S
everyday work date-night
Zimmermann Ascent Zigzag Stripe Layered Maxi Dress
$2800
0/XS
wedding-guest date-night going-out
Petite Jacquard Sleeveless Blouse - Mina Emb Wht
70% OFF
$24 $80
4.4 (9)
0/XS 6/S
everyday vacation date-night
Petite Loose-Fit Sleeveless Crew Neck Top - True Indigo
72% OFF
$12 $44
3.9 (12)
6/S
everyday vacation bohemian
Liverpool Los Angeles Scoop Neck Ruffle Sleeve Top
$59
3.0 (2)
0/XS 2/XS 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday work date-night
24seven Comfort Apparel Petites Paisley Print Sleeveless Shift Dress
40% OFF
$37 $61
4/S 6/S 12/L 14/L
everyday vacation date-night
Petite Printed Button-Front Short-Sleeve Top - Bright White
72% OFF
$11 $40
4.2 (9) 2 colors
0/XS 6/S
everyday work vacation
Petite High Rise Pull-On Cropped Jeans - Cruz Wash
72% OFF
$17 $60
4.4 (48) 3 colors
6/S
everyday vacation classic
Zimmermann Aster Paisley Embroidered Denim Shirt
Petite V-Neck Ruched Waist Maxi Dress - Red Multi
60% OFF
$67 $168
4.5 (4)
0/XS 6/S
wedding-guest date-night vacation
Lands' End 3/4 Sleeve Lightweight Jersey Shirttail Tee
35% OFF
$29 $45
1.0 (1) 8 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday vacation work
Lands' End No Iron Supima Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt
40% OFF
$51 $85
4.1 (999) 28 colors
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday vacation
Petite Floral-Print Long-Sleeve Button-Front Blouse - Holiday
50% OFF
$30 $60
2.0 (1)
0/XS 6/S
everyday date-night vacation
Petite Multi-Stripe Boat-Neck Elbow-Sleeve Top - Rose
72% OFF
$6 $20
4.6 (41)
6/S
everyday vacation work
Lands' End Oxford Shirt
40% OFF
$48 $80
4 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Tahari ASL Floral Print Satin Midi Skirt
$79
2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL
everyday work vacation
AK ANNE KLEIN Long-Sleeve Puff Shoulder T-Shirt
$60
2 colors
12/L 14/L 16/XL
work everyday date-night
Petite Printed Puff-Sleeve Button-Front Top - Perfect Pink
72% OFF
$14 $50
4.0 (5)
0/XS 6/S
everyday work date-night
AK ANNE KLEIN V-Neck Top with Smocked Cuffs
$60
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
work everyday date-night
Karen Millen Pu Detailing Sleeveless Midi Dress
70% OFF
$96 $320
3.0 (1)
8/M 10/M
work everyday date-night
Petite Tuxedo Woven Collared Long-Sleeve Blouse - Whipped Cream
$98
0/XS 6/S
work everyday date-night
Lands' End Mariner Jersey Boatneck Top
25% OFF
$45 $60
7 colors
0/XS 2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L +1
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.