Macy's vs Nordstrom Petite | Petite Pick

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	1,302	$109	$30	0%

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

Tahari ASL Ruched Sleeve Jacket

Tahari ASL Ruched Sleeve Jacket

$159

2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL

work everyday date-night

Alex Evenings Full Chiffon Skirt

30% OFF

Alex Evenings Full Chiffon Skirt

$83 $119

4/S 6/S

Petite Pleated Charmeuse Strapless Tiered Ruffle Gown - Fuchsia

Petite Pleated Charmeuse Strapless Tiered Ruffle Gown

$458

5.0 (1) 2 colors

0/XS

Petite Cowl Neck Gown - Navy

Petite Cowl Neck Gown

$259

3.9 (14) 3 colors

6/S

wedding-guest going-out classic

Seasalt Cornwall Crackington Sailor Button Crop Pull-On Pant

Seasalt Cornwall Crackington Sailor Button Crop Pull-On Pant

$158

6/S 12/L 14/L 16/XL

everyday work vacation

Women's 3/4-Sleeve Scoop Neck Top - Deep Black

82% OFF

Women's 3/4-Sleeve Scoop Neck Top

$6 $34

4.3 (991) 5 colors

0/XS

Seasalt Cornwall Sholl Drawstring Jeans

Seasalt Cornwall Sholl Drawstring Jeans

$148

2 colors

4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L

Women's 100% Cashmere Boatneck Embroidered Floral Sweater - None

60% OFF

Women's 100% Cashmere Boatneck Embroidered Floral Sweater

$80 $199

4.0 (45) 2 colors

0/XS

Women's 100% Cashmere Argyle Oversized-Collar Sweater - Manila Argyle

60% OFF

Women's 100% Cashmere Argyle Oversized-Collar Sweater

$108 $269

4.1 (9) 2 colors

0/XS

Petite Printed Maxi Skirt with Sash Waist Tie - Noir Atunis

50% OFF

Petite Printed Maxi Skirt with Sash Waist Tie

$22 $44

4.4 (34) 5 colors

6/S

everyday vacation date-night

Mac Duggal Petite Pearl & Crystal Embellished Evening Gown

Mac Duggal Petite Pearl & Crystal Embellished Evening Gown

$1798

4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

COS Milano Straight Pants

COS Milano Straight Pants

$149

10/M

Lands' End Sleeveless Creaseless Wrap Jumpsuit

Lands' End Sleeveless Creaseless Wrap Jumpsuit

$100

5.0 (1) 3 colors

2/XS 14/L 16/XL

Women's Printed Pintuck Ruffle Sleeve Top - Navy Fauna

70% OFF

Women's Printed Pintuck Ruffle Sleeve Top

$21 $70

4.5 (616)

0/XS

Petite Bell Long-Sleeve Gown - Gold

Petite Bell Long-Sleeve Gown

$279

4.0 (6)

6/S

NIC+ZOE Painted Plaid Tie Neck Shirt

NIC+ZOE Painted Plaid Tie Neck Shirt

$178

4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

Cotopaxi Llama Patch Pullover Hoodie - Women's

Cotopaxi Llama Patch Pullover Hoodie

$90

5.0 (28) 5 colors

4/S 6/S

Petite 100% Linen Relaxed-Fit Shirt - Polo Black

Petite 100% Linen Relaxed-Fit Shirt

$125

4.6 (35)

6/S

work everyday vacation

Mac Duggal Petite Ruby Long Sleeve Cowl Back Sequin Gown

Mac Duggal Petite Ruby Long Sleeve Cowl Back Sequin Gown

$498

2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L

Petite Portrait Collar Embellished Mesh Dress - Smoke

Petite Portrait Collar Embellished Mesh Dress

$199

4.5 (17)

6/S

Mac Duggal Petite Plunge Neck Bow Ball Gown

Mac Duggal Petite Plunge Neck Bow Ball Gown

$398

2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL

Seasalt Cornwall Chapelle Floral Organic Cotton Jersey Midi Dress

Seasalt Cornwall Chapelle Floral Organic Cotton Jersey Midi Dress

$168

14/L

Women's Long-Sleeve Cowl Neck Sweater - Cinnamon Spice

50% OFF

Women's Long-Sleeve Cowl Neck Sweater

$30 $60

4.6 (57) 4 colors

0/XS

Petite Off-The-Shoulder Ruffled Side-Slit Gown - Black

Petite Off-The-Shoulder Ruffled Side-Slit Gown

$259

4.3 (36) 3 colors

6/S

date-night going-out wedding-guest

Jessica London Denim Maxi Dress (Plus) (Petite Available)

35% OFF

Jessica London Denim Maxi Dress (Plus) (Petite Available)

$77 $120

3.0 (2) 7 colors

12/L 16/XL

everyday vacation classic

Women's 100% Cashmere Herringbone Stitch Blazer - Pearl Taupe Heather

60% OFF

Women's 100% Cashmere Herringbone Stitch Blazer

$120 $299

4.6 (115) 2 colors

0/XS

Petite V-Neck Ball Gown - Black Champagne

Petite V-Neck Ball Gown

$159

4.5 (11)

6/S

Finery London Petite Teresa Printed Tiered Midi Dress

30% OFF

Finery London Petite Teresa Printed Tiered Midi Dress

$97 $139

2 colors

6/S 8/M 14/L 16/XL

Non-Iron Straight-Fit Shirt - White

Non-Iron Straight-Fit Shirt

$100

4.3 (1071) 5 colors

0/XS

Women's Textured Pintuck Ruffle Sleeve Top - None

70% OFF

Women's Textured Pintuck Ruffle Sleeve Top

$21 $70

4.5 (1028) 2 colors

0/XS

Petite Surplice Wrap Long-Sleeve Velvet Top - Rich Black

Petite Surplice Wrap Long-Sleeve Velvet Top

$89

5.0 (1)

6/S

Mac Duggal Petite Beaded Sweetheart Cap Sleeve Tiered Gown

Mac Duggal Petite Beaded Sweetheart Cap Sleeve Tiered Gown

$698

2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L

Jones New York Mock Neck Stitch Jacquard Sweater

Jones New York Mock Neck Stitch Jacquard Sweater

$80

3 colors

4/S 6/S 8/M 14/L 16/XL

Women's Pima Cotton 3/4-Sleeve Boat-Neck Top - Veiled Rose

70% OFF

Women's Pima Cotton 3/4-Sleeve Boat-Neck Top

$9 $30

4.5 (2974) 5 colors

0/XS

Petite Sleeveless Chiffon Dress - Hunter Gold

Petite Sleeveless Chiffon Dress

$89

4.4 (20)

6/S

work everyday date-night

Finery London Petite Caley Crepe Zip Front Midi Dress

Finery London Petite Caley Crepe Zip Front Midi Dress

$159

6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL

Petite Velvet Bow Mock Neck Midi Dress - Wine

Petite Velvet Bow Mock Neck Midi Dress

$168

4.0 (2)

6/S

Tahari ASL One-Button Jacket

Tahari ASL One-Button Jacket

$159

2/XS 4/S 6/S 8/M 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL

Women's Mid-Rise Pull-On Jeggings - Ashby

82% OFF

Women's Mid-Rise Pull-On Jeggings

$9 $50

4.1 (1044) 5 colors

0/XS

Petite Beaded Maxi Dress - Malachite

Petite Beaded Maxi Dress

$199

3.3 (6) 2 colors

6/S

NICOBLU Capri Tunic

NICOBLU Capri Tunic

$198

4/S 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL

Petite Off-The-Shoulder Gown Dress - Plum

Petite Off-The-Shoulder Gown Dress

$249

5.0 (4)

6/S

Liverpool Los Angeles Embellished Peplum Chiffon Top

Liverpool Los Angeles Embellished Peplum Chiffon Top

$98

4/S 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL

Coast Petite Sequin Fit And Flare Dress

50% OFF

Coast Petite Sequin Fit And Flare Dress

$202 $405

4/S 6/S 8/M 14/L

Geode Swimwear Topaz Scoop Neck Swim Dress

Geode Swimwear Topaz Scoop Neck Swim Dress

$72

4/S 6/S

Petite Tie-Waist Floral-Print Fit-and-Flare Midi Dress - Midnight

Petite Tie-Waist Floral-Print Fit-and-Flare Midi Dress

$89

4.6 (8)

6/S

Mac Duggal Petite One Shoulder Metallic Stretch Gown With Float

Mac Duggal Petite One Shoulder Metallic Stretch Gown With Float

$598

2/XS 4/S 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L

Women's Sashay Faux-Suede Flare Leggings - Cocoa Powder

30% OFF

Women's Sashay Faux-Suede Flare Leggings

$69 $99

5.0 (3) 2 colors

0/XS

Petite Paisley Print Contrast Trim Johnny Collar Short-Sleeve Polo Shirt - Peacoat

40% OFF

Petite Paisley Print Contrast Trim Johnny Collar Short-Sleeve Polo Shirt

$29 $49

6/S

Ming Wang Tailored Single Button Knit Jacket

Ming Wang Tailored Single Button Knit Jacket

$315

4 colors

4/S 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL

Lands' End Wide Wale Corduroy Shift Dress

25% OFF

Lands' End Wide Wale Corduroy Shift Dress

$67 $90

2 colors

4/S 6/S 10/M

Milly Rosalyn Rhinestone Detail Sweater

Milly Rosalyn Rhinestone Detail Sweater

$395

2 colors

4/S 6/S

everyday date-night going-out

Stretch Boatneck Top - Classic Camel

Stretch Boatneck Top

$55

4.5 (764) 5 colors

0/XS

Mac Duggal Petite Embellished Flutter-Sleeve Sheath Gown

Mac Duggal Petite Embellished Flutter-Sleeve Sheath Gown

$498

2/XS 4/S 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL

100% Linen Shirt Dress - None

100% Linen Shirt Dress

$195

4.1 (272) 3 colors

0/XS

Petite Strapless Ruffle Sheath Gown - Brown

Petite Strapless Ruffle Sheath Gown

$259

4.2 (5) 2 colors

6/S

Seasalt Cornwall Enor Dot Print Organic Cotton Fit & Flare Midi Dress

Seasalt Cornwall Enor Dot Print Organic Cotton Fit & Flare Midi Dress

$138

10/M

Petite Metallic-Floral Asymmetrical Neckline Sleeveless Gown - Chocolate

Petite Metallic-Floral Asymmetrical Neckline Sleeveless Gown

$199

4.7 (3)

6/S

Lands' End New Slendersuit Carmela Underwire One Piece Swimsuit

Lands' End New Slendersuit Carmela Underwire One Piece Swimsuit

$175

4.0 (267) 9 colors

4/S 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL

vacation active classic

Petite Sequined Soutache Halter Gown - Champagne

Petite Sequined Soutache Halter Gown

$279

4.5 (37)

6/S

wedding-guest going-out date-night

NIC+ZOE Tremont High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

NIC+ZOE Tremont High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

$178

4/S 6/S 10/M

Women's Shine Short-Sleeve Crewneck T-Shirt - Liquid Silver

Women's Shine Short-Sleeve Crewneck T-Shirt

$49

2 colors

0/XS

Petite Floral-Print A-Line Midi Shirt Dress - Black Pink Multi

Petite Floral-Print A-Line Midi Shirt Dress

$279

5.0 (1)

6/S

ASL Petite Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Pants - Parakeet Green

40% OFF

ASL Petite Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Pants

$59 $99

6/S

work everyday going-out

Mac Duggal Petite Floral Embroidered Sleeveless Bustier Gown

Mac Duggal Petite Floral Embroidered Sleeveless Bustier Gown

$498

5.0 (1)

2/XS 4/S 6/S 10/M 12/L

wedding-guest going-out date-night

Women's Serenity Knit 3/4 Sleeve Tunic Top - NYC White

30% OFF

Women's Serenity Knit 3/4 Sleeve Tunic Top

$42 $60

4.2 (311) 4 colors

0/XS

KASPER Sleeveless Sheath Dress

KASPER Sleeveless Sheath Dress

$120

2/XS 4/S 6/S 10/M 12/L 14/L 16/XL

Petite Velour and Satin Trim Mock-Neck Zip-Front Jacket and Pull-On Wide-Leg Pants - Black

30% OFF

Petite Velour and Satin Trim Mock-Neck Zip-Front Jacket and Pull-On Wide-Leg Pants

$48 $69

4.7 (10) 3 colors

0/XS

Women's Button-Up Long-Sleeve Blouse - White

Women's Button-Up Long-Sleeve Blouse

$119

0/XS

Petite Collared Button Front Sweater Dress - Black.ivory

Petite Collared Button Front Sweater Dress

$129

5.0 (1)

6/S

Petite Long Sleeve Point Collar Blouse - Truffle

Petite Long Sleeve Point Collar Blouse

$99

0/XS

Petite Draped Neck Gown - Navy Gold

Petite Draped Neck Gown

$279

3.8 (6)

6/S

wedding-guest going-out date-night

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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.