On mom: Barefoot Dreams cardigan xs/s, Zella pocket leggings xs, Adidas womens sneakers (TTS)
On me: Anthropologie petites dress xsp c/o, old Ann Taylor belt
Update 8/17: The gift card giveaway winners are…
Elisa Z, Bethany Gualtieri, Michelle K Chu, and Milenis G! Update 8/19 – these 4 winners have each been in contact & confirmed! See below for 5 additional winners just drawn!
Update 8/19: Because there were many entries, as a small thank you I chose 5 additional winners to receive a $75 gift card! Please contact me at jean@extrapetite.com using the email address that you entered the giveaway with. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Liz L. (Chui), Amanda Kim, Barbara F., Shelly E. 3020, and Anglina K.
My sweet mom is in town helping out with some things, and I thought it’d be fun to share outfits styled on both her and me this week! For fit reference, she’s 105lbs, a little under 5’2,” and usually wears xs petite / 0P in tops, 2P in bottoms. She has a fairly minimalist wardrobe (mostly the same few basics she wears on repeat + a few special, dressier pieces), so we’ll be sharing a few items she’s gotten good mileage from over years past, plus a few sale try-ons this year!
Here are a few great promos going on in addition to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale:
1. Backcountry
The Deal: Their big semiannual sale with deals on Patagonia jackets, Arc’teryx, Sorel & more!
- My favorite Patagonia better sweater style in a pullover with kangaroo pockets. See on me in this post.
- Sorel slimpack II lace boots in quarry/grey from this blog post (I size up in Sorels).
- Patagonia down sweater jacket starts in xxs
- Patagonia prairie dawn parka (roomier fit) see my fit review for this parka.
2. Dermstore
The Deal: Up to 25% off & free ship event with code CELEBRATE, ends 8/17. Includes lots of major skincare (including Sunday Riley value kits), hair care, and skincare devices like NuFace. Some products I use and love:
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- Oribe dry texturizing spray at a rare discount (see how I use it). If you want both the texture spray & dry shampoo, though, this Nsale set is a better deal.
- Oribe serene scalp shampoo & conditioner for dry scalp is something I splurge on!
3. Express
The Deal: 50% off these petite-friendly picks:
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- Classic belted camel pant – starting in size 00 short. My mom tried these on and found them to be flattering & TTS.
- High waisted supersoft straight crop pant – starting in 00 short. My mom also tried these and liked the cropped length, slightly wider leg, and stretchy (yet not too casual looking) material for WFH. She fit size 0 short.
- High waisted cropped black pants – these are final sale but only $15 when you add to cart!! These have a flat front and no button / tab detailing compared to the super soft pair above, but similar cut.
- Ruffle sleeve textured top – beautiful, looser fit low maintenance top that looks great half tucked.
4. Abercrombie
The Deal: (Update: sale has ended) 50% off jeans, 25% off everything else. You can filter on the sidebar for your size and short, regular or long inseams! Here are all the styles currently available in “short” sizing starting in size 24 waist.
- If you’re very petite, try their high rise super skinny ankle jean in “short” with a 24″ inseam, otherwise their regular high rise legging jean is a classic with a 26″ inseam.
5. Nordstrom (non-anniversary deals)
The Deal: There are actually a lot of pretty steep markdowns on their site (in particular, lots of shoes in size 4 & up) outside of the Anniversary items. I always suggest narrowing down sale items by filtering by your size and price point on the sidebar.
This casual outfit got a lot of questions from my mom’s cameo on IG stories, so posting it here with sizing info!
Sharing a few additional notes on our outfit items below! On me:
Socialite tee ($15.90 on sale) in 2 great prints
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- An underrated item from the Anniversary sale that you’ll have to put on to understand. Material is super comfortable, soft, stretchy and not thin in weight. The prints pair with SO much from casual to work from home / office looks – my mom & I will show how to style this a few ways this week!
- Fit: roomier, oversized fit with dropped shoulder style sleeves. Good if you like a slouchier or knotted tee look (this is not a fitted tee).
Zella Maternity Live In Crop Leggings
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- Gosh I love these so much, as an achy preggo in her 3rd trimester! Not on sale but these have been worth it for the belly & back support they provide me several times a week lately. I wear these probably several times a week and will also be getting good wear out of them postpartum! Learned my lesson first pregnancy that it takes a long time to get back into my regular high rise leggings. There *is* a Zella maternity style on sale, but note it has a 27″ inseam which I knew would be too long on me.
- Fit: I got 1 size up from my pre-pregnancy size because I personally don’t like my clothes too snug during pregnancy.
Adidas Swift Kids Sneakers ($39.90 on sale – should fit up to womens size 9.5!)
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- Raved about this find on IG stories – stretchy knit material, flexible sole, ortholite insoles. The “ash pearl” color is like a blush – nude/beige and not too pink, flattering when worn against bare legs. The color in the stock photo is more accurate than my pic.
- Fit: I got big kids size 4 which = womens 36, and it feels like a womens 5.5-6. I potentially could’ve gone another half size down, depending on sock thickness. I would rely on this size chart from Adidas instead of what’s on Nordstrom’s site (top row is the big kids size, bottom row is EUR womens size):
On my mom:
First 2 are pieces I got my mom years ago, that she mixes in regularly with her everyday outfits!
Gibson twist front cozy tunic ($28.90 on sale)
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- Fit: She has xxs regular bc she prefers the length (the petites, when available, is a much shorter length, can be worn as a top but not a tunic). See it on me below in the same size, from when I was pregnant with Nori!
Barefoot dreams circle cardigan ($68.90 on sale)
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- Fit: She has size xs / s in “heather pewter” which is a slightly oversized, longer fit on someone who is my pre-pregnancy size.
Zella 7/8 length leggings ($42.90 on sale; kids are $24.90 on sale)
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- Fit: XS is very comfortable (slightly lighter in weight than their “live in” fabric) on her with a flattering mid-high rise. 7/8 is a perfect petite-friendly length.
- Kids Alternative: She also has Zella kids leggings in size XL pictured above, on sale for under $25! I usually opt for womens personally, as the kids version does not offer as much compression in the fabric and the rise is about an inch shorter compared to womens. My mom is nearly 5’2″ and the length of the kids XL leggings and the sleeves of their kids XL tops are about an inch long on her. My cousin who is similar to my pre-pregnancy height and weight buys Zella kids size L tops and leggings.
My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Guides:
1. My NSale Best of Boots & Shoes Fit Reviews
Just updated this last night with a few additional try-ons and recommendations at the very bottom! Want to highlight the Topshop Jamie jeans in petite & regular (petite has a 25″ inseam, true medium grey wash that looks nice in person).
Includes a few of the most flattering boots, waterproof leather shoes, everyday flats, and my recommendations for those with narrow ankles or calves.
2. My Most Versatile & Practical NSale Picks
Including my mini review on Allsaints leather jackets. Amongst the 9 picks, I’ve had these for a while and love them:
- Gibson knit blazer ($50) – my top rec from the sale. Nice slim fit on the petites. I have xxsp bought a long time ago at full price. And I do machine wash mine on delicates cold water inside out, but do not machine dry.
- BP faux leather leggings ($29) – Love these so much. I got xxs last year at full price and fold the extra length under.
- Tie waist ankle pants in a good fabric & beautiful rust color – I got 00 petite last year
- Barefoot dreams circle cardigan – xs/s is a slightly oversized longer fit on me. I’ve also gotten this for my mom (as seen above), aunts, and multiple friends (great new mom gift)
3. Five Baby Gear Deals + Guide to Different Nuna Car Seats
- Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair (brown wood)
- Nuna Infant Car Seats – how to choose between the Pipa, RX, Lite & Lite LX
- Nuna Rava – Nori currently uses this after she outgrew her Pipa!
- UPPAbaby Vista V2 Stroller – converts from single to double seater.
- Nuna Mixx Next Stroller – Newest 2020 version is currently only available at Nordies
Eliza J is one of my mom’s favorite brands for dressier pieces, and she prefers jumpsuits over skirts so she doesn’t have to think much about styling the outfit. She may not be going many places dressed up these days, but this pocketed jumpsuit (starts in 0 Petite) was SO flattering on her I had to share. Fit of the petites is TTS – she is wearing 2P and the material has a little stretch.
Would love to have a Nordstorm gift card. I am based in Australia and only heard of Nordstorm due to Instagram stories.
I am quite short – 5” 1, and finding clothes that suit my height in a Western society has been challenging and unflattering. Until I came across your Instagram which gave lots of ideas on what to wear and how to wear.
Would love to try out Nordstorm and the gift card can be handy in covering some of the shipping fees. 😊
Hi Jean, you and your mother are adorable! I love your outfits. My mom and I are about the same size and we share clothing too. I would love to win a gift card for Nordstrom or Express. I am a medical student who will be applying for residency this year and would greatly appreciate any sort of help with purchasing interview attire.
Thanks for the insightful post! My choice would be Nordstrom for a few classic pieces!
I would love a nordtrom gift card. You guys look so cute. Congratulations on the baby!
Would love a gift card to Nordstrom!
Thank you for the giveaway! Would love to shop at Nordstrom. 😊
Nordstrom. You look like sisters.
Omgosh I look your mums style. She looks wonderful!!!
I am for sure getting the knotted shirt. I would love to win the gift card for Nordstrom
You always share the best Nordy Sale stuff, so I would be super excited to win the Nordstroms gift card. 😍🤞🏼
This is such a sweet thing to do! I’d love a gift card to Nordstrom so I can try some jeans that are normally out of my price range!
Hi Jean, I look forward to your NSale recs every year and would love a $200 giftcard for Nordstrom. Shopped the N-sale this morning and ordered the Gibson blazer in black and gray, both Steve Madden boots, the longchamp tote in gunmetal (I rarely wear browns), and the hiker boot :). And of course the Zella leggings even though I own 5 pairs.
Nordstrom! I Love your style! 🤗🤗
Oh def Nordstrom pls!!
I would love a gift card to Nordstrom to spend on my upcoming wedding and new house (or an outfit/pair of shoes for me 😁)!
I’d love a Nordstrom gift card!
-Janet C; janetmcho@gmail.com
Nordstrom! 🙂
Hi Jean! Love your style, personality and wonderful tips in fashion, recipes and raising your baby. I am definitely interested in the Nordstrom gift card since that is versatile
and very tempting with all the sales going on.
Would love a Nordstrom gift card!
Have been following you for years and am in the Boston area about to enter the 3rd trimester with my first baby. It’s been wonderful getting petite fashion advice and now all the pregnancy advice. 🙂
Love your blog! Thanks for being such an inspo to all the petite ladies out there!
Would love a Nordstrom gift card!!
Sorry typo! Email should be with an “m” instead of an “n” in “u*ich”
Hi! Would love a gift card to Nordstrom so I could treat the hubs to a well deserved shopping spree ☺️
Hi Jean! I love your blog. Thank you for doing a giveaway. I would love a gift card to Nordstrom! Me and my mom are both petite ladies just like you and your mom. Thank you for all the recommendations!
A gift card from Nordstrom, my favorite store of all time 🥰 would be a dream.
Thank you for your well rounded content Jean I always look forward to it and often refer back to previous posts!
Would love to get a gift card from DERMSTORE so that I can pick up a cream for my overly sensitive skin.
I would love a Nordy gift card! My mom and I both petite and have loved the experience of sharing good “petite finds” with each other since I was a teenager. I love that you and your mom are both petite too, and that you’re treating her to some shopping! ❤️
A Nordstrom gift card would be awesome to win and go on a little shopping spree!
Would LOVE a giftcard to Nordstrom! I always look forward to your N sale blog posts each year 🙂
Nordstrom, please. Canadian mama of two enjoying your journey and following your blog and style/cooking tips 🙂
Would love to shop the Nordstrom sale!
Nordstrom please!
Would love a Nordstrom gift card!!!
Jean, your posts are always so well researched and helpful! Love your style and seeing your family grow! I would love a Nordstrom gift card 🙂
Nordstrom is one of my favorite stores
I’ve enjoyed following your Nordstrom anniversary sale recommendations and would love to win a gift card. I’m eyeing those Caslon shoes, they look so comfy! This mama’s ready for some new clothes 🙂
I would love to win the Nordstrom gift card, then I would be able to try out all your great recommendations!
A gift card to Nordstrom would be lovely!
Also, your mother is beautiful. Seeing her in that Eliza J jumpsuit makes me want to brave one myself in the near future.
Nordstrom! Love your style!
I can’t believe that Nori’s po po looks like your sister! Not like a po po! So awesome! Great genes!
I love Nordstrom!
nordstrom!
Would love a Nordstrom gift card! I can’t shop until Thursday but have so many items already in my wishlist 😆
Love your outfits, and so glad you get to spend time with your mom!
My mom & I love to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary sale together, so I’d love to win a giftcard to Nordstrom so I can treat her!
I would love a Nordstrom’s gift card to use to buy all things baby for my rainbow boy due this fall 🥰
Nordstrom so I can dress like you and your adorable mom!!
You and your mom look great! I love her in the jumpsuit with heels – I’ve always wanted to pull that off! I’d love a Nordstrom’s card. I don’t get to shop the sale early but I’d love to treat myself to some new pieces for fall! 🤗
DermStore! Looks like a great sale!
Nordstrom’s!
Hi Jean! Long-time follower here and fellow petite-fashion seeker. I seriously wait all year to shop the Nordstrom sale and love that it’s always at the beginning of fall to get me in the fall/wintery mood. I love your recs for good staples such as cardigans to layer, boots that never go out of style, and fun wedding-guest attire!
Love your style and how authentic and transparent you are with your family!
I would love to get something from back country, like a warm Patagonia for Michigan winters!
Would love Nordstrom! Thank you for the recs for both maternity and baby picks!
Oops! Forgot to pick the store- Nordstrom!
I love Nordstrom’s and love your blog!