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.
I’d love to win a Nordstrom gift card! Thank you for sharing all these great reccs with us!
Abercrombie sale would be great to shop! Snag something for me and something for my daughters:) Thanks!
I love Nordstrom!!!
You and your mom look gorgeous!
Nordstrom gift card! I love your content! It’s so informational.
Hello with love from Singapore! ♥️
I love your blog & would just like to say I absolutely adore this post. Both you and your mom look incredible.
I would love a Nordstrom gift card, thank you so much for the giveaway ♥︎
Nordstrom of course! You and your mom are too cute
Love your style and love all the kid content. Also, it’s so nice to have your mom around! I delivered in the height of COVID and luckily my parents were stuck here (they usually travel back and forth to the Philippines and here) . It’s been such a huge help to have both my parents here to help especially when we can’t safely have visitors!
I’d choose Nordstrom because I can shop there for the whole fam – me, hubs, and baby! Thanks for all the recs!
A Nordstrom gift card would be so awesome as I’m hoping to get a Nuna Rava for my now 4 month old!
Nordstrom’s!!!
I love both Nordstrom and Abercrombie!! I’m so appreciative of your blog—from one short Asian girl to another, it’s been so helpful to have someone to relate to that is so knowledgeable in fashion and cooking!
I’m having my first baby in December. I would love a gift card to Nordstrom. I really enjoy your posts!
I love all your recommendations, they have been such a help to me. A Nordstrom gift card would be awesome.
Nordstrom! Love your minimalist sales picks.
Always love your round ups, and your petite sizing and specific measurements are so so helpful! I would love a gift card to Nordstrom, love that they have so many options from cute clothes to gifts!
Backcountry! A down parka is necessary in Boston’s winters 🥶
I would love a Nordstrom gift card – starting to shop for a high chair for my 3 month old!
Nordstrom
Wow, truthfully, your mom looks like your sister haha !
Wishing you and her a very healthy life.
I’d like to say my favorite from the list is forward Nordstrom ! There are just so many options.
After many recommendations we are looking to switch to the Trip Trapp high chair! Would love to shop the Nordstrom sale 😊 looking great mama!
Nordstrom! 🙂
Nordstrom! I love your baby gear guide as I’m due in December and all things strollers and car seats is a bit over overwhelming but your guide made it much easier to sort out! Thank you!
I love the Nordstrom Sales!!! Thank you for sharing your finds
Thank you for your wonderful blog! It’s helped me find clothes suited for my petite frame and not look like a child.
I would love a gift card from Nordstrom!
Backcountry, please.
I love your looks and ideas from Nordstroms. It’s been amazing watching your journey with both of your pregnacies. You make it look effortless.
CONGRATS Jean! Been following you for years and it’s so nice to see how life pans out.
As a first time mama to be who has been ttc for the past four years, feeling a ton of anxiety is saying the least… especially during a pandemic! It’d be great if I were chosen for a Nordy GC as this would go towards baby purchases! XOXO 🙂
I would love a nordstrom gift card 😍
I would love to have Nordstrom gift card. We just found out we are expecting and would use it for the baby gear!
A gift card to the dermstore would be super useful! I’m pretty sure have keratosis pilaris and my skin could use some tlc because of it
I’d love a gift card to Backcountry! We’re planning camping trips to lots of National Parks on our Parks Pass and we could use some new gear!
Hello I would love a gift card for Nordstrom. Because I’m entering my third year of college as a marketing major and I would like to buy more professional clothing for presentations on zoom. Thank you❤️
Hi Jean! You and your mom are too cute and thanks as always for your incredibly thoughtful reviews. I’d love to win a gift card to Nordstrom to shop the anniversary sale! 🙂
I’d love a gift card to Nordstrom. Thanks for this opportunity!
Nordstrom please!
Love your IG and blog. Great recommendations for adults and little ones!
Hi Jean! Thanks for doing this giveaway. I’d love a gift card to Nordstrom.
Id love to have that adidas sneaks in Nordstrom and a nice shoes in express that still on my wish list coz i dont have budget for it. A gift card for either Nordstrom or express would be amazing. 🥰🥰🥰
Love your style! I would like a Nordstrom gift card please!
So many great sales! I always love seeing your styling suggestions. I would love an Abercrombie gift card!
Love the socialite tee from Nordstrom! Can’t wait to shop the anniversary sale 🙂
Great post! I always love the information you give about fit, quality, etc. Would love to win a Nordstrom gift card! 🙂
I would like a dermstore gift card
Nordstrom please!!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Love your IG and blog! Been following you for a few years. A Nordstrom gift card would be amazing!
I would love a Nordstrom gift card!
Love your content! Would love to win a Nordstrom gift card 🙂
Nordstrom, thanks!
Love, Love, Love all your posts! Very helpful and informative baby product reviews as I’m due in Dec 2020.
I would definitely love a Nordstrom gift card 🙂
Love all the picks, especially the Nordstrom ones 🙂.
Nordstrom! 😊 I love your blog!!