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.
Thank you for your recommendations!!
A Nordstrom gift card would be very appreciated. 🙂
Nordstrom! The barefoot dreams cardigan looks so cozy for all these days we will be staying home this winter, and I’d always like to try more Zella leggings (and yesss to the kids leggings protip, xxs is too big on me and the kids L works great!)!
Love your blog and what a generous giveaway!
If I win, I would love a Nordstrom gift card!
Hi Jean!
Thank for all your research and detail. A petit myself, I’ve loved following you for style and product guidance – and now all thing’s food and family related too.
Of the stores, I’d love to buy from Nordstrom. I’ve never actually shopped from them, but have loved the selection of items that they have. Have a couple of item categories I’m interested in like their footwear, specifically some Fall/Winter boots.
In this time of COVID, your posts inspire me to try with my outfits and continue taking the time for myself in the morning to get a little glam ;). Thanks for doing this giveaway- I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a Nordstrom gift card
Would love Nordstrom GC to get more anniversary sale goodies! Thanks for all your recommendations!
Beautiful photo of you ladies!
Nordstrom please! 🙏🏽
What an awesome giveaway that doesn’t require a thousand steps (like I’ve seen other people do!)
I love that your style is relatable and achievable. Would be thrilled for a Nordstrom gift card if I win!
P.S. I don’t think you’ve done this, but a post about your CFA journey would be a great read!!
Jennifer K. and I’d love a gift card to Nordstrom!!! My mom is actually coming to visit me in two weeks and your post has me so excited to see her :))))
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Would love a Nordstrom gift card! 🙂
I would love a Nordstrom gift card, please!
Great blog post, thank you! You look great pregnant! I love the Nordstrom anniversary sale! So nice that you’re treating your mom too.
Hi Jean! You and your mom are super cute. My mom is the same size as your mom and I would love to get a Nordstrom giftcard to get her something nice from the sale.
Nordstrom please ❤️🌹
I would love a Nordstrom gift card! 🥰 Having baby #2 (also a boy just like you!) in December and the GC would be so awesome to use for some of the baby gear we’ve been eyeing (thanks for your recent review on the baby gear sale too!).
I would like to enter the giveaway for a Nordstrom gift card. Thank you!
Nordstrom would be great to treat my mom to some new clothes!! We are both petite and love your recommendations!
Your mom is so stylish!! Id love the backcountry gc 🙂
What a cute post!
Nordstrom!
I loved your review on all the baby products they are offering during the Nordstrom anniversary sale. Being a first time mom, (we are due this Dec) there are so many options out there so it’s hard to know what to go with. I think you’ve narrowed it down for us between Instagram and your blogs so we at least have an idea of what we want. I would love a giftcard to Nordstrom, that would help tramendously.
You and your mom are so cute! So fun that you guys can share clothes! Thanks for the giveaway – I would pick Nordstrom. Already filling my wishlist!
I would love an Express gift card. Their dress/work pants are perfection, but I haven’t splurged on them in years! With 2 kids, I’ve just been working with the clothes I have but would love to go back to work feeling like a boss😊.
Lovey to see that your mom can make it out and visit your family!
I would love a gift card to Nordstrom!
Thanks for sharing these great finds.
Would love the Nordstrom GC!
Congratulations on the baby!
I’d love to have a gift card from Backcountry 😍
I would love Nordstrom gift card if I ever win anything. Your mom looks so young and stylish. Enjoy your time with her as much you can.
I started followed you a few years ago because of fashion and it has been so wonderful following your journey and love all the pregnancy fashion that you have posted along the way! I also love all the other posts like recipes and stuff for toddlers! My son is only a few weeks older than Nori! I would love a gift card to Nordstrom!!
I would love a gift card to Nordstrom, especially with the Anniversary sale coming up! I love that Nordstrom has not only my necessities with necessities for kids and babies as well!
You and your mom are super cute and moms very young looking. +1 for Asian genes…
I would like a Nordstrom Bc.
Hi Jean, thanks for always producing great content! I always learn so much from you. I would love to win a Nordstrom gift card!!
It would be wonderful to win a gift card for Nordstrom! I’ll admit I’ve browsed the site countless times after reading your blog posts but never purchased, as being in Australia, shipping is expensive and I cant justify paying almost as much for shipping as for the product itself. American brands do a much better job at (and have a far bigger range of) petite clothing than Australia, and I discovered this in Hawaii last year (our first time travelling to the US!) when I was able to buy the beautiful white floral Banana Republic dress that you posted about. I love that dress so much, Jean! I can’t wait to follow more of your recommendations – whenever it is safe to travel again. In the meantime, an online gift card would be a dream <3
I have been LOVING the NS sale suggestions you’ve been posting! I recently relocated to the North Shore and a Nordstrom gift card would be AMAZING to help with redecorating! Thank you so much for sharing your life online — Nori gets cuter by the day!
I would love to win a Nordstrom gift card!
Thank you for this blog post and for this opportunity
Backcountry 🙂 Thank you!!
Love the casual outfit ideas as that is mostly what I’m wearing these days! Glad you’re getting to spend time with your mom. I would love a $200 gift card to Nordstrom!!
Nordstrom 🙂
I am always so inspired by how well you piece outfits together!
I would love a Nordstrom gift card! You and your mom are so stylish! Thanks for doing this giveaway!
You guys are so cute!! Definitely look more like sisters than mom+daughter 🙂 I definitely would love the Nordstrom gift card, so much great stuff <3
So excited for the Nordstrom sale this year! Also you and your mom are so cute!! 🙂
Nordstrom gift card would be wonderful! thank you for what you do!
I’d choose Nordstrom!
Definitely Nordstrom! Can’t beat the free shipping and returns (with no minimum, and return shipping label in the box!), especially during this pandemic.
Love this blog – your mom looks amazing. Please provide more on skin care routine!
Nordstrom or Abercrombie, please.
You both look fabulous! I wish I could have stayed as slim as your mom. You have great genes.
My mom and I are very close in age, just 19 years separates us. During my upbringing we didn’t have very much and she never let me go w/out, often she sacrificed her needs for mine. Recently, my mom also started working out and lost over 30 lbs, I’m so proud of her for putting her health first – the one problem this does raise is the need for clothes that fit! I would love to surprise her with a gift card from Nordstroms where she can feel free to splurge and buy herself some things that makes her feel gorgeous!
Nordstrom Gift Card 😊
I love your style a lot! I have your posts saved and LIKEtoKNOW.it!
I would love to a Nordstrom gift card. Thank you!
I would love a Nordstrom gift card! I’m really excited for the baby stuff on sale for my 1 year old.