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 could use some more fall WFH clothes that are comfy and yet professional. I would love the gray sweater dress 😊
Nordstrom for sure! They have so many styles to choose from.
Your mom is adorable! I’m a first time mom-to-be and would love a gift card to Nordstrom to pick up some things for 👶🏽 🥰
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Love the outfits from Nordstrom! That anthro dress and the rose gold tennis shoes are so pretty! Thanks for the chance to enter this giveaway!
Thanks for being so thorough with sizing explanations! The Nordstrom gift card would be amazing 🙂
Love the mother daughter bonding! It would be even more cute to see all three female generations on a fashion post 😉
I would love a Nordstrom gift card to do the same for my mama~
Nordstrom!
You and your mom are so adorable!! A Nordstrom gift card would be great to go shopping with my mom!
Great post! ❤️ Would love a Nordstrom gift card.
New mom here! 🙂 8 weeks PP and would love a Nordstrom gift card for a few new wardrobe pieces to accommodate my PP body. And would love to shower my two new mama friends as well. Thanks for offering this! Love your content.
I really enjoy the content you provide! Especially the quick and easy recipes 🙂 I’d love a gift card from Nordstrom!
Hi Jean! I’d LOVE a Backcountry giftcard as I’m getting much more into hiking, camping, and the outdoors during this pandemic and could use some cute outfits for it!
Thank you!
Nikko
Totally getting those Adidas in black! Nordstrom gift card, cheers! 💕✨
Dermstore sounds amazing! As a momma sometimes we forget to pamper ourselves and I feel a litte ugh at times that I need to remind myself that I need to take care of myself too!
I love your blog and posts! I haven’t seen my mom since January due to COVID and I really miss our deep car conversations we would have on the drive to shopping malls. I would love a gift card to Dermstore! I want to purchase something lovely for my mother because she sometimes forgets to take care of her skin! <3
Hi Jean! What great finds/deals you always share with us! I’d honestly be happy with any of the stores but would very much appreciate a gift card to Backcountry or The Dermstore for this mama to be to prepare for this winter! Thanks again for this generous giveaway! 🥰
My mother and I are both extra petite too and we would love to share an Abercrombie gift card and take advantage of all these amazing sales!
Nordstrom!!!
Great post w/awesome finds. Nordstrom please!
Would love a Nordstrom card! Unrelated, but Patagonia actually had 50% off on classic better sweater colors this week, so keep your eyes peeled on their web specials category!
such a cute post with your mom! also love all your family, food, and lifestyle content.
I’d love a gift card to Backcountry- thank you!
What a wonderful post and incredibly beautiful relationship you have with your mother. Retail therapy is much needed during these challenging times. 🙂 I’m a huge Nordstrom fan!
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Nordstrom would be my choice of store!
Nordstrom! They have great petite finds 🙂
I would love a Nordstrom gift card to treat my mom to some Anniversary sale picks!
This is so sweet. I miss shopping with my also petite mama (move along covid!) I would love to win a gift card to Nordstrom!
Nordstrom. I’m also quite petite and love that they have a wide selection of shoes for smaller feet.
Thank you for all the sale recommendations! Would love a Nordstrom card!
So generous of you to do this! I would love a Norstrom gift card 🙂
Thanks for sharing your family with us, Jean!!
Love your style and your blog contents! I would love to shop the Nordstrom anniversary sale for myself or for my baby girl due end of October.
Abercrombie!
Love this blog post and the gift card giveaway! I’d go for Nordstrom if I won. Thank you for the opportunity.
Would love a gift card to Nordstrom!
I would LOVE to overhaul some old staples in my closet with items from Nordstrom! So many good pieces to refresh my wardrobe this year.
Nordstrom’s please! I’ve had items on my wishlist at Nordstrom’s for a long long time!
You and your mom are too cute! I’d love a gift card to Nordstrom.
Love your website! you and your mom are so cute! My mom and I enjoy shopping at Nordstrom whenever we get a chance to spend some time. Definitely missing her! thank you!
You and your mom look so amazing! My mom and I are also both 5’2″ and like most Asian moms, she is selfless and never buys things for herself. I would love to treat her to some shopping at Nordstrom if chosen!
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Nordstrom, for sure, for that barefoot dreams cardigan!
Love your blog and posts! I’m not petite but I love all your outfits and that you post where to find things. I’m not very stylish and am so inspired by you. I have bought clothes based on your posts! I have never been to Anthropology (love the dress with your Mom)
Would love to shop there or Nordstrom’s.
Nordstrom is always such an amazing place for great finds (and wonderful deals!) – Mommy would love it!
I would love a Nordstrom gift card! I have size 4.5 feet, so thank you for showing shoes available in small and kids sizes!
I love seeing you and your mom try on different outfits. That jumpsuit looks so good on her! I would love a giftcard to Nordstrom!
Express
This is so cute! Would love a Nordstrom gift card to share with my mom!
Love your blog and all of the helpful fit tips! Would love a Nordstrom gift card to spoil myself for my birthday today!
Love that jumpsuit on your mama! A Nordstrom gift card would be amazing!