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 one of the gift cards and get to spend it “all”on myself. I mostly shop for my daughter nowadays! Thank you 🙂
I love love love Nordstrom & Express! I really wish I like Abercrombie but it just doesn’t fit right for me personally. Thanks for sharing all these great finds! I never even thought of buying kids sizes for shoes but that is so genius :)!
You and your mom are so cute! I’d like to enter a drawing for a Nordstrom card. Thanks for your post and helpful fit tips!
Great post! I would love a gift card from Nordstrom! They have a great skincare selection!
Great post! Would love a Nordstrom gift card but all of the shops you posted about sound awesome! Thanks Jean
Thank you for sharing so many petite friendly clothes! It’s so hard to find fashionable petite pieces. Nordstrom gift cards are the best 🙂
You and your mom are looking amazing! Would appreciate a gift card to backcountry to shop for some apparel for my mom and I – we love going on hikes together! Thank you! 😊
I remember Abercrombie was big when I was younger, but then somehow became irrelevant. Glad to rediscover and check out their new pieces through your blog and insta! I would love a giftcard there!
Love this blog post, you are always a go to for clothing reviews and recommendations! I would love a Nordstrom giftcard to be able to spruce up my wardrobe for when I can go back to the office for my first post grad job!
Gosh, your sizing and fit info is always so so so helpful!! Also, your mom is adorable. I’d love a -Nordstrom gift card!
Would love to shop at Nordstrom.
Thanks Jean for this giveaway and style ideas! You + your mom are so cute!!
I always trust your Nordstrom picks! Especially for babies!! Would love a Nordstrom gift card!
A gift card to Nordstrom would be nice 💁🏻♀️. Have been following you for a bit and have always found it nice that a lot of your information and milestones parallel my own!
Your Nordstrom finds are always on point. I discovered the Zella leggings through you and love them (esp the pocket for your phone)!
Nordstrom. Love your baby recs!
Abercrombie! Your mom is so fashionable!
Nordstroms!
You and your mom are stunning!
Twins!
I would like an Abercrombie gift card.
Love your blog! and gift card to Nordstrom would be great since I love the store!
Truly the best petite blog out there! My pick would be for Nordstrom 🙂
would love a gift card from nordstrom so that my little and i can twin 🙂
Love all the outfits on your beautiful mom! She is so lovely! You both are so beautiful! Would love a gc from Nordstrom!
I would love a gift card from Nordstrom’s! The zella leggings look comfy!
Love your picks!
I would love a gift card to Nordstrom! So many great finds
I’d love a gift card for Nordstrom. As a mom of two girls, I usually buy cute outfits for them, but haven’t shopped for myself in a very long time!
I’d love a Nordstrom gift card. Thank you for doing this giveaway!
Love your post – you and you’re mom are so cute! I would love a Nordstrom gift card.
Would be grateful for Nordstrom gift card…wanting to get a matching pair of Adidas knit shoes for me and my son.
I would love a Nordstrom (nordstrom.ca) gift card! Love the athleisure styles you are sharing, now that we are wfh with little ones for the foreseeable future.
Thanks for doing so much shopping research!
I’d love to splurge at Dermstore!
Nordstrom!
Thank you for sharing great products from Nordstrom sale!
Nordstrom! We’re very close in size and I love all of your recommendations!
I’d love to have a gift card to use on the great sales at Nordstrom.
You are such an inspiration. ❤️
Love your style!
Gift card to Abercrombie as their petite XXS and 00 fit me almost perfectly (sometimes can be a little too big)! I love that they re-branded in recent years. Their softAF collection is incredible.
I love Nordstrom sales they always have such a large variety of styles to choose from!
You guys could be twin sisters! Asian don’t raisin! I’ve been dying to check out the Nordstrom sale for some boots! I also love how petite friendly express is. I was surprised that their “petite” actually fit me. Whereas American Eagle’s petite fits a bit differently.
I’d love a Nordstrom gift card to shop the sales!
I’d love a gift card for Nordstrom. As a mom of two girls, I usually buy cut outfits for them, but haven’t shopped for myself in a very long time!
You guys are so cute! Would love a gift from Nordstrom! Been eyeing those booties <3
Your mom looks incredible!! Wow!! Nordstrom for me. Say hi to Nori for us 🙂
Nordstrom!
Thanks for posting all of these sales! Cannot wait to try the dermstore and oribe texturizing spray! Love all for the petite love 🥰
So many cute stuff on the Nordstrom sale!
You and your mom look great! I sometimes play dress up with mine too 🙂
I’d love a Nordstrom giftcard for the Nsale!
I would love the gift card to Abercrombie! Love this post and how you and your mom styled everything
Hi Jean,
Beautiful pics and great post! I would love a gift card to Abercrombie and Fitch! I’ve been on the hunt for good jeans. I’m also short (5’1”) and curvy so finding jeans can be tricky. I see great reviews for AF jeans and would love to snag a pair! Also, I used to be obsessed with AF in middle and high school and I love that their clothes have evolved and kept up with the trends!
Thank you!
A gift card for Nordstrom!
would love a Nordstrom gift card for some baby gear!