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.
Your mom is beautiful and looks like your sister!! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway and I would love a Nordstrom gc.
Love your style! Needing new clothes after finally losing some pregnancy weight.. Nordstrom is my fave!
Nordstrom is a one stop shop to achieve THE look, shoes, makeup, clothes, hair. You can get everything there! Love nordstrom
Would love a Nordstrom GC!
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MarieAnne B.
Mpaquino@hotmail.com
I hope I’m one of your lucky winners! I’ve saved a couple of your Nordstrom’s anniversary sales items, it won’t let me buy until 8/19 because I’m not as cool as you 😂! I’ve added those pink adidas, some boots, the double Thule and skincare items to my waitlist. If I win I’d love the Nordstrom’s card! 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽
Nordstrom please. Love your plblog
I would love a Nordstrom giftcard. Thanks for the opportunity!
Love the coordinating outfits with mom!
I would love to win a gift card to Nordstrom!
It would be awesome to win a gift card from Nordstrom!
Nordstrom!
Nordstrom!! 💗
I love Nordstrom. 4’8 over here and I have been following your blog for years
Nordstrom!!!
Hi! I love your style! I would love a gift card for Nordstrom!! Ahh, hope I win lol
Nordstrom! Those zella pants are the best and absolutely glad you reviewed those!
Nordstorm please 🙂
Hi Jean,
Thanks for always posting quality content. As a petite Asian gal myself, I’ve been following your blog for years because it was one of the first I found where I thought “hey she looks like me!”. Would love a gift card to Express as I’m starting a new job this month. Thanks!
Xo
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Would love a gift card to Nordstrom 🙂
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Love all of your outfit thought I’m noy so petiTe. Nordstrom is always my numbers one store to shop for all I want.
Oh and Nori is getting cuter and cuter everyday. I love her eating so well and watering her plants. Well educated.
Nordstrom!
Nordstrom’s!
I would love a Nordstrom gift Card!
Crossing my fingers that the Gibson tunic doesn’t run out in my size by the time I can shop the sale! I’d love to win a gc to Nordstrom to pick a few up!
Nordstrom! I love reading your picks and reviews ❤️
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I would love a Nordstrom gift card!
Thanks for the informative post! Would love a Nordstrom gift card.
Omg, Jean! This is such a great giveaway! If chosen I’d love to have one from Nordstrom. My baby is already growing up and we’re planning to get her a new car seat since the Doona that we have she can only use past a certain weight 😔 been looking at Nuna for a while now 😊
Nordstrom would be awesome for my baby Rae!
Marieanne B.
Mpaquino@hotmail.com
You and your Mom have amazing styles. And Nori is so beautiful too. 3 generations❤️
Nordstrom! The selection for petite sizes is larger than most and love that I can get anything from pyjamas to work attire from one store.
Love your blog! Nordstrom!
Nordstrom! 🙂
Nordstrom!
I love your Nordstrom anniversary sales reviews!
It would be a blessing to win this giveaway. My mom (aka best friend) never shops for herself due to financial hardships.
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Thank you for having this giveaway!
Hi Jean,
Love your style! My daughter is Nori’s age and we’re currently expecting baby #2 as well (baby boy). Would love a Nordstrom gift card to have a little mommy makeover 🤞🤞🤞
Thank you for all your fabulous posts. They’ve been so helpful for me as a new mom.
Hi Jean , would love to win a gift certificate to Backcountry. Dreaming of Hopeful vaca in the winter !
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Love Nordstrom! ❤️
I recently discovered your blog after your Ann Taylor Instagram post. I love the style and shopping tips you post as I am also a petite. I would love to win a gift card from Nordsdrom as I often purchase my Adidas running shoes there.
I would chose a Nordstrom gift card. It houses a variety of great brands!
Hi Jean! I’ve been following your post since just prior to Nori’s birth, and we are expecting our first baby (girl) and I just love your style and all the baby product reviews. Thank you!
Would love the gift card for Nordstrom. I’m an avid fan of Nordstrom and probably do 90% of my shopping there because of the fantastic return policy and customer service.