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 love that you include your mom in your fashion posts! I would love a giftcard to Nordstrom!
Express pls 🙂 great post, love all the sales happening now.
Hi Jean, thanks as usual for a lovely and informative post! And what a great giveaway – if I’m one of the lucky winners, it’d be great to redeem for Nordstrom because of their selection!
Nordstrom 🙂
New to your blog/instagram and think you are so inspiring! Thank you for spreading kindness and giving this opportunity to those in need 💛
Nordstrom is my dream store!
Hi, fellow petite at 5’2″ here and mommy of 2 year old girl. Congrats on your newest almost addition to the damily. My clothes haven’t fit since baby and I resort to anything with elastic these days during Covid. Planning to road trip a lot in an RV so the Backcountry GC would come in handy. Thanks for your posts and lifestyle advice. Stay safe! Take care, Diane
Nordstrom! That jumpsuit is fabulous!!
Nordstrom!
btw..you and your mom are so cute!
Thanks for this giveaway! You and your mom look wonderful. I’d love a Nordstrom gift card.
Seeing you with twinning with your mom reminds me of myself and my mom! We love to shop together, and I would love to share a Nordstrom gift card with her. Thank you, Jean!
NORDSTROM ❤️
Express! Cute tops needed for my new job!
Loved this post. Moms are the best, who better to care for our littles?
Would love one for Abercrombie ❤️
Dermstore would be so amazing! Wearing masks right now has been messing with my skin so any help would be so appreciated!
Your posts are always so helpful! Would love a Nordstrom gift card to help shop the sale!!
Love your style! I love your picks from Nordstrom so I would go with a Nordstrom gift card. Thank you 😊
Love how you shared your mom’s outfits! It’s always difficult finding gifts for my mother… Luckily she’s about the same height and build as your mother! Would appreciate a Nordstrom gift card given how much I shop there
Nordstrom as I don’t fit into anything else really (plus sized petite). Some retail therapy would be nice right about now since we lost our ivf baby two weeks ago at 7 weeks. 🙁
Nordstrom. Love your NS picks and recommendations! Thank you!
Nordstrom!!!! Mine and my mommy’s favorite department store
Nordstrom!
I’ve been a follower of you for years! Your guide is always read first before I shop the Nordstrom anniversary sale each year. If I was selected, I would love to buy a few fall staples you highlighted.
Thanks for always alerting about the best sales, recipes, and products!!
I am loving the Nordstrom sale! Looking to get hubby some new jeans (he’s opposed to spending so much on designer jeans!)
I would love to win a Nordstrom card! I buy my jeans from there (topshop). Currently pregnant too and I think I’ll need some new pieces post baby!
Nordstrom!
Hey Jean! I absolutely love your blog and have been following for years for both great recipes and fashion tips (and sale alerts!). I’d love a gift card to Nordstrom for those black Steve Madden booties 🙂 ❤️
Love your thorough reviews! Would love a Nordstrom gift card!
Loved this post as well as your cute little baby bump! Hoping to win a Nordstrom gift card! <3
Your posts are so helpful! We took a lot of your suggestions when we were shopping for baby girl.
Backcountry..! 🤞🏼🤞🏼
Great to see how versatile these Nordies items are for different age groups.
I would love a Nordstrom gift card.
Thank you for your very detailed reviews. I would love to enter the drawing for a Nordstrom gift card.
Nordstrom 💕💕
You’re an inspiration to petite women everywhere!! I have a hard time finding clothes that actually fit and I base my wardrobe off of everything you share. Thank you.
Hi Jean, thanks for always sharing great deals, recipes, and your life with cutie Nori! We love browsing Nordstrom. So a Nordstrom gift card would be wonderful!
As a petite woman, I love your clothes recommendations! Super helpful when buying online:)
Express (or Nordstrom). Ty!
Nordstrom!
Wow you guys are so cute!! I am so glad you can be with your mom! Wish i could see my mom too 🙂 Nordstrom is her favorite place to shop and i would love to buy a gift for her if I could win 🤍
Such a fun post. Thanks for all the work you do and for creating such a positive, interesting space on the internet.
I’d enjoy using a Nordstrom giftcard. 🙂
Nordstrom! As a new(ish) mom to two, it has everything to outfit my family!
I would love to win the Nordstrom giftcard! Thank you for all the tips throughout the years and for this generous giveaway!
Nordstrom 🤞☺️ Btw you guys are so cute!!
Nordstrom! I’m 5’2” and love that I can rely on Extra Petite for accurate reviews and recommendations!
Nordstrom! Even though I’m not petite I love this blog!
Nordstrom
Love your blog! I’ve relied on it heavily for all your infant stuff since I’m a first time mom.
Hi Jean,
Thank you again for all the wonderful information you have put together, and for hosting a giveaway. You’re the only petite blogger I trust and value. I would love a gift card to Abercrombie. Thank you again 💛
Hello! Such a cute blog post with you and your mom 🙂 Would love a gift card for Nordstrom!
These pictures remind me SO much of my mom. I don’t know what I would do without her help raising my kiddo and shopping 🙂 I would put a Nordstrom gift card to good use preparing to go back to teaching this fall. Thank you!
You are so sweet to offer gift cards! I’ve been eyeing some pregnancy leggings but can’t justify the price knowing this will likely be my last pregnancy (#5!) would be so great to win a gift card for Nordstrom! Your recommendations are so helpful! Thank you Jean!
Dermstore! Need to stock up on sunscreen to prevent the wrinkles (and skin cancer)!
Great post with your Mom! Would love to win a gift card to Nordstorm.
Jean! I loved this post so much. I would love to treat my mother with something from Nordstroms. Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway!