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.
You are my favorite to follow!! I am also petite 4″11 and 100 lbs. Absolutely love your style. Also on a fertility journey!
I would love a gift card to Nordstrom.
Great post! Gift card from Nordstrom – can’t go wrong!!
Looks like the crowd favorite is what I’ll be going with 🤗 Nordstrom 🛍
Nordstrom! Thank you for all your detailed and honest recommendations!
I love your style and love the way you explain and link everything!
I would love to have a Dermstore gift card.
Your mom is so adorable and like an older sister! I’d love to win a Nordstrom gift card to share with my little sister!
I would be delighted with a gift card to Nordstrom so that I can get that Northface jacket that I have been eyeing.
I would love to win a gift card for Nordstrom!
I love Nordstrom!! You and your mom are the cutest.
Love you Jean and your site! Thank you for making simple and informative. I would love a Nordstrom gift card!
I love these styles on you and your mom! So beautiful. I would love a gift card to Nordstrom!
Nordstrom! 😊 Thank you for your fabulous posts!
Nordstrom! Always grateful for your detailed reviews during their anniversary sales!
Hi Jean! Always loved your style tips and recipes! Your mom looks amazing! Thanks for all the inspo! Would love a gift card to Nordstrom !
I’ll love to be shopping the Nordstrom deals!
I’d love a gift card to Abercrombie!
You and your mama are quite the stylish duo. I would love a gift card to Nordstrom, they have so many beautiful options to choose from.
Love reading your posts! Great detail, easy to read format, and the cutest pics for styling/visual reference. Thank you for hosting this giveaway. 😊 Hoping to win a Nordstrom gift card.
I’ve always wanted to try the stuff at Abercrombie!
Love Nordstrom!
Great finds, espcially outerwear! I’d love a chance to win a gift card for Backcountry!
My goodness your mom doesn’t age at all. You guys looks so sweet together. ♥️. If I win would love to have the Nordstrom giftcard. Thank you for always sharing informative things going on in your life. Love your transparency with your fan.
Backcountry, thanks!
Hello Jean! I would love to get a giftcard to Nordstrom. It is one of my favorite places to shop! I recently had a baby and would love to get her a few items.
Dermstore for me.
Nordstrom GC: I’m tempted to buy so many items during the anniversary sale after reviewing your guides!
Great post as always 🙂
Aw Jean you’re too kind! Thank you for all of the recommendations! Nordstrom is my favorite store, and I’d love to be entered for a gift card there 😊
Hello, thank you for the thinking of us :)! Nordstrom would be my pick please, they have such a variety of items and best customer service I’ve seen.
Thanks for these post! I’m due Dec 2020 and I saw your post the other day about Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. I’ll be purchasing the Rava since its on the sale list! So excited for that discount. My shopping day is on the 13th so I hope it will still be in stock. I would love to use the gift card towards that purchase. I’ll also be looking at those cute maternity leggings you recommended too! Thank you for all these pregancy tips while you’re prepping for your new arrival as well!
Thanks for the petite reviews, super helpful for online shopping. I’d pick Backcountry for an upcoming trip.
I’d love to shop the Nordstrom sale! Would love be able to finally get anything barefoot dreams! So so soft
Thanks so much for all your great ideas and advice, Jean! I’m a Nordy’s girl from way back, so would love a gift card there. Meanwhile, I’ve just bought my first pair of Rothys with your friend discount, so I’m already a winner!
Love reading your posts – Nordstrom please. Thank you 🙂
Always enjoy reading the posts regarding the sales, usually go shopping after lol
Backcountry would be my first stop.
I ❤️ Nordstrom!
Abercrombie!! Been looking for jeans for months and this would be perfect!
Nordstrom 🙂
What a kind gesture! I’ve never shopped at Backcountry before but their stuff looks great!!
I would love a nordstrom gift card– I can’t wait for the sale to be available to the public as I already have my eye on some new boots!
Hi Jean! I’ve been following you on Instagram and reading your blog for a while. I love your content and am so happy for your family. I would love a giftcard to Backcountry. Thank you for hosting this giveaway! 🙂
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I would love a gift card to Nordstrom!
Thank you Jean! I have been such a fan of your style. Effortless and chic. I would lovely win a Nordstrom gift card to try out more fun and comfortable outfits. With thanks!
Thank you for including reviews on baby/toddler things on your blogs! You’re always so informative 🙂 As a new Mommy, I’d love to win a Nordstrom gift card since we’re transitioning our baby girl’s car seat soon and are looking into getting the Nuna Rava 😉
Backcountry would be awesome as I just moved from CA to OR and I need to prepare my wardrobe for Winter!
I’d love if I could win a gift card to Nordstrom. Thank you you.
Nordstrom! I’m 5’0 on the dot and your blog is a lifesaver! Thanks you for this giveaway ❤
Nordstrom is the most versatile. Love the mother daughter outfits.
Nordstrom. Thanks!
Thank you for all the work you put into your posts! I’m trying to get into cycling so a I’d definitely hit up Backcountry (it turns out jeans don’t work so great for longer rides 😂)
Long time reader, first time commenter 😛 For sure Nordstrom for me! Love their brand varieties.
Thanks for keeping it classy! I’d love 💘 a Nordstrom card to finally get one of those barefoot dreams cardigans everyone raves about!
Thanks for taking time to put together this list!! Nordstrom for me please!
I would love a Backcountry giftcard! Thank you so much for sharing ❤️
I enjoyed all your post and recommendations. I would love to enter for Nordstrom Gift card. Thank you !
Nordstrom
Stylish mommas! If I get chosen, I would love a Nordstrom giftcard!
I’d choose Nordstrom. Thank you so much!
Love your Nsale coverage Jean! Really good insights! I would love to win a gift card to Nordstrom.
Love the pieces you mentioned and I always feel like I can count on you to recommend the best quality pieces. For me, Nordstrom would be the shop of choice. If you read this, just want to say that you are one of style icons- simple yet stylish. Thank you for always sharing and having your viewer’s best interests in mind!
Your mom is so cute and reminds me of mine! Would love to stock on some staples from Nordstrom!
I love the styles both you and your mom picked! I would love a Nordstrom gift card to share with my mom!
Love how the Socialite tee looks! I would like to enter the giveaway for a Nordstrom gift card.
Great post on sales going on right now! I’ve been obsessed w skin care lately and have yet to try dermstore. Crossing my fingers to win a gift card.
Love all of your picks! Your petite guides and finds are such a fresh breath of air for me. It has been so hard to find petite clothing that fit well. I would love an Abercrombie gift card to try the Abercrombie jeans. I can never find jeans that fit my petite frame well. They are either too long and too big in the waist. Thank you for your petite tips!
So sweet! Love how close you are to your family, my mom is the same whenever she comes over and brings bags of food too 😊 Also, I’m a fellow Bostonian and 5 footer 😅
Love what you posted from Anthropologie! I love shopping there ❤️
I would love to win a gift card to Nordstrom!
Enjoy looking at your blog with my girlfriend. Would love a giftcard to take her shopping, at nordstrom
I LOVE you style…from one petite Chinese girl to another. 😉 Nordstrom for me!
Thank you for your nsale and beyond post! Your nsale post is always my go-to, especially for baby gear! Last year, I bought the yoyo stroller and this year I’m getting the Rava based on your recommendations. I am also expecting my second baby in the Fall! Thanks again! And, we’d love a Nordstrom’s gift card!
Thank you for always covering the best sales and sharing your style! I would love a gift card for Nordstrom! Crossing my fingers that I get lucky this time!
Nordstrom! Please and thank you. Love all your fashion tips🤙
Hi Jean! Always a fan of your posts~ Glad I found you many years ago 🥰 I would love to get a giftcard to Nordstroms! Hope you and your mom have a wonderful time together!!
I’m taking advantage of both NSale and Nordstrom non-anniversary sale items. We have a new baby boy as well so will be looking into more baby gear!
Would love a gift card to Express! 😊
Happy Monday! Abercrombie 🙂
Thank you for this opportunity! I’d love the Abercrombie gift card!
Backcountry 🤗
Thank you for doing a giveaway! Love the outfits your mom and you chose in this post! Currently in a skincare shopping craze, so would love to win a dermstorm giftcard.
Your mom looks amazing! I’d love to have a gift card to Nordstrom. 🙂
Hi Jean, you and your mom are beautiful. She looks more like an older sister! I would love to win a Nordstrom gift card.
Thanks Jean for helping out and I always enjoy your posts/pictures of your family. What a beautiful family it is!!!
You and your mom look so cute together! If love you receive a gift card from Nordstrom! Thank you for the opportunity.
Nordstrom to upgrade some basics
Nordstrom gift card!!!
Thank you for your nsale and beyond post! Your nsale post is always my go-to, especially for baby gear! Last year, I bought the yoyo stroller and this year I’m getting the Rava based on your recommendations. I am also expecting my second baby in the Fall! Thanks again!
Nordstrom!
Nordstrom😊
Love your fashion posts and recipes 😍
Love all your helpful posts! Newly pregnant petite mama, can’t wait to start utilizing your maternity & baby recs!
Thanks for the giveaway! I’d love to win a gift card for Backcountry!
Would love to win a Nordstrom card!
Nordstrom all the way!
Btw, so fun to see your mom styled in these looks!
Nordstrom and thanks 🙂
Nordstrom!
Thank you for sharing all your recommendations. I liked the fact that most of your recommendations are affordable and great quality. I would love to have a Nordstrom gift card.
Hi Jean, I’d love to win a gift card to Nordstrom. Many thanks!
I’d love an abercrombie gift card! Thank you for hosting!
Love that your mom makes appearances on your posts! I would love to win a Nordstrom giftcard!
Nordstrom!
I would love a Nordstrom gift card! My boyfriend and I just bought our first house and I’d love to shop for some new home items ❤️ Thank you for doing this!
Hi Jean! I’ve been a long time follower. I would love a Nordstrom gift card! I can usually only afford to browse there but I would love the chance to be able to buy some things I’ve always wanted. Thank you so much for this opportunity! Sending you, Nick, and Nori lots of love ❤️
Nordstrom’s 🙂
Nordstrom!!
I would love a gift card to Nordstrom! <3
Love your blog, and it’s so generous of you to do this giveaway! I’d love a gift card to Nordstrom or Backcountry!
Thanks for all your work on these helpful posts!! Love your style….and love Nordstrom!!
Hi Jean! I love your blog for outfit inspo and recipes! I recently moved to Boston from CA and need to expand my wardrobe in preparation for the cold so I’m hoping to win a gc to Nordstrom 🙂 Thanks!