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.
Hi Jean, your blog is still inspiring to me all these years later! I am really hoping to win a gift card for Nordstrom – you make all these pieces come together seamlessly and cohesively and that’s something I have always struggled with! I am definitely going to check out the Chunky Sweater Dress!
Nordstrom please. My daughter recommended your IG page to me and I’ve followed since ❤
Nordstrom please!!!
Would love a gift card for Nordstrom!
Hi Jean, I love your style so much. Thank you for the giveaway. I would love to win a Nordstrom gift card for my future mother in law!!
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Backcountry! Love perusing your outfits and posts!
Nordstrom! Hoping to elevate my loungewear pieces!
Backcountry! My wedding is coming up but given the pandemic I don’t have any hopes for a honeymoon anytime soon. Instead my fiance and I have been doing road trips and going hiking etc – I’d imagine our honeymoon would probably road trips for the time being. Would love some new windbreakers and hiking boots 🙂
I would love a gift card from Nordstrom!
Hi Jean! Thank you for doing this give-away! Your outfits are always so inspiring. Thank you for all that you do. <3
Hi Jean! I would love to win a gift card to Nordstrom. I’m heading into a more professional office place soon and only have a few pieces that really fit the bill currently. I would love to be able to purchase some of the amazing pieces you’ve recommended as I get started in my journey to become a “real” adult lol.
I would love a gift card to Backcountry. My sister and I are planning on doing some trips to National Parks and some Patagonia jackets would be perfect. Also, thank you for all your NSale reccs, it took so much self control to not get every single thing you recommended 🙂
I love that your mom is with you during this crucial time and that you were able to have some fun styling her!
I would like to be considered for a Backcountry gift card, as I’m needing outdoors gear for my baby.
Nordstrom!! I love your style and all your finds 😊
I love nordstrom for myself and kids. Really like your recommendations
A Nordstrom giftcard would be great!
You and your mom are so cute! I’d love Nordstrom to buy clothes for my little baby^^
I love your style. Nordstrom gift card would be amazing 😍
I’ve been contemplating of getting the Stokke highchair and finally made a decision to go forward soon. A gift card to Nordstrom would be very helpful towards such big purchase!
Thank you for all your recommendations!
A gift card from Nordstrom, would be amazing. 🤩
Nordstrom would be amazing. Thank you for the opportunity!
I love your Nordstrom shopping list and is my favorite place to shop ☺️. It’s great knowing what items look good on shorter girls! Love all your posts!
I would love a Nordstrom giftcard! I love those Adidas sneakers!
Express or Nordstrom are my top choices!! Love all of your recommendations!! 🙂
I’d love a gift card to Nordstrom I have my eye on those Caslon wedge sneakers!! Thanks for your content Jean!
LOVE Nordstrom gift card please!! I love seeing your posts with Nori!! She is so adorable!
Nordstrom!! Been eyeing a bag but haven’t spent that much on myself in a long time. It all goes towards the kids and with one on the way would love to spoil myself!
I love this! Both you and your mom are so stylish! The green jumpsuit is too perfect! I’d love a giftcard to Nordstrom. They are such a versatile store and I love so many of the pieces you review from there!
I LOVE your blog about wardrobe sales and most esp. about baby tips! I bought the baby led weening book after reading your blog and it’s THE BEST ever. As for the gift card..Patagonia Please! My mom came to visit me (from CA) in March for a quick vacation to celebrate my LO’s 1st bday. Well, pandemic hit and she’s been with us for almost 5 months now! She’s with me indefinitely and I live in Illinois so I can definitely spoil her with a nice jacket/fleece to get ready for the cooler weather. Besides, its her birthday on 8/15!
Abercrombie is one of my favorite shops! Sometimes I can get away with wearing things from Abercrombie Kids! 😂 Sometimes being 5’ tall has its perks!
Nordstrom! I was never a fan until I found your blog! So many great recommendations, I can’t wait to shop the sale! Thank you!
love your recommendations! I’d love a gift card to Nordstrom.
You and your Mama look great! I would love to get a Nordstrom card!
I would love a gift card to Nordstrom 🙂
I would love a gift card to Nordstrom. I really enjoy your posts!
I would love a Nordstrom gift card! Thanks for always sharing great content! 💕
I’d love a gift card to Nordstrom. I love shopping there!
Nordstrom! Such good finds.
I would love the Nordstrom’s card!
Love your picks! I would love a Nordstrom gift card!
Love you and your mom! Been so fun following your blog and a great resource as a petite person myself who is also not on their pregnancy journey. Would love to use a Nordstrom gift card to shop your recommendations!
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Nordstrom!
Thank you for the giveaway!!! My daughter is outgrowing her infant car seat (she’ll be 1 on Halloween! 😭). I’ve loved all your baby advice as Nori grew and I’d love to win a Nordstrom gift card to get the Nuna Rava!
Nordstrom gift card! 😘
Nordstrom! I’m excited to shop some of your picks for this year! 😀
I would love an Abercrombie gift card. I have a (almost) two year old daughter as well so I know a Nordstrom card would go to more items for her and I love Abercrombie denim. After a few years of wearing the same jeans, a new pair would be a nice treat for a tired momma
This is so sweet and love all the finds! I’d love to treat my mom too with a Nordstrom gift card!
Nordstrom!!
Love your style and been following for years!
I would love a gift card to Nordstrom. I’m a junior in college and it would be so nice to be able to get some new clothes for the coming school year because it is kind of a bummer of school year. Your blog is seriously so lovely!
Nordstrom 🙂
Love all your outfits and recipes! <3
You and your mom have such great style! I’d love to win a gift card to Nordstrom, thank you so much!
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You and your mom are so cute! Can’t believe she’s por por to Nori!
Would love a gift card for Nordstrom.
I would LOVE the Nordstrom gc. I am a new mom and need some new items to fit my new body. Love your style- such great inspiration!
Hope this includes us from Canada!😋 We miss shopping across the border!! Would love a gift card from Nordstrom!
I’d love to get some of the booties and sweaters from Nordstrom and would love love a gift card! ❤️
You and your mom are the cutest! And I am so excited for you to see Nori become a big sister.
Nordstrom is the clear winner for me! I need to stock up on Olaplex and the Zella leggings. Great tip on the kids ones!
Backcountry!
What a cute post!
Love your post and try ons! Your mamma is so cute. I would love a Nordstrom card!
Nordstrom!! Need to stock up on goodies for my kids 😊
I am 4’11 and expecting my first baby(a girl) in November so I appreciate your posts. I would love a gift card from Nordstrom to put towards a Nuna travel system!
Thanks!
Love a nordstorm gift card! Love your finds 💕
I would love a nordstrom gift card!
I would love a gift card to Nordstrom! Their anniversary sale has so many amazing deals!
I would love a Backcountry gift card! I’m about to start my 2nd trimester and I’m really outdoorsy, so I’m scared what’s going to happen when my Patagonia jacket stops zipping …
You and your mom are adorable!
My preference if I were to receive a gift card would be Nordstrom bc they have so many great finds right now.
Thanks for always sharing the latest steals! 💕
You and your mom look so much alike! Would love to win a gift card for Nordstrom.