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 and your mom are stunning! Thank you so much for your blog; it’s improved both my fashion sense and more recently, my cooking. Keep those Asian recipes coming! My husband definitely appreciates it. 🙂 I’d love a gift card to Nordstrom!
Hi! I would love a Nordstrom gift card and I could use it to buy the stokke trip trapp high chair I’ve been eyeing. I’m expecting in October 😊.
So I will also definitely check out the Zella maternity leggings! Thank you!
Nordstrom please!! Thank you!! I love your style and recommendations!
I love all your posts and consideration for is petite folks! Thank you for always sharing great deals and I love your sense of fashion. My shop of choice would be Nordstrom ☺️
Nordstrom gift card! Thanks for sharing your great finds!!!
Love all your posts..esp the food and kid-related ones 🙂 I would love a Nordstrom gift card.
Hi would love to be entered for a Nordstrom gift card.
Comment is not getting posted but when I hit submit it says duplicate comment. I hope I am enetered 🙂 love your posts!
Hi Jean, thanks for the generous giveaway! I’d love a giftcard to Nordstrom
Thank you so much for sharing all these beautiful deals with us! Your mom looks stunning in the green jumpsuit and together you ladies look like friends or even sisters. I love seeing photos of you together as it reminds me of my mom who unfortunately cannot visit from Europe this year due to the Covid craziness. I would love a gift card to any of the stores mentioned above if I were to be the lucky winner, but my favorites are Nordstrom and Express. Their pieces are wonderful both for my job (psychotherapist) as well as dressed up for an evening out!!
PS: You are seriously making me wanna buy that green jumpsuit for my mom and send it as a surprise!!!
Nordstrom!
Nordstrom please 😊💕
Nordstrom please
Nordstrom! Loveee your blog and the recipes!
Thank you for the giveaway. Love your posts.
Would love to get a Nordstrom gift card if I do win 🙂
I love your nodstrom event sale review last year I almost bought everything in your review, this time my mom turn to looks fabulous like your mom thx
Love your nodstrom sale event, every year I almost buy everything you bought. This time will treat my mom . Time to makes her more stylish like your mom ☺️ Thx
Thank you for your thorough reviews. I always appreciate the great detail and care you put into your blog posts. If I were chosen for a gift card, I would choose Nordstrom. Thanks again, Jean!
Nordstrom
Would love to buy a gift for my mom with the gift card 🙂
Nordstrom, please! Thanks 🙂
I would love a giftcard to Nordstrom please!
Thank you for your reviews! Would definitely enjoy a giftcard to Nordstrom to shop their anniversary sale! =)
Nordstrom has been a fav store for me! I particularly enjoy their superb customer service. I love your blog! I love the recipes and originally loved the work outfit inspiration. Please continue to post versatile pieces that can be worn at the office and casually!
Nordstrom please, I need to stock up on some staples! Thank you!
Love the great photos of you and your mom! I am missing mine a lot right. If we were able to we would probably hit Nordstrom together. I still owe her for our last shopping trip.
Nordstrom’s please! Thank you for your generous gift opportunity
This post is so lovely 😊, your mother is so gorgeous!
Nordstorm 🙂 <3
I was always a Patagonia fan, but COVID mandatory city quarantines has turned me into an even bigger outdoor & Patagonia enthusiast. Thanks for sharing the sales info!
Nordstrom please 🙂
You are so adorable!!! Thank you for your generous gift!
Nordstrom! You and your mom are stunning!
Nordstrom. Love your posts! Super helpful and genuine.
Would love Nordstrom!
Nordstrom! Thank you!
Definitely a Nordstrom gift card! Thank you for all of your guides/reviews!
Nordstrom! I’ve been eyeing the Tripp Trapp high chair!
Love seeing mom/daughter duos! Nordstroms is my go to!
I’d love to light my husband up with Nordstrom.
We love your baby product reviews! My 14 mo hates her high chair, so I was thinking of replacing it with the Stokke Tripp Trapp at Nordstrom. Would love to win a Nordstrom gift card!
Nordstrom, thank you for your posts!
Thank you for the great post! I’d love a Nordstrom shopping trip! 😬
Hi Jean,
This is a wonderful offer! A gift card would be a great gift for my daughter. She’s been struggling lately with the passing of her grandma ❤️
I’d love a Nordstrom gift card 😊
Currently pregnant with out first child during this pandemic. Would love to shop at Nordstrom 💕
Thank you for this! I’d love the Nordstrom gift card!
Thank you so much for all the great recommendations! I really appreciate the detail in each of your posts. With the current situation, I’ve taken more time to take care of myself, specifically my skin. So,
I would love to win an e-gift card to Dermstore to pick up a few things for myself and my mom. 😊
Love all your posts, Jean! Would love an Abercrombie gift card 😁
Abercrombie! You and your mom are so lovely. Thanks for always putting in such quality content and research in everything that you post.
Nordstrom! Great post- thanks always for the helpful feedback!
Nordstrom! You are amazing and have such a beautiful soul! Thank you for doing this giveaway differently from other IG bloggers who make you to follow other influencers in order to win a giveaway.