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.
Would love a gift card for Nordstrom!
As always, great picks, Jean! And you and your mom are a stylish pair.
Hoping to win a Nordstrom gift card.
Would love to get a Nordstrom gift card.
I would love a Nordstrom gift card. Thank you!!
Your mom is so cute!!
I would love a gift card to Nordstrom. I’ve been eyeing the tie waist pants you featured in a post earlier this month !
Hi Jean – Your mom is so fashionable and you both look amazing. Guess now we know where you get it from 😉
Would love a gift card for Express
Hi, Jean! You are so generous! If I’m one of the lucky winners, I’d love a gift card to Nordstrom. Thank you!
Hi Jean, I love your outfits with your mom! I would love a gift card to Nordstrom 🙂
Aloha Jean! Love your blog, all the informative tips and deals you provide! Winning a Nordstrom gift card would be awesome. Thank you kindly for this amazing giveaway!
Either Nordstrom or Backcountry! ❤
Love how you style all your pieces! I would love a Nordstrom gift card!
I would LOVE a Nordstrom gift card!
Hi Jean,
I have bought few pieces based on your recommendations and they all fit perfect. Thank You!!
i would like a Gift card for Nordstrom.
Hi Jean! Thank you for all your hard work on creating detailed and thorough blog posts. Your lifestyle recommendations have really enhanced my quality of life and your style is always on point! Love all the stores you posted about but a Nordstrom gift card would be amazing! Thank you!
Love love love your blog! Thanks for the giveaway and recommendations! I would love a Nordstrom gift card 🙂
Love love love your blog and your wonderful recommendations! I would love a Nordstrom gift card 🙂
I would love to win Nordstrom gift card
Nordstrom! Thanks for hosting this contest!
Love your blog!!
Nordstrom for me 😁
Love your blog. I would love a gift card to Backcountry or any store left available from this contest 🙂 thank you
I’ve been following you for some years now! Love all of your content hence why my husband has used your IG for inspiration for gifts.
Great post, Jean! I love that you included Abercrombie. I loved that store in my high school/early college years and drifted away. But I recently re-discovered the store and really love a lot of their affordable, stylish items. I’m team Abercrombie for sure!
I’m from Canada and would love to win a Nordstrom gift card.
As an Asian woman who’s also in the professional service world I loved your post from many years ago and loved them now as your life and family grows. Hope to see more of you and thanks for all the fashion tips and great deals! Nordstrom would be the one for me!
Hi Jean! I love reading your blog, especially your motherhood section. I am currently pregnant and due in November. All your recommendations for pre pregnancy items have been great. I definitely feel prepared for the hospital and post pregnancy. Looking forward to your upcoming blogs on updated baby recommendations. We’d really like to win the Nordstrom gift card to help with our baby items. Have a great day!
I would love a gift card to Nordstrom!
I would love a Nordstrom gift card!
I love reading your blog! I would love to win a Nordstrom gift card 🙂
You and your Mom look amazing! So nice of you to treat her. Wishing happiness and health to all! My choice is Backcountry.
Never thought about matching with my mama but what a great idea. Would definitely like to win a gift card from backcountry this is my first time hearing about them. Usually go to the direct patagonia site to purchase my sportswear.
I would love a gift card to Nordstrom! I’ve been creating a wish list based on your top picks!!!
Anthropologie 🙂
Thanks for sharing! And for the giveawaway! Gift card to Nordstrom would be most appreciated!
You and your mom are so cute! I am definitely a Nordstrom girl at heart and would LOVE a gift card!
Thank you, Jean! I’d love a gift card to Abercrombie.
Hi Jean!
We’re expecting our second little one in February, so a Nordstrom gift card would be helpful for sure!
P.S I bawled at some of your posts about fertility and pregnancy. You’re such an honest and inspirational blogger. Just know that your words we very impactful. 😘
Nordstroms <3 Mom and daughter shopping sprees are the best!
I would love to receive a gift card for Nordstrom! Thank you!
Abercrombie
Abercrombie would be incredible. You are my favorite blogger and make me feel so much more confident to be a petite women! Thank you for all your thoughtful posts and all the joy this blog brings!!
I would love a Nordstrom gc! I’ve been following you for awhile and Just love your style! Your blog has been super helpful!
A gift card to Nordstrom would be amazing in these penny-pinching COVID times!
Loving your reviews, your sincerity is so appreciated! The styling inspiration is so nice and with so much time at home I’m taking your tips for closet organization and actually applying them. As a new mom I’m also taking note of your baby picks, wish I knew about you during my pregnancy 🙂 a Backcountry gift card would be great, looking forward to your future articles!
I love your content! I’ve been especially enjoying the food recipes you’ve been posting lately. I would love a Nordstrom gift card. Thanks!
Thank you for doing this giveaway! I would love the chance for a Nordstrom gift card. I appreciate this post about you and your mom – how special to be able to connect with her about fashion!
Thank you for your helpful posts! Nordstrom would be great for baby gear 🙂
Nordstrom!! :D:D <3
Love all these petite options! I just started my first full-time job as a speech-language pathologist so I’d love to shop Nordstrom for some work clothes 🙂
Backcountry! I’d ordinarily say Nordstrom, but what’s the point of real clothes if you can’t go anywhere?! We’re definitely spending a lot more time outdoors and upgrading our gear accordingly! Stay safe! Love your blog!
Backcountry! I’d ordinarily say Nordstrom, but what’s the point of real clothes if you can’t go anywhere?! We’re definitely spending a lot more time outdoors and upgrading our gear accordingly! Stay safe! Love your blog!
I always appreciate your recommendations for any store, but my top pick would be for Nordstrom. Thank you for doing this! 🙂