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! Thanks for all the tips on petite fashion. I would love a gift card for Nordstrom.
Nordstrom gift card would be great if I am selected.
Hi Jean, I am sorry for the second comment…I just realized I had to select a store from this post. So I would choose Express. I hope I am not disqualified 😣
Hi Jean,
Your blog provides me so many ideas on how to pick the outfits. The motherhood section is wonderful, and thank you for sharing.
Nordstrom gift card would be great if I am selected.
Gorgeous green jumpsuit.
Nordstrom 🙂
Would love the nordy gift card to buy things for my baby due in October!!
Would love the nordy gift card to buy things for my baby due in October!
Love your blog, style, and videos in IG. I’ve bought your exact items from Banana Republic, J Crew and Nordstrom. I would love a Nordstrom gift card!
Both looking so cute! I would love to win the Abercrombie gift card. 🥰
Express would be amazing!
Aww! Thank you for taking the time to put together this whole post and do the give away! I would love a gift card to ABERCROMBIE, if I did win!
Love following your blog for petite styles! I’d love a Nordstrom gift card!
Would love a Nordstrom gift card! Thank you!
Great tips! I will for sure browse the baby gear at the Nordstrom Anniversary sale! A giftcard would be amazing!
This is so generous of you and very creative way to direct you readers to these e-shops! I would love the Nordstrom gift card to return to work once I am hired again!!!
Hi! I am starting a job at a new law firm in September, and would love a Nordstrom gift card 🙂
Jean – your Mom looks like she is in her 40s. Wow. 😮❤️
Love Love Nordstrom and sales. I’m also a fan of the Nordstrom rack since they always have a wide variety of shoes and clothes to fit into.
Shoot, I got caught up in my comment about your beautiful mom that I forgot to indicate which gift card I would love – Nordstrom please!
You both look beautiful! You’re mom is very stylish as you!
I would love gift card from Nordstrom.
I would’ve thought your mom was your sister if it wasn’t for your blog/IG stories 🙂 goals!!
Nordstrom would be nice 🙂 thanks so much for the chance!
Hi Jean,
I love reading your blog and seeing all the beautiful clothing and baby items you review. You have such a lovely family. I am also petite and your blog has helped me pick items that fit and flatter my frame.
I would love a Nordstroms gift card.
Nordstrom!
I love your reviews and read through them before I purchase the item! Thank you for taking your time to share your thoughts. Would love to purchase some clothing as I return back to my classroom this September!
You and your mom are SO cute and beautiful! I see where you get your good genes from 🙂 I would truly love a Nordstrom gift card to get some new clothes for fall/winter. Thank you!
Nordstrom!
I love your reviews and read through them before I purchase the item! Thank you for taking your time to share your thoughts.
I would love a gift card to Nordstrom! Super excited about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale items, especially eyeing a couple of the baby gear 🙂
Would love a Nordstrom gift card for fall cardis and booties!
I would love the Nordstrom’s gift card. You’re looking great and love your blog!
I’d love to have a shopping spree at Nordstrom before I begin my first post-grad job!
I would love to be considered for Nordstrom’s. Your posts/blogs have been an inspiration for me and my husband in having our rainbow baby girl Ellie. Keep up the great posts!
I would like to win a Nordstrom gift card!
Nordstrom would be great 🙂
Love your blog. I would love a Nordstrom gift card 🙂
Thanks for doing this! You and your mom are so cute. Also love your mom’s recipes! Would love a gift card for Nordstrom. You are so sweet 🙂
I would love to get the Nordstrom gift card from some new summer dresses for the start of school year.
Hi Jean, I love your style! If selected, I would like a Nordstrom giftcard. Thanks!
I’d like a Nordstrom’s gift card.
Hi jean! Love all your posts-fashion, beauty, pregnancy, baby, travel, food!! Have gone on to try or purchase many things you’ve blogged about and have not been disappointed. Thanks for the opportunity to win a gift card-dermstore would be my choice…need to tame and manage my postpartum hair and skin!
Love your Blog and your little family!
I would love a gift card to Dermstore.
Hi Jean! I would love to win the Nordstrom card and try out some of your maternity outfit suggestions. I am extra petite as well and definitively trust the pieces that you recommend as bump friendly. (Currently 6 months pregnant 🤰)
Nordstrom 😊 thanks for being such an inspiration!
Hey Jean!
Thanks for running this fun giveaway. I’d love a gift card to Nordstrom.
Thanks!
Maggie T
Thank you so much for this challenge, Nordstrom card would be great!
Nordstrom would be awesome. Thank you! 🙂
Always love your recs! Would love a Nordstrom giftcard. Thank you!
Express, I have really been enjoying your recipes and insta stories recently
Love this post and all your content! I’d love a Nordstrom gift card!!
I have been a fan of yours for years! You are such an inspiration for Asian Americans who are interested in fashion and I’ve loved following your personal journey. I would love a gift card to Nordstrom
Those Patagonia jackets from Backcountry look great! Perfect for future hiking trips. Would love a Backcountry gift card 🙂
I would love a Nordstrom gift card!
Love these picks! Simple, and stylish.
My favorite stores in the post are probably Anthropologie (I love your dress!) and Express.
Your mom looks amazing!
I would love to get a gift card to Nordstrom for back to school shopping for my kids.
Thank you so much
Xo,
Viv
I’d love Nordstrom gift card for my daughter’s carseat! Thank you for all the recommendations and reviews. They are always spot on! I love your recipes too!