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.
I would love a Nordstrom gift card 🙂 so many good pieces you posted.
I love, love, love so many of the outfits you post – it makes me wish I were as petit as you! Since I’m not, though, I’d be so thrilled to receive a gift card for the Dermstore. Or if it’s a clothing-only giveaway, Abercrombie would be amazing 🙂 Thank you for always posting relatable content!
Love these picks as always! Nordstrom would be great!!
I would love a gift card to Nordstrom – I love the recommendations from you and your mom and would love to pick up a few things as well!
Jean, I love your style it’s amazing. I stand at 5’1 currently pregnant 31 weeks and love all your recommendations. Nordstrom has helped me a lot during this pregnancy I also got zella maternity sweats❤️
Would love a gc for Nordstrom! ☺️
Backcountry! I’m taking my 2yo and 4mo kids on a camping trip in September so it would be great to do a little shopping for this trip. 🥰
I love your Nordstrom picks! Also love seeing your beautiful mom modeling some of choices (since I’m a lot closer to her age!).
I’ve been a fan of yours for a very long time and even had a sighting of you once at Anthropologie but was too shy to say hello :). We are the exact same size and I’ve loved your sense of style and have benefited from buying your suggestions as I know they’ll fit and look great! I’d love a gift card to Nordstrom – definitely think about all the great boots in your shoe review!
I would love a gift card for Nordstrom so I can buy baby gear for my son 🙂
I love Nordstrom! You always have the best recommendations!! I’m a new mom and have loved seeing your tips from fashion through baby must haves!
I would love the gift card for Nordstrom.
I have added so many of your picks to my wish list, would love to be able to actually check out on them 🙂
This was such a helpful post! I would love a gift card to Nordstrom. 😊 Gotta build a back-to-the-office fall wardrobe.
Nordstrom! The store has so many variety in terms of brands and style.
Hi Jean,
Id like to be considered for the Backcountry gift card. Thank you!!
Nordstrom! Thank you so much! Love you and your blog!
Aww. Your mom is adorable! You’re making me miss my mama (in KS) so much more while we’re separated by the pandemic. I’d love to win a Nordstrom giftcard so I can buy us matching Gibson blazers! That would bring us a lot of joy during this challenging time of separation.
You and you’re mom look super alike! She’s aging gracefully and can’t blame “asian genes” for that! Hehe I would love a nordy giftcard bc I would love to shop the Nsale. I’ve been shopping the sale for that past 3 years but was thinking of passing this year bc I don’t have work and stays at home with my 20 month old. Thank you for this opportunity jean! Love you recos and recipes! ❤️
I really love your Nordstrom picks and would love a gift card there too!!
You both look so pretty! Like twins!
I’d love a Nordstrom gift card to treat myself and my family to a few things!
Have been following for awhile and love your reviews on petite clothing. I’ve found such good deals with your recommendations!
Would love to shop the Nordstrom sale or Abercrombie sale.
I love Nordstrom for their variety. p.s. You and your mom are too cute!
Thanks for all the tips! I would love a gift card to Nordstrom 🙂 Maybe I’ll treat myself to some cozy clothes (currently in my 3rd trimester as well!).
Love your Nordstrom shopping list! You always have all the right and newest essentials for fashion!
Nordstrom! I would love to purchase some of the items you recommended!
This is awesome, I’d love a gift card to Nordstrom. I’m so excited for their anniversary sale.
Nordstrom for those NSale goodies!!
A gift card for Nordstrom as there are so many amazing deals going on for the anniversary sale!
LOVE your style. As a petite girl myself, you give me confidence when I need to shop for business attire. LOVE Nordstrom!
I love your insta and blog! You have such great style. I would love Nordstrom, you post so many good finds!
Nordstrom is definitely my top pick right now! So many good basics in the sale!
Dermstore
Nordstrom! Love all your recs and have always ended up buying things that you recommended that I skipped over while browsing myself because I didn’t see the potential!
It’s a tough choice, but I’d have to say Nordstrom! I have my eye on those sneakers (in white) and the Barefoot Dreams blanket! As someone who is also petite, I always appreciate your posts and recommendations!
I’d love a gift card for Abercrombie Canada ❤️ Thank you so much for doing this!
Nordstrom is definitely my fav store!
I would love to snag some maternity items from Nordstrom! So many cute pieces suggested.
Great post! For the giveaway I’d love a Nordstrom gift card! so many good deals!
You and your mom are the cutest! And my mom is also very similar in size so I will definitely love a giftcard to Nordstrom to take my mom out on a shopping spree for these adorable pieces.
Hi Jean, love the post! I’d love a giftcard from Express. Thanks!
Nordstrom! I can buy stuff for the whole family!
Excited to get my hands on some discounted oribe. Nordstrom would be my choice for a gift card!
I’ve been eyeing the NSale hunter rain boots you posted last week – they’d be perfect for the typical rainy fall where I live! I’d love a Nordstrom gift card (boots would be the first thing I bought)!
Love your style! Nordstrom would be amazing!
Nordstrom! Would love to be able to treat myself and maybe get some nice clothes for my sons 🙂
Thank you for all the helpful information regarding fit and comparisons! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve already referenced back to these recent posts. I’d love a Nordstrom gift card so I can purchase a Nuna 🙂
You and your mom look amazing! This is such a generous giveaway. My mom and I love Nordstrom.
Would love a Nordstrom gift card 😀 Thank you for being so gracious and always giving such great advice
I would love a Nordies gift card! The green romper your mom has on is so adorable. And the Gibson twist top has been my go to shirt for work for a really long time!
I would like Nordstrom ,plz and thank you very much for your generosity!