13 Petite Christmas Tops for Every Holiday Gathering -

There’s a special kind of joy in finding petite Christmas tops that fit right the first time — sleeves that stop at your wrist, a hem that lands where it should, and nothing to pin, roll or tuck before you head out the door.

That’s what this roundup is for. I gathered 13 petite holiday tops for women, every one of them in dedicated petite sizing, for everything on the calendar this season, from Christmas morning and family dinners to office parties and festive nights out. You’ll find a range of price points, including a budget pick, with the fabric, shipping details and any measurements the retailer provided listed for each one, so you have it all right at your fingertips while you shop.

One heads-up: I’m seeing holiday pieces sell out quickly this year, so if something catches your eye in your size, don’t wait too long.

Petite woman in a red cable-knit Christmas sweater with small embroidered trees and dark jeans, holding a mug in front of a lit Christmas tree

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A Note on Sizing Before You Shop

As always, the label alone won’t tell you everything. Where a retailer didn’t list a length, I’ve marked it “not listed” rather than guess. Fabric content works the same way — if a percentage breakdown isn’t shown here, it’s because the retailer didn’t supply one, not because I left it out.

Before you choose a size, check our Petite Clothing Sizing Guide for tips on measuring yourself and the tops you already own.

A Note About Pricing, Shipping & Returns

For these picks, I use a simple price icon based on the regular/list price in our research: $ = under $50, $$ = $50–$99, $$$ = $100–$149, and $$$$ = $150+. Temporary sale prices are not used to set the icon, because sales and markdowns change. Prices, promotions, shipping terms and return policies can all change after publication, so the figures below reflect what each retailer listed at the time of our research — always confirm current pricing, shipping and return details directly with the retailer before ordering.

Price key: $ under $50 | $$ $50–$99 | $$$ $100–$149 | $$$$ $150+

Petite woman in an emerald green velvet flutter-sleeve top and black pants, holding a glass of wine at a candlelit holiday dinner table

The Picks: Petite Christmas Sweaters, Blouses & Dressy Tops

1. JONES NEW YORK Petite 3/4 Sleeve Dolman Tunic — Belk

🛍️ Found Online | $$

Petite sizes: PS–PXL | Length: 24.5 in. | Sleeve length: not listed | Fabric: Viscose, nylon (percentages not listed)

In berry red with a boat neckline and 3/4 dolman sleeves. It’s a holiday color without a holiday theme, so it keeps working well past December.

Shipping & returns: $11.95, free at $99+; 30-day returns, free in store, $12.95 by mail.

2. Kim Rogers® Petite Long Sleeve Holiday Graphic T-Shirt — Belk

🛍️ Found Online | $ | On clearance: $9.75 at time of research

Petite sizes: Petite Small–Petite XXL | Length: 25 in. | Sleeve length: not listed | Fabric: 100% cotton

If you’re after petite Christmas shirts rather than sweaters, this is the most casual pick here, with nine holiday designs to choose from. An easy option for relaxed days at home, holiday errands or a matching family photo — and at the clearance price, sizes may not last long.

Shipping & returns: $11.95, free at $99+; 30-day returns, free in store, $12.95 by mail.

3. Festive Reindeer Pullover Sweater — Coldwater Creek

🛍️ Found Online | $$$

Petite sizes: PS–PXL | Length: 23 in. (mid-hip) | Sleeve length: not listed | Fabric: Midweight cotton/acrylic (percentages not listed)

This one leans all the way into the season: a reindeer cut from plaid fabric sits front and center, framed by stitched evergreen branches and snowflakes. The roomy cut and slits at the side hem make it easy over leggings or slim pants.

Shipping & returns: $9.99–$19.99 based on order total; 60-day returns, $9.95 fee by mail.

4. Noelle No-Iron Shirt — Coldwater Creek

🛍️ Found Online | $$

Petite sizes: 6P–16P | Length: 26 in. (below the hip) | Sleeve length: not listed | Fabric: 100% cotton

It isn’t a Christmas print, but the red plaid still reads holiday. The no-iron cotton skips the ironing board before a gathering, and it works tucked in, under a sweater or on its own.

Shipping & returns: $9.99–$19.99 based on order total; 60-day returns, $9.95 fee by mail.

5. Women’s Drifter Embroidered Cable Crew Neck Sweater — Lands’ End

🛍️ Found Online | $$

Petite sizes: Petite XS–XL | Length: 21 1/4–23 3/8 in. [verify] | Sleeve length: 27 3/4–30 3/4 in. (arm length, per retailer) | Fabric: 100% cotton

A traditional cable pattern in a fine knit that layers easily under a coat or over a collared shirt. The cut is relaxed rather than fitted.

Shipping & returns: rates vary with current promotions; 90-day returns, free in store, $8.95 by mail (waived when you choose merchandise credit).

6. Kasper Petite 3/4 Flutter Split-Neck Velvet Blouse — Macy’s

🛍️ Found Online | $$

Petite sizes: PS–PXL | Length: Approx. 26 in. (below the waist) | Sleeve length: not listed | Fabric: Shell: 92% polyester, 8% elastane; sleeves: 100% polyester

One of the best petite tops for a Christmas party or dinner out: a velvet blouse with layered, fluttery sleeves that end below the elbow and a split at the neckline.