Fall means it’s finally sweater weather — and also the season when petite shopping gets tricky again. Sweaters are one of the categories most likely to skip petite sizing altogether, which means a “regular” small can run long in the body and long in the sleeve on a petite frame. Below are 15 picks — pullovers, cardigans, and cashmere — all sized specifically for petites, with the real garment specs pulled from each retailer’s listing so you know what you’re getting before you buy.
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A Note on Sizing Before You Shop
Measurements vary more between brands than you’d expect, and there’s no universal petite standard, so the label alone won’t tell you much. Where sleeve or body length isn’t listed, I’ve marked it “not listed” rather than guess.
Sleeve length is also measured two different ways: some retailers go from the shoulder seam to the cuff, others from the center back of the neck across the shoulder to the cuff (Lands’ End and L.L.Bean both use this method). I’ve noted the method when it’s given, but numbers between brands aren’t always directly comparable.
Before you choose a size, check our Petite Clothing Sizing Guide for how to measure yourself and your clothes.
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 $$$$ = $150+. Temporary sale prices are not used to set the icon, because sales and markdowns change. Prices, promotions, shipping terms and return policies can all change after publication, so the figures below reflect what each retailer listed at the time of our research — always confirm current pricing, shipping and return details directly with the retailer before ordering.
Belk
AK Anne Klein Petite Chatham Cardigan
Price: $79 ($$) · Petite Sizes: PS; PM; PL; PXL · Body Length: 25.5″ · Sleeves: Long (length not listed) · Fabric: Rayon · Colors: 5
An open-front, unlined V-neck cardigan — longer than most cardigans here, so it layers well over a dress.
Shipping & returns: Returns within 30 days; free in-store, prepaid label online (fee deducted from refund).
L.L.Bean
Women’s Cotton/Cashmere V-Neck Sweater
Price: $59.95 ($$) · Petite Sizes: XS–XL, offered in Petite, Regular, and Plus cuts · Body Length: 24″ from high point shoulder, falls at hip (not broken out separately by cut) · Sleeves: Long, 28 3/8″ – 31 3/4″ · Fabric: 95% cotton/5% cashmere · Colors: 6
A jersey-knit V-neck with ribbed trim and a touch of cashmere for warmth without bulk.
Shipping & returns: Returns within 90 days of ship date; free shipping over $50, return-shipping fee may apply.
Women’s Cotton Ragg Sweater, Relaxed Crewneck
Price: $59.95 ($$) · Petite Sizes: Petite XS–XL · Body Length: 25″ long, falls at high hip (size Medium Regular; not broken out separately by cut) · Sleeves: Long, 28 3/8″ – 31 3/4″ · Fabric: 100% cotton · Colors: 1 (Bone Marl)
A relaxed, ribbed-trim crewneck with a classic ragg-knit look.
Shipping & returns: Returns within 90 days of ship date; free shipping over $50, return-shipping fee may apply.
Lands’ End
Women’s Drifter Classic Cable Sweater
Price: $89.95 ($$) · Petite Sizes: XS–XL · Body Length: 22″ – 24 1/8″ · Sleeves: Long, 27 5/8″ – 29 3/4″ · Fabric: 100% cotton · Colors: 4 (two are stripes)
A mid-weight cotton cable knit built as an everyday staple that holds its color and shape wash after wash.
Shipping & returns: Returns within 90 days; free in-store, $8.95 fee by mail (waived for merchandise credit).
Women’s Cotton Modal Short Sleeve Jewel Neck Pullover Sweater 🏷️ Budget Pick
Price: $49.95 ($) · Petite Sizes: XXS–XL · Body Length: 22 1/4″ – 24 3/8″ · Sleeves: Short, 7 1/4″ – 8 1/8″ · Fabric: 60% cotton/40% rayon modal · Colors: 11
A short-sleeve jewel neck pullover in a cotton-modal blend, lighter than a full sweater — works layered or on its own.
Shipping & returns: Same as above.
Macy’s
Charter Club Petite Cashmere Long-Sleeve Zip-Front Hoodie
Price: $199 ($$$$) · Petite Sizes: PXS; PS; PM; PL; PXL · Body Length: approx. 23″ front body · Sleeves: Long (length not listed) · Fabric: 100% cashmere · Colors: 6
A fitted, 2-ply cashmere zip hoodie with hip pockets — the splurge pick on this list.
Shipping & returns: Returns within 30 days; free in-store, $9.99 fee by mail (free for Star Rewards members).
Style & Co Petite Stripe Open-Stitch Cardigan
Price: $69.50 ($$) · Petite Sizes: PXS–PXL · Body Length: approx. 20 7/8″ · Sleeves: Long (length not listed) · Fabric: 60% cotton/40% acrylic · Colors: 1 (Palomino)
A lightweight open-stitch cardigan with a striped pattern — more of a layering piece than a heavy sweater.
Shipping & returns: Returns within 30 days; free in-store, $9.99 fee by mail (free for Star Rewards members).
Style & Co Petite Argyle Crewneck Long-Sleeve Sweater
Price: $59.50 ($$) · Petite Sizes: PXS–PXL · Body Length: approx. 21.9″ · Sleeves: Long (length not listed) · Fabric: 100% polyester · Colors: 1 (Dark Walnut)
A soft crewneck argyle sweater that hits at the hip — dressier than a plain pullover.
Shipping & returns: Returns within 30 days; free in-store, $9.99 fee by mail (free for Star Rewards members).
Old Navy
SoSoft V-Neck Sweater 🏷️ Budget Pick
Price: $39.99 ($) · Petite Sizes: Petite XS–XXL · Body Length: Not listed · Sleeves: Long (length not listed) · Fabric: 53% cotton/24% recycled polyester/20% nylon/3% spandex · Colors: 10
A loose-fit V-neck pullover with rib-knit trim — the most casual, budget-friendly pick here.
Shipping & returns: Returns within 30 days; free in-store, about $7 fee for mail returns.
Relaxed V-Neck Cardigan Sweater
Price: $49.99 ($) · Petite Sizes: Petite, XS–4X · Body Length: Not listed · Sleeves: Long (length not listed) · Fabric: 60% cotton/40% polyester · Colors: 1 (Light Brown)
A relaxed button-front V-neck cardigan with patch pockets — the roomiest silhouette of the cardigans here.
Shipping & returns: Returns within 30 days; free in-store, about $7 fee for mail returns.
Petite Studio
Basti Reversible Merino Wool Cardigan – Burgundy
Price: $145 ($$$) · Petite Sizes: XXS–XL · Body Length: 18″ from shoulder · Sleeves: Short · Fabric: 100% wool · Colors: 1 (Burgundy)
A slim, reversible merino cardigan with pointelle knit detailing — from Petite Studio, a brand built entirely around petite proportions.
Shipping & returns: Returns/exchanges within 20 days of purchase (or 14 days after delivery, whichever is longer); $8 fee. Free shipping over $150, $8 flat rate under.
Lexi Wool Sweater
Price: $165 ($$$$) · Petite Sizes: XXS–L · Body Length: 20″ – 22″ · Sleeves: Long · Fabric: 100% Mercerized Merino Wool · Colors: Tonal abstract print
A medium-weight relaxed sweater with dropped shoulders and a tonal abstract print — the second-priciest pick on the list.
Shipping & returns: Returns/exchanges within 20 days of purchase (or 14 days after delivery, whichever is longer); $8 fee. Free shipping over $150, $8 flat rate under.
Talbots
Jacquard Crewneck Sweater – Cozy Leopard
Price: $99.50 ($$) · Petite Sizes: Petite P, S, M, L, XL; Petite Plus X–3X · Body Length: 22 1/4″ petite length; 25″ petite plus length · Sleeves: Long (length not listed) · Fabric: 55% cotton/41% nylon/4% spandex · Colors: 1 (Dark Chocolate Multi)
A crewneck pullover in leopard jacquard with a straight hem — also offered in petite plus sizing.
Shipping & returns: Returns within 60 days; prepaid mail label, $8.95 fee deducted from refund.
Cable Knit Crewneck Sweater
Price: $109 ($$$) · Petite Sizes: XS–XL (size type Petite available) · Body Length: 23″ petite length · Sleeves: Long (length not listed) · Fabric: 55% cotton/41% nylon/4% spandex · Colors: 1 (Acorn Heather/Ivory)
A soft cable knit pullover with a side-slit hem that hits at the hip.
Shipping & returns: Returns within 60 days; prepaid mail label, $8.95 fee deducted from refund.
Soft Cable Knit Bomber Jacket
Price: $139 ($$$) · Petite Sizes: Petite P, S, M, L, XL · Body Length: 21 3/4″ petite length · Sleeves: Long (length not listed) · Fabric: 57% cotton/28% acrylic/15% polyester · Colors: 1 (Burgundy)
More knit bomber than pullover — zip front, welt pockets, and rib-knit trim make it work as a light outer layer.
Shipping & returns: Returns within 60 days; prepaid mail label, $8.95 fee deducted from refund.
Before You Order
- Check body length against a sweater you already love. A sweater’s numbers only mean something next to a measurement you already know fits the way you want.
- Note the fiber content before you buy for warmth. Cotton and cotton-blend sweaters here run lighter than the cashmere and merino wool picks — useful if you’re shopping for layering versus standalone warmth.
- Petite sizing labels vary by retailer. You’ll see PXS/PXL, Petite P–XL, and plain XS–XL used differently across these brands — that’s each retailer’s own labeling, not an inconsistency on our end.
And if you’re rounding out your fall wardrobe, check out our Petite Jeans for Fall roundup for denim that’s sized for petite frames.
Bottom Line
Fifteen sweaters, seven retailers — every single one sized specifically for petites, including two picks from Petite Studio, a brand built entirely around petite proportions. Whatever’s missing from a listing is marked “not listed” rather than guessed, so you have the real numbers in front of you before you click add to cart.
