The Gap Sux

SuzeQuze · #1 12-01-2006, 09:23 AM

What the hell happened to them? I went in last night and it looks like a second hand store. Everything is sloppy looking. It all looks like its already been worn and the colors are so drab. Bring back SJP and the fabulousness they used to be! Jeez.

Oh except Gap Body, that stuff rocks.

JazmenFlowers · #2 12-01-2006, 09:57 AM

amen. I used to love The Gap, but for one they got way too damn expensive. I mean, it's The Gap, not Banana Republic, you know? second, like you said, the clothes are rank. I haven't shopped there in a long time. except for socks and dress pants.

strandinthewind · #3 12-01-2006, 10:00 AM

I used to love The Gap because the clothes were inexpensive and lasted forever - I still have t-shirts I bought in 1990

Now, that is not the case. Having said that, their jeans fit my a$$ like a glove and they go on sale cometimes for like $15.

JazmenFlowers · #4 12-01-2006, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Having said that, their jeans fit my a$$ like a glove and they go on sale cometimes for like $15.

really? I never could really wear their jeans. don't fit right in the stride as my grandmother used to say.

ryan8472 · #5 12-01-2006, 10:09 AM

I love The Gap.

sara1998 · #6 12-01-2006, 10:19 AM

I've never been able to fit Gap jeans either. But then, I don't do designer clothing. However, my daughter is starting to get into it. That sucks in the wallet!

strandinthewind · #7 12-01-2006, 10:24 AM

^^^^

Go to overstock.com, ebay, and stores like off5th (the Sak's outlet) -- if times right - you can save like 70%. Also, Marshall's, Simm's, and T.J. Maxx are great as well!!!!

SuzeQuze · #8 12-01-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan8472

I love The Gap.

Because they've clearly changed everything for you, it's apparently the high school/college kids they're going for and nothing more.

The jeans fit me well too but the current line is thinner than their past jeans. Yep, the denim is lighter. And ALL of them have distressed parts. I like a wash but I don't need those lines from my crotch to my hip accentuating said parts.

golden braid · #9 12-01-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

What the hell happened to them? I went in last night and it looks like a second hand store. Everything is sloppy looking. It all looks like its already been worn and the colors are so drab. Bring back SJP and the fabulousness they used to be! Jeez.

I also used to love the Gap. Someone gave me a gift card to the Gap a year and a half ago and I still haven't used it. I always go into the Gap hoping I will find something I really like only to be disappointed. Everything is just so blah there. I don't hate the clothes but nothing excites me either.

SuzeQuze · #10 12-01-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by golden braid

I also used to love the Gap. Someone gave me a gift card to the Gap a year and a half ago and I still haven't used it. I always go into the Gap hoping I will find something I really like only to be disappointed. Everything is just so blah there. I don't hate the clothes but nothing excites me either.

Do the Gaps near you have a Gap Body section? Their PJs, robes, and lingerie are great.

ryan8472 · #11 12-01-2006, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Because they've clearly changed everything for you, it's apparently the high school/college kids they're going for and nothing more.

The jeans fit me well too but the current line is thinner than their past jeans. Yep, the denim is lighter. And ALL of them have distressed parts. I like a wash but I don't need those lines from my crotch to my hip accentuating said parts.

Sometimes I need me some crotch-accentuating pants, ok?!

golden braid · #12 12-01-2006, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Do the Gaps near you have a Gap Body section? Their PJs, robes, and lingerie are great.

I think so. I did see a robe that seemed very comfy and I considered buying it.

SuzeQuze · #13 12-01-2006, 12:22 PM

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I think so. I did see a robe that seemed very comfy and I considered buying it.

They have nice scents too. I love their bras. They're more comfortable and fit better than Victoria's.

SuzeQuze · #14 12-01-2006, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan8472

Sometimes I need me some crotch-accentuating pants, ok?!

So sorry!

mikeschmike · #15 12-01-2006, 12:27 PM

I think the Gap is getting better. They sucked pretty bad for a year or two, but they are getting nice looking clothes in again. I agree with Strand on the jeans, too. Like a glove!