I tried on work pants from Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. I was blown away by one pair's stylish shape and fit.

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Chloe wearing three pairs of slacks in brown, black, and tan colors.
I definitely would have purchased the Gap pants if they were on sale during my visit.

Chloe Caldwell

I tried on similar sweaters from Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap. One store offered an unmatched shopping experience.

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A composite image of a man wearing three different black sweaters and taking a photo of himself using a phone.
I tried on similar sweaters at Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap.

Mike Vulpo

I tried on basic black sweaters from Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap. My top choice reminded me that you get what you pay for.

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A composite image of a woman wearing three different black sweaters.
I tried on similar black sweaters at Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap.

Chloe Caldwell

After trying on shirts at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap, I found the most expensive items weren't worth the splurge

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Ted wearing three different black polos. On the left, a polo from Old Navy. In the middle, a polo from Banana Republic with four buttons going down the top. On the right, a polo from Gap with two buttons going down the top.
I tried on similar shirts at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap.

Ted Berg

I tried on T-shirts at Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic. There was one clear winner when it came to value and quality.

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Chloe wearing three different t-shirts. On the left, a white shirt from Old Navy. In the middle, a gray shirt from Gap. On the right, a white shirt from Banana Republic.
I tried on similar T-shirts at Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic.

Chloe Caldwell

I tried on linen shorts at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. The priciest ones were amazing, but I found a similar pair for way less.

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Chloe wearing three different pairs of linen shorts. On the left, a longer white pair from Gap. In the middle, a shorter black pair from Old Navy. On the left, a white pair with a belt from Banana Republic.
I compared similar pairs of linen shorts at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic.

Chloe Caldwell

I tried on similar dresses at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. The most expensive one was the most disappointing.

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Chloe wearing three different dresses. On the left, a long white sleeveless dress from Gap. In the middle, a black sleeveless dress from Old Navy. On the right, a white, flowy, sleeveless dress from Banana Republic.
I tried on similar linen-blend dresses from Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic.

Chloe Caldwell

I tried on similar tops at Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy. I'm done assuming big names with the highest prices have the best products.

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Chloe wearing three different tank tops. On the left, a black square-neck tank from Gap. In the middle, a cream high-neck tank from Banana Republic. On the left, a black square-neck tank from Old Navy.
I tried on similar tops at Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy.

Chloe Caldwell

I shopped for spring clothes at Gap and Banana Republic, and I'm not sure I'd go back to either retailer

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Selfie of the writer, wearing a white tank top, in front of trench coats and hanging sweaters in Banana Republic
I went shopping for clothes at Gap and Banana Republic.

Terri Peters

I shopped at Banana Republic and J. Crew to see which was having more success transforming its brand and winning over shoppers. The winner was clear.

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The author compared Banana Republic and J. Crew stores.

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