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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composite image of J. Crew store and the author trying on a shirt
The author compared Banana Republic and J. Crew stores.

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Gap's new CEO thinks he can make Banana Republic a 'quiet luxury' destination

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Banana Republic registers
Is this quiet luxury?

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