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

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Outside a Victoria's Secret store.

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