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Brand Wars: GAP Versus Old Navy

Now, I’m using Old Navy for price-point comparison here. This is not to suggest that the brand doesn’t have its fair share of boring and/or nausea inducing clothing. But while Old Navy’s hit or miss, it’s got one thing going for it that GAP better embrace, and fast, if it continues to produce the crap currently on its racks: Old Navy’s always cheap. And - more often than not - it still manages to be cuter than its overpriced comrade.

Button-Front Sweater Vest, GAP, $58. Women’s Striped Boyfriend Cardigan, Old Navy, $26.50. Added Bonus: Striped option does not make wearer look ten lbs heavier. Next.


Strapless Cocktail Dress, GAP, $68. Satin Babydoll Dress, Old Navy, $29.50. The Little Black Dress doth not include the word “Tube” for a reason - I actually haven’t seen a cocktail dress this unexciting since boarding school, where everyone wore J.Crew.

Elbow-sleeved Boyfriend Cardigan, GAP, $54. Women’s Rib-Knit Cardigan, Old Navy, $17.50. Just because it’s a boyfriend cardigan doesn’t mean it should be big enough that it actually fits your boyfriend, GAP.