AIBU to like GAP stuff?

[PacificDogwod]

I do.
I just do.
Always have done, and I suspect at this stage (I am 50), I always will.
I know about sweatshops and child labour and that does bother me, but I do like their stuff.

Bother.

I've got this in my basket for my holibobs which we booked today and I WANT it

They're nothing like BHS

I love GAP, probably because there's always a sale or discount on the go....50% off and then another 20% off sale items. Yes please

It's far better than Next for basics like jeans, t-shirt and hoodies IMO. Next is just overpriced and dull, even their famed sales are no where near as good as GAP.

Theres a gap outlet 5 miles way from me, they often do 50% off the entire shop, including the sale stuff, then send me 10 or 20% off emails.

I live in their v-neck and scoop neck tops, along with jeans, the occasional dress and some work wear.

It's a bit bland and "samey" on (on me, anyway), but hard to break the habit.
I get a discount code from them daily, it seems.

I ❤ the word holibobs. . I also like Gaps tops for ladies, jeans are a no no for me I have little legs. However, love the kids clothes.

They are so not like BHS - they've got a US Mothership to prop them up for starters, don't they?

I am sad at BHS's passing although the only thing I ever bought from them were little bridesmaids' dresses some 17 years ago and bed side lamps a little later...

I remember how it seemed like everyone had a Gap hoodie as a kid. I didn't get one for a while- when I did it was grey with Gap across it in pink. I also remember getting pyjamas or something from there.
They seem to be a real clothing staple- for kids anyway, not sure about adults.

I LIVE in their skinny jeans- they're the best fit I've ever had.

Thanks to this thread I've also bought two pairs of shorts and some wedges...

It's no where near the quality it used to be. There was a premium to pay but the clothes lasted for ever.

Nowadays, not so much. Still nice pyjamas though.

A couple of bits from there are ok (I'm thinking the skinny work trousers) but generally everything is bland, of poor quality, and devalued die to the constant 50% off vouchers.

The sizing is mad, too. I wonder how skinny people would shop there, as I'm very far from skinny and I have to buy a size 8 (or American size 4).

As for the shops, the ones round here are all on crappy out if town trading estates, along with the likes of Currys and Toys r Us. The only non-Outlet store closed down a couple of years ago. Would not he surprised if they went bust soon.

What used to be a desirable and upmarket brand is now just somewhere that sells cheap basic t shirts at constantly reduced prices. Like that Officers Club place that used to be in every shopping centre and was always 70% off.

We have a GAP outlet near us and it's amazing. It's permanently a sale which is good because I live in their hoodies and jeans!

I'd stick up if I was you ... Our 2 closest stores are closing. I don't see Gap lasting v long

I love GAP too, especially their day/casual dresses - good basics for summer.

I actually have the dress you linked too! But only paid £15 for it (in store & last one left), definitely goto shop rather than online.

Love gap trousers. Our local store shut. Too overstocked etc

Love the idea of gap.
Reality is rubbish - dresses always too short random 40% off, just knock 30% off everything permanently.
Their trousers are good though.

Pretty much all our baby clothes are from there, I love it.

I like the children's and every so often there's something nice in the adults. I begrudge buying it in the UK though as their price tags are the same as the US with a pound sign in front so depending on the exchange rate you're paying a fair amount more than there.