Just...stop, okay? Just stop with the gimmicks. It won't help. You were basically all I wore back in high school. The stuff was vaguely cute and inoffensive. For my boring self, it was just fine. Not too far overpriced, decent quality, and simple: that was your thing.
The fugly crap you've had in your stores for at least the last 5 years is what is killing you! Not a lack of ceiling mannequins!
@CynicalPink: If you haven't been back there in the last couple of months, it might surprise you. I was dubious when Patrick Robinson said he was going to completely re-do the collection, back to the drawing board style for fit, fabric, washes, finishes, thread, etc, since normally those "we worked FOUR YEARS on this collection" claims are so much hyperbolic bullshit. (Also, like Sadie, I try to avoid fast fashion.) But in August I bought a pair of their trousers -- mustard coloured, unlike anything else in my closet -- and they've become my favorite pants. They're flattering, really comfortable, don't need special treatment in the wash, and they have realistically sized pockets. (Also the Vena Cava collab dress I have always gets compliments.) Whaddayaknow, I kinda dig the new Gap.
@Jenna: Mustard trousers do sound awesome, but my biggest problem has been fit and price. Even when I do find something I like at the Gap, it's never worth the price. My second most common thought walking around that store is "That's cute, but it's not $60 cute." But again, it comes down to awkward fit for me. Even the cardigan I bought over the summer is boxy and awkward. None of my friends look good in it either.
@CynicalPink: Are you small? I was in Gap this summer with a size 8 friend and she was snatching up cute tops in size XS/2. I haven't tried their pants, but as a petite person it seems their dresses and shirts are not going to work. At least, nothing besides their basic t-shirts (still prefer J.Crew's cut for those.)
@LaFemme: I'm a short "hourglass"...and by "hourglass" I mean "reasonable top half notwithstanding the chubby arms, and an ass and pair of thighs that confound the makers of jeans."
Gap jeans are a disaster on me in every sense of the word (regulars are too long, ankles are too short, not enough room in the thighs, inches of room at the waist), and on the off chance I find a shirt I can get in to, it's always too expensive for what it is.
I know at some point the judgment comes down to a matter of style and tastes, which is hard to make a blanket statement about. But even my friends who are all over the Gap aesthetic have trouble with fit and quality in the long term.
The Gap has come under fire from a Christian group that accuses it of failing to use the word "Christmas" in its holiday advertising and mailings
Why are some xtians so annoying? I mean, is there something in the bible I'm missing? I haven't heard Jewish (or Muslim people) people getting annoyed at the Gap for not mentioning Hanukkah (or Ramadan).
Seriously, some xtians, stop being babies/attention whores. Not everyone cares about you/your religion/your holiday. #sophietheallet
I was already planning on hitting up the Gap/Old Navy to use the coupons I get that give me 30% off and a kickback to the charity of my choice (probably some horrible anti-"good person" one like CARE or Planned Parenthood). This has just confirmed my decision to do so. I wonder if I can do an anti-boycott, where I send them a receipt with a scribbled note that says, "SUCK IT, ASSMUNCHES." #thegap
Has anyone read the AFA's pledge they want you to sign?
"YES! I will boycott Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic stores this Christmas or until they begin prominently including "Christmas" in their advertising."
Reminds me of the time I decided to boycott JC Penney unless they decorated all their stores with crucifixes.
@Caeristhiona: I actually do take issue with "Christmakwanzakah." As far as I'm concerned, each holiday is unique and worth celebrating on its own, so smushing them all together is kind of insulting to everyone.
I see no problem with adding more holidays like Wintereen or Festivus though. #thegap
I guess I just feel like that's the state of affairs anyway -- we celebrate both Christmas and Hanukah in our home (I'm Episcopalian, boyfriend is a Jew) and we get SO frustrated by the token Magen David getting shuffled in with the Christmas decorsplosion every year.
So we just use Christmakwanzakah as a joking way to say "THESE ARE ALL THE SAME TO CAPITALISM. Go Team White Bread America!" #thegap
they have a funny definition of the word censor....
because last time i checked, censorship was the knowing suppression of information and denial of its existence. but acknowledging the existence other cultures and traditions as well as being inclusive to those who engage in such traditions doesn't deny access to that information. in fact, im pretty sure we call it pluralism and generally considered to be a very good thing
of the afa, you and you weird evangelical dictionary. #thegap
I was very pleased to see a Gap ad last night that mentioned not only Christmas, Kwanza, and Hanukkah, but Solstice, too. That was pretty awesome. #thegap
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Just...stop, okay? Just stop with the gimmicks. It won't help. You were basically all I wore back in high school. The stuff was vaguely cute and inoffensive. For my boring self, it was just fine. Not too far overpriced, decent quality, and simple: that was your thing.
The fugly crap you've had in your stores for at least the last 5 years is what is killing you! Not a lack of ceiling mannequins!
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Gap jeans are a disaster on me in every sense of the word (regulars are too long, ankles are too short, not enough room in the thighs, inches of room at the waist), and on the off chance I find a shirt I can get in to, it's always too expensive for what it is.
I know at some point the judgment comes down to a matter of style and tastes, which is hard to make a blanket statement about. But even my friends who are all over the Gap aesthetic have trouble with fit and quality in the long term.
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So expect to pay $80 for a t-shirt.
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Why are some xtians so annoying? I mean, is there something in the bible I'm missing? I haven't heard Jewish (or Muslim people) people getting annoyed at the Gap for not mentioning Hanukkah (or Ramadan).
Seriously, some xtians, stop being babies/attention whores. Not everyone cares about you/your religion/your holiday. #sophietheallet
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"YES! I will boycott Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic stores this Christmas or until they begin prominently including "Christmas" in their advertising."
Reminds me of the time I decided to boycott JC Penney unless they decorated all their stores with crucifixes.
After all, we are a Christian nation. #thegap
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AFA.... you're being innapropriate.
If my family would let me get away with it, I think I'd skip Christmas altogether. #thegap
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rips of mic and starts talking to someone off camera #thegap
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Or Wintereen, that works too. #thegap
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I see no problem with adding more holidays like Wintereen or Festivus though. #thegap
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I guess I just feel like that's the state of affairs anyway -- we celebrate both Christmas and Hanukah in our home (I'm Episcopalian, boyfriend is a Jew) and we get SO frustrated by the token Magen David getting shuffled in with the Christmas decorsplosion every year.
So we just use Christmakwanzakah as a joking way to say "THESE ARE ALL THE SAME TO CAPITALISM. Go Team White Bread America!" #thegap
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because last time i checked, censorship was the knowing suppression of information and denial of its existence. but acknowledging the existence other cultures and traditions as well as being inclusive to those who engage in such traditions doesn't deny access to that information. in fact, im pretty sure we call it pluralism and generally considered to be a very good thing
of the afa, you and you weird evangelical dictionary. #thegap
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