Colors and Prints, Oh My !!! Spring 2013 Pants at The Gap Are a Sight to See.

I have never wanted so many pants at the same time from one store, until now.  The Gap is bringing it for Spring 2013.  The selection is endless.  You just better hope they have your size because I have a feeling they will be selling fast.  

For Spring 2013, you can choose brights and/or prints from four lines of pants:  two lines are jeans and the other two are khakis.  You can choose from jeans of the skinny leg variety --  the Always Skinny Jeans and the Legging Jeans.  If you prefer casual khakis, there are two fits for you -- the Skinny Mini Khaki or the Broken-In Straight Khaki (brought over from last Spring's successful collection.)



My favorite fit are the Gap 1969 Legging Jeans.  I fit in the size 16, the largest size available in-store.  Sizes 18 up to 20 are available Online at Gap.com for most fits.  I love its stretchiness, and it fits my plus-size frame.  The Always Skinny Jeans run a little smaller, and I'm probably a size 18 or 20 in those (I haven't found one in-store to try on.)  The khakis are similar to the Always Skinny Jean as far as sizing.  The rise for these pants are low-rise, but designed higher in the back to prevent your bum from peaking out.  I hate showing crack!  Just say "NO" to crack!!!  Prices range from $49.95 to $69.95, a far cry for some of the other premium denim brands that run $175 and above.

The following are just some of the ones I am hankering for:  

1969 Legging Skimmer Jeans

in Citrus Green $69.95

in Floral $69.95

in San Clemente Blue $69.95

in Blue Dot $69.95

Skinny Mini Skimmer Khakis

in Neon Lemon Yellow $49.95

1969 Always Skinny Skimmer Jeans

in Camo $69.95

 

On Trend Summer 2012 Swimsuits by the GAP In Stores Now

As Spring quickly turns into Summer, it's time to break out those swimsuits or get new ones.  If you are in the market for new ones, the Gap just released it's Summer 2012 collection of super on-trend swimsuits at not-so-bad prices today.

With Patrick Robinson gone from the helm of the design team, the Gap's clothes are becoming cuter and cuter an more wearable than ever.  The Gap we know and love is back!

This year's collection of swimsuits is the largest I've seen from the Gap.  There's everything from tropical prints, to stripes, florals, polka dots, and of course, solids.  There is so much to choose from!

As the Gap stock prices have been up this year, it's a clear indication that the Gap is back on track.  The Gap is relevant again, YAYYYYYYYY !!!  I root for the Gap because I work there on weekends while I get my Nursing degree.  Anyhoo, enough about me...

Prices are under $40. per piece, as they are sold separately.  Great for everyone that wears a different size up top than on the bottom.

My pics from this year's collection are the following:

Gap Printed Bandeau Top

Gap Leopard Tie Halter Top

Gap Triangle Ring Top

Gap Striped Tie Top

If you catch this blog today, this glorious Thursday of the 3rd of May (2012), you can save 25% if you enter GAPTICTOK.

O.K.  Get your sun and swim on.  Don't forget to wear sunscreen !!!

The Gap is Getting Cool Again

Being a Gap Inc. employee for about four years now, I've seen changes in the styles we carry and who our target customer is.  The Gap is still known for it's basics but what some people don't know is that the Gap is now carrying trendier pieces again.

This fall I've seen quite a change in the styles and products available to customers.  No longer is the Gap just a t-shirt and jeans company.  There is the the Gap Black Pants Collection, available since late Summer, perfect for a day at the office then meeting up with friends after work.  Gap is right on trend with neutrals for Fall (See my blog on Neutrals is What Fall 2010 is All About).  Gap is carrying a lot of black and gray with splashes of nude and cream, but unlike the runway collections with many designers doing head to toe neutrals, the Gap still provides colors as it always has.  After all, the Gap is known for its items in different colors like the turtleneck in five or six colors or the basic T for men in an abundance of colors to choose from.  The Gap still has the basics but now also offers trendier pieces so that you don't have to go to Urban Outfitters or Forever 21 for fun, trendy pieces.  Now you can get your basics and splash it up with up-to-the-minute fashion forward pieces all at one store.

I'm personally dieing for a sequined jacket that's part of the Shine Collection for the holidays.  It's supposed to come into stores either this week or next.  It's going to fly off the racks when it comes into stores -- so many customers are asking about it. 

I'm excited for these changes.  I look forward seeing how Gap evolves, and I'm glad Gap is being more fashion-forward and trend-right.