As there are already 30+ GAP reviews I wont go into too much detail about what GAP is but hopefully I will provide you with some helpful tips for a successful shopping trip.
1. Size GAP women's clothes are sized in American sizing which can be very confusing as MOST items don't actually tell you they're not UK sizes.
American sizes are two sizes smaller than UK sizes so if you are usually a UK 12 in US sizes you will be an 8. (this is great for moral when you realise for the first time in years that the size on the label is in single figures!)
UK US 6 2 8 4 10 6 12 8 14 10 16 12 18 14
Small, medium and large sizes tend to be as usual.
Often is a sale you will find sizes 0 and 1 - these sizes usually aren't available in the UK - they are smaller than a UK size 6 so unless you very slim I wouldn't waste my time tryingto work out what they are!
2. Generosity GAP sizes are cut much more generously than standard UK sizes therefore you quite often need to look for a size smaller than you usually wear. If you are a UK 12 its always worth trying on the UK 10 as well - it often fits better.
3. Variety I own 5 pairs of GAP bootcut jeans and each pair look and fit differently. Two pairs are one size and 3 pairs another. Two pairs are standard length, two long and one short length. The point I'm trying to make is that quite often two items which are supposed to be the same size aren't. I tend to compare the waist and leg sizes just by holding them together and seeing if they match. Its also a good idea to take a wide selection into the changing room or if your already in the changing room ask a member of staff to get them for you - the staff are always very helpful and will help you get the right item - even if it takes several quick changes.
4. Parlez vous Francais? Gap tend to label their clothes on the outside as well as on the inside so often you will see sticky labels telling you what the size is e.g. S - small, M - Medium, L- Large. However sometimes the sticky labels also have P, M, G and TG - this is just the French translations.
5. Big Piles T-shirts, jumpers khaki's and jeans are often found in piles of 10-20 items of clothes. In theory the piles should go from smallest to largest but sometimes items loose their order. A quick way to find the size you want is to turn the pile around so that the opening is facing you and often you will find that the size and price labels are sticking out making it easier for you to find the size you require.
6. Refunds As far as I know there is no time limit for refunds and exchanges. If you have your receipt with you, you can get a full refund or exchange. If you don't have a receipt you can have a credit note or exchange however if the item has gone in the sale you can only get its current value back.
7.Sale, Sale Sale Unlike Next, GAP dont go for the massive sale where they wheel out all the old stock. Stock comes in at full price for a specific period and then goes on sale. There is nearly always some sale stock in GAP and the price will continue to keep going down until the stock is completely gone therefore lots of real bargin can be found if you have a hunt - T shirts often go down to £5 and i got some jeans for £10.
And I saved the best for last… 8. Money Back. If you buy an item of clothing and it goes into the sale the next day you can go back (with your receipt) and claim the difference!!!!!
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I love Gap especially the sizing!! Things might see expensive initally but you really do get excellent wear out of the clothes - and dont get me started on Baby Gap - EVERYTHING is just so lickle and tiny and lovely!! Great opinion, take care Heather
choklatgirl 28.08.2001 15:06
Wow! This is an excellent review. I have been put off by the sizing in Gap, but now I'll definitely give it a go. I am just gonna print of your review!!
julietta 28.08.2001 14:52
Great op! I love Gap so thanks for your very helpful tips!
Advantages: excellent clothes,colours, great customer service, good storelayout Disadvantages: prices are often high, American pricing can be difficult to translate into english sizing
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