Jean Paul Gaultier Sailor Pants

Jean Paul Gaultier's sailor pants originally retailed for $995, now on sale for $298.50.


If you want a similar style of trouser pants, Gap has a very similar pair that retails for $59.50. Click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.

Thumbs Down

Well, the much-anticipated Vena Cava for Gap dress came. And went. Right back to Gap.

Don't get me wrong, it's still a great-looking dress. But it has some sizing and quality issues. I normally wear a 6 at Gap, but I ordered sizes 6 and 8 because I heard it runs closer to designer sizing. They sure weren't kidding. There was no hope I was going to squeeze my hips into the 6. Thankfully the 8 fit...if I didn't want to eat, sit down or move. Not exactly realistic. I would have preferred a 10 (which interestingly enough is the largest size Gap offers in the dress).

Sizing issues aside, the quality was sub par. On one of the dresses, the zipper was already pulling apart from the garment at the seam (easy fix, but one I shouldn't have to make upon tearing it from the package).

Did anyone else have better luck with Gap's designer collaboration?

Celebrity Look 4 Less: Blake Lively

Blake Lively looked fabulous in her blue and white striped button down that she wore to an Instyle event back in August. (Photo credit)


Although I was unable to find info on the exact designer of her shirt, I found this similar shirt at Gap that retails for $49.50. Click on the photo below to purchase, and use code 123GIFT for an additional 25% off (don't forget to use Ebates for a 10% rebate as well!).

Celeb Style Steal: Jessica Alba in Gap

Jessica Alba wore this Gap sweater while out with her family in Beverly Hills on November 7th. (Photo credit)


While only black is left online, and in VERY limited sizes, this sweater is now on sale for $49.99 at Gap. Don't forget to check your local store, they may have other colors/sizes in stock. Click here to purchase.

Fall into the Gap

It's only been sixteen days into my sartorial sabbatical and I've caved. My closet simply couldn't go on much longer without the Vena Cava for Gap khaki zip dress.



Our local Gap doesn't carry it, so I ordered a couple of sizes online to try. I'll report back on how it fits.

(I may be slightly pathetic, but I do have a lot of pretty clothes.)

Alexander Wang, Vena Cava for Gap

I'm not sure where my sartorial awareness was for the last month because I just learned that Alexander Wang, Vena Cava and Albertus Swanepoel are falling into the Gap. The trio have reworked Gap's signature American prepster fabric - khaki - into surprisingly covetable pieces.

The major drawback to the capsule collection is the price point. The Albertus Swanepoel hats are $39.50 each, while Alexander Wang and Vena Cava designs range from $49.50 to $88. $88 for a Vena Cava dress is a bargain, but a Vena Cava for Gap dress is still, well, a Gap dress - and it's not worth $88.

But I want it. I've been having heart palpitations over the Vena Cava zipper dress (below).

The collection is scheduled to launch on June 16. I'll be one of the first in line to try on the dress (and probably break my no-shopping vow in the meantime).

(Pictured clockwise, starting from upper left.)

Alexander Wang for Gap trench coat, $88
Albertus Swanepoel for Gap bucket hat, $39.50
Vena Cava for Gap zipper dress, $88
Alexander Wang for Gap shorts, $49.50
Albertus Swanepoel for Gap wide-brimmed hat, $39.50

J Crew Cotton Check Shirt

J Crew's gingham button down shirt retails for $64 and also comes in gray/white.


It won't save you a ton of cash, but it will save you a little (and every little bit counts, right?). This Gap version is very similar and retails for $49.50. Click on the photo below if you'd like to purchase. (If you have some shopping to do in the Gap Kids/Baby section, you get 15% off any adult item when you buy a kids or baby item. Use code GAP4U - expires today.)

Haute Hippie Pouch Sweater

Haute Hippie's cozy turtleneck with front pouch pockets retails for $395 at Shopbop.


Loving the style of the original but can't quite afford the steep price tag? Gap has a very similar turtleneck that retails for a much lower $59.50. Click on the photo below if you'd like to purchase (enter code FRIEND at checkout for 20% off through today, Oct. 29th).

Celeb Style Steal: Rachel Bilson in Gap

Actress Rachel Bilson wore this Gap gingham shirt (featured previously on the blog HERE) while out with a friend on August 12th. (Photo credit)


If you want the same shirt Rachel is wearing, you can purchase it for $49.50 by clicking on the photo below!

Vince Scrunched Ankle Length Legging

These long scrunched leggings by Vince retail for $195 at Piperlime.


If you don't have almost $200 to drop on leggings, Gap has a similar pair that retails for a much lower $29.50. Click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.

Celeb Style Steal: Tiffani Thiessen in Gap

Actress Tiffani Thiessen wore this Gap textured boyfriend shirt with Gap's Real Straight jeans to a recent Gap event. (Photo credit: Gossip Center)


If you want that same button down shirt, you can purchase it at Gap for $49.50 (although it's nearly sold out online!). The jeans retail for $69.50, and (in case you're wondering) her blazer is also from Gap. Although the double breasted blazer retails for $98 (over the $75 celeb style limit here on The Look 4 Less), I added a link in case you were interested (all sizes available at posting). Click on any of the photos below to purchase.