The Best Affordable Basics From Gap

A few years ago, my partner vouched for Gap, and he was right. Ever since he put me onto shopping there again, it has been back on my radar for affordable basics. Then, more recently, the retailer has gained a similar reputation on TikTok, with items frequently going viral, from the Hailey Bieber-approved Low-Rise Loose Jeans to the Easy Double Knee Barrel Pants (an alternative to the Leset Kyoto Pant). Other items that have been popular on TikTok include the Easy Wide-Leg Pants, the 100% Cotton Oversized Sweater (referred to as a budget-friendly option for The Row’s cult-favorite Ophelia sweater), and the Jelly Flip Flops.

The same reason Gap was popular in the ’90s and early 2000s is still true now: reliable wardrobe staples like the Modern Crop Cami, the Mid Rise Poplin Relaxed Easy Knee-Length Skirt, and the Organic Cotton Poplin Big Shirt.