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If Younger Me Knew You Can Shop the Chicest Mall Brands Online She’d Be Impressed—30 Standouts From Gap, J.Crew, and Banana Republic

By Swedan Margen

If Younger Me Knew You Can Shop the Chicest Mall Brands Online She’d Be Impressed—30 Standouts From Gap, J.Crew, and Banana Republic
style influencer Ilana Torbiner poses for a mirror selfie in her hotel room at Château Voltaire in France wearing a black cord necklace with a silver bean pendant, a black boatneck tank top, black belt, and black pants

As an older millennial, I'd be remiss to not give classic mall brands credit for helping spark my interest in working in the fashion industry. I spent many a weekend roaming many malls during their glory days, always on the hunt to score a chic piece at an affordable price. Not much has changed other than my form of perusing mall favorites like Gap, J.Crew, and Banana Republic. It went from IRL to online scrolling instead.

The younger me would not only be fascinated at the thought of shopping from my sofa, but would likely be coveting my current virtual cart as well. My favorites from Gap, J.Crew, and Banana Republic are all elevated basics that look and feel timeless, including a variety of tops, dresses, shoes, bags, denim, and more. Keep scrolling to shop 30 of the chicest picks that caught my eye this week.

Refined Rib Shell Tank Top

J.Crew

Refined Rib Shell Tank Top

Banana Republic, O-Ring Sculpted Medallion Necklace

Banana Republic

O-Ring Sculpted Medallion Necklace

365 Low Rise Linen-Blend Trousers

Gap

365 Low Rise Linen-Blend Trousers

Thin Suede Belt
Banana Republic, Linen Popover Top

Banana Republic

Linen Popover Top

Made-In-Spain Espadrille Flats in Mesh

J.Crew

Made-In-Spain Espadrille Flats in Mesh

High Rise Baggy Barrel Jeans

Gap

High Rise Baggy Barrel Jeans

Palermo Dress in Viscose-Blend Crinkle

J.Crew

Palermo Dress in Viscose-Blend Crinkle

Vegan Suede Slouchy Tote Bag

Gap

Vegan Suede Slouchy Tote Bag

Banana Republic, Ribbed Elbow-Sleeve Polo

Banana Republic

Ribbed Elbow-Sleeve Polo

Banana Republic, Mid-Rise Cotton Capri

Banana Republic

Mid-Rise Cotton Capri

100% Cotton Pointelle Cardigan

Gap

100% Cotton Pointelle Cardigan

Viscose-Linen Ruched Long Midi Dress

Banana Republic

Viscose-Linen Ruched Long Midi Dress

Andi Keyhole Ballet Flats in Leather

J.Crew

Andi Keyhole Ballet Flats in Leather

Linen-Blend Midi Skirt

Gap

Linen-Blend Midi Skirt

New Fine Rib Scoopneck Tank Top

J.Crew

New Fine Rib Scoopneck Tank Top

Banana Republic, Hippie Fish Necklace by Anni Lu

Banana Republic

Hippie Fish Necklace by Anni Lu

High-Neck Vest
Lace-Trim Squareneck Tank Top in Linen

J.Crew

Lace-Trim Squareneck Tank Top in Linen

Linen Pull-On Ankle Pant

Banana Republic

Linen Pull-On Ankle Pant

Bordeaux Bag in Tortoise Print Leather

J.Crew

Bordeaux Bag in Tortoise Print Leather

8" Mid Rise '90s Loose Denim Bermuda Shorts

Gap

8" Mid Rise '90s Loose Denim Bermuda Shorts

Banana Republic, Leather Essential Clog

Banana Republic

Leather Essential Clog

Closeknit Jersey T-Shirt

Gap

Closeknit Jersey T-Shirt

Crinkled Ruffle-Trim Dress

J.Crew

Crinkled Ruffle-Trim Dress

Sheer Button-Front Shirt

Gap

Sheer Button-Front Shirt

Banana Republic, The Everyday Wide-Leg Pant

Banana Republic

The Everyday Wide-Leg Pant

Stretch Cotton Halter Top

J.Crew

Stretch Cotton Halter Top

Poplin Logo Pj Boxer Shorts

Gap

Poplin Logo Pj Boxer Shorts

Banana Republic, Cotton-Silk Tank

Banana Republic

Cotton-Silk Tank

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