Banana Republic is part of the GAP family of brands, including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta, and Hill City. All five brands share an online checkout, although they very much operate independently with distinct brand experiences in their retail brick and mortar stores.

Founded in 1978, Banana Republic was bought five years later by GAP. In comparison to the other two mainstream clothing brands, Old Navy and GAP, Banana Republic is widely considered to be a higher price point and higher quality than big box chain stores like Target, and slightly lower price than J.Crew and higher fashion/couture lines like Gucci.

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The Good

Contemporary Look for Professionals
Ecommerce with GAP Family of Brands
Personal Styling, Clothing Rental, Gift Cards
Give Back Initiatives

Contemporary Look for Professionals

Banana Republic offers a contemporary look for modern, professional-minded women and men, has a wide retail reach in stores and shopping centers across the United States.

Ecommerce with GAP Family of Brands

In addition to retail shopping, Banana Republic has a seamless online platform for ecommerce, and partners with the GAP family of brands to be able to shop five stores in one; items from all stores may be purchased together without using separate checkout carts.

Personal Styling, Clothing Rental, Gift Cards

Banana Republic also offers personal styling in store, clothing rental through its Style Passport program, and gift cards.

Give Back Initiatives

Banana Republic has taken the initiative to participate in give back and charitable initiatives, such as clothing donations, cash donations, clothing recycling, and other measures.

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The Bad

Higher Price
No Children’s and Baby Clothing
Shipping Limitations

Higher Price

The price point for Banana Republic is higher than other comparable clothing lines: by comparison, Old Navy offers pants in the $20–$40 range, GAP in the $40–$80 range, and Banana Republic in the $80–$150 range. It could be argued for double the price, the quality of clothing may not be twice as good.

No Children’s and Baby Clothing

Banana Republic does not offer children’s and baby clothing lines, although some testing and initial development has begun in recent years — unlike Old Navy, Gap, Macy’s and J.C. Penney, which are known for family-friendly shopping. This puts Banana Republic at a major disadvantage for shoppers wanting to shop for or style the entire family utilizing one location or brand.

Shipping Limitations

Shipping is not available for international and non-continental U.S. states and territories. In addition, free shipping is only available after $50 or more in purchases.

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The Bottom Line

If you fit into the target demographic — modern, professional, semi-affluent men and women — and have the available funds and inclination to invest in a higher-end wardrobe, Banana Republic is a reasonably priced and stylish venue, with supportive personal stylists in store to help.

The clothing is quality and if cared for, will provide a worthwhile investment. Compared to other lower-quality or lower-end fashion chains, you can’t beat the look, durability, and classic nature of Banana Republic’s women’s and men’s lines.

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Noa Ranoa Vista, CA

If you're looking for the skinnier, stretchy pant, you can find them here. On Instagram there's an ad with a guy running over things around town. You can get pants like that cheaper at BananaRepublic. I got the BR SPORT Motion Tech Hybrid Pant for $100.00, shipping was Free as I'm a Rewards Member. These are the best pants I've owned, the most comfortable and affordable.

4 years ago Edited December 22, 2021

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David Swenson Boulder, CO

Quality clothing. Sometimes a bit more expensive than I would prefer, but they often have great sales. Just bought a new suit jacket last week, originally $300, on sale for $120.

5 years ago

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Elizabeth Klemm Tallahassee, FL

I buy a lot of my professional clothing at Banana Republic. As a kid I used to watch my mother buy clothing here and now as an adult I do the same. Our family loves and trusts the brand, they have great quality, stylish clothing.

6 years ago

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take7 Sandy, UT

Classic clothing. I like to search their clothing for work clothing. They are basic but dressed up and comfortable. They are stylish and the price isn't bad when you can find sales and deals. It's one of those never go out of style clothing stores.

6 years ago

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Shannon B Salt Lake City, UT

Banana Republic is a shopping staple for me! Their clothing is high quality, fits right, and I love how they have so many classy and unique pieces to choose from. If I ever have a special event or something I want to look and feel really great for, I shop at Banana Republic first.

6 years ago

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Michelle W Coraopolis, PA

The website is bright and light. It makes it easy to shop for clothes being user friendly as well as atheistically pleasing. Banana has such amazing quality for clothes, while a bit on the pricey side, you can always find a coupon to help with that! Totally worth it.

6 years ago

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Anonymous

I wish I had a local store, but the online store does carry all there styles in all there sizes, while it may take more then one order to get the right size in different outfits for some reason the ladies clothing numbers and cuts are not always the same. Though I do live the summer 👗

7 years ago

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Anne Sainsbury Payson, UT

I browse Banana Republic on a regular basis. The only reason I haven't bought from them yet is because they are pricy, but as far as the website organization goes it is great! I've always been able to make my way around the website in an easy and organized fashion and find exactly what I'm looking for!

7 years ago

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Chase H Provo, UT

I am obsessed with Banana Republic... mostly the factory store with the crazy low prices. I have gotten extremely nice dress clothes from B.R. for ridiculously cheap prices. Highly recommend. Also, you CAN stack discounts. Search hard for promo codes!

8 years ago

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Mandi Smith American Fork, UT

Banana Republic has great quality but I think that it is just a little bit pricey. The clothing there fits every body type so well! I 100% recommend them.

6 years ago

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Michelle Schow Saratoga Springs, UT

Banana Republic has options for business wear that are also in style and fashionable. The price point tends to be higher than other online stores, but the quality is also higher.

6 years ago

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Cooper Thompson Pleasant Grove, UT

Super classy, well made clothing. Everything they sell is on trend but sophisticated. Banana Republic has lots to offer in store as well as online and customer service is always the best!

6 years ago

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Desi Pleasant Grove, UT

Banana Republic has really good style. The clothes make you feel confident and a bit powerful. Lot of the clothes are professionally casual and they're really cute to wear anywhere you go.

7 years ago

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Ellen Morris Potomac, MD

Banana Republic is reliable and I can always count on BR to have timeless business professional clothing. They also have great simple pieces and this is what I wear most often.

7 years ago

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H Moore Lehi, UT

Banana Republic has great quality clothing, and I still have a jacket I bought there about ten years ago. We go to their sales at the outlets by our home. The store is clean, and they always have new product.

8 years ago

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Jaime American Fork, UT

I love the quality of Banana Republic clothes. They have great styles, and they last. My teenagers really like their graph t-shirts, and I love their jewelry!

7 years ago

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Nicole LeBaron Provo, UT

Banana Republic is great! I really like their formal casual wear like their dresses and skirts. They last a long time and are great for multiple occasions.

7 years ago

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Brette Draper, UT

This company has always stayed classy through all style changes, you can never go wrong with Banana Republic. Their clothes last forever and the styles always stay relevant

8 years ago

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Natalia Correa MDTribe Tallahassee, FL

Banana Republic has amazing professional clothing. It can be a little more expensive but the quality is great!

6 years ago

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Roshandra Jones Tallahassee, FL

Excellent. They offer a size many companies don't. The quality is great and the selection is great as well.

7 years ago

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Rocio Diaz Tallahassee, FL

The quality is splendid and the prices are amazing. I buy most of my business attire from here. Very classy and worth every penny.

6 years ago

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Adria Riverton, UT

Very stylish. Love getting my husband nice s from here. Got a super nice shirt and nice trendy pants. Kinda classy looking. Love it

6 years ago

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Asia Bui Gulfport, MS

For christmas I got a bunch of cute and comfortable clothes from Banana Republic because they were on sale. They are very nice and I wear them a lot

6 years ago

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Beth Farmer Pleasant Grove, UT

I love finding quality clothes when Banana Republic has sales! Beautiful clothes and when they mark down you can really find some steals!

7 years ago

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Sadie Scoville Pleasant Grove, UT

I really like the swimming suits at banana republic. I like that they are great quality and they always have a great variety of swimming suits.

8 years ago

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Erin Rhoton Pleasant Grove, UT

I like shopping at Banana Republic for work/professional clothing. They have a good variety and the prices are reasonable for what I get.

8 years ago

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Kaitlyn McBride Ogden, UT

Love this store! I’m always able to find great quality items without compromising style!

6 years ago

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Danielle Parry Wylie, TX

Lots of classy looks for the office. Price has increased significantly over the past couple of years

6 years ago

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Isabel Managua, MN

I love Banana Republic. I love to get my work clothes from there. They have so many nice business clothing.

6 years ago

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Taylee Warner North Salt Lake, UT

Banana Republic has the cutest clothes ever. I love shopping here. Their clothes are durable and last a long time.

6 years ago

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Emily Walker Provo, UT

I absolutely love the dresses and skirts that you can find here. They are all mostly modest which is super helpful.

7 years ago

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Ann

Prices are decent but qualities of their products are phenomenal!

7 years ago

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Bryan Jensen South Jordan, UT

BR is my go to for my dress clothes. They are stylish, high quality, and made to last.

6 years ago

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Chaveli Tallahassee, FL

Great for work clothes and business professional items and even for casual staples.

6 years ago

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Myken American Fork, UT

Some of the best quality clothing you can buy for the price. Classy, stylish yet affordable.

6 years ago

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Toni Baker Draper, UT

I love their clothing the glasses their shoes quake great quality but always by Banana Republic

6 years ago

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Jamie Neider Magna, UT

Excellent quality. I have bought several work pieces that have lasted me years. Worth the prices.

6 years ago

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Christina Shumway Managua, MN

Banana Republic is really expensive. Their clothes are amazing quality and made of great material.

6 years ago

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PessoaJ Herriman, UT

Banana is great. High quality clothes that are affordable especially when you get an online deal.

6 years ago

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Mazi Marcel Womack Cedar City, UT

Banana Republic is a great website. I am always finding great products for all my family members.

7 years ago

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Keeli Hansen San Jose, CA

Banana republic always has great looks and you get great customer service they never let me down

7 years ago

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Samie Cummings Ephraim, UT

Banana Republic has very top of the line clothes. They are expensive, but stunning.

7 years ago

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Tiffany Tempe, AZ

Great place to buy work clothes. I love everything i have bought its stylish yet professional.

7 years ago

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CAROLE SCOVILLE Pleasant Grove, UT

The swimming suits are great at banana republic are so cute and I really Luke the quality.

8 years ago