So I went to the GAP @ lunch, did find myself a lovely pair of trousers and sweater. That is it though, most of their clothes were flimsy (I could honestly see through one pair of trousers), or made for some one 10 year younger than me. I honestly don't know what happened to the GAP I used to love. I think I am going to swing by ON after work to find some cords.
Re: Gap quality???
Honestly? I think most chain stores have gone down the crapper in quality in the past few years. I don't even think that BR or JCrew is any better than ON or Gap. Thats fine for jeans, some sweaters, and weekend clothes but for work clothes I've mostly switched to Ann Taylor (not LOFT), Michael Kors, or RL. Its just worth it to spend some $ and get some nice professional stuff.
Having said that - I did buy some cords at Gap last week that I'm in love with.