Old Navy: Jean Fits, Extended Sizes and Stacking Sales With Codes

Old Navy sells low-priced clothing for the whole family, from baby vests to men's workwear chinos, and is part of Gap Inc. alongside Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta. Old Navy prices are low to begin with and fall further in near-constant sales.

A good Old Navy order depends on three things: choosing the right fit in jeans and trousers, reading the size ranges correctly, and knowing when a code will actually beat the sale price on the page.

Choosing Old Navy jeans by fit and rise

Old Navy jeans are named by fit, and the fit name tells you more than the size. In women's, the range runs from skinny and slim through straight and wide-leg to looser, relaxed shapes. In men's, from slim and athletic through straight to loose.

Check the rise on every Old Navy listing. High-rise and extra high-rise sit at or above the natural waist; mid-rise sits lower. The same waist size in two rises will feel quite different.

Athletic fits in men's Old Navy jeans give more room in the seat and thigh with a tapered leg. They suit anyone whose thighs fight a slim fit.

Read the fabric line for the stretch content. Jeans with a higher share of elastane feel softer and bag out more through the day; rigid cotton needs a closer fit at purchase because it gives with wear.

Old Navy size ranges

Old Navy has made a point of extended sizing. Many women's styles run from very small to plus sizes within the same style, rather than in a separate plus collection.

Petite and tall lengths are offered in many Old Navy trousers and jeans, but not every colour of every style. Filter by length before falling for a particular wash.

Old Navy men's ranges include big and tall in many basics. Tall sizes add length to the body and sleeves, not just width.

Use the size chart on each listing rather than your usual size elsewhere. Old Navy fits generally run relaxed, so many shoppers find they can size down in tops.

Kids', toddler and baby sizes

Old Navy splits children's clothing into baby, toddler, and kids, and each has its own chart. Baby sizes go by months, toddler sizes by years with a T, and kids' by number or letter.

Buy kids' Old Navy clothes by height and weight on the chart, not by age. Children of the same age can be two sizes apart.

Old Navy offers some kids' styles in slim and plus fits, and adjustable waistbands in many school trousers. Those two details solve most fit problems for children between sizes.

Quality and fabric: what to expect

Old Navy clothes are priced for value, and the fabric reflects that. Basics in cotton-rich jersey hold up well; very thin tees and some knitwear pill after a few washes.

Wash Old Navy denim inside out and cold, and air-dry it where you can. Heat shrinks cotton and breaks down elastane, which is why stretch jeans lose their shape.

Reviews on the Old Navy site are useful for fit notes. Look for comments about length and whether a style ran large or small.

Old Navy outerwear and fleece are good value for children who outgrow a coat each winter. For an adult coat you want to keep for years, compare the fill and shell fabric with a pricier brand first.

Navyist Rewards and the Old Navy card

Navyist Rewards is Old Navy's free loyalty programme. It earns points on purchases that convert into rewards, and points can generally be earned and redeemed across the Gap Inc. family of brands. Check the current terms for how points convert.

The Old Navy credit card adds extra points and cardholder offers. Only worth it if you pay the balance in full every month.

Where the Old Navy savings are

Old Navy runs a percentage-off sale on something most days. Before applying a code, check whether it applies on top of the sale price or only to full-price items; some Old Navy codes exclude items already marked down.

Try GFFRIEND first. If it refuses your basket, YOUR25 and then SALEDAY15 are the fallbacks. Old Navy usually accepts one promotional code per order, so use the biggest one that works.

The deepest Old Navy prices tend to come during big event sales, end-of-season clearance and the holiday period. Basics bought then, before the new season, are often at their lowest.

Online orders often ship free above a threshold, and buying online for store pickup avoids shipping altogether. Check the current Old Navy threshold before adding a filler item.

Common questions

Do Old Navy codes work on sale items?

Some do and some do not. The code's terms say whether markdowns are excluded; the basket will show the result before you pay.

Can I return an Old Navy online order in store?

Old Navy has typically accepted online returns at its stores. Check the current return window and keep the packing slip.

Does Old Navy run large or small?

Many Old Navy tops run slightly relaxed. Use the chart on each listing and read reviews for fit notes.