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I started looking forward to GapStudio’s seasonal drops after giving the fall drop a test drive. Not only is it easier to get your hands on than the store’s collabs, like the now sold-out one with Sandy Liang, but it’s really nice. (GapStudio is Gap Inc.’s EVP and Creative Director Zac Posen’s fashion-forward line.) The latest collection, coming out just in time for the holidays, is made up of party-ready essentials you can wear to the office holiday party and after. And once again, the brand tapped Apple Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow to be the faces of the launch. I tried on seven pieces to tell you what to buy. In general, I would say the pants run a bit small, so I suggest trying one size up.
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My favorite piece I tried on was the rib T-shirt. With thick but stretchy pleated material, it was a nice upgrade to a regular tee. I tried a size small, which is my usual size, and it was a perfect fit, but I think a medium would’ve worked nicely too. It’s easy to dress up or down; I ended up wearing it with jeans and sneakers.
After my last try-on, I determined I needed to size up in the pants to get the best fit. I’m usually an eight or ten, depending on the style, but I opted for a size 12 for the bootcut trousers. These still fit a little small at the waist, but I was able to button them, so the snugness is an issue that shapewear could probably solve. I’m not the biggest fan of a low-rise pant, but I loved the shape and stretchy material. They were, surprisingly, not too long on me, and I’m under five-foot-five.
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Hands down my favorite pants were these satin trousers. The material looked a little like faux leather, and the fit was perfect and flattering despite being low-rise. These were also size 12, and I liked the way they draped on the leg without being too long.
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This bolero situation was very cute and soft, as the CashSoft line is. This isn’t really my style, but if it’s yours, I would recommend it.
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Slip dresses are one of my go-tos. I wouldn’t wear one this form-fitting, but it looked good. The material was stretchy, and the size ten fit perfectly. It was, however, very, very sheer.
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This jacket is pricey but worth it if you want a faux fur in your closet. I tried a medium-large, and it was spacious, warm, and oversize; I could definitely size down. It’s also reversible, and I think for that alone it’s worth it.
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Unfortunately, as much as I love a barrel-leg pant, these did not fit, but the shape was great. I tried a size eight and they were too tight on the waist. I think in general the Studio line runs smaller than standard Gap, something to note while shopping.
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The line is available at gap.com.