Old-NavyMost of the time shopping for your family means stopping at 5-6 or more different locations. Apparel for mom and dad and even the kids can sometimes be found in one department store…if you’re lucky. Some stores have a rack or two for larger sized women. Harder to find are larger sizes for men in a general retail outlet. And the kids have their own style making it even more of a challenge to find something for everyone in just one trip. There is good news:  you actually may be able to dress the group in one shot. Sound improbable? When you shop online at Old Navy you will be pleasantly surprised at the range of sizes that are available from this classic clothing retailer.

Specialty stores have popped up in the past decade specializing in hard-to-find sizes that were once left to catalog shopping.  Petites and Tall sizes for women and Big and Tall sizes for men can sometimes be found on a few racks in select department stores. And while some merchants carry maternity clothing, there has been a boom in shops that specialize solely on more fun fashions for moms-to-be.  So what’s a modern family to do?

Regular sizes for men and women are readily available in the more than 1,000 retail stores located across the country.  Clothing for kids of all ages is plentiful and good quality styles can be found for children of all ages. But one-stop shopping doesn’t seem to fit many families anymore.  Gone are the days of one size fits most.

OldNavy-FamilyFor the past 17 years, Old Navy has been a part of the handful of stores that make up the Gap group. Besides their own stores, Gap, Inc. oversees Old Navy, Piperlime, Banana Republic and Athleta.  With their focus on casual and affordable shoes and apparel, you can actually eliminate some of the specialty stores that you might usually have to frequent when you take a look at Old Navy’s online website.

With more and more people shopping online (Cyber Monday surpassed Black Friday for the first time in 2010!), you may want to check out Old Navy’s website before you head out to the mall. Their collections of specialty sizes are only available online. But the good news is the styles are similar to the ones that are on hand for the regular sizes – they are just adjusted to the specific requirements of shorter, taller and larger men, women and children.  Here’s a quick breakdown to get you headed in the right direction.

MEN:

Styles for Men range from regular sizes to a full line of Big and Tall. Big guys can find cool casual clothes in sizes up to XXXL with waist sizes up to 48 inches. Taller men won’t have to explain why they’re wearing Capri pants when they can pick up a pair of jeans with a 36-inch inseam.  And with an extra 1-inch in length, even shorts aren’t, well, short.

OldNavy-All-SizesWOMEN:

Regular sizes for women run from 0-20 and Plus size women can find awesome styles in sizes 16-30 and 1X-4X.  But, as they say in the infomercials, wait – there’s more! No matter what size or shape you are, there’s something for you here. Ladies 5’4” tall and under will find Petite clothing that has been adjusted from top to bottom specifically for your size. Taller gals 5’10” and up don’t have to search for sizes to fit them correctly either. They’ll find shorts, pants and dresses that will fall to the correct length for their size in the online Women’s Tall section. Okay, did we cover everyone? Well, what if you’re pregnant?  When we said one-stop shopping, it includes a maternity section as well. Contemporary clothing is available in sizes XS to XXL. And we’re not talking just a few token tops and pants – you can shop for everything from swimwear to nursing tops.

CHILDREN:

Most boys and girls fit into the regular sizes of 6-16. But Plus, Slim and Husky sizes can be found here in select apparel.  Not only can you find all types of casual clothes, dressy dresses, and even shoes, you can actually find school uniforms here as well.  And the little ones are covered too with outfits for infants to toddlers.

So with the (almost always) rising cost of gas to drive to the mall, why not hop online and give it a whirl. Shop from the comfort of your home and your order will be delivered right to your door.