Gap Review

Friday, July 18th

2025 Maternity Clothes Store Reviews

Gap

• Selection: Over 375 items in sizes from XXS-XXL
• Apparel includes dresses, jumpsuits and overalls, skirts, t-shirts and tanks, intimates, swimsuits, nursing wear, and more
• Prices: From $4.97 to post-baby underwear (clearance) to $198 for a maternity puffer jacket
• Shipping: $7 to $25, free over $50 for Gap Rewards members
• Returns: 30 days, in store or by mail (no charge)
• Complimentary Good Rewards program
• "A+” rated by the BBB
• In business since 1969

Gap Inc. was founded in 1969 by Donald and Doris Fisher with a straightforward mission: to make finding well-fitting jeans easier. Since then, the company has evolved into a global brand with multiple divisions, including Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta. Headquartered in San Francisco, Gap Inc. is known for its casual, accessible clothing and has expanded its focus over the years to include sustainability and social responsibility initiatives.

Expanded selection of maternity clothing

We were really happy to see all the ways that Gap has changed since our last review of its selection of maternity clothes. Can you believe that, in our previous evaluation, we didn't find any underwear for moms-to-be or for the postpartum days? We couldn't either. Fortunately, that's not a problem now: just click right on Bras & Undies in the Maternity department and you'll see plenty to choose from (including $4.97 for some post-baby underwear in the clearance section, at the time of our most recent visit).

Solid range of sizes

It's also a good sign that Gap is more size-inclusive than some of its rivals on our list. Options here go from XXS to XXL, making it more likely that every mama can find something comfy to wear during and after pregnancy.

Easy to shop, even if items could use more reviews

You'll have almost 400 different maternity-centric apparel items to choose from at Gap (though that inventory is a little inflated when different color choices for the same piece of clothing are listed as separate items, just FYI). It'll make your shopping experience smoother if you use the filters to sort by the type of clothing you need, the sizes you think will fit you best, or even the pregnancy stage. You'll have to click into specific pieces if you want to see what other mamas have said about them - we still wish Gap would put that out with the thumbnail info, along with the color options and prices displayed while browsing - and it's mystifying that some items listed as "best sellers” (like the maternity rib polo shirt that looks super comfy and cool in hotter weather) have zero shopper reviews, so keep that in mind.

Almost every type of maternity clothing you could need

Overall, though, Gap's maternity inventory makes for a really versatile wardrobe. Need a swimsuit, some linen shorts, some comfy tees and tanks, and a cute ruffle midi dress for your babymoon? How about khakis and blouses for the office until you go on maternity leave? Gap carries all of that and then some. The only areas where you might need to shop elsewhere are if you're getting really dressy for a formal event - that's just not Gap's bread-and-butter, with the most "luxe” item here being a $198 puffer jacket (which actually comes from a brand we've evaluated separately).

Sign up for free rewards program to get no-fee delivery

If you don't want to pay $7 for shipping at Gap, you'll need to do two things: first, place an order that's over $50, and second, make sure you're a member of Gap's Good Rewards programs. It's free to join, and you automatically earn $`1 point for every dollar spent across the family of brands (Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta). Once you spend at least $500 in a year or you have a Gap Inc. credit card, you'll also get early access to special sales events, and at the $1,000+ level, you even get a "create your own sale day”. Not bad for no-cost.

Hassle-free returns within 30 days

If you want to return what you ordered online from Gap, you've got 30 days to get it back to them. It's free to do it by mail, but you can also do it at any local store near you. Easy breezy is what every expectant mother needs, right?

Great reputation and honest shopper feedback on clothes

Gap's reputation is no surprise either: it's a brand we've all known for decades, with the "A+” rating from the Better Business Bureau that you'd expect from such an established retailer. As for the maternity clothes itself, take advantage of any reviews that you can, because Gap mamas are brutally honest (and we give the store points for letting them be upfront without deleting negative feedback). Those reviews, when offered, can tell you if a pair of pants tends to be tight or loose in the hips/rear/waist, for example. Our favorite comment (on the Maternity Inset Panel Vintage Slim Jeans, which surprisingly only earned 3.2 stars out of 5): "Best maternity jeans for women who don't want the high fabric touching their belly. Sits well under your belly in front while there is enough fabric in back to have your butt crack not hang out. Only thing that would make them better is real front pockets.” Preach!

Worth shopping for maternity wear

We've given Gap a small bump (pun intended) since our last review. The retailer has added those much-needed "unmentionables” to the inventory, their sizing offers cute clothes for petites and plus sizes alike, and there's just enough feedback to make it easy to avoid anything that's going to be a little too tight in the places you need some wiggle room. The next time you're shopping for maternity clothing essentials from jeans to joggers, give Gap a try.