Do you prefer skirts or dress pants?  This was the question a good friend asked me while shopping together at a Banana Republic Outlet store this past weekend.

Honestly, I hadn’t really thought about my professional wardrobe in these terms before.  I mean, I own a few skirts, but if I think hard about it, most of my skirts are for winter and fall outfits.  Am I alone?

In thinking about the suspected hot summer ahead, which would you rather be wearing?

Banana Republic has so many adorable skirts like the Taupe Lightweight Wool Pencil Skirt (left), Dark Rise Denim Patch-Pocket Skirt (middle), and the Heritage Ikat Skirt (right).

But, then there are also classy dress pants.  Dress pants cover the whole leg which means you don’t have to think about shaving or nylons. A yellow belt looks great with a pair of Banana Republic Martin Fit Charcoal Lightweight Wool Trouser pants (left).  A pair of spring-colored shoes really pop with a pair of Logan Fit Cotton Wide-Leg pants (center).  And black pants like Banana Republic’s Sloan Fit Flare (right) are so versatile for dressing up.

If I had to choose between skirts and pants it really might depend on the weather, what I have to wear on top (shirt and accessories) and how warm it is outside.

Did you know you can save an additional 7% at Banana Republic?  All you need are discount Banana Republic gift cards from Plastic Jungle (good on clearance, sale, and regular priced items – unlike some coupons).

If you like to hit the sale rack first, just think about what an additional 7% off looks like for a classy sleeveless top marked down to $24.99, a cute pair of shoes on clearance for $19.99, a skirt on clearance of $9.99, or a pair of pants for $14.99.

Add some spring color and get trendy and affordable professional skirts, pants, and more for less with discount Banana Republic gift cards.

There can really be a fine line in our wardrobe between what we have been wearing forever and what can be worn forever.

When looking for timeless pieces for your wardrobe, explore Gap stores and Gap online with discount Gap gift cards from Plastic Jungle.  You’ll save 8% on timeless clothing for men, women, children, and baby from Gap.

Jeans, tops, bottoms, casual, preppy, classy, Gap has a great selection of pieces that will last beyond just this year.  (Even if you’re a growing baby, your old Gap clothes will look great on your younger brother or sister, or anyone who receives your hand me downs.)  Take, for example, these new items from Gap’s spring line of clothes: women’s Mesh Sweater in yellow and white, men’s Slouchy Fit Jeans, and crisp green Cargo Shorts.  They burst with color today, and become timeless additions to your year-round looks.

How to use a few pieces of clothing for multiple outfits.

Be creative.  This Gap mesh sweater becomes a fun look for the fall when you throw on a purple, blue, or gray scarf.  Roll up the sleeves to mid-forearm to flash up the look with bracelets or a watch.  Take this sweater to the beach to use as a coverup on a cool night at the shore.  At 8% off with discount Gap gift cards, buying timeless clothing is affordable.

Don’t be afraid to combine colors.  My friend Kathy has a hard time wearing different shades of the same colors together or wearing some of the new “normal” color combinations like navy and black or blue and black.  Try to challenge your eye to think beyond what you have been wearing the past 5 years by taking pieces that you don’t normally wear together and laying them flat on your bed.  You might just surprise yourself with some hip, new combinations.

Accessories.  Accessories.  Accessories.  Adding a few new accessories to your wardrobe each year can really expand your closet.  You can gain a lot of variety to old looks just by adding a new pair of Gap boots, flats, or a handbag to your collection.  Be sure to pay with discount Gap gift cards to save yourself 8%.

What new timeless styles will you find by adding a little Gap to your closet?