5 Items You Can Buy at Old Navy for Much Cheaper Than Target
Target's been coasting on the budget-friendly label for years, but that reputation hasn't aged well. Walk into any Target and the deals still feel solid — until you realize the same sweater dress you're eyeing can be had for half the price elsewhere. The thing is, most of us haven't bothered to look elsewhere.
Turns out Old Navy is quietly running circles around Target on everyday clothing and accessories. While both chains peddle similar fare with comparable quality, the price gap is anything but negligible. We did the comparison shopping so you don't have to, and the results might surprise you.
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Here's what we found: five items where Old Navy undercuts Target by anywhere from a few bucks to over $20. Let's dig into the numbers.
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Seasonal Ankle Socks for Women
Target: 4-pack for $12
Old Navy: 6-pack for $9.99
Welcome fall with cozy ankle socks to keep your feet warm, whether you’re lounging in the house or on the go. Target’s Hyde & EEK Boutique Halloween ankle socks are undeniably cute, in Halloween motifs, stripes or solids. But Old Navy’s seasonal ankle socks for women are just as cute, even more versatile in fun fall patterns and colors, and roughly $1.33 cheaper per pair.
Retro Pop Culture and Band Tees for Men
Target: $15
Old Navy: $9.99 (regularly $19.99)
Same Marvel superhero. Same fabric and neckline. Slightly different graphic design. Very different price. Target's Men's Spider-Man New York graphic T-shirt is new and selling fast. But you can get the similarly styled Marvel Spider-Man T-shirt at Old Navy and save yourself $5.
Both stores have many other retro styles available including Metallica, Back to the Future and other nostalgic licensed properties. Prices vary but Old Navy’s clearance tees offer the best value.
Women’s Scoop Neck Short-Sleeve Henley Shirt
Target: $18
Old Navy: $9.99 (regularly $19.99)
Scoop-neck Henley shirts are a fall staple that easily go from school or the workplace to Happy Hour or weekend chores. Old Navy offers this fitted scoop-neck henley t-shirt in a choice of five solid colors and two striped patterns for less than $10 each.
Target carries an elbow-sleeve, heirloom henley shirt for almost double what Old Navy charges.
Faux-Suede Bag
Target: $35
Old Navy: $7.47 (regularly $49.99)
Hobo bags or slouch bags promise to be hot this season, offering plenty of room to stash all your stuff and a secure zipper to keep everything inside. This Old Navy faux-suede hobo bag is available in “Bay Leaf” (a classic light beige shade) for just under $8.
It’s not an exact match to Target’s Universal Thread faux-suede slouch tote bag in brown, but it’s close enough for being $27 less.
Mini Sweater Dress
Target: $19 (regularly $38)
Old Navy: $9.97 (regularly $49.99)
These are not your 1980s classic sweater dresses. They’re re-styled with shorter hemlines and pointelle detailing. The sleeveless design is perfect for layering or warm fall days. Wear with flats, kitten heels or even your favorite booties for a fun fall look.
Choose Target's Women’s Striped Mini Sweater Dress in rust with white stripes or white with navy blue stripes for just $19. The price sounds like a steal until you see Old Navy’s pointelle sweater dress in Arctic Depth (navy blue) or Cool Almond (yellow) for $9 less.
The Bottom Line
So, what's the real difference between Target and Old Navy? Not much beyond the price tag. Both stock similar quality basics that get the job done. The catch: Target's become the comfortable default, which means you're probably overpaying without realizing it.
Switching your shopping doesn't require loyalty — just a willingness to compare. And if you shop Old Navy regularly, sign up for their Encore rewards program to stack savings even further. You'll earn 5 points per dollar spent at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic or Athleta. Spend over $350 annually and unlock additional perks. Small moves, real money back in your pocket.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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