We went back through the tall sections at Old Navy, Gap, Athleta and J.Crew this morning.
Gap looks quiet, but a fall wave just landed
About half of them launched already on sale, which is unusual for new stock at any store we track. More in what’s happening at Gap.
Athleta’s 30% off covers new styles
Athleta’s 30% off promotion is on a new set of leggings this week, and the Coaster Luxe Recover Sweatshirt is $55. Details in our Athleta report.
J.Crew’s tall assortment keeps getting smaller
Only a handful of new styles arrived, each down to a single size already. Full story in our J.Crew report.
The four best deals standing right now
Mid Rise Vintage Slim Jeans · Gap, Medium wash, $23 (was $80), 70% off, tall 27 to 33, 605 reviews at 4.4
Elation Ultra High Rise 7/8 Legging · Athleta, Black or Navy, $62 (was $89), 30% off, tall XS to XL, 12,686 reviews at 4.7
The new face of Athleta’s rotating promo, and the highest review count of anything on this list.
Tall Kate straight-leg pant · J.Crew, Navy, $63 (was $138), 55% off, tall 0 to 16, 347 reviews at 4.58
Second week at this price, and given how much else has disappeared from J.Crew’s site this week, its survival is itself a signal.
Handkerchief Hem Midi Dress · Old Navy, Flax Flower, $10 (was $50), 80% off, tall XS to XXL, 1,255 reviews at 4.5
What this means for the next two weeks
Old Navy’s clearance is deep, Athleta’s 30% off covers a new set of styles, and Gap’s new fall collection launched at half off.
The practical read: at Athleta, a full-price style you want has a good chance of being discounted within the next week or two, based on this store’s pattern so far. If a J.Crew style you want is still listed, treat that as the exception rather than something you can count on being there next week.
Check the fit guides before you commit: Old Navy, Gap, Athleta and J.Crew.
Prices, sizes, and stock checked August 27, 2026 at the four stores we track. Discount figures are typical across the tall styles we looked at. Some links are affiliate links; see our disclosure.