Handy for last-minute PJs or outfits, but you’re mostly paying for convenience, not built-in savings
Always compare Old Navy’s site (plus rush shipping) to DoorDash item prices + fees + tip before you check out
Use it for 1–2 truly urgent items and stack DoorDash promos, DashPass, and any dining/Doordash credits to offset the extra cost
Old Navy just made it possible to get your Christmas “Jingle Jammies” the same way you get Friday night takeout.
Thanks to a new nationwide partnership with DoorDash, shoppers can now order Old Navy favorites like denim, activewear, matching holiday pajamas, and other basics and score on-demand delivery from more than 1,000 stores across the U.S.
It’s meant to be fast, convenient, and just in time for the holiday chaos. But is it actually a money saver, or just another way to pay extra for the same clothes?
Here’s how it works, and more importantly, how to use it without wrecking your budget.
How the Old Navy + DoorDash partnership works
The setup is simple:
- Open the DoorDash app.
- Search for Old Navy.
- Add items to your cart and check out for same-day delivery.
DoorDash says Old Navy is one of the first big apparel chains on its platform, giving tens of millions of monthly users access to clothing and gifts on demand.
Some of the scenarios when this can be a lifesaver include:
- Your kid’s school announces “holiday pajama day” tomorrow.
- You’re getting ready for the family Christmas card picture and realize someone’s matching PJ set is the wrong size.
- You need a last-minute outfit for a party and don’t have time to fight mall traffic.
Used strategically, this can save you money. Used on autopilot, it can quietly cost more than just walking into the store.
Where you can actually save
Avoiding last-minute shipping fees
If you shop regularly on OldNavy.com, you probably already know that they charge $25 for 1–2-day priority shipping. Pretty steep.
Instead of paying for expedited shipping, you just pay a DoorDash delivery fee and tip, often for same-day or even within an hour.
When you’re down to the wire, compare the following prices
Rush shipping cost from Old Navy’s site
vs.
DoorDash’s delivery fee + service fees + tip
If the totals are close, DoorDash wins easily on speed. If rush shipping is outrageous, DoorDash may actually be the better value, especially for a single item you truly need now.
The fees and markups to watch for
Like with restaurant orders, DoorDash apparel prices may not always match in-store tags. Retail partners often set separate prices for delivery marketplaces, and you’ll also see:
- A delivery fee
- A service fee
- A possible small-order fee
- Tip for the driver
Those can add up fast on a $30 pair of jeans.
Money move shoppers forget:
A great way to test the service is to open the Old Navy app or website and compare prices item by item before you check out on DoorDash.
If prices are higher on DoorDash and you’re paying fees, think of it as paying for the convenience, not necessarily a savings play.
When your total starts creeping above what you’d pay in-store (even after factoring in gas and your time), it’s probably not worth it unless you’re in a true time crunch.
Pro tips to squeeze real value out of this
1. Save it for “fill-the-gap” buys, not whole wardrobes
Use DoorDash for one or two urgent items: think things like a missing pajama size, a replacement sweater for a party, leggings for a kid who outgrew everything.
Do your bigger hauls in-store or through Old Navy’s own site, where you can stack site-wide sales with coupons.
2. Stack promos on the DoorDash side, not just Old Navy’s
DoorDash frequently runs the following promos:
- Percent-off deals for specific retailers
- Spend X, save Y” promotions
- DashPass perks with $0 delivery on eligible orders
Check the Old Navy page in the app for current promos before you order. A modest item markup can be offset (or even beaten) if you’re stacking a DoorDash discount on top.
3. Turn food credits into clothing
If your credit card or bank occasionally gives you DoorDash credits or monthly “dining” benefits, you may be able to use those on Old Navy orders too, effectively turning food perks into clothing.
Read the fine print on your perk, but this is an underrated way to stretch benefits you might otherwise forget to use.