You’re Probably Not Shopping This Clothing Brand But You Definitely Should Be
It’s not just for the kids.
Image from Free People
by The Candidly Team
You probably thought this brand was for hippies and professional witches and 24-year-olds headed to Coachella.
But…
It’s actually doing wildly interesting things for us 40-year-olds who want chic but deeply comfortable, affordable but not-boring basics.
So if you’ve sighed for the “good old days” every, single time you walk into a Gap for the last 15 years, you may have just discovered your new favorite store:
Free People.
Actually, when I say “store,” it’s not true. Because the actual brick and mortar stores of Free People are almost not even similar to what they offer on their (brilliantly easy and beautiful) app. It’s almost like a different brand.
All of their loungier shirts, sweatshirts, and pants run VERY large, so even though the brand only runs up to an XL, in many cases an XL can feel like a 3XL.
Here’s a handful of our absolute favorites that we’re wearing into the ground.
1. Lowen Midi Skirt
Why we love it: A more perfect, flattering, easy-to-throw on everyday skirt does not exist. We’re not taking rebuttals at this time. We even wrote a whole tribute to it HERE. The flat panel in the front makes it look smart, but the elastic in the back is pure comfort. Plus, the color selection is a dream.
Price: $60
2. All I Need Cozy Hooded Kimono
Why we love it: Our commitment to coziness is uncompromising. Our standards? Sky high. And this piece is in our closet in no fewer than 3 colors, because never has an oversized, cocooning, blankety sweater looked so clean-lined and chic. It dresses up all our clothes, while we still get to feel like the lazy slobs we truly are inside.
Price: $98
3. Easy Street Crop Pullover
Why we love it: Such a smart, spring-to-fall staple that hangs perfectly and looks extremely expensive, especially in the color Pearl.
Price: $98
4. Freya Sweater Set
Why we love it: Nothing is easier than a one-and-done, time-saving set. And this one looks so luxe and sophisticated, we can wear it to work. Of course, it still feels (and fits) like our dreamiest loungewear, but that’s sort of the brilliance of Free People.
Price: $128
5. Herron Drop-Waist Maxi
Why we love it: This is what Free People does really well. They reimagine basics. We don’t know we need a slouchy t-shirt that comes to our shins, but when we have it, we wear it constantly. It hangs beautifully but is also that comfy piece you reach for when you feel extra bloated/on your period/too full, but you’ll never look sloppy. The dream.
Price: $88
6. Camden Sweatshirt
Why we love it: So, this might read glaringly “Free People,” but this sweatshirt has a secret. It’s the single most wearable and flattering throw-on sweatshirt we’ve ever tried. Click into the site to see it from all angles, but there’s something about the slightly shorter front, the snip on the sides and wrist, and the wide, boat-neckline that just works. Even if you pair it with garbage leggings, and your hair is in a 6-day-old top knot, you’ll kind of feel chic. (It’s also magical when belted.)
Price: $78
7. We The Free Horsin' Around Tee
Why we love it: We all need more non-boring tees. Enter Free People.
Price: $78
8. We The Free Wes Suede Bomber
Why we love it: Yes, it’s expensive, but we all lust after that one gorgeous leather coat, and yet most are very tight and uncomfy and impossible to move in. But this suede jacket has so much room in the arms, it’s a layering dream. And a piece we will love for eternity.
Price: $598
9. We The Free Gigi Long Sleeve
Why we love it: We rank this amongst the most flattering tops we own. It has that sculpting sort of stretch that doesn’t feel restrictive but nips the waist. You’ll wear it day and night. It matches everything. Say #1 on this list, for example.
Price: $58
10. Hailee Cardi Set
FP has mastered the casual-chic set - the kind of clothes we want to live in because we feel like we’re in loungewear but look put together. This cardi set just might be our favorite example. Again, the color selection makes it near impossible to choose just one.
Price: $128
11. Dolman Quilted Knit Jacket
You know that perfectly-dressed friend you want to squeeze because they look so bundled and cozy? Be that friend.
Price: $198
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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