If there's one high street brand that springs to mind when one thinks of glorious summer days, it's Free People. It's become renowned for its laidback style, creating pieces which are imbued with a bohemian spirit. Now, it's got even better thanks to its newly-launched own label: Free-est.
Comprised of some of Free People's bestsellers, the new range is an amalgamation of FP Beach and Endless Summer and is full of textured cross-back mini dresses, billowing trousers, bandeau tops, wear-everywhere jumpsuits and ethereal maxis. It's everything you could want from a summer wardrobe, basically.
The best news is that Free-est sits on the more affordable end of Free People's offering; prices start at £30 and nothing is more than £120. Kelly Davis, the designer of Free-est says: 'We always want to make our community stand out in an effortless and timeless way. We want them to reach for these pieces year after year, whether for holidays, a special event or every day.'
You'll certainly want to keep returning to these clothes. Comfortable, easy to wear and effortlessly stylish, these pieces make summer dressing infinitely easier than it has been historically. Whether you prefer short dresses or slouchy separates when it gets hot, this collection has it all.
They're not just clothes to relax in, either. So many of the dresses and jumpsuits could easily be dressed up for weddings or parties – pieces like the Harlow One Piece or the Lille Maxi Dress.
You won't want to shop anywhere else this summer.
SHOP: The Best Pieces From Free-est
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The dream summer mini, this comes in a whopping 22 colours and has an adjustable fit, too. It's also lined, made from 100% cotton and is less than £90.
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A truly brilliant summer dress, this has a stretchy fit and a built-in shelf bra for extra support and comfort. Pull it on, add shoes (and possibly an accessory or two) and you're good to go.
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This slouchy halter top would look super-chic with white jeans during the day or dressed up in the evening with gold jewellery and heels.
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A consistent bestseller for the brand, these trousers are comfy and cool – chuck over your swimsuit if you're on the beach or wear with a white T-shirt and sandals for hot city days.
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Chic and versatile, wear this with an oversized jacket over the top for work and then swap for heels for a fail-safe date night look.
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Maxi skirts are back for spring/summer 2023 – blame TikTok's obsession with all things Y2K. This one will prove to be the hardest working item in your summer wardrobe.
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This sweet take on a babydoll silhouette will be great for heatwaves paired with trainers or slip-on sandals.
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When Free People sees a good thing, it runs with it. That's why this dreamy set is part of the Free-est collection – and is available in 21 different shades. It is, in our humble opinion, the only outfit you'll want to travel in for the rest of time.
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When it's hot outside and you've got things to do, chuck this on and rest assured that you'll be well-dressed and comfortable all day long.