There’s a Reason Free People Dresses have Become a Summer Style Staple for Cool Girls
These 19 styles are top of my wish list
My love affair with Free People dresses started with my first ever ‘investment’ fashion purchase. The Taking Sides maxi weighed heavily on my student bank balance at the time, but I’d seen this particular summer dress style on so many of my favourite influencers that I simply had to try it out.
It has all the makings of a true investment purchase, you see: the design feels special and unique thanks to the low, strappy back, and the ruched corset detailing yet is still timeless enough that I could see myself wearing it year after year. And the same goes for the vast majority of Free People dresses.
The material is lightweight and super soft yet substantial enough to wear for dressier occasions. It also comes in loads of colours (25 to be exact) and a shorter mini design in case that's your preference—so there really is one to suit every style.
Naturally, I’m now on the lookout for even more timeless-yet-chic Free People dresses to add to my summer wardrobe. The brand’s notorious floaty, beachy, bohemian vibe makes for surprisingly versatile pieces—I wear my maxi dress just as often in the city as I do on holiday—and the occasionwear is just as impressive.
In fact, Free People’s dresses are so incredibly chic that I had a difficult time narrowing down my selection to the 19 in this list, but after much deliberation, here are my favourites. The best of the best, if you will.
From maxi dresses to mini dresses, linen numbers to drop waist styles (more often than not complete with pockets), here are the very best Free People dresses for you to browse through.
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I'm absolutely planning on buying my favourite Free People dress in more colours. I already own it in black, and next on my list is this chic chocolate brown.
This floral corset-detail dress feels very 'Bridgerton' and I am 100% here for it.
If you have a summer wedding coming up, this strapless bright pink number is the ideal choice.
I can't decide which colour I love most of the selection for this flattering maxi dress, but I think this dark floral print comes out on top.
And if you're after a more form-fitted style, might I suggest this elegant lace slip dress?
Did you know Free People also stock brands? You can style this Bec+Bridge dress either up or down with ease.
Drop-waisted dresses are everywhere right now, and I have my eye on this Bandeau maxi. It's under £100, comes in 15 colours and has pockets. No big deal.
Another great drop-waisted win: this one sells out fast so snap it up quickly.
Every wardrobe needs a great linen mini dress and this cute shift is the perfect one.
For a summer dress with wow factor, this embellished maxi dress is ideal.
Pick up this check number if you're a fan of patterned dresses but aren't much for florals.
This bright blue maxi makes a bold-yet-chic statement.
This marigold shirred maxi is the perfect balance between comfy and chic.
This draping halter neck number has the most flattering exaggerated low back.
Black in summer? When it looks this good, I'm sold.
You can dress this crochet maxi dress up with strappy sandals or down with cowboy boots and oversized knits.
I could see myself wearing this striped maxi dress in so many different ways.
I'm a huge fan of the gauze cotton and embroidered daisy design on this midi dress. It's the perfect everyday piece.
This maxi sundress looks far more expensive than it actually is.
