13 Free People Editor-Favorites, From a Packable Puffer to a Bestselling Tote Bag

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Updated on March 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM

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Free People is one of our favorite retailers thanks to its wide selection of products — which includes everything from comfy wardrobe essentials to practical fitness gear and even coveted beauty products. We love it year-round, and even when we're looking for gifting inspiration for a friend or family member. To help simplify your shopping (since the retailer stocks a lot of merchandise), we curated a guide to the best Free People items, with top-rated selects from categories like fashion, beauty, home, and fitness. Our favorite finds include a luxurious sleep mask, a star-shaped lighting fixture that adds a personal touch to any home decor, a snuggly blanket, and a quilted carryall guaranteed to become your everyday gym bag. Keep reading to shop our picks for the best apparel and accessories from Free People.

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Best Lip Balm

Free People Vegan Lip Balm ($10)

This vegan lip balm is a small but mighty beauty staple for your everyday routine. It's supremely hydrating and offers a gorgeous, subtle tint — per reviews. One shopper wrote on Free People's site: "Love these balms. The two tinted shades give the most subtle/sheer wash of color that I prefer to a heavy lip stick! Super hydrating too."

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Best Hair Accessory

Kaxi Co. Chiffon Jumbo Scrunchie ($18)

Never underestimate the power of an oversize scrunchie and the color pop it can add to your look. This silky jumbo design comes in six different colorways and is a best seller on the site.

"This scrunchie is so adorable and pretty at the same time. I love how oversized it is. Perfect for work. Definitely buying more colors," one shopper wrote, who granted it five stars.

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Best Belt Bag

FP Movement Runner Sling ($28)

It's always a great feat to find a functional belt bag that stays put during a run or other workouts, but this design, available in eight colorways and two adjustable sizing models, gets great reviews.

"I can't properly express how fabulous this little number really is!" one shopper wrote. "Hands free at the gym, listening to music/podcasts while lifting weights without an armband getting in my way anymore. Gorgeous neoprene fabric! The belt is even stretchy! Able to wear it low-slung over my 44" hips." If you're curious about how the pack looks on, scroll down to the reviews to sift through plenty of IRL photos.

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Best Running ShortsPS Photography | Sarah Wasilak

Best Running Shorts

FP Movement Carpe Diem Shorts ($40)

These Carpe Diem shorts have a secret built-in pocket at the interior waistband and they are water-resistant, making them a prime choice for the gym. They're also available in 19 different colorways. You can read even more in our Free People running shorts review.

Editor quote: "The breezy feel of the Carpe Diem Shorts is definitely what stands out to me, especially in humid weather . . .The Carpe Diem comes with built-in briefs for added coverage, and I found them to be quite comfortable. Also, my white pair isn't sheer, so you don't have to attempt to hide your panty lines. If you are concerned about a look that borders on too leggy, size up, as many reviewers suggest this helps with length." — Sarah Wasilak, associate content director, Shopping

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Best Sleep Mask

Free People Botanical Silk Sleep Mask ($50)

You can't go wrong with a Free People sleep mask — especially if it's as luxurious as this style. The accessory is made from a silk fabrication that's gentle on skin and soft to the touch.

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Best Everyday Bag

FP Movement Quilted Carryall ($68)

This versatile tote is seasonless, and it's great for packing all your essentials when you're running errands. Given its zipper closure and lightweight fabrication, it'd make for the perfect gym bag or grocery shopping carryall. You can shop it in 30 different shades and patterns.

A happy shopper called it the "universal bag," writing: "I saw a woman when I was out shopping with this bag and I immediately knew I wanted one! It's fantastic! Arrived yesterday very big, spacious, and well made. I did take notice that they raised the price for these bags! Must be because they are so popular!!"

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Best Cozy Sweaterfreepeople.com

Best Cozy Sweater

Free People Easy Street Crop Pullover ($98)

This cropped pullover, with ribbing throughout, is offered in 13 shades comprising neutrals and vibrant tones — like this mandarine red. The slightly exaggerated sleeves are spacious but then tapered at the wrists to add definition. This design would look just as great with a pair of dark-wash jeans as it would with joggers or lounge pants.

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Best Printed JacketPS Photography | Kyley Warren

Best Printed Jacket

Free People Chloe Jacket ($198)

The Chloe is made from lightweight cotton and rayon material, with a polyester filling and it's extremely versatile as an in-between wardrobe basic. You can shop it nine different patterns, and it's easily packable for travel — even in a carry-on suitcase. Read more in our former editor's Free People Chloe Jacket review.

Editor quote: "[The Chloe is] like getting all the benefits of a cozy down jacket rolled into the structure of a chunky cardigan. The material isn't so heavy that I feel overwhelmed or constricted, but it's also just thick enough to where I can comfortably wear it in lower winter temperatures." — Kyley Warren, former assistant editor, Shopping

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Best PufferPS Photography | Kyley Warren

Best Puffer

FP Movement Pippa Packable Pullover Puffer ($198)

This pullover puffer is a Free People bestseller, available eight different shades and crafted from water-resistant fabric that's filled with a vegan-friendly down alternative. "Packable" is part of its name because the collapsible material is also wrinkle-free. Our former editor provides even more color it in her FP Movement Pippa Packable Pullover jacket review.

Editor quote: "I prefer the oversize look in my clothing, and this boxy pullover definitely achieves that. Whether I'm wearing it on a fall road trip, squeezing it into my suitcase while traveling, or just throwing it on quickly for a morning walk, the style is versatile enough to be worn basically everywhere. And with such a wide range of available colors to shop the piece in, it can double as a staple winter essential in truly anyone's wardrobe — regardless of your personal style." — KW

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Best Ankle Boots

Dr. Martens Leona Platform Ankle Boots ($200)

Who doesn't love a trusty pair of Dr. Martens? We love that the brand is stocked at the retailer, as the combat boots and lug-sole loafers are a no-brainer accessory to team with most of the looks on Free People's site. The Leona silhouette is available in two shades, both of which would complement this season's biggest trends while maintaining their inimitable appeal with iconic signature yellow stitching.

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— Additional reporting by Sarah Wasilak

Kyley Warren (she/her) is an award-winning writer and editor with more than four years of experience in the publishing space. She previously worked as an assistant editor on PS Shopping and is an expert on all things related to shopping and fashion. Before joining PS, Kyley worked with Entertainment Tonight as a style commerce writer, and her byline has appeared in publications globally.

Sarah Wasilak (she/her) is the associate director of Shopping at PS. With plenty of experience in the commerce market, a keen interest in SEO, and 10 years as an editor at the brand, she enjoys writing across the lifestyle and health-and-fitness categories. She has bylines at PS, InStyle, Elle, Refinery29, Who What Wear, Elite Daily, Byrdie, and The Quality Edit and aims to amplify minority voices in all her work.

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