I don't know about you, but the thought of wearing anything remotely tight on my body these days seems like actual torture. This summer (thanks to my coping mechanisms that are pasta eating and cookie baking), I'm all about loose, effortless dressing that doesn't require a buttoned waistband (aka dresses, jumpsuits, and sets). And obviously the first place I looked for them? Free People. I swear the brand is a gold-mine for breathable clothing that you'll never want to take off. Curious to see what I mean? Keep scrolling to find the 20 items that I'm declaring are must-haves for this season.
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Mini Dresses
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