February 12, 2026

EDITOR'S NOTE

2025 was the year that I got back into shopping at Free People after a multiyear hiatus. One of my go-to sweaters this winter is from the nostalgic brand, and it’s garnered way more compliments than I expected. With spring a little over a month away, I’m eyeing these pieces to get myself ready:

• A printed mini dress for daytime events.

• A striped balloon jacket that’ll elevate jeans and a white tee.

• Some cotton-linen pull-on pants for the days I don’t feel like wearing jeans.

• A pair of loose barrel pants with spacious pockets.

—Margo Ghertner / Commerce Editor / Atlanta, GA

If there’s one thing about our team, it’s that we’re going to buy designer denim when it’s on super sale. If you’re also in need of a restock, turn to Frame’s Archive Sale. It’s offering up to 75% off sale styles, many of which are under $100, including these modern skinny jeans and this relaxed pair.

Today’s Must-Haves

Here are three noteworthy products on sale going into the long weekend:

• Gap High-Rise VintageSoft Joggers: a cozy pair of sweats that don’t look sloppy (and are 40% off as we speak).

• The Brick: The genius way to keep yourself from doomscrolling, and now you can save $30 when you buy two. PS: It’s also now FSA/HSA-eligible.

• Lands’ End Supima Cotton Long-Sleeve Crewneck T-Shirt: A basic layer we love for transitional seasons, now 50% off with code JOURNEY.

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