Free People Outerwear Flash Sale: Top Quilted Jackets Dropping up to 50% Off
By Sophia Al-Mansoor
Ordering outerwear from Free People without trying it on in-store presents clear sizing traps. The label's intentional design direction leans dramatically oversized. An individual who usually wears a size Medium in tailored coats will often swim inside a Medium Dolman jacket.
As a rule of thumb, order one size down from your standard dress size if you want the intended loose, casual look shown in campaign photography. If you prefer a closer fit that does not pool fabric around the torso, order two sizes down. The sleeve length remains generous across all sizing brackets due to the dropped shoulder design.
Caring for these jackets requires attention to washing instructions to prevent inner batting from shifting:
- Washing Cotton Quilts: Machine wash inside out on a gentle cycle using cold water. Avoid harsh fabric softeners, which can coat the natural cotton fibers and dull the vintage-dyed finish.
- Drying the Dolman: Lay flat on a drying rack or tumble dry on the lowest heat setting. High heat will shrink the outer cotton shell faster than the inner synthetic batting, causing uneven puckering along seam lines.
- Caring for the Pippa Puffer: Tumble dry on low heat with two clean wool dryer balls or tennis balls. This breaks up clumps of Primaloft insulation and restores its original loft.
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