Found: A $30 Dress That Looks Strikingly Similar to a Free People Maxi, and Shoppers Are Buying All 3 Colors
Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.
If your warm-weather wardrobe is missing a perfect summer dress you can throw on and go anywhere in, you’ll need to fix that before the heat and humidity officially arrive. And don’t worry, you won’t have to spend a ton of money to do so. In fact, we found the perfect summer dress that’s similar to a shopper-favorite, pricier Free People style, and it’s on sale for less than half of the price. Meet the Indigo Thread Co. Stretch Knit Sleeveless Step Hem Maxi from ShopHQ.
The knit maxi is the fraternal twin to the Free People Feliz Maxi (which is so popular, it’s sold out in most sizes), although our find is significantly more bra- and budget-friendly. With a price tag of just $30, the sleeveless dress has a scoop neckline, step-up hem in the front and back, and an overall relaxed fit.
Indigo Thread Co. Stretch Knit Sleeveless Step Hem Maxi, $30 (was $70) on ShopHQ
The dress style and longer silhouette are relatively simple, but that’s all part of its appeal. It’s an effortless piece that can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. Headed to your country club for the day? Toss it into your bag for a post-pool, off-to-run-errands look. Need something a bit more elevated than denim shorts for dinner? Wear this with a wedged heel and a touch of shiny jewelry. Trying to pick out an outfit that can work for shifts in the weather? Wear this dress, and add a denim jacket or cardigan layer.
Available in olive, amethyst, and navy, the maxi dress is one of those do-it-all summer staples you’ll wish you had multiple of. Just ask one shopper, who "purchased all three colors." They found the shades to be "beautiful and [they] easily match" with other pieces from the Indigo Thread Co. brand.
Free People Felix Maxi, $70 at Free People
One of the most convenient things about this dress, just like the Free People version, is the fact that you can toss it into the wash to freshen it up and bring it back to life. After all, spring and summer come with outdoor activities, the possibility of getting sunscreen on clothes, and potential spills at outdoor barbecues and picnics, so it’s best to avoid buying dresses you’ll have to take to the dry cleaner.
Whether you’re completely reinventing your summer style or looking to add a new dress to your rotation, the Indigo Thread Co. Stretch Knit Sleeveless Step Hem Maxi will be a piece you turn to again and again this season. And, as the above shopper said, there’s a good chance you’ll end up with more than one color in your cart (and closet).
