The workhorses of my winter wardrobe aren’t cashmere sweaters or wool coats; they’re the basic long-sleeve tees I layer on the daily. My collection includes virtually every color of the rainbow, and it’s become clear that not all basics are made the same. I’ve tried ones ranging from $15 to $250, but the one I reached for most last year was Free People’s So Soft Seamless Modal Long Sleeve ($40). Winter layering can feel bulky, but this style is thin enough to make even my tightest, itchiest wool sweaters feel much more comfortable. When I went to stock up on a few new colorways, I couldn’t help but notice the rest of Free People’s under-$100 offerings, including pointelle and thermal styles. To shop these affordable winter basics, keep reading.
Free People
So Soft Seamless Modal Long Sleeve
I love this new colorway of my favorite long-sleeve top.
Free People
We the Free Atlas Boat Neck Top
I also own this top in a few colors—it makes a great transitional piece for fall.
Free People
FP One Blake Shrunken Crew Neck Thermal
I love the cropped length and elongated sleeves on this thermal.
Free People
We the Free Jamie Henley
Henley season is upon us.
Free People
So Soft Seamless Modal Cable Long Sleeve
The favorite long-sleeve now comes in a cable-knit style.
Free People
Classic Keepsake Pointelle Long Sleeve
The lace trim takes this plain black long-sleeve up a notch.
Free People
We the Free Mod In This Funnel-Neck Pullover
This is what I want to lounge in during winter break.
Free People
We the Free Skyline Thermal
For a looser fitting thermal, I like this style.
Free People
We the Free Be My Baby Top
The lettuce trim feels very ’90s-coded to me.
Free People
We the Free Siren Long Sleeve Top
A paper-thin scoop-neck style for those who live in warmer climates.
Free People
We the Free Easy Does It Scoop-Neck Top
Butter yellow is a nice switch up from a basic white tee.
Free People
Keeping It Light Ribbed Turtleneck Top
A great turtleneck option for only $40.
Free People
Base Layer Thermal Mock Neck Long Sleeve
Black and white are necessities, but I think more people should be wearing pink turtlenecks in the winter.
Free People
A Little Bit Layering Top
I’d buy this one to sleep in.
Free People
End Game Pointelle Long Sleeve
It’s not a basics roundup without at least one pointelle top.