Fashion fans mock Free People over new ‘hospital gown’ complete with open back: ‘Finish the look with grippy stockings’

A Free People shopper raised many eyebrows after sporting what she considered a sick fit.

Fashion fans laughed at her backless jumpsuit, and critics said it looked like a hospital gown.

Izzy (@izzyfreee) shared the shopping experience in a viral TikTok video.

She explained that she enjoys shopping at Free People, but loves seeing the brand release its controversial pieces even more.

“Free People screwed up again, but literally in the most incredible way ever,” she said.

Izzy modeled her blue printed jumpsuit, turning around to reveal the style’s open back design.

The shapeless, flowery one-piece features a slit in the back that shows a small slice of the back.

Viewers, however, were less impressed – and more confused – than Izzy.

“You are so amazing but I really assumed it was a joke about you leaving the infirmary,” said one commenter.

Many expressed the same sentiment, saying they thought Izzy was out of a hospital or psychiatric ward.

“Not me, like ‘oh she has outdoor privileges,’” joked one commenter.

“When you have surgery at 3 and happy hour at 5,” said another.

“Oh! This is a very popular outfit where I work. (In a hospital),” said a third.

One commenter thought the outfit was great, but it just needed a finishing touch.

“All you need is some matching grippy socks,” they said.

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TikTokers went into a frenzy over the jumpsuit’s resemblance to a hospital gown, including Nicole (@Nicolestorydent), who purchased a similar Ann Taylor LOFT dress out of pure curiosity.

After trying it on for size, she decided it was a better, cheaper alternative to expensive hospital gowns.

“Considering how much my hospital clothes cost me, $68 is a bargain for this dress. But seriously, Ann Taylor LOFT designers, blink twice if you’re okay,” she said.

“Funny…in the week it took to order, receive and try on this dress, the listing was removed. Either they realized their poor judgment or a hospital bought the entire inventory.”

Viewers felt that the jumpsuit it was a lot, considering the high cost of American health care.

“OMG DUPE. I paid $3,000 after insurance for this dress!” said one commenter.

“I just had a hysterectomy, I didn’t realize I was wearing designer clothes at the hospital,” said another.

Some considered choosing jumpsuits to better fit their lifestyle.

“At my age, I need to go straight from work to the emergency room, so this might be a good purchase for me,” joked one viewer.

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