The weather is slowly warming up, and we’re looking forward to summer and all its trappings: strawberry cake, coconut sunscreen, and linen dresses. Luckily, two female friends, who wanted everyone to have access to great fashion, founded Universal Standard to make thoughtfully-constructed wardrobe essentials that fit sizes 00-40. We love their mission to be the world’s most inclusive fashion brand, and their pieces are made to last for years. Here are our favorite linen styles (plus, a discount code and giveaway)…
A linen button-up is a summer staple — perfect for work, dinners, and travel — and this hi-low tunic would be great to throw over a swimsuit for pool days with the kids. (And I’m a sucker for a matching set! This one comes in five colors, and red always looks amazing in photos.)
Wouldn’t you love to live in linen pants all summer long? The pull-on waist feels laid-back and easy, and they’d be cute for a beach day and, later, a games night with friends.
A shirtdress always looks effortlessly cool. I’d dress it up with strappy sandals for a dinner date in a garden, or stick with sneakers for wandering a museum with friends. For warmer weather, the short-sleeve version comes in five great colors.
And the poppy block print on this twirl-y dress is so fun and flirty. Bonus: It has pockets!
Finally, I can’t think of anything more quintessentially summer than a flowy caftan (ideally worn after a sun-kissed day at the park or near the water), and this pretty v-neck number is it.
Today, Universal Standard is giving one lucky reader their dream linen collection pieces, or anything else they’d like (up to a $599 value). To enter, please visit Universal Standard and leave a comment below telling us which pieces you’d be most excited to wear. The winner will be chosen tomorrow at random. Good luck!
Great news for all readers: Get 20% off all full-priced styles with code COJ. Good through May 16th. I’m eyeing this dress — how pretty is the back?
P.S. The random thing I get the most compliments on.
(This post is sponsored by Universal Standard. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Cup of Jo.)