Universal Standard sets the standard for a stylish size-inclusive brand, and many people love it as much for the prices. The clothes are affordable, and from now until August 5, are even cheaper for the annual Universal Standard Sample Sale. The discounts are as deep as the sale section is wide—we’re talking up to 90 percent off on over 500 items. Who-wee!
Better yet, the retailer’s sale section is brimming with staples that will carry you through sweaty weather and beyond. Think breezy summer dresses and short shorts, as well as sweaters and lightweight jackets for the arrival of in-between weather. It’s a prime opportunity for a sartorial shake-up or, heck, outfitting your wardrobe for fall (it’ll be here before you know it). Whatever gaps you’re looking to plug in your closet, Universal Standard is likely to have it, and there’s also a high chance it’ll be on sale.
To help give you a head start, check out our seven favorite pieces below, or head straight to Universal Standard to shop the full selection.
Shop the best deals from the Universal Standard Sample Sale
Hamptons Smocked Shirt Dress — $104.00
Originally $168, now $104
A shirt dress lends itself well to versatility. It works as well for the office and special occasions as for weekends and summer vacations. This pick is no exception. It’s cut in a looser silhouette, making it a comfortable choice, while the smocked waist creates shape. It comes in classic black and, for folks with a penchant for pattern, green-and-white stripes.
Sizes: 4XS-4XL
Colors: 2
Jacqueline Short Sleeve Polo Sweater — $78.00
Originally $128, now $78
This knit polo is made from a breathable blend of Tencel, cotton, and silk, making it lightweight enough for the heat or layering underneath a jacket once the weather cools off. With a trim-but-not-too-tight silhouette and pronounced collar, it has a retro-sporty flair that plays well with high-waisted trousers or swingy mini skirts. Shop it in four colors, including the bright yellow hue pictured above to bring sunshine into your wardrobe.
Sizes: 4XS-4XL
Colors: 4
Prestige Ponte Flare Plants — $63.00
Originally $168, now $63
These ponte flare pants offer the stretchy comfort of your favorite leggings but wear like pants. The secret is in the fabric: a blend of rayon, nylon, and spandex, which in spite of the streamlined fit, allow for freedom of movement. A pliable waistband adds to the comfort, and the pockets lay flat, offering the instant polish of fitted pants without the stuffiness.
Sizes: 4XS-4XL
Colors: 3
Coastal Linen Blazer — $75.00
Originally $228, now $75
Made from lightweight linen and designed with an oversized silhouette, this blazer is as befitting for a vacation in Toscana as it is for the transition from summer to fall. Keep it cool and casual with matching linen bottoms or denim shorts, and for fall, style it with a tee and jeans. All to say: If you want to get the most mileage out of your summer wear, this is one jacket that will go the distance.
Sizes: 4XS-4XL
Colors: 3
Neck Twist Crepe Jersey Top — $43.00
Originally $108, now $43
This blouse puts a twist on the classic tee. It gathers at the shoulder, and it’s cut from a crepe fabric, which is at once stretchy and structured, to transform the foundational piece into the star of any outfit. Its details don’t take away from its versatility. You can slip it underneath a blazer, or wear it with a maxi skirt or denim—dealer’s choice.
Sizes: 4XS-4XL
Colors: 1
Cooling Stretch Cupro Bermuda Shorts — $93.00
Originally $148, now $93
These Bermuda shorts straddle the line between dressy and resort wear. It has a billowy silhouette, a hem that hits right above the knee, and double pleats that offer the shorts structure without calling to mind one little lad who likes berries and cream. Double down on the ease with a white tee or a button-down, or dress it up with a pair of heels.
Sizes: 4XS-4XL
Colors: 3
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