The “Blanket Shirt.” Nope, it doesn’t just live in your dreams—it’s a real shirt created by the team at Outerknown, the eco-friendly clothing company committed to designing wearable, well-made clothes while protecting the planet and supporting fair labor in the process. It’s so comfy that it’s sold out time and time again and, ahead of a restock last fall, racked up a 20,000-person waitlist. Good news is it’s not just in stock—it’s marked down 34 percent, along with hundreds of other sustainable styles during the brand’s Semi-Annual Sale.
While the need for button-downs has taken a pause in the summer, you’ll want this shirt the second it starts to cool down in a couple months—and now is the best time to snag it. Now through July 23, the brand is slashing prices on “past season styles” including a slew of sustainable tees, tanks, shorts, jeans, and jumpsuits. Though the sale is only on last season’s stock, everything is so timeless, you’d never know it was from a season or two ago; the majority of discounted styles are exactly the same as this year’s new releases, only in different color ways or retired patterns.
Out of everything in the Outerknown Semi-Annual Sale, the Blanket Shirt ($98) is its all-time best-seller, offering unparalleled softness and versatility that make it a year-round wardrobe staple. Made of 100-percent cotton and absolutely no synthetics (even in the buttons) this is an item you will feel good wearing for more reasons than one. The design of the shirt is a bit loose, making it easy to layer over tanks and T-shirts, but it tapers and cuts in all the right places, so it looks effortlessly effortless. One reviewer calls it their, “live in shirt,” and stated, “If you want a shirt that feels like heaven, you get compliments on, and feel like it’s stylish and comfy at the same time, this my friends is your new go too!” Noted.
And since it’s made of natural materials, it’s not only a winner for comfort, but for sustainability, too. Its 100-percent organic cotton twill provides peak softness and just the right amount of warmth, perfect for chilly nights by the bonfire or throwing on as a shacket to run errands. The buttons swap plastic for corozo, a natural button made from the nuts of a tagua palm tree, another sustainable alternative to traditional timber. Suffice it to say that the Blanket Shirt isn’t just the most comfortable and stylish shirt around, it’s also the most eco-friendly.
The “why” on the Blanket Shirt is clear—now you just have to pick your color. (Good luck, because there are currently 31 discounted colors to choose from.) While you’re at it, fill your shopping cart with other Outerknown goodies while they’re on sale. Find our picks, below.
More sustainable styles from the Outerknown Semi-Annual Sale
S.E.A Suit Shortall — $98.00
Originally $148, now $98
Available sizes: XS-XL- select sizes/colors sold out
The romper version of the brand’s best-selling S.E.A. Suit, the S.E.A Suit Shortall is the ultimate warm-weather, one-and-down ‘fit. It’s made from an airy organic cotton/linen blend that feels like a summer breeze when it’s on, is lined with corozo buttons for easy on-and-off, and has tons of pockets. The acronym “S.E.A” actually stands for Social and Environmental Accountability, and given the romper’s is eco-friendly design, true to its name.
Colors: 4
Ellison Slip Dress — $98.00
Originally $168, now $98
Available sizes: XS-XL- select sizes/colors sold out
Another breezy staple, the Ellison Slip Dress is sure to be in your summer style rotation all season long, and beyond. The discounted styles are either made from Tencel, a material derived from wood pulp, or cupro, which is regenerated cellulose sourced from cotton waste. Both are soft, eco-friendly, and look great dressed up or down.
Colors: 6
Fillmore Boyfriend Jeans — $138.00
Originally $198, now $138
Available sizes: 24-31
Premium organic denim comes with a hefty price, which is why the Semi-Annual Sale is high-time to stock up. We recommend the Fillmore Boyfriend Jeans that are made from 89-percent organic cotton and 11-percent recycled cotton for a 100-percent eco-friendly result. They’re also so versatile, made with a roomy, mid-rise fit and lived-in feel that only gets softer the more you wear. Pro tip: Size down since they do wear in so well they get bit baggier over time.
Washes: 2
Offshore Linen Tank — $38.00
Originally $58, now $38
Available sizes: XS-XL
Behold: the last summer tank top you’ll ever need to buy. Made from breathable, thermoregulating organic linen in a relaxed silhouette, it’s pretty much *the* only tank you’ll want to wear. Throw it on as is, or layer it underneath a sweater (or Blanket Shirt)—there’s no wrong way to wear this staple. And if you prefer a T-shirt, the matching Offshore Linen Tee ($44) is marked down for the sale, too.
Colors: 2
Chroma Blanket Shirt Dress — $98.00
Originally $178, now $98
Available sizes: XS-XL – select colors/sizes sold out
If you can’t get enough of the Blanket Shirt, snag a Chroma Blanket Shirt Dress while it’s on sale, too. It’s got everything the OG shirt has—soft, worn-in feel, chest pockets, nutty buttons—only in a longer silhouette and a bright, solid print opposed to the plaid. It’s also just as versatile as the shirt version and can be worn with sneakers, boots, sandals, or barefoot on the beach. If you prefer the classic plaid, a slew of Blanket Shirt Dresses ($98) are on sale, too.
Colors: 3
Cloud Joggers — $48.00
Originally $128, now $48
Available sizes: XS-XL
For supreme coziness, add these Cloud Joggers to your cart, which are a whopping 63 percent off and feel as soft as they sound. That’s because they’re made from a buttery soft recycled polyester that is sourced from post-consumer plastic, including water bottles. Feature a drawstring waist and side pockets, they’re perfect for lounging or long travel days when comfort is key.
Colors: 2
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