Universal Standard? - YouLookFab Forum

I've been doing some online browsing in anticipation of my upcoming trip to the US (for work, but let's face it, I shop my tail off when I'm there!)

Universal Standard is new to me, but I've seen some mentions here, most recently from Kari who wore a dress to NYC for an event (and looked smashing!). For those who follow Alison at Wardrobe Oxygen, I think that's how I learned of the brand.

My first thought was, most of this is too edgy for me, a pretty modern classic dresser. But I think the items I chose are simple enough that they'd have longevity in my closet.

A few things stand out, wondered if anyone has experience with them? Specifically since they're mostly knitwear, the quality issue is important ... I'm looking at you H&M!

The loungewear kit piques my interest for sure. Love the off the shoulder top!
https://www.universalstandard......gewear-kit

The V-rex tee, bc the wonderful one I just got at H&M already has holes around the waist area (WHYYYY?!!!)
https://www.universalstandard......-rex-white

And these dresses, bc I think they could be versatile and easy to throw on and dress up or down:
https://www.universalstandard......ress-black

https://www.universalstandard......ening-blue

and this tunic bc I know it would work for my body type:
https://www.universalstandard......unic-storm

Thoughts? Input? Have I gone off the deep end? Thanks!

7 years ago

Helena

Veteran

I don't know anything about this brand, I'm afraid, but I think the pieces you chose are very classic and versatile, and I'm sure would see a lot of use.

Barbara Diane

Kari always looks amazing in their clothing. She has a lot of them.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

GREAT brand. I love it, and it's available at Nordstrom too. Here's my brand spotlight:

https://youlookfab.com/2017/09.....-standard/

I like the essentials you've chosen, and hope they work out.

abc

torontogirl, thanks! That's what I was shooting for.

Barbara Diane, I'd love for Kari to pop in here and give her opinion. Let's hope she sees the thread.

Angie, thank you for your comment! I'll take a look at your link now. Glad you like what I chose. I'll keep you posted if I take the plunge and order!

Kari

ABC, sorry for missing this! I’m glad you are giving US a try.

“My first thought was, most of this is too edgy for me, a pretty modern classic dresser. But I think the items I chose are simple enough that they'd have longevity in my closet.”

That sums up my experience with them too. I’d also add that I’ve been bowled over by the cuts of most of the items I try, even those I assumed were not my style (like the Geneva dress!)

Please let me know what you think of the loungewear. I haven’t tried it yet.

V-Rex is expensive but VERY high quality. The sleeve length is a little longer than most tees, the fabric is soft but has enough integrity that I don’t worry about lines/rolls showing through, and with HEAVY wear and laundering mine from early 2018 still look new.

Have not tried those dresses because I like a little more length, hope to see them on you!

Tried the tunic and it is BEAUTIFUL, nice fabric and gorgeous color, but the waist hit me in the wrong spot. I’m 5’5”, very short/high waisted, and large hips, so it created a fabric bulge in back that I wasn’t fond of. That’s specific to my body so I hope it works for you!

A few examples of my experience with the brand, aside from my recent post that you saw.

https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....new-pieces

https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....w-pieces-2

(First mesh dress)
https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....w-things-2

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

Most things are too edgy for my style too but I have a couple tees and they’re high quality and a great fit.

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