The Bookworm Universal Standard Spritz Divine Jersey Shift Dress

The thing about books was that they felt reliable in ways that other things didn't. In every city she had lived in, from Chicago to Paris to Portland, she sought out the bookstores first. Every place had a used bookstore, where she could stand in the narrow alleys that ran between the shelves, breathing in that smell of paper aged like a fine whiskey. She'd run her finger along the spines, looking for a title that spoke to her. When she had found her treasures, paid, and tucked them into her leather tote, she took them to the other place that was reliably present in every city: a little coffee shop with the mismatched wooden chairs and the oatmeal cookies or sliced carrot cake under a dome on the counter, and if she was lucky, a resident dog or cat snoozing in the window. The staccato thumps as the barista dumped the coffee grinds from the espresso maker to make a fresh cappuccino, followed by the loud exhalations of the milk steamer. These places felt like home, places where she could slide into a corner and pour herself into a fresh book undisturbed, but not alone. 

​Here's the thing today. 
Universal Standard's Spritz Divine Jersey Shift Dress, $98. ​
We heart Universal Standard. The company is dedicated to being the most size inclusive brand of clothing, as well as challenging rigid beauty standards with its truly diverse models. They support a number of initiatives to give back to the community and social causes. They also work with only the best fabrics, offering sustainable options whenever possible. And their quality is exceptional. They use premium Peruvian cotton, signature stretch linen, luxurious Italian wools, French satin-back crepe, and enduring, expertly engineered denim.  Their garments are durable and long-lasting staples for any closet. The Spritz is a light, supple shift dress that flatters most body types and comes in three colors. It’s made from buttery soft divine jersey that has a luxe look and feel. Elegant and classic with the comfort of your favorite pajamas. It features a beautiful drape, hook and eye neckline that can be worn open or closed, and a chic front slit. Wear this one from your desk to your dinner table. With ballet flats in the spring and sandals in the summer. Toss on a cardigan and some boots, and you can wear it into fall. It's a versatile dress that can be worn many ways, perfect for vacation.