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Category Archives: Street Fashion


Chicago Street Fashion: Spring Skirts

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This spring has been warming up and shorter skirts have been making their big entrance on the streets.  There are a couple different types that have been popular this spring. A floral skirt is a very classic spring design. But the great thing about floral is that it can come in just as many colors as flowers come in, which …

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Chicago Street Fashion: Sun Dresses

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The sun has been making regular appearances on the streets of Chicago this past week. People are ringing in the warm weather with their sun dresses to keep cool and stay stylish. This basic striped dress can be dressed up for a night out, or made office ready with a blazer. The long string of pearls are a great touch to this …

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Chicago Street Fashion: Long Skirts

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It’s been a roller coaster of a week when it comes to the ups and downs in temperature.  A  piece that will work for warm days and when the cold winds are blowing is a long skirt. There are so many different styles that there’s one (or more) for everyone. Here are some   Chicagoans in their long skirts. This …

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Chicago Street Fashion: Bold Geometric Patterns

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A way to bring the 2013 spring fashion trends into your wardrobe is to keep a look out for geometric patterns with bold colors and contrast. Chicagoans have picked up on this trend and have begun to sport it themselves on the streets. This dress brings classic spring colors into the contemporary spring trend of bold contrast and patterns.  Add …

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Chicago Street Fashion: Color Blocking

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There’s been a lot of bold colors and contrast up and down the runway this spring, and now it’s making its was to the streets as well. Color blocking is an easy way to bring contrast into your outfits, just put on solid colored item with another! A cardigan is a light layer you can throw on to add more …

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Chicago Street Fashion: Rain Boots

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These past couple days have made some large puddles, and because of that Chicagoans need to keep their feet dry with shoes like rain boots. And like always, just because it’s fashionable doesn’t mean it can’t be functional. You can heighten your style with some heeled rain boots. Boots like these will dress up your functional weather wear and make you look city-chic. …

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Chicago Street Fashion: Jean Jackets

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The sun has shown itself to us and things are beginning to warm up and feel like spring. You can begin to put your coats back on their hangers and pick up some lighter jackets, such as a jean jacket. But what kind is the question. You normally can’t go wrong with a classic dark wash jean jacket. Don’t be …

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Chicago Street Fashion: Metallic Shoes

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A style that’s really an eye catcher is metallics, and with shoes especially. A lot of people have taken a shine to this trend, if you know what I mean. These golden Cole Haan Oxfords are a casual style shoe but the shine is what really dresses them up. These silvery platforms are great for a night out on the …

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Chicago Street Fashion: Contrasting Coats

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Since contrast is big this spring but it still feels like winter here in Chicago, a coat is a big part of how you dress. So incorporating that contrast can be done in a couple different ways. Shades of grey and white plus black is a great way to show off your contrasting color style. This coat has a basic …

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Chicago Street Fashion: Black & White Accessories

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This spring, fashion styles are a lot about bold colors and contrast. And what’s more contrasted than black and white? These color pallets and contrasting styles have made it to the accessories as well as the clothing. You can see a lot of black and white on the streets just like in these items. This black and white headband brings …

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