Midwestern cuties put a twist on all-American style by pairing classically tailored items with softer pieces that have feminine details. Staying warm and fashionable in this windy city means that Chi-Town women get a lot of mileage out of their long trench coats or double-breasted pea coats. Look around at any time of day and you’ll spot tailored blazers perfectly styled to transition professional daytime dresses into late evenings spent in the bars of Lincoln Park after dark. Neutral wardrobe staples are typically livened up by colorblocked separates or introducing unexpected pops of patterns like houndstooth, plaid, or polka dot. Michelle Obama’s now famous ensembles are the perfect example of how local fashionistas aren’t afraid to masterfully mix items from the high and low end of the fashion spectrum.
Take a style tip from the women of Chicago and sport personalized pieces with quirky charm accents to make a style statement that’s completely unique.
The classic West Avenue Jewelry 14k gold-fill small oval monogram necklace ($150) is available in four different metals and crafted with your choice of three cutout initials.
The lovely dream charmulet necklace ($130) by Urban Sweetpea will look beautiful worn alone or layered among other delicate chain necklaces. The smaller cameo charm is hand stamped with an initial of your choice in vintage type.
Make time for style with this gold-plated pocket watch locket necklace by Ben-Amun ($170).
The Archive love letter Annie bracelet ($105) features heart charms and lockets of various sizes that dangle from the chunky brass links.
Local designer Kristen Amato frequently names the items in her collections after the city streets of Chicago. The K.Amato Greenview 18k gold-plate bracelet ($38) is accented by a black crystal teardrop and an initial charm for a personalized touch.
The Jordann gold vermeil magnolia signet ring ($245) is a handsome piece that will never go out of style.