Samm Mackin, Fashion Features Editor at Laundry Magazine

Do: One thing that Chicago girls continually do really well is incorporating vintage pieces into their wardrobe. Jealously-inducing jewelry and fabulous furs all add a certain je ne sais quoi that the ladies of Chi-town know just how to work.

L.K. Bennett Sledge Court Shoe, $298.75, available at L.K. Bennett.

Don't: I am always horrified when girls wear leggings as pants. If they would like to continue with maximum cellulite exposure then I say by all means carry on! My suggestion is to replace the legging with “the little black pant” for a similar yet more flattering effect. 

Miss Selfridge Black Ponti Legging, $32, available at Miss Selfridge.

What should Chicago girls try more often?
It would be nice to see Chicago ladies perfect the work-wear look. Too often on my morning commute I bemoan the khaki clad masses I’m forced to sit amongst. One prescription to help cure this conundrum would be the casual heel–a middle ground between the beaten down flat and the porno-chic evening stiletto, to amp up the wardrobe of Chicago’s women. 


Photo: Courtesy of Samm Mackin