Whether or not this year's New Year's Eve becomes a memorable
occasion, you have the power in your hands (or wallet) and the boutiques
at your disposal to make your last-night-of-the-year getup
unforgettable. We've handpicked a few places to help you dress according
to your plans for the evening.
Your Friend's Cocktail Party
Make a statement with sophisticated, sleek wares at hejfina (1529
North Milwaukee). A few stellar picks include a black jersey dress by
Luis Cho and a black silk taffeta dress by Karen Walker. If you don't
care to fork over two-to-four Benjamins on your attire, consider spicing
up a low-neck dress with a dramatic necklace by Beatica, long strings of
balls encased in materials like velvet.
Dinner at Spiaggia
Sitting at a dinner table for three hours requires an outfit that's
as comfortable as it is sexy. P.45 (1643 North Damen) suggests a gold
silk pants suit by Phillip Lim with his white beaded camisole, pushing
$1000 for the whole outfit. Otherwise downsize with a knockout
accessory: chunky necklaces by Tonia Kim and Adriane Glazier adorned
respectively with semi-precious stones and charms.
Night at the Metro
It's a fine line between looking good and looking like you're trying
too hard at an indie rock concert. Find your answer at Una Mae's Freak
Boutique (1422 North Milwaukee), among a selection of eighties dresses,
vintage bangles, bright leg warmers and tights and woven belts in copper
and gold.
The Hotel Soiree
Not only does Softcore's (1420 North Milwaukee) own line of clothing
(still in the test-run phase) unite both clubby and classy styles
appropriate for hotel partying, but the sporty materials like mesh nylon
and dark palette of army green and deep blue can handle the party
aftermath: smells of smoke and beer stains.
Gone Clubbin'
Between the outlandish hosiery, gold jewelry and foil-printed
shirts, you'll find ample selection of color at Medusa's Circle (3268
North Clark), particularly if you have a yen for the flashy New Wave
look with a retro flair.
Also by Jessica Herman
Life of the Party
Columbia College's new exhibition "Shaken and Stirred: Dress and
Cultural History of the Cocktail Era" reminds us that there's more to a
dress than the dress, even a great dress
(2005-12-13)
Open for Business
Shortly after getting hitched, Plami and Julian Todorov did what any
couple who wanted to spend more time together would do: They opened a
shoe store
(2005-12-06)
Open for business
After eight years of dressing Chicago's fashionable females with her
whimsical selections, Robin Richman decided to indulge men with
impeccable taste for attire, too
(2005-11-29)
Open for business
While the sentiment "I 'heart' New York" rings true for New Yorkers
and New Yorkophiles, many of us would be happier flaunting our Wicker
Park or Lincoln Park pride
(2005-11-21)
Open for business
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Sample-Sale Savvy
(2005-11-08)
Open for Business
(2005-11-01)
Open for business
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Open for business
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Open for business
(2005-10-11)
Shoe Shrine
(2005-10-11)
Pretty in Pink
(2005-10-04)
