Vive La Femme
Kiyonna wraps and Igigi's beautifully cut cocktail dresses are highlights here, not to mention its roster of special events, like photo shoots with local studio Vavoom Pin-Ups.
2048 N. DAMEN AVE., 773-772-7429, VIVELAFEMME.COM
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A recent trip to this expansive antiques mall turned up both a Coogi sweater from the '80s and a rainbow's worth of Bakelite bracelets.
6314 N. Broadway St., 773-262-2525, edgewaterantiquemall.com
6314 N. Broadway St., 773-262-2525, edgewaterantiquemall.com
It's one of Chicago's big success stories (the label is sold at some of the best boutiques in the States), so it's no surprise that the Eskell flagship is equally cool: Beyond the beautifully patterned in-house line, there's a great array of nicely priced labels like Minkpink.
1509 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-486-0830, eskell.com
1509 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-486-0830, eskell.com
A giant oak library counter and antique card catalogs make it feel like a study, appropriate since Greer is exclusively devoted to exquisite stationery, journals and pens.
1657 N. Wells St., 312-337-8000, greerchicago.com
1657 N. Wells St., 312-337-8000, greerchicago.com
Helen Yi has been one of Chicago's fashion pacesetters for nearly a decade, and somehow it's lost none of its edge: Gorgeously tailored Derek Lam blazers mingle with feminine blouses by Barbara Bui.
1645 N. Damen Ave., 773-252-3838, helenyi.com
1645 N. Damen Ave., 773-252-3838, helenyi.com
Everyday wearable underpinnings—that are still undeniably pretty—are consistently stocked at this Chicago institution.
840 W. Armitage Ave., 773-281-2352, shopisabella.com
840 W. Armitage Ave., 773-281-2352, shopisabella.com
Tucked away on a quiet stretch near DePaul University, Kaveri focuses on slightly adventurous cuts, like cropped Rag & Bone bombers and slouchy Demy Lee cashmere sweaters.
1211 W. Webster Ave., 773-296-2141, ekaveri.com
1211 W. Webster Ave., 773-296-2141, ekaveri.com
Styled like an '80s Afro-pop parlor, this newcomer specializes in wildly well-priced vintage pieces (it's hard to find anything that tops $40), including grandpa cardigans and Swatch watches.
1112 N. Ashland Ave., 773-252-6996, koko-rokoko.blogspot.com
1112 N. Ashland Ave., 773-252-6996, koko-rokoko.blogspot.com
The emphasis here is on costume jewelry—all arranged in the center of the store—but the bordering racks deserve a look, too, since they're lined with vintage party dresses, many from highly coveted names.
3862 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-404-5858, lulusbellekay.com
3862 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-404-5858, lulusbellekay.com
