Why should women have all the fashion fun with new fall styles? Guys have a lot to choose from, as well — and it’s never too early to get started. There’s no shame in shopping for some fun new stuff — even if you think you really don’t need another watch.
Shoe in
This Calvin Klein slip-on is versatile — dress it up or down. $130 at Macy’s and macys.com.
On your Marc
Start with a printed hoodie by the king of laid-back cool, Marc Jacobs. $198 at Nordstrom and nordstrom.com.
Color me good
Guys not willing to take a chance with wild clothes may appreciate these Barneys colorblock socks. $34 at Barneys and barneys.com.
Angling for success
Argyle is a never-fail winter style solution. This Gap sweater is affordable and looks good. $49.50 at Gap and gap.com.
Pant for it
Trousers are classicly cool and always in. This Heritage 1981 pair is a great price to boot. $29.90 at Forever 21 and forever21.com.
Shirt the issue
This Banana Republic button-down works with jeans or for the office. $79 at Banana Republic and bananarepublic.com.
Get waisted
A waistcoat, like this Oliver Spencer piece, is a classic fall item for any fashionable man. $265 at Guise and guisestore.com.
Watch me
A chronograph watch, like this Michael by Michael Kors version, is manly and stylish. $180 at Nordstrom and nordstrom.com.
WHAT’S IN STORE
HOMEBOY, 3327 N. BROADWAY; 773-472-0548
For the homies
Shopping local in Lakeview just got a little easier with the opening of Homeboy, featuring a host of Chicago crafters and artists that the owner, Ripley Worthy, came to know in his past eight years in the design industry.
Cute home accents include screen-printed, whimsical wallpaper adorned with green birds by Soda. Also find great tableware, frames made from reclaimed barn wood ($60), pottery, pillows and furniture.
CHECK OUT
THIS WEEKEND’S BEST BARGAINS
Madison and Friends and The Denim Lounge
43 E. OAK ST.; 312-642-6403
An anniversary sale Saturday offers 20 percent off purchases all day. From 4:30 to 6 p.m., Derrek Lee, Ryan Theriot and other Cubs players are scheduled to sign autographs for people who donate $80 to Lee’s charity, Project 3000.
Spex
522 DEMPSTER ST., EVANSTON; 847-864-5200
The eyewear store holds a Pro-Design trunk show from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, introducing 22-karat gold frames with laser-cut jewels.
Southport Sidewalk Showcase
SOUTHPORT AVENUE, FROM BELMONT AVENUE TO BYRON STREET
Participating shops in the all-weekend event include Tula (3738 N. Southport Ave.; 773-549-2876), which marks down spring and summer clothes and accessories by 50 percent to 60 percent off.
Macy’s
111 N. STATE ST.; 312-781-1000, MACYS.COM/GLAMORAMA
The $5 Glam Pass, available through Aug. 23, entitles the customer to a 15 percent to 20 percent savings coupon for one day, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Art Institute of Chicago.
Material Possessions
704 N. WABASH AVE., 312-280-4885
The table of the month, by interior designerSuzanne Lovell, is offered throughout August.
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