Cuse Closet: Shopper Chic

Cuse Closet peeks inside the staff's wardrobes to find out where we're going and how good we look getting there.

Today's closet: Alli Duncan

I’m back home in Chicago for the weekend, and the weather is beautiful (yay!). So, I wanted to look cute and comfortable (yes, it’s possible) for a little shopping.

Alli Duncan, ready for a day of shopping. Photo: Alli Duncan.

My Rock & Republic jeans are my go-to’s: straight leg goes with anything! I added a maroon long-sleeve thermal underneath to keep with the gorgeous fall colors, but also to keep me warm...it's the Windy City, after all. 

I wanted “sensible shoes” (I know, I know, I sound like a mom), and I couldn’t resist the gold hue of my “sensible” and stylish J. Crew flats. To pull the look together, I added my beige leather jacket, which I absolutely adore, and threw on a pair of ray bans. 

Then it was shopping time!

Jeans: Rock & Republic

Jacket: Intermix

Shirt: Abercrombie & Fitch

Shoes: J. Crew

Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Cuse Closet: Fall's comfy cool style

Cuse Closet peeks inside the staff's wardrobes to find out where we're going and how good we look getting there.

Today's closet: Lydia Shahmoon

My goal for this crisp autumn day was simple: make it to Psych feeling comfortable without looking sloppy.

Lydia Shahmoon in fall's crisp colors. Photo: Monica Delamater

I decided to channel the season with some classic fall colors. An oversized maroon tank - coupled with my favorite pair of dark skinnies - was an easy way to bring the rich colors of fall to my outfit. 

I spiced up the deep hues with a sparkly gold cardi in keeping with the autumn palette. A pair of my most comfortable black leather boots was a nice alternative to the Uggs that are all too frequently sported around campus (you know who you are).  

I accessorized the look with a tarnished dark silver necklace to play off the bright gold cardigan. Lastly, it was time to add a bit of interest to the outfit with a tan belt, shown off with a half tuck of my tank.  

The half-tuck is a great way to look effortlessly polished; it is the perfect mix between sloppy and chic.

As per usual I was running late for class, so I grabbed my tortoise shell Clubmasters for a finishing touch and cruised on over to class.

Tank: American Apparel

Jeans: Mavi

Belt: Vintage

Necklace: Vintage

Cardigan: D&G

Sunnies: Ray Ban

Boots: Browns Montreal