Cuse Closet: Working girl grunge

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: Allison Mariotti

Compared to our first snow on Tuesday, yesterday’s weather was unseasonably warm. So, I decided to take advantage of the weather and wear my new skirt that I got at Urban Outfitters in Chicago over Thanksgiving break.  

Photo: Kaytie Wilson

The ruffles on the skirt are a big trend right now, so I paired it with a classic white button-up. To make the outfit more casual, I added my beaded graphic tee. 

For warmth, I wore my cozy textured black tights. Textured tights are also big for winter, and they come in a variety of patterns. Over the break, I rummaged through my mom’s old jewelry and found some great items. One of my favorites was this braided chain necklace. It has a weathered look, which gives it an edgy, gritty vibe. 

Finally, I added my military-inspired black combat boots and cinched the look at the waist with a brown woven belt. This outfit combines the working girl look with a military-grunge vibe.
 

T-shirt: American Eagle

Shirt: Forever 21

Necklace: Vintage

Belt: Urban Outfitters

Skirt: Urban Outfitters 

Boots: Steve Madden

Tights: Free People

- by Allison Mariotti

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