Dress Like Everyone is Watching

Gig: Giftly, Rich Kid Cool
Favorite Shop: The Common

I shop here because:
“There comes a time when substance and style can be the same thing.”

My favorite fashion trend:
“Like Bruce Springsteen knows, the girls in their summer clothes.”

Gig: Four Barrel
Favorite Shop: Afterlife

I shop here because:
“They do all the hard work for me. Their inventory is so carefully selected – I never have to sift through a bunch of crap.”

My favorite fashion trend:
“The decriminalization of the denim work shirt.”

Gig: Bar Bambino
Favorite Shop: suiGENERIS

I shop here because:
“Miguel and Gabriel have impeccable taste. I want to be wearing every clothing item, shoe, and accessory they handpick.”

My favorite fashion trend:
“Vintage hats and eye glasses, and trying to see how many patterns I can wear without looking like a crazy person.”

Gig: Acrimony
Favorite Shop: Gimme Shoes

I shop here because:
“It’s one of the few places to shop where I know I won’t see a million other people wearing the same shoes as me!”

My favorite fashion trend:
“Mixing prints. I love the look of stripes with plaid, or florals with polka dots.”

Gig: Workshop
Favorite Shop: Mission Thrift

I shop here because:
“It’s already well curated and sorted by genre, so I go right for the cowboy boots, western skirts, ruffly blouses, and vintage dresses.”

My favorite fashion trend:
“I am pretty stoked on denim vests coming back.”

Gig: The Curiosity Shoppe
Favorite Shop: Conifer

Lauren
I shop here because:
“Amy has impeccable taste and everything in her store is comfortable and stylish.”

My favorite fashion trend:
“I never get sick of stripes!”

Derek
I shop here because:
“It’s one of the few places in the city where Lauren and I can both find great clothes.”

My favorite fashion trend:
“The work-wear trend with its focus on quality, simplicity, and utility.”

Gig: Artist
Favorite Shop: Al's Attire

I shop here because:
“I’m a classy fucking dude, and Al is the man.”

My favorite fashion trend:
“The long-awaited comeback of the fanny pack!”

Gig: Gravel & Gold
Favorite Shop: NO.

I shop here because:
“It’s essentially a warehouse of impeccably tasteful duds run by impeccably tasteful dudes.”

My favorite fashion trend:
“The maxi dress. It’s perfect for my 5’11” stature and people never know if you’re underwear-less.”

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