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What to Wear in Chicago

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Chicago dresses for weather that changes within an afternoon. Summer brings humidity, lakeside wind, and legitimate afternoon thunderstorms. The local aesthetic is Midwest practical with an editorial edge — the city has a real fashion industry and it shows. Walkable neighborhoods reward good shoes; the Red Line at 6pm rewards a breathable top.

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