Katie Bloom, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty

by Chicago Agent

Katie Bloom is a broker at Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty.

Location/neighborhood: Gold Coast, River North, Lincoln Park, anywhere in the city.

Number of years in real estate:
5.5.

Describe your look:
Structured femininity.

What do you consider a “fashion don’t”?
Too many logos.

What style has come back into fashion that you think shouldn’t have?
Bag charms and prairie dresses.

What item of clothing gets you the most compliments?
My new Matthieu Blazy Chanel flats.

What is a fashion crime you have committed in the past?
Trusting any other stylist except Danny. He is one of one.

Where are your favorite clothing stores or brands?
Neiman Marcus, Sportmax, Phoebe Philo, Christopher John Rogers, The Row with a sprinkle of Aritzia.

What fashion accessory do you feel naked without?
My everyday staples: watch, rings and my favorite diamond studs.

Who is your style icon?
Mary-Kate and Ashley — they taught us all how to dress. They count as one icon, right?

What decade or time period had the best fashion, in your opinion?

Without ever dressing like this myself, the 1920s-1930s. Hands down my favorite era to admire in fashion.

What’s the most expensive or meaningful accessory or piece of clothing you’ve ever acquired? Do you still have it?

My red sequin Balmain gown that I wore for my rehearsal dinner at my wedding. Red is my favorite color, and I’ve never felt so beautiful as when I wore it. I will have this dress forever.

What item in your closet do you wear the most?

Most recently, my Sportmax trench coat.

Does your style reflect your personal brand? If so, how?

In every capacity, yes. I like to dress refined and classic with a twist, while still feeling fresh and modern. Keeping up with the latest fashion and shopping is my No 1 hobby, so being able to bring my favorite hobby by styling different outfits into my daily work life makes me so happy!

Outfit Details: Top & bottom, Phoebe Philo, from Ikram; shoes – Prada; rings – Dana Rebecca Designs; watch – Cartier; earrings – custom jeweler

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