My Style

Does your style help drive your business? What are your fashion dos and don’ts? Tell us all about it in our free My Style feature! Click here to fill out the questionnaire and submit your My Style entry for consideration today.

Thomas Downing, Broker, @properties, North Shore

Tumbuk2 offers custom-made briefcases, messenger bags and backpacks out of San Francisco, but they can be ordered online. Seriously, you need

Laura McGreal, Real Estate Broker, Dream Town Realty, Lincoln Park

Shoes – you can wear them with multiple outfits, and every day of the week if they are your

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Nick Libert, Broker/Owner & CEO, Exit Strategy Realty, Chicago

My Burberry Prorsum sport coat – it can go from all business to all play in a flash – just like

Hadley Rue, Residential Specialist, Dream Town Realty, Lincoln Square

Never wear a different color belt and

Zainab Adio-Saka, Real Estate Broker, NTS Realty Group, Bronzeville/Downtown Streeterville

Fashion don’ts are wearing clothes that no longer fit

John Vossoughi, Broker, @properties, Bucktown

I had a science teacher in high school who always had his tie ending in the middle of his chest. I wanted to say something,

Elizabeth Amidon, Broker Associate, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, Lincoln Park

I’m big on comfort. If something doesn’t fit right – if it’s too big or too small – I don’t wear

Paula Calzolari, Managing Broker/Owner, Main Street Real Estate Group, Lincoln Park, Chicago

I actually may have to turn in my “girl card”: I hate shopping. I prefer to order too much online and pick and choose what

Christina Ewing, Senior Mortgage Advisor, PERL Mortgage, River North, Chicago

I do not wear accessories, but I absolutely do not face the day without mascara. Mascara with a dab of blush is a winning combo

Myra Nimchaiyong, Broker, d’aprile properties, Chicago

Professional and

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Annette Shelton, Broker, Baird & Warner, Chicago/Oak Park/River Forest

I have my cell phone, wallet, makeup bag, business cards, pens, laptop, or tablet all tucked away in my Louis Vuitton messenger

Katie Barreto, Broker, RE/MAX Signature Homes, Hinsdale

As a real estate professional, being punctual is of utmost importance. So a must-have accessory for me is my collection of

Andrew Perkins, Real Estate Broker, CONLON/Christie’s International Real Estate, Chicago

Don’t ever be uncomfortable. Don’t dress or be something you are not. If you are not comfortable, people will pick up on

Tony Mattar, Associate Broker, EXIT Strategy Realty, Bucktown

I tend to source my clothes from a wide range of online retailers, which adds diversity to my

Amy Pritchard, Broker Associate, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, Gold Coast

My grandmother always heeded Coco Chanel’s advice: “Before leaving the house, a lady should look in the mirror and remove one

Sheena Baker, Broker, RE/MAX Action, Lisle

A long time ago, for a short period, I wore long fingernails. I wouldn’t be able to function with them

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