Carmen Allen is a broker associate with Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty in Chicago

Number of years in real estate: 10.

Describe your look: Classic but edgy.

What do you consider a “fashion don’t”? No matter your height, your shape or your style, clothes that don’t fit are the biggest fashion don’t.

What is your favorite piece of clothing and why? The perfect pair of jeans. A great pair of jeans is so versatile.

What do you consider a must-have accessory? Earrings.  The bigger the better!

What is a fashion crime you have committed in the past? Mixing patterns, like floral and stripes, but if you can own it, then you can wear it!

Where are your favorite places to shop? T.J.Maxx and Marshalls.

What, besides your wardrobe, completes your look? My hair.

Wrap Jacket: Calvin Tran

Jeans: Nine West

Shoes: Vince Camuto

Earrings: Bebe

Bag:  Prada

Special thanks to the GE Monogram showroom for the location of this photo shoot