Seven Pieces To Take You Through This Erratic Weather

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Since Chicago's weather has more hot and cold than a Katy Perry song these days, we never quite know what part of our wardrobe to attack on a given day. That's why it's smart to invest in a few pieces that can work on gorgeous days (like today) or cooler ones (like we're expecting this weekend.)

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• The great thing about boyfriend jeans? They can be rolled down for maximum warmth or rolled up for a little bit of breeze. They're especially cute with a tucked-in blouse and a classic ballet flat, two spring staples. $98.95 at
• Bonobos pants should be a spring wardrobe go-to for all Chicago men working through hard-to-predict temps. They feel appropriate for cooler weather but come in fun spring colors. After all, real men wear pink. $88 at
• Whether or not you dated a quarterback in high school, a varsity jacket is an adorably retro throwback to high school days. $70 at
• Add a leather jacket and moto boots for cooler days, pair with a nude wedge for warm weather. Either way you'll be perfectly on-trend in black and white. $548 at
• The fashion sneaker is huge this season and with good reason. It'll update any outfit, from a simple jeans-and-tunic combo to a minidress. $44.90 at Akira
• You absolutely can not go wrong with a leather jacket, and this All Saints version is as cool as they come $768 at All Saints
• The most essential accessory for this weather? A fun umbrella to brighten up dreary days. This Marc Jacobs find fits the bill. $58 at

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