September 19, 2016 | Style & Beauty
The onset of fall means that chic dressing is no longer as easy as throwing on your favorite sundress or sliding on flip-flops to complement shorts and a tee. Stay comfortable without sacrificing style—these graphic tees and sneakers rev up the casual wardrobe staples.
Achilles Leather Low-Top Sneaker, Common Projects ($410). Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900
Metallic sneakers are the new neutral.
Moonscape Tee, Akemi + Kim ($58). Anthropologie, Multiple locations
This gilded, celestial design is about as sophisticated as it gets in the graphic tees department.
One-O-One in Navy Suede, Clear Weather ($100). clearweatherbrand.com
Navy is quite possibly the best fall color—it’s versatile, but infinitely more interesting than black. And we’re really feeling fringe.
Breakdance Loose Tee, Suburban Riot ($44). Nordstrom, 55 E. Grand Ave., 312-464-1515
Free spirit? Make sure everyone knows with this simple directive.
You Are Beautiful Wine, Bucketfeet ($65). 108 N. State St., 312-631-3201
Chances are, you’ve seen one of Matthew Hoffman’s huge, “You Are Beautiful” public art installations around Chicago. Now you can wear it—on your feet.
Fearless – Relaxed Tee, Allkiind ($34). allkiind.com
Remind yourself—and others—that you can conquer anything. Bonus: 10% of your purchase will go toward a charitable non-profit.
Low Top Sneaker, Prada Linea Rossa ($695). Nordstrom, 55 E. Grand Ave., 312-464-1515
Who says sneakers can’t be dressy? These sleek, leather kicks just proved them wrong.
Off-Center Skull T-Shirt, Alexander McQueen ($295). Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-6500
This tee is a classy nod to Halloween that’s still acceptable to wear year-round.
Torri High Top Sneaker, Vionic ($140). Nordstrom, 55 E. Grand Ave., 312-464-1515
Leather makes these high-tops the perfect cross between sneakers and ankle boots.
Collection Medusa Foil Graphic T-Shirt, Versace ($275). Nordstrom, 55 E. Grand Ave., 312-464-1515
Lend an air of mystery with this metallic and mythological design. 
Vito Chukka Sneakers, Creative Recreation ($90). Bloomingdale’s, 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312-440-4460
Grey suede renders these chukkas classy, versatile, and seriously cool.
