Chicago Fashion Essentials and Ideas for Steppers
Sonji Stewart
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When planning your trip, knowing the fashion essentials for a city like Chicago and ideas of what to wear are key. The Chicago Stepping scene is one of the places where you are free to show your personal style with no limits. Steppers look for it. From zoot suits, nipple pasties, tutus, thrift shop finds, and popular brand names, the stepping community is a place for timeless fashion on the set. Many factors on the set affect how steppers dress and Chicago is one of the places where creative freedom reigns on the set. Party themes and colors, social group tees, fly shoes, and whatever makes it comfortable to dance and feel you are what you should look for.
Steppers dress for changing seasonal weather, the themed stepper parties and sets, and Chicago’s bodacious fashion, keep stepper looks diverse and imaginative. If there is a city that reinvents leather, denim, and t-shirts to create a look for any occasion, it’s Chicago. Here is a simple guide to help any stepper – gentleman or lady – dress for every season. Remember the essentials and wardrobe picks that won’t steer a stepper wrong. You can blend in or stand out!
Essentials and Accessories for Every Trip
First, let’s start with Stepper essentials to keep you together, to travel safely, to be comfortable, and free to dance for hours in Chicago.
- Travel car charger
- Sunglasses
- Fanny pack or crossbody to hold personal belongings
- Lip balm
- Portable fan
- Velcro
- Powder
- Foldable travel umbrella
- Muscle relief gel
- Tennis ball for foot arch massage
- Bluetooth speaker
- Hand sanitizer
- COVID Face masks
- Shoe bag
- Windbreaker
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers
- Comfortable dance shoes
- Band-aids
- Safety pins
- Travel steamer
- Disinfectant wipes
- Breath mints
- Avoid leaving luggage or clothing in your vehicle visible to passersby. If you must, keep it in the trunk. However, folks will advise not to leave valuables in the trunk of a parked car for a long time.
- Fanny packs are in and practical. Don’t leave cell phones, ID, money, and/or credit cards on a table anywhere while dancing. Even your friend who willingly holds your bag wants to dance too. Use a fanny pack or a crossbody to hold valuables a
Fashion Essentials and Ideas for Every Season in Chicago
Winter. Prepare for the cold, the freezing cold. Have accessories for chill weather and windy days. Personal style is great, but wearing practical clothing for the winter to stay warm and healthy and survive Chicago weather. Bundle up!
- Winter coat (bubble coat, wool, and leather)
- Winter scarves
- Wool hat
- Decent gloves
- Snow boots
- Warm undergarments
Spring. The weather is unpredictable and brings the highest chance for predictable hailstorms. A time for vivacious colors in fashion, but again be practical in what you wear. Bright pastels and prints make a statement during the spring. Stay vogue!
- Shirt dress
- Fresh whites
- Floral prints
- Light denim
- Pointy flats
- Wide-brimmed hat
Summer. The season for white parties. Also a time for many outdoor sets in the park and backyard cookouts. Plan for many BYOB invites. It gets really hot in Chicago so dress for the heat in the summer. It’s one of the best seasons.
- White outfits
- White sneakers
- White dresses
- White bodysuits and tank tops
- Summer hat
- Comfortable walking shoes
Fall. When thinking about what to wear in the fall in Chicago, your travel wardrobe should focus on comfort, warmth, and style. Plan for layers, fashionable footwear, and a nice coat. Fall fashion is for boot lovers.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A substantial jacket or coat
- Sweater dresses that can be worn over leggings or tights
- Knee-high, thigh-high boots.
