Shopping in Carol Stream

The industrial-chic boutique specializes in denim and stocks more than 20 brands of men's and women's jeans in a variety of cuts and styles. Women can find jeans from Miss Sixty ($119–$149), Rich & Skinny ($140–$160), Diesel ($200–$220), and many more. Men can choose from Nudie ($170–$249), Diesel ($170–$180), True Religion ($215–$240), and more. If you prefer to only clothe the top half of your body, Untitled stocks an array of guys' and gals' tees, which average around $25, and button-ups that run about $50–$80. It also carries skirts and dresses from brands such as Fred Perry, Stussy, WeSc, and Fornarina.

Romantika Lingerie proprietors Sasha Tsupina and Kate Gordin lend their Eastern European sensibilities to fit American women with lingerie tailored for a range of sizes. Patrons glide through a store swathed in black and white with animal print accents, sifting through racks of lace and silk undergarments crafted by Californian, Italian, and French designers, including pieces by Christian Lacroix and bra strips bedecked in Swavorski crystals. Ladies can find accessories to fight fashion emergencies such as visible panty lines, perspiration, and accidentally wearing the same negligee as the lampshade.