New York and L.A. may have the good fortune of regular sample sales, but Chicagoans know that style is about more than luck.

What: “My Designer” Discount
When: 10/7 and 10/8; Thur. & Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Jolie Joli, 1623 North Damen Avenue, at North Avenue (773-342-7272).
Why: Every other week or so, Jolie Joli will choose a different designer to highlight. Receive 20 percent off the designer whose name is in the window. (This week it’s Marc by Marc Jacobs.) Long lunch, anyone?

What: Built by Wendy Sample Sale
When: 10/8 and 10/9; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 1417 North Hoyne Street, at Schiller Street, in an old Wicker Park mansion.
Why: A sample sale in Chicago — need we say more? Merchandise marked down 50 to 80 percent. Pants were $147, now $60; sweaters were $135, now $60.

What: Corey Lynn Calter Trunk Show
When: 10/9; Sat. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Red Head Boutique, 3450 North Southport Avenue, between Cornelia and Newport Avenues (773-325-9898).
Why: Hobnob with the designer herself and get 20 percent off all the orders you place that day.

What: Unit 4-e Jewelry Trunk Show
When: 10/9; Sat. 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Shebang, 1616 North Damen Avenue, at North Avenue (773-486-3800).
Why: This Chicago designer’s hammered-silver jewelry is seasonless, so if Indian summer blows in for a brief appearance, you’ll still be just fine.

What: Samantha Shopping Party
When: 10/8; Fri. 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. R.S.V.P. by 10 a.m. Friday (773-772-6400).
Where: 64 East Walton, between Michigan Avenue and Rush Street (312-951-5383).
Why: 20 percent off the entire store, including Vince cashmere sweaters and Sacred Blue jeans.