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Urbanite | Suburbanite - Personal Wardrobe Styling & Fashion Blog

November 5, 2021

THE LOOK: The easiest way to get dressed this fall

by Paul Julch in the look


Which is your favorite season to dress for? It’s fall for a lot of people, for a ton of reasons. Cozy sweaters, cute booties, great jackets - and amazing fall layers. But fall style doesn’t come easy to everyone. With all those layers, creating an outfit can be tricky - but it doesn’t have to be. Check out my idea for the easiest way to get dressed this fall with outfits that can take you from weekend errands to holiday lunches (and everywhere in between!).

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TAGS: her, fall/winter, versatility, third piece, denim jacket, boots, shine


October 22, 2021

THE TIP: How to stop wearing skinny jeans

by Paul Julch in the tip


Are you team ‘I love my skinny jeans’ or team ‘I’m done with skinny jeans’? Whichever team you’re on, I have news for you. Skinny jeans are not dead (contrary to what you may have heard). But they’re no longer the only fit you can find in stores. Now, there’s slim straight. Straight. Boyfriend. Girlfriend. Bootcut. Flare. Cropped bootcut. Cropped flare. Wide leg. So, if you’re finally ready to stop wearing skinny jeans as your only denim choice, what do you do next? Read my tips.

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TAGS: her, jeans


October 11, 2021

THE UPDATE: 5 simple swaps for a more comfortable office style

by Paul Julch in the update


Are you going back to the office? Whether you’re in a 9 to 5 grind at corporate HQ or on a hybrid schedule of office/WFH, getting dressed to go back to work might feel like something foreign. After all – you spent the last year in sweatpants and leggings. And you want to be as comfortable as you were working from home, but still feel stylish and appropriate at the office, right? So, check out 5 simple swaps you can make in your wardrobe to feel comfy AND stylish for your return to work.

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TAGS: work, work from home, transition, blazer, dresses, shoes


September 18, 2021

THE 3-WAY: 3 fall transition items (that may surprise you!)

by Paul Julch in the 3-way


Are you team “I’m so excited for fall”? If you are, you may be thinking about pumpkin spice everything, falling leaves and cozy autumn outfits. And while you can already grab a pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks, it’s a little too early to start wearing chunky sweaters and knee high boots. But don’t worry - because you can start wearing certain fall styles right now. It’s all about how you outfit them. So, check out 3 fall transition items (from the new Girl With Curves Collection) and see how you can wear them now AND into October/November.

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TAGS: fall/winter, essentials, transition, versatility


August 23, 2021

THE TIP: 4 steps to wear your favorite summer styles

by Paul Julch in the tip


Summer isn’t over yet! But I know it may feel that way. Your kids are already back in school and Labor Day is basically next week (really?). But according to the calendar (and the weather), summer is still here for another 4 weeks. And guess what? There are probably some of your favorite summer styles that you haven’t even worn yet. So, here are 4 quick steps to wear your summer favorites before cooler weather arrives. Because the last thing you want to say at the end of the summer is, “darn, I forgot to wear this!”

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TAGS: spring/summer


July 22, 2021

THE LOOK: The 5 easiest summer outfits

by Paul Julch in the look


“Easy, breezy summer style.” Sounds great, right? And I think the operative word is ‘easy’. But for a lot of people, getting dressed in summer isn’t all that easy. Because when you’re wearing fewer items, the things you choose to wear are crucial in making your outfit feel interesting and polished. So, here’s what I’ve pulled together. 5 simple, no-brainer summer outfits that are the epitome of ‘easy breezy’, that will make you feel stylish all summer long.

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TAGS: spring/summer, denim jacket, white jeans


July 11, 2021

THE OBSESSION: 5 things you need in your closet this (and every) summer

by Paul Julch in the obsession


Don’t you hate those lists that tell you what you NEED in your closet? I kind of hate them too. Because the underlying assumption is that you need the same things as everyone else. So, why am I giving you a list of what you need? Because I’ve been in over 300 closets and I’ve created 1000’s of outfits. And I’ve discovered 5 key things (that are often missing from my clients’ closets) that can help make your summer easy, fun and super stylish.

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TAGS: spring/summer, her, accessories, dresses, essentials


June 18, 2021

THE TIP: How to get dressed if you've gained weight

by Paul Julch in the tip


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Have you gained weight during the pandemic? Me too. So, I wanted to share a few strategies about how you can get dressed if you’ve recently gained weight. But take note - this article is not about how to dress thinner or using clothes to camouflage or figure flattering outfits. I’m sharing the steps you need to take to assess what works (and doesn’t work) in your closet. And how you can still enjoy your clothes and style, even at a different size.

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TAGS: dress your size


June 4, 2021

THE UPDATE: 4 style rules to break this summer

by Paul Julch in the update


There are lots of rules out there about style: how to dress your body, how to put things together and what you should wear each season. First of all, I don’t like rules - so I call them guidelines. And second of all - many of these rules were made to be broken. Read 4 style rules that you should break this summer and my tips on what you can do instead.

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TAGS: her, spring/summer


May 20, 2021

THE 3-WAY: The one matched set you need this season

by Paul Julch in the 3-way


I’m not the only one who’s tired of hearing how to dress up your sweats set, right? Yes, a sweatshirt and sweatpants are a useful set for at home - but aren’t you ready to start talking about regular clothes again? The good thing about a matching sweats set is that you have a top and bottom you can wear together or separately. And the great thing is that you can get that versatility from other matched sets, too! Check out 3 outfits I created with 2 different matched sets – and let me know if you’re ready to ditch the sweats yet.

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TAGS: her, spring/summer, versatility, denim jacket, white jeans, dresses


May 8, 2021

THE TIP: How to rediscover your style after the pandemic

by Paul Julch in the tip


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Are you ready to leave your pandemic style behind? Me too. But ‘getting dressed’ again may be a bit challenging. It might feel uncomfortable (literally and figuratively). It will definitely take a while to get used to it. So, here’s what I’m suggesting. Follow (all or some of) my 5 tips so that you can get back into the groove of presenting yourself on purpose. Read how to do it without overwhelm - and in a way that feels completely authentic to where you are now.

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TAGS: personal style


April 21, 2021

THE UPDATE: 3 ways to shop your closet

by Paul Julch in the update


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Have you heard anyone say ‘shop your closet’? When most people say ‘shop your closet’, they mean going into your closet and creating outfits from what you already own. And the benefits are pretty amazing - you’ll get more wear out of what you already own, wear your favorites more often and curb your desire to shop. So, the next time you feel like you need something new, instead of heading to the mall to shop, just shop your closet. Here are 3 ways to get started.

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TAGS: her, versatility


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