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Urbanite | Suburbanite - Personal Wardrobe Styling & Fashion Blog

May 12, 2024

It's not about the item, it's about the outfit

by Paul Julch in the look


Occasionally when I’m with a client, I show them something that I think is incredibly useful – and they say, “I don’t know how I’d wear that.” But here’s the deal. When you see something new (or something you already own), you may unconsciously pigeonhole it. You might be convinced that you can only wear it one way – and you ignore its versatility. So, here are two examples where it’s not about the item, it’s about the outfit. Because if you’re stuck in wearing ‘cute top & jeans’ outfits, this may be exactly what you need.

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TAGS: spring/summer, versatility, blazer, pants, white pants


April 5, 2024

“I’m tired of my outfits”

by Paul Julch in the update


“I’m just tired of my outfits.” I hear this all the time. You may have things that you love - but you’re always wearing them in the exact same way. And it feels like you see the same outfits when you look in the mirror, constantly on repeat. You know what I mean, right? So, if you’re ready for something new and fresh, here are 3 outfits you may be tired of. And how you can give them an update – while still being true to your personal style.

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TAGS: personal style


March 9, 2024

2 never-fail outfit formulas (that can balance your proportions)

by Paul Julch in the look


It’s finally that time of year. Spring is coming and you can start wearing regular outfits again. But what if you forgot how? If you’ve been bundled up for the last few months, you might be out of your style groove. So, let’s keep it simple and focus on combining colors to create outfits. Here are 2 never-fail outfit formulas utilizing color (that work for any activity, any occasion and any style vibe). And check out how and why they balance your proportions.

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TAGS: color, client outfits, body, third piece


February 24, 2024

Change your outfit (without changing your clothes!)

by Paul Julch in the update


There’s one thing that I talk about often with clients (that most of them aren’t well-versed in). And it’s something that many of my clients would like to play with (but they’re not sure how). It’s accessories. Here’s the thing – accessories are a great way to get more mileage out of your outfits. And even when your size changes, accessories are the pieces you can still depend on. And the most amazing thing about accessories is that they can totally shift your look. Check out six outfits I created, using accessories to change the mood, style or wear occasion of your outfit (without having to change your clothes!).

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TAGS: accessories, her, shoes, versatility


February 5, 2024

5 ways to shop your closet

by Paul Julch in the tip


“When you’re bored with your wardrobe, shop your closet.” Sounds easy, right? Nope. Shopping your closet can actually feel harder than shopping. Because you’re trying to think of a new way to wear something (that you’re already used to wearing one way). So, you go into your closet. And you sit there. And you’re not inspired. So, what can you do when you’re bored with your wardrobe (and you don’t want to go shopping)? Here are 5 ways to shop your closet - so you can create something fresh and new (from what you already own!).

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TAGS: client outfits, shopping, closet, her, men's & women's, color, pattern, versatility


January 4, 2024

5 small steps to upgrade your style (without shopping!)

by Paul Julch in the update


Are you into New Year’s resolutions? Me neither (I prefer to change things up in the spring). But what I sometimes do at the beginning of the year is make small shifts. Little things and minor updates – because these can have a big impact. So, if you’re ready to shift your style (with some small tweaks to your routine). And if you’re ready to shake up how you get dressed (in a completely gentle way). Here are 5 small steps to upgrade your style for 2024 - and none of them include shopping.

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TAGS: men's & women's, personal style


December 15, 2023

The one and done outfit (that you may have forgotten about!)

by Paul Julch in the look


Are dresses your go-to in the summer? They are for a lot of my clients. Because it’s the epitome of a one-and-done outfit. And it can be just as easy in fall and winter. One of my favorite kinds of dresses in cold weather is a sweater dress - so, I’ve used one to create a whole bunch of style inspiration. Here’s a simple sweater dress, with 10 different ways you can wear it – for the office, for the weekend and for holiday occasions.

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TAGS: fall/winter, dresses, versatility, her, holiday


December 5, 2023

The secret to casual holiday style

by Paul Julch in the look


Are fancy party invitations crowding your inbox? Are you having a hard time deciding which dressy holiday soiree to attend? Me either! You may not have any fancy occasions on your calendar this year - but that doesn’t mean you can’t channel a festive holiday style. You’ll just do it in a lower-key way. Check out how you can feel festive, fun and shine over the holidays, via 25 different outfits I created for my clients.

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TAGS: holiday, party, accessories, client outfits, shine, fall/winter


November 27, 2023

“I only wear that at the holidays”

by Paul Julch in the tip


“I only wear that at the holidays.” How many times do you think I’ve heard this from a client? Definitely more than I’d like. Because it means there are pieces that you only wear a couple of times a year. Which either says something about their versatility - or the ‘style box’ you may be putting them in. So, if you have things that you only wear between Thanksgiving and New Years (without a good reason why) - check out how to wear them at other times of the year. And if you’re shopping, here’s how you can pick holiday styles - so you’ll never say, “I only wear that at the holidays” again.

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TAGS: holiday, color, pattern, fall/winter, shine


November 8, 2023

5 ways to wear more of what's in your closet

by Paul Julch in the tip


If you’re like many of my clients, you have things in your closet that you wear a ton - and things that you barely wear. The general statistic is that most people wear 20% of their wardrobe the majority of the time. Which means that 80% of your wardrobe often goes unworn (which honestly seems like a lot!). So, how can you wear more than 20% of what’s in your closet? And get more use out of things you want to wear more? Here are 5 quick tips (that you can start implementing today).

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TAGS: closet, organize


October 23, 2023

The booties I’m recommending to clients this fall (& which jeans to wear with them)

by Paul Julch


What do you think is my most asked question at this time of year? Is it, “how do I layer for fall?” Or, “which sweaters should I buy right now?” Or, “what dresses can I take into colder weather?” It’s none of the above. The question I get so often in fall is, “how do I wear booties and jeans?” And with the shift of jeans shapes, it can be even more confusing. But here’s the deal - you don’t need a different pair of jeans to go with every kind of booties. Or a different pair of booties for every kind of jeans. So, here are the booties I’m recommending to clients this fall (and which jeans to wear them with).

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October 10, 2023

The 3 most common alterations I recommend to clients

by Paul Julch in the update


When I’m in a client’s closet, we figure out what does (and doesn’t) deserve to be in your wardrobe. We decide what fits – what fits your body, your lifestyle and your preferences. We look at your favorite pieces. And we see what needs a little help, often through alterations. Because there might be things that fit okay, that can fit a lot better. And you may think you need to buy something new – but you can actually tweak what you have. So, here are the 3 most common alterations I recommend to my clients.

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TAGS: her, him, men's & women's, tips


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