subscribe to Style Like UDana Suchow | communications liaison
"If I could dress like a filthy rich equestrian mom from the seventies everyday, I would." Dana Suchow
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Dana Suchow was born and raised in San Jose, CA, moved to San Francisco at eighteen and currently lives in NYC. She was working at David Yurman and has recently moved to a Strategic Communications Firm in midtown. Thrift Store Shirt and Her Mother’s Earrings -
"It’s amazing to go from San Francisco, where it's all software and biotech, to New York where it’s all fashion... Working for a jewelry company is very New York. It’s different for me and I like it. It’s nice to work for a company that sells things I like." Dress From eBay, Shoes From Nine West -
"I really love jewelry. I’ve tried to make my own jewelry, but not very well. I got into feather earrings a little bit and I’ve made some bracelets." -
"My first band was at eighteen, when I moved to San Francisco. The person I was dating at the time, we started a band. Never start any sort of music project of business with a boyfriend or a husband." Vintage Jumpsuit, Shoes From Nine West, Her Mother’s Belt -
"When I was younger I was kind of Goth. I used to draw my eyebrows on with a Sharpie. When I show people pictures of me they’re like, 'oh my god who is that?'" Vintage Jumpsuit Giuseppe Zanotti Heels, Handmade Belt -
"The things that I would want to share, which I think are special are things my mom wore. I think there is a picture of her holding me wearing these shoes." Her Mother's Shoes -
"I was working in the marketing department for a software company and as much as I loved what I was doing, I just felt like it was an intangible product that I was working for. It wasn’t something that related to my life." Vintage Pants, Shirt From Mervyns, H&M Suspenders, Rings From Mexico and Bakelite, Vintage Hat, Vintage Bag From Talbots, Shoes From Bakers -
"I used to ride horses when I was younger. I stopped riding when I was about eighteen or nineteen. I rode competitively; this is my actual equestrian jacket that I used for competitions." Shoes From Goodwill, Vintage Pants, Vintage Shirt, Equestrian Jacket, Her Mother’s Belt and Jewelry -
"I felt like there are some people doing amazing things [in San Francisco], but I think for the most part it’s very hippie. It’s very burning man. Sorry to my friends who like burning man. It’s a little too holding on to the '60's. I think people move there because that’s what they’re looking for and it’s not that anymore. It feels very rehashed." -
On Her Dress From Ebay: "I got it in a bidding war with somebody. She emailed me after I won it and said, 'I will do anything, I have to have this dress because I’m a stylist and I’m using it for a music video. You don’t understand my life depends on it!' It was one of those times when I was like, 'well, sorry!' I felt so rude, but I guess it made the success of winning this dress all the more sweet." Dress From eBay, Shoes From Nine West -
"A lot of people tell me that when I first meet them I come off as a very strong person. I have a presence that can sometimes intimidate people; I love that about myself. At least I’m not shuffled in the crowd. I’m not timid. I’m very bold." Vintage Jumpsuit, Shoes From Nine West, Her Mother’s Belt -
On Her Hair: "I had a short, almost pixie cut when I was in middle school and going in to high school. I just don’t understand how it turned into this." Thrift Store Shirt, Thrift Store Shorts, Her Mother’s Earrings and Shoes -
"I have a creative writing background, I would love to take that more into business writing, marketing, advertising or public relations. I like writing press releases." Shoes From Nine West -
"In my down time I’m working on a music project with a friend in Louisiana, [called Goliath]. I’m tired of going to karaoke every night. I love singing. I’ve been listening to a lot of disco lately. I was helping with a disco night in San Francisco, so I am all about gay dance music." Vintage Jumpsuit Giuseppe Zanotti Heels, Handmade Belt -
"Getting dressed [in New York] is more like a math equation. You’re thinking of logistics like time, weather and location." -
On Her Band: "It’s dance music, maybe disco, maybe dark-wave, synth pop. It’s in its infancy; no band ever sounds like they did when they first started. It’s nice because each of us come from different backgrounds, so we’re still trying to make it into a listenable form." Vintage Pants, Shirt From Mervyns, H&M Suspenders, Rings From Mexico and Bakelite, Vintage Hat, Vintage Bag From Talbots, Shoes From Bakers -
On Staying in New York: "I definitely see myself staying here, my short term goal would be to have my own apartment and live in Manhattan by the time I’m thirty. I mean, my cat is here! I moved; I am here for good." Shoes From Goodwill, Vintage Pants, Vintage Shirt, Equestrian Jacket, Her Mother’s Belt and Jewelry -
"Terry T. [is my favorite person on StyleLikeU], not only does he have amazing style, he is a wonderfully positive person. I agree 100 percent with what he says about San Francisco giving more freedom to wear what you want and be yourself. Vintage Pants, Shoes From Goodwill -
"I made this belt, it’s just rope and I tied beads to the end. I burned the ends so it won’t unravel. I just love being able to wrap it around anything." Vintage Jumpsuit, Shoes From Nine West, Her Mother’s Belt -
"It is a little disheartening to go vintage shopping in New York because there’s are so many people here looking for the same styles and the stores know that. I would go to Hay Street [in San Francisco] to the vintage stores and find something for half the price or a quarter of the price [than here]." Thrift Store Shirt, Thrift Store Shorts, Her Mother’s Earrings and Shoes -
"In Williamsburg there’s Beacon’s Closet, and I’ve really been making a killing at Beacon’s so don’t anybody else go there! I do go back to San Francisco occasionally and I bring an extra luggage just to fill up with clothes." Dress From eBay, Shoes From Nine West -
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"I stained the wood on the bottom of my shoes to make them darker... If I could just wear a cherrywood colored box all day I would." Vintage Pants, Shirt From Mervyns, H&M Suspenders, Rings From Mexico and Bakelite, Vintage Hat, Vintage Bag From Talbots, Shoes From Bakers -
"Shoes are my main obsession. You can even style shoes with different tights or socks with ruffles or glue stuff onto them. I don’t care if I have blisters. I don’t care if I have bunions when I’m forty; I love my damn shoes! A little obsessive, yeah." Vintage Jumpsuit Giuseppe Zanotti Heels, Handmade Belt
Dana told me that a lot of people tell her she comes off as a very strong person and can be intimidating to people. I look at it like she knows herself well, so I am fascinated by her resolute point of view. It is bold, but in the most comfort-in-your-skin appealing way. Her confidence in a vintage kaftan and gold wedges, when the world considers the best dressed to be the same bland variation of a factory made mini dress and black ankle booties, is what makes Dana stand out. She is not a “dress” girl, but likes to “wear the pants.” Dana does so often, with a pair of black palazzos, that everyone should own. They are so classically cool. She wears them with assurance in suspenders and a big floppy hat, a la Diane Keaton, one of her idols. I love Dana’s black leather high waisted shorts that stand in for the customary “dress” as well. Along the lines of confidence, I admire the unpretentious honesty with which she wears Talbots and even Jessica Simpson accessories, making them look ultra refined, as she is. Dana seems to have zero regard for the jungle of trends and labels. Instead, she freely wears what she loves most, alot of which is from her mom’s closet of ’70′s and ’80′s and her actual equestrian riding jacket. Whether her drop dead mane of hair is swept up into a bun with a black one-piece or wild and loose with a colorful printed jumper, this is a girl who gets clean and sophisticated. Dana is self assured, which can be threatening.
If you like Dana, you may also enjoy Christina Mannatt, Kimmie Aaberg and Karen Blanchard.
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I LOVE her style.
