Suze’s Story
👗 Suze Says: Back When It All Began…
It was the late 1990s, and I was the girl who ironed her jeans before school—not because they were wrinkled, but because I liked the crisp crease. Fashion wasn’t just something I wore; it was how I spoke before I ever opened my mouth.
I remember flipping through glossy pages of Seventeen and InStyle, circling outfits with a gel pen like I was curating my own boutique. My bedroom walls were a collage of torn magazine spreads—Kate Moss in Calvin Klein, Tyra Banks in Tommy Hilfiger, and that unforgettable Gap campaign with khakis and white tees. Minimalism was in, but I always found a way to sneak in a pop of color—usually pink.
My first real fashion moment? A baby blue spaghetti strap tank layered over a white tee, paired with low-rise bootcut jeans and chunky Steve Madden slides. I wore it to the mall with my best friend, feeling like I’d just stepped out of a Delia’s catalog. That outfit didn’t just make me feel cute—it made me feel seen.
Back then, style was about discovery. You didn’t have influencers or Pinterest boards—you had instinct, imagination, and whatever you could find at Contempo Casuals or the clearance rack at Macy’s. I learned to mix thrift with trend, to make a $12 top look like it belonged in a window on Rodeo Drive.
That era taught me that fashion isn’t about labels—it’s about language. It’s how you say “this is me” without saying a word. And that’s the heart of SuzeQ: helping you find pieces that speak your truth, whether it’s coastal chic, city sleek, or somewhere in between.
So here’s to the girls who ironed their jeans, layered their chokers, and believed a great outfit could change your whole day. I see you. I was you. And I’m still styling for you.
— Suze