You would not be able to use the standard deduction if you are married filing separately and your wife is itemizing and filing as Head of Household. Please see this link for an analysis of this issue. Only the individual who qualifies as Head of Household can choose to use the standard deduction instead of itemizing. Also see Publication 501.
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