Let's Get Dressed

Every summer, there's that one defining piece -- the Havaianas, the jelly sandals, the Miu Miu cowboy hat. But this year? It's quiet. Search "summer trends 2026" and the only thing coming up is the color blue. So I brought Gab Waller back for our annual Summer trends episode. Gab is one of the most in-demand personal shoppers in fashion. She shares what her clients are buying, what's selling out, and what's all over our feeds that no one is actually requesting.Consider this your real-time summer 2026 trend report, straight from the woman sourcing it all.Shop everything mentioned in this episode! https://shopmy.us/collections/5313947In this episode, we get into:Why summer 2026 feels different — and the trend slowdown no one is talking aboutThe color of the summer (and why I'm fully in my blue era)Gab's pick for the trending summer sandal and the thong strap momentThe beach bag worth investing in this season — and Gab's take on the ALC bags everyone is asking aboutLight summer jackets and layering pieces for the in-between weather daysThe full jean shorts debate — are we still wearing them?The biggest difference Gab is seeing this summer vs. last summerThe one item Gab's clients are requesting on repeat right nowThe trend all over social media that no one is actually DMing her to sourceWhether clients are actually buying into the new designer eras — Demna at Gucci, Jonathan Anderson at Dior, and moreRapid fire on the biggest trends: silk taffeta pants, CBK minimalism, cerulean blue, oversized sunnies, big buckle belts, graphic teesWorld Cup dressing — track pants, jerseys, and the vintage workout wear comebackLet's Get You Dressed: outfit ideas for the listener who doesn't wear shorts or sandalsTimestamps:00:00 Intro and what Gab is wearing 00:35 The Chanel gold rush and items Gab can't keep up with 03:00 Are Chanel's viral pieces losing steam?03:49 The Chanel barefoot sandal 07:00 Why there's no defining summer 2026 trend 08:00 Miu Miu, Celine, and the brands actually selling right now 12:00 The bags of the summer: Celine raffia, Miu Miu wicker, Chanel Coco Beach 17:00 The Saint Laurent jacket everyone wants18:00 Vintage athletic wear and World Cup dressing 20:30 Embellished sandals from Chanel and Celine 23:30 Big buckle belts having their moment 24:30 Brand allegiance and the quiet logo era 25:00 Dior under Jonathan Anderson and the bow heel obsession 27:20 The color of the summer 29:20 The Row flip-flop effect: what's trending vs what's selling 32:30 Fun is back in fashion 33:50 Rapid fire where to shop trends39:37 What to wear this Summer that isn't jean shorts and sandals41:45 OutroLet’s Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ralph Lauren isn't just a brand — it's one of the only American fashion houses that has shaped culture for nearly 60 years. And right now, it's having one of its biggest cultural moments yet, resonating across every generation. Today we’re joined by longtime WWD fashion editor and friend of the house, Bridget Foley, who’s had a front row seat to the brand’s evolution. She’s also the author of Lauren’s latest book, Ralph Lauren Catwalk, which covers over 100 runway shows and the brand’s most iconic moments. In this episode, we get into:What actually defines a brand with longevity (and why so few designers achieve it)Ralph's "meet cute" moment with fashion and why he calls himself a storyteller, not a designerThe authenticity that makes Ralph different from every other luxury houseWhy Ralph was doing "lifestyle" decades before the term existedThe hand-me-downs, vintage uniforms, and Bronx childhood that shaped his entire aestheticRalph's belief in longevity and preservation, sustainability before it had a nameInside the Ralph Lauren archive (and why Bridget calls it a "fashion lover's wonderland")Why Gen Z fell in love with Ralph Lauren and what their parents' closets have to do with itThe codes that have permeated time: the tuxedo jacket over jeans, the polo shirt, the patchworkRalph Lauren's optimism and what it's actually rooted inWhat Ralph has done to stay relevant with the next generationShop the new book, Ralph Lauren Catwalk, here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-56009344 Let’s Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there’s one thing that’s transformed my personal style the most, it’s this: editing my closet. I’m a firm believer that a tidy closet = a clear mind, and every spring, I treat it like a full reset.After doing one of the biggest clean-outs of my life (we’re talking half my closet gone), I realized that great style isn’t about having more, it’s about having the right pieces, and knowing how to let go of the rest. In this solo episode, I’m walking you through my exact, step-by-step guide to a spring closet reset—how to approach it with intention, make it actually enjoyable, and come out the other side with a wardrobe that finally feels like you.We get into:How to define your personal style right nowThe exact system I use to edit my closet (keep, tailor, rehome)My “hero rack” trick that changes how you get dressed every dayWhat to do with pieces you feel emotionally attached toHow to actually sell your clothes (and make money back)Why you shouldn’t rush to buy anything new after a clean-outThank you to Depop for making this episode possible. Happy selling, happy shopping, and happy spring cleaning Let’s Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Met Gala is the Super Bowl of red carpets, the most photographed, dissected, and mythologized night in fashion. But most of what we think we know about it isn't quite right.I'm joined by Amy Odell, journalist and author of Anna: The Biography, for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on what really happens behind fashion's biggest night. From how Anna Wintour actually approves looks, to who makes it onto the invite list, to why tech money is suddenly funding the whole thing, Amy decodes it all.In this episode, we get into:The biggest misconceptions about the Met Gala (and what really happens behind the scenes)How Anna Wintour actually approves looks — and what she doesn't seeWho gets invited, who gets crossed off the list, and how the seating really worksWhy Met Gala tickets jumped to $100K this year and what tables actually costThe Bezos era: how tech money is reshaping fashion's biggest nightWhy brands like LVMH and Kering aren't buying tables the way they used toThe Devil Wears Prada Vogue cover and what it tells us about Vogue's futureThe real story of how Lauren Weisberger went from Anna's assistant to writing the bookWhy the Costume Institute has to raise its own funds (and Anna's role in changing that)Met Gala vs. Oscars: how fashion superseded Hollywood on the red carpetBehind-the-scenes rules: the no-phones policy, green rooms, and rider requestsThe Zendaya x Anna Sui matching look moment and how it slipped throughWhat to expect from "Costume Art" and the "Fashion Is Art" dress codeHow to actually watch the Met: Amy's go-to live stream and second-screen setupTimestamps:00:00 Intro: Why the Met Gala has so many misconceptions 01:00 The biggest myth — does Anna really approve every look? 01:58 Why the Met has superseded Vogue in cultural relevance 03:40 Met Gala vs. the Oscars and the rise of theme dressing 05:23 Inside the room: how the Met Gala became a networking event 06:40 How brands and Vogue decide who sits where 07:59 Anna's list: how the invite list actually gets made 08:31 Can you pay your way in? The Bezos era explained 10:00 OpenAI, Snap, and Meta: why tech is buying tables now 11:26 Taste, relevancy, and the Hiltons and Kardashians question 12:30 The Kim Kardashian Vogue cover backlash, then and now 13:30 The Devil Wears Prada Vogue cover and what it signals 14:54 The real story: how Lauren Weisberger wrote the book 17:30 How Anna handled the original movie in 2006 19:30 Met Monday speculation and Meryl Streep rumors 20:50 Why the Costume Institute has to fund itself 22:34 Why fashion is finally getting respect in the art world 23:40 New Costume Institute galleries — out of the basement 24:00 Why luxury brands aren't buying tables this year 25:30 The math: what $6M means to Bezos vs. an average household 27:50 Inside the room: nerves, dress codes, and bathroom breaks 28:42 Green rooms, rider requests, and Karl Lagerfeld's Diet Coke 30:30 The forgotten history of the Met Gala after-party 31:30 Why every celebrity now has their own after-party 32:15 How Andrew Bolton and Anna pick the theme 34:45 Theme vs. dress code: Costume Art and Fashion Is Art explained 35:13 Why brands and politics decide what celebrities wear 36:22 The Anna Sui x Zendaya twin moment, decoded 37:30 Predictions: naked dresses, theatrics, and what to expect 38:30 How Amy watches the Met: the live stream + X combo 39:00 OutroLet’s Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some of the most-asked questions I get are about the stuff we wear every single day, the work pants, the basics, the summer sandals, the first-date outfit. And honestly, these are the hardest things to get right, because they're the pieces that have to actually work in your real life.I'm answering all of your questions, from the affordable work pants I've worn literally to Paris and back, to the sleepover outfit that isn't lingerie, to why I'm personally not betting on 90s minimalism being the trend of the year.We also get into the reality of summer sandal shopping when you actually have to walk, the affordable basics that rival luxury, how to experiment with trends without blowing your budget, and my best advice for anyone trying to break into fashion right now.In this episode, we get into:The $148 work pants I've worn from Paris Fashion Week to an LA birthday in the same dayWhere to actually find great tops that aren't tees or button-downsWhat to wear to a new fling's place that isn't lingerie but still feels goodWhy I don't believe in sneakers with sundresses — and what to wear insteadThe most comfortable summer sandals (and the ones that will ruin your vacation)The affordable basics that rival luxury (Uniqlo, Old Navy, Quince, COS)The $25 jeans that have been $25 since the 90s — and are actually goodHow to experiment with trends on Depop without overspendingWhy I think fashion is fun again and 90s minimalism isn't the trend of the yearThe first-date outfit formula that always worksMy honest advice for breaking into fashion (especially after a layoff)Timestamps:00:00 Intro, first solo episode, and recent favorite guests 01:30 The best affordable work pants (and the pair I wore around the world)04:30 Why pleated-front pants instantly elevate any outfit06:00 The gap in the market for great tops right now07:00 What to wear to a sleepover that isn't lingerie09:30 Summer sandal shopping when you actually have to walk10:30 Why sneakers don't belong with sundresses11:30 The travel sneakers I pack every time13:00 Ballet flats, thong sandals, and the dream shoe they discontinued15:30 The perfect first-date outfit (as the weather transitions)17:30 My favorite inexpensive basics (Uniqlo, Old Navy, Quince, COS)19:00 The $25 Old Navy jeans worth trying20:30 How to shop trends on Depop without overspending22:00 Baby blue as the color of spring and how to style it23:50 Why 90s minimalism isn't the trend of the year25:00 Breaking into fashion after a layoff28:00 Why having a point of view matters more than networking29:00 What's coming nextLet’s Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.