Let's Get Dressed

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.

Getting dressed isn’t just about clothes, it’s emotional, it’s personal, and it’s one of the most powerful tools we have to step into who we want to be. So how do we actually use it?I’m joined by Erin Walsh, the stylist behind some of the most iconic women in Hollywood, Anne Hathaway, Selena Gomez, Mindy Kaling, and the mind behind Anne’s unforgettable Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour.Fresh off last night’s New York premiere, Erin walks us through what it actually takes to build a press tour of this scale, the Easter eggs, the Valentino Rockstud comeback, the meta moments, and why every look comes back to one question: how do you want to feel?We also get into Erin’s CREATE method from her upcoming book The Art of Intention, and how the same tools she uses on red carpets can transform how any of us get dressed every single day.In this episode, we get into:What “intentional dressing” really means and how to actually do itThe 3-word rule Erin uses with every clientHow to find your style “superpower” and lean into itWhy clothes are emotional, and what to do when your closet feels like a strangerHow to get out of a style rutInside the Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour: the references, the collaborations, the chaosThe Valentino Rockstud comeback and why it actually worksHow Erin handles real-time criticism on the biggest carpets in the worldWhy fashion is moving back toward joy, from Matthieu at Chanel to Selena at the Golden GlobesThe “supernova” mindset Michael Kors gave her 20 years agoWhat’s actually in a stylist’s toolkit and the brands she swears byHer go-to jeans, white tee, and blazer, and where to shop each oneThe fastest way to elevate any outfit instantlyPre Order The Art of Intentional Dressing: https://a.co/d/00MdJuwSTimestamps:00:00 Intro, intentional dressing and why clothes are emotional02:00 Three words: the rule Erin uses with every client04:00 The “good bag” moment and dressing from feeling06:00 Why aesthetic quizzes fall short without emotional connection08:30 Finding your style superpower10:30 Owning femininity as a power move12:00 Getting out of a style rut13:30 What to do when you hate your outfit halfway through the day15:00 Color analysis, trends, and what’s actually worth your attention16:30 Inside a first fitting with Erin Walsh18:00 Dressing through body changes with compassion20:00 “Breaking the shell”: vulnerability and style22:00 The CREATE method (Clarity, Ritual, Editing, Alignment, Truth, Expansion)25:00 Handling real-time criticism on the red carpet27:00 Why joy is the future of fashion (Matthieu at Chanel, Selena at the Globes)29:00 The “supernova” mindset from Michael Kors29:30 Inside the Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour31:30 Planning a global press tour at this scale33:30 The Easter eggs: the runway office, the blue Chanel sweater, the bangs35:00 Valentino in Japan, Balenciaga in Korea, Susan Fang in China37:00 The Valentino Rockstud comeback38:30 Toe cleavage, heels, and why flats don’t work for her40:00 Final stops: New York and London40:30 The stylist’s toolkit: what Erin travels with41:30 Her go-to jeans, tee, and blazer brands42:30 The fastest way to elevate an outfit43:00 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.

Zac Posen has always understood that fashion is about more than just clothes—it’s about creating moments.This week on Let’s Get Dressed, I sit down with Zac to talk about what it means to reinvent American fashion today. Now as Creative Director of Gap Inc., overseeing Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta, Zac shares how he’s bringing his signature sense of “fashiontainment” to a global scale.From viral cultural moments to designer collaborations like Old Navy x Christopher John Rogers, we discuss how fashion is shifting—from exclusivity to accessibility—and what it takes to build a brand that resonates in today’s world.Plus, Zac shares his go-to styling tips, from the one piece that instantly elevates your jeans to why every woman needs her own version of the perfect little black dress. We also get into the future of fashion, the role of AI, and why instinct and taste still matter more than ever.In this episode, we get into:What reinvention actually looks like in fashion (personally and professionally)The shift from couture to designing at scale—and what changes creativelyWhy fashion is moving into entertainment and pop cultureHow collaborations (like Old Navy x Anna Sui + CJR) actually come togetherThe “cultural receiver” mindset and how to spot what’s nextWhy some fashion moments go viral—and others don’tWhat it takes to execute big ideas inside a corporate structureThe role of failure, resilience, and timing in building a careerHow AI is already shaping fashion—and where it still falls shortWhy direct-to-consumer and social media changed everythingThe difference between product that looks good vs. product that actually sellsZac’s philosophy on creativity, risk-taking, and staying relevantEasy styling advice: how to elevate jeans, wardrobe staples, and everyday dressingThe Old Navy x Christopher John Rogers collection is live now: https://oldnavy.gap.com/Timestamps: 00:00  Intro, Zac Posen in LA and setting up fashion as storytelling01:08  First Oscar weekend and Hollywood influence02:00  Disney, imagination, and fashion as magic04:00  Fashion as entertainment and cultural relevance05:00  Reinvention, joining Gap, and creative evolution08:40  Gap Inc. as a “country” and leading at scale10:45  Old Navy, first impressions, and bringing in designers13:00  Process over persona, being hands-on creatively15:00  Executing ideas step-by-step and creative instinct16:20  Collaborations and creating cultural moments18:40  Failure, risk, and resilience in career growth19:00  Do fashion brands need to entertain today?22:00  Fashion vs entertainment and the shift in culture23:20  The viral dress moment and why product wins25:00  Gap Studio and building cultural fashion moments27:00  Anna Sui collaboration and AI in fashion30:45  Christopher John Rogers x Old Navy exclusive35:00  The state of American fashion today37:00  Design evolution: construction over trend39:00  What success looks like now (seeing it on the street)41:00  Creativity as a daily practice42:00  Styling tip: how to elevate jeans43:00  Closet staple: the little black dress43:50  Menswear tip: just wear a button-down44:20  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.

We’re in an era of endless options, constant drops, and algorithm-driven trends…but what are people actually buying?I sit down with retail expert and Puck writer Sarah Shapiro to do a real-time “channel check” on the fashion industry. From what’s selling in stores right now to the pieces quietly dominating across data, and the brands actually getting it right, we break down what’s working, what’s not, how to actually make sense of it all, and where you should be shopping.In this conversation, we get into:What a “channel check” is and why it reveals what people are really buyingThe shift away from leggings and what’s replacing themThe rise of the “easy pant” and why it’s everywhere right nowThe stores and brands that are actually getting it rightWhy curated retail experiences matter more than everWhat’s not working in retail right now (and why overproduction is a problem)The brands quietly winning vs. the ones struggling to keep upWhat the data actually says people are buying (and the pieces that keep selling out)The “airplane outfit” effect and why it’s one of the most powerful drivers in fashionThe price point people are really shopping right nowWhy resale is changing how we think about buying clothesHow AI is starting to shape the future of shopping (and where it still falls short)Why personal style still matters more than trends or algorithmsHow to filter the noise and figure out what actually works for youShop the episode here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-192896437Timestamps 00:00  Intro, “retail whisperer” and setting up the spring channel check02:00  What a channel check actually is and how to read a store04:00  The rise of “easy pants” spotted IRL (channel check in the wild)05:30  Why people are moving away from leggings (but not fully)07:00  Girlfriend Collective leggings, High Sport pants, and the “cookie theory”08:30  What stores are actually doing well right now (Mohawk, curated retail)10:30  Discovery in stores vs overwhelming assortments11:30  The problem with endless scroll and too many options13:00  What defines a “mall brand” today and how retail categories have changed15:00  What people are actually buying right now (ShopMy + Puck data)17:00  Seasonal shift: what spring shopping will look like18:30  The “airplane pant” and why product framing sells20:00  Brands to watch right now (Still Here denim and expansion beyond hero pieces)21:30  The $300–$800 “middle market” and how people are shopping it22:30  Why resale is changing how we think about buying clothes24:00  The RealReal mindset: depreciation, longevity, and wearing your clothes25:00  Her background: from retail to Substack to Puck27:00  AI in retail: where it works (logistics, tagging) vs where it doesn’t (taste)29:00  Why AI styling still misses nuance and personal language31:00  The future of retail: tech vs human experience in stores32:00  How to filter the noise and actually figure out your personal style33:00  “Let’s Get You Dressed” — what to wear to a big business meeting35:00  Investment pieces, blazers, and how to shop strategically (RealReal, vintage)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.

Spring is officially here, which means it’s time for a wardrobe reset. I’m breaking down the 10 pieces you actually need for spring whether you’re shopping your closet or investing in a few key pieces.I’ve always found spring to be the hardest season to get dressed for. It’s that in-between moment where your winter pieces feel too heavy, but it’s not quite summer either, so figuring out what actually works can be hard. From the perfect work pant to the return of the barn jacket, pencil skirts, and cropped denim, these are the staples, trends, and styling shifts that will make getting dressed this season so much easier. We’re also talking about how to transition your wardrobe from winter to spring, why fabric matters more than you think, and how to bring more personality into your everyday outfits.This episode is your guide to refreshing your closet without overconsuming, focusing on pieces you’ll actually wear and style on repeat.Shop all items mentioned in the episode: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4234938In this conversation, we get into:The 10 spring wardrobe essentials you actually needHow to transition your wardrobe from winter to springWhy switching fabrics is the key to seasonal dressingThe best “work pant” styles for spring (and why they’re so versatile)The return of the barn jacket and how to style itWhy pencil skirts are trending again and how to wear themThe layered tee trend and easy ways to elevate basicsHow to incorporate texture (fringe, feathers, movement) into your wardrobeWhy baby blue is the standout color for springHow to use accessories like belts and shoes to elevate any outfitThe return of lace and how to style it beyond “going out”Why cropped jeans are back and how they change your proportionsThe shift toward sleek, minimal shoes (and the best loafers for spring)How to refresh your closet without buying everything newTimestamps:02:00  Life update + getting back into routine after being sick05:00  Why spring is the perfect time for a wardrobe reset07:00  The importance of fabric when transitioning seasons09:00  The perfect work pant: what to look for + best styles12:00  The barn jacket: why it’s a spring staple15:00  Pencil skirts are back: how to style them for real life18:00  The layered tee trend and elevated basics20:00  Texture in fashion: fringe, feathers, and movement23:00  How to wear statement pieces in an everyday way25:00  The color of the season: why baby blue works as a neutral27:00  Bright accessories and the power of a statement belt29:00  Lace for spring: how to style it beyond the obvious31:00  Cropped jeans and why showing your shoes matters34:00  Affordable vs. investment denim options36:00  The return of the sleek loafer (and why chunky is out)38:00  How to shop your closet and avoid overconsumption40:00  Final thoughts: building a wardrobe you actually wearLet’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.