What Everyone’s Buying Right Now (And Why) From a Retail Expert @letsgetdressedpod

Lets Get Dressed 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 buying
The shift away from leggings and what’s replacing them
The rise of the “easy pant” and why it’s everywhere right now
The stores and brands that are actually getting it right
Why curated retail experiences matter more than ever
What’s not working in retail right now (and why overproduction is a problem)
The brands quietly winning vs. the ones struggling to keep up
What 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 fashion
The price point people are really shopping right now
Why resale is changing how we think about buying clothes
How AI is starting to shape the future of shopping (and where it still falls short)
Why personal style still matters more than trends or algorithms
How to filter the noise and figure out what actually works for you

Timestamps
00:00 Intro, “retail whisperer” and setting up the spring channel check
02:00 What a channel check actually is and how to read a store
04:00 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 assortments
11:30 The problem with endless scroll and too many options
13:00 What defines a “mall brand” today and how retail categories have changed
15:00 What people are actually buying right now (ShopMy + Puck data)
17:00 Seasonal shift: what spring shopping will look like
18:30 The “airplane pant” and why product framing sells
20:00 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 it
22:30 Why resale is changing how we think about buying clothes
24:00 The RealReal mindset: depreciation, longevity, and wearing your clothes
25:00 Her background: from retail to Substack to Puck
27:00 AI in retail: where it works (logistics, tagging) vs where it doesn’t (taste)
29:00 Why AI styling still misses nuance and personal language
31:00 The future of retail: tech vs human experience in stores
32:00 How to filter the noise and actually figure out your personal style
33:00 “Let’s Get You Dressed” — what to wear to a big business meeting
35:00 Investment pieces, blazers, and how to shop strategically (RealReal, vintage)

Sarah Shapiro
Instagram: www.instagram.com/retail.diary
Newsletter: sarahshapiro.substack.com

Let’s Get Dressed
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ShopMy: shopmy.us/livvperez

updated 5 months ago

What Everyone’s Buying Right Now (And Why) From a Retail Expert

Lets Get Dressed 2026-04-06 | 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 buying
The shift away from leggings and what’s replacing them
The rise of the “easy pant” and why it’s everywhere right now
The stores and brands that are actually getting it right
Why curated retail experiences matter more than ever
What’s not working in retail right now (and why overproduction is a problem)
The brands quietly winning vs. the ones struggling to keep up
What 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 fashion
The price point people are really shopping right now
Why resale is changing how we think about buying clothes
How AI is starting to shape the future of shopping (and where it still falls short)
Why personal style still matters more than trends or algorithms
How to filter the noise and figure out what actually works for you

Timestamps
00:00 Intro, “retail whisperer” and setting up the spring channel check
02:00 What a channel check actually is and how to read a store
04:00 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 assortments
11:30 The problem with endless scroll and too many options
13:00 What defines a “mall brand” today and how retail categories have changed
15:00 What people are actually buying right now (ShopMy + Puck data)
17:00 Seasonal shift: what spring shopping will look like
18:30 The “airplane pant” and why product framing sells
20:00 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 it
22:30 Why resale is changing how we think about buying clothes
24:00 The RealReal mindset: depreciation, longevity, and wearing your clothes
25:00 Her background: from retail to Substack to Puck
27:00 AI in retail: where it works (logistics, tagging) vs where it doesn’t (taste)
29:00 Why AI styling still misses nuance and personal language
31:00 The future of retail: tech vs human experience in stores
32:00 How to filter the noise and actually figure out your personal style
33:00 “Let’s Get You Dressed” — what to wear to a big business meeting
35:00 Investment pieces, blazers, and how to shop strategically (RealReal, vintage)

Sarah Shapiro
Instagram: www.instagram.com/retail.diary
Newsletter: sarahshapiro.substack.com

Let’s Get Dressed
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ShopMy: shopmy.us/livvperez

What are people wearing in NYC right now? Our favorite street style account takes us on the ground!

Lets Get Dressed 2026-09-26 | ...

What People are Wearing in NYC Right Now

Lets Get Dressed 2026-09-21 | Linoy Friedman, AKA What People Are Wearing breaks down the trends she spotted at New York Fashion Week. We get into the pop of red moment taking over street style (and how to actually find your shade), the sweater-tied-around-the-waist trick that's secretly a styling hack and not a trend at all, the return of statement necklaces and brooches as finishing touches, and the 3D texture -- fringe, feathers, pom-poms -- showing up on everything this season. We talk about why over-logoing an outfit is the fastest way to lose it, why "wear the trend, don't let the trend wear you" is the only rule either of us follows anymore, and her theory on which trends are actually worth buying into versus styling with what's already in your closet. We also get into her favorite shows of the week, the jeans and tees she and Liv actually reach for on repeat, and what she'd wear to a 30th birthday dinner if she wanted to feel elevated without trying too hard.

Get your notes app ready, because this is going to be an episode you want to take note and shop!

In this episode, we get into:

How Linoy built What People Are Wearing into one of the most trusted street style accounts, and what she's actually looking for when she's clocking outfits in real time
The biggest trends she spotted on the ground this Fashion Week, from a full-red moment to color blocking to 3D texture (fringe, feathers, pom-poms) showing up everywhere
The sweater-around-the-waist trick that's secretly a styling hack, not a trend, and why she thinks the best trends are the ones already sitting in your closet
The vintage-earring-on-a-vest moment that went viral on her account, and why she thinks brooches and statement necklaces are having a real comeback
Her rule for wearing red without it looking try-hard, and why the right shoe is the easiest way to bring color into a wardrobe
Her take on why over-logoing an outfit "loses the story," and the one styling sin she thinks should be illegal (branded caps)
Her favorite shows of the week, including Magda Butrym's rose-covered runway and Rachel Scott's Proenza Schouler show, and why she can't stop thinking about either
The jeans, tees, and jewelry she and Liv actually rebuy on repeat, from Levi's 501s to vintage YSL to her grandmother's 14 karats
What she'd wear to a 30th birthday dinner in New York if she wanted to feel fun, elevated, and not too young

Thank you to our sponsor @macys #PaidPartner Shop Now at macys.com/shop/new-trending?id=342756

Linoy Friedman
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Let’s Get Dressed
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ShopMy: shopmy.us/livvperez

Undressed: Everything I Loved at NYFW

Lets Get Dressed 2026-09-14 | Welcome to the first episode of Undressed, a new short-form series where I’m giving you my unfiltered take on what I’m seeing, loving, thinking about, and taking away from the fashion world in real time.

For my first debrief, we’re talking New York Fashion Week — my 18th one! I’m getting into the shows I loved, the pieces already on my shopping list, why fashion feels especially exciting right now, and what this season made me realize about my own personal style. Plus, I’m sharing how I actually look at a runway show beyond the still images: the references, music, venue, show notes, and all the context that can completely change how you experience a collection.

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The NFL’s first-ever Fashion Editor, Kyle Smith, is this week’s guest on Let’s Get Dressed 🎙️

Lets Get Dressed 2026-09-09 | ...

How to Create a Job For Yourself That Has Never Existed with the NFLs First-Ever Fashion Editor

Lets Get Dressed 2026-09-08 | If you've ever been told there's no clear path for the career you want, this episode is proof you can build the path yourself.
Kyle Smith joins us as the NFL's first-ever fashion editor, a role that didn't exist until he created it. We get into how a scrappy Instagram account he ran during COVID, just posting tunnel fits for fun, became his literal proof of concept and landed him back at the league in a job title no one had held before. We talk about taking Joe Burrow to Paris for his first-ever trip outside the country and putting him in a backless Peter Do suit for Vogue World, a moment that generated $22 million in paid media value, why Hermès has quietly become an unofficial partner of the NFL tunnel, and his theory on why athletes, not influencers, are becoming fashion's most trusted tastemakers. We also get into his "what rooms do you want to be in" framework for getting dressed with intention, and his advice for anyone trying to build a career in a lane that doesn't exist yet.

In this episode, we get into:
* How Kyle became the NFL's first-ever fashion editor, and how a proof-of-concept Instagram account he ran during COVID turned into a job that didn't exist before he pitched for it
* His path from working under celebrity stylist Karla Welch, to styling NFL Network hosts, to building the league's entire fashion strategy from the ground up
* The story behind Joe Burrow's viral backless Peter Do suit at Vogue World Paris, and how the moment generated $22 million in paid media value
* Why Hermès has become an unofficial partner of the NFL tunnel, from Saquon Barkley's shadow Birkin to custom Bengals-orange bags for Joe Burrow
* His theory on why athletes, not influencers, are becoming fashion's most trusted tastemakers, and what that means for how brands think about visibility
* The "what rooms do you want to be in" framework he uses with players (and the rest of us) to make getting dressed intentional instead of reactive
* His advice for anyone trying to build a career in a space that doesn't have a clear path yet, no permission required
* What to actually wear to a football game, from suite dressing to jewelry to his favorite NFL x Abercrombie merch
* The NFL players he's watching this season for the best tunnel style, including Ted Karras and Jonnu Delpit

Special thanks to today’s sponsor Aerie! Visit Aerie.com to find your perfect fit.

Kyle Smith
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NFL Style
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How The RealReal Founder Julie Wainwright Built a Billion-Dollar Business

Lets Get Dressed 2026-08-31 | This is the last episode of our August hiatus, and we wanted to close it out with one of the most inspiring conversations from the past year. Heading into a new season felt like the right time to revisit Julie Wainwright's story — about reinvention, building something from scratch, and trusting yourself when the path isn't obvious. We're back with brand new episodes next week!

From shuttering a business to billion-dollar success, Julie Wainwright is a serial entrepreneur who's seen it all. After serving as CEO of Pets.com and experiencing its collapse during the dot-com crash, Julie reinvented herself and went on to build The RealReal, the luxury resale platform that revolutionized the industry. In this episode, Julie opens up about how she turned a setback into her biggest company yet, the innovations that set The RealReal apart, and the powerful lessons she's learned as a woman navigating the business world.

Special thanks to today’s sponsor Aerie! Visit Aerie.com to find your perfect fit.

Shop Liv’s RealReal edit:
shopmy.us/shop/collections/6145031

Julie Wainwright
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[FROM THE ARCHIVES] What To Wear When Nothing In Your Closet Feels Like You Anymore

Lets Get Dressed 2026-08-24 | We're off for our August hiatus, but we couldn't go quiet without re-sharing one of our favorite conversations from the past year. As we head into a new season — both literally and personally — this conversation about finding your style through life's shifts felt like the right one to revisit.

What happens when your body, your life, or your routine changes, and suddenly nothing in your closet feels like you anymore? In this week's episode, Liv sits down with stylist and author Allison Bornstein to talk about finding your style again through life's shifts: pregnancy, postpartum, new jobs, breakups, or just new eras.

They chat about making peace with your closet, letting go of the clothes that "ask too much" of you, and learning how to dress for the person you are right now vs the person your clothes could hold you to be. Allison shares her signature Three-Word Method, tips for rebuilding confidence when your body changes, and why the goal isn't a perfect wardrobe, but a kinder relationship with the one you already have.

Special thanks to today’s sponsor Aerie! Visit Aerie.com to find your perfect fit.

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Website: allisonbornstein.com

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[FROM THE ARCHIVES] Meet the Fashion Archivist Behind Chloe Sevignys Closet

Lets Get Dressed 2026-08-17 | We're off for our August hiatus, but we couldn't go quiet without re-sharing one of our favorite conversations from the past year. After last week's closet cleanout episode, this one felt like the perfect follow-up — because once you've edited your wardrobe down, the next question is how to actually take care of what's left.

Have you ever wondered where all the red carpet gowns go when the night is over? Meet Julie Ann Clauss, the founder and head archivist of The Wardrobe, a fashion archive based in Los Angeles and home to the wardrobes of Chloe Sevigny and some of our favorites celebs. After getting her masters at FIT in Fashion History, Julie Ann was poached by Tom Ford to create his archive, and then went on to create the archives of Jason Wu, Carolina Herrera, Proenza Schouler, Ralph Lauren, and many more. In today's episode, Julie Ann walks us through the art of archiving, her best preservation tips, and what she thinks will be most collectable from 2025.

Special thanks to today’s sponsor Aerie! Visit Aerie.com to find your perfect fit.

Julie Ann Clauss
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[FROM THE ARCHIVES] How to Turn a Corporate Fashion Job Into a Content Career with @StyledSara

Lets Get Dressed 2026-08-10 | We're off for our August hiatus, but we couldn't go quiet without re-sharing one of our favorite conversations from the past year. With fall right around the corner, this episode on cleaning out your closet and rebuilding your wardrobe with intention felt like the right one to bring back.

One of our most requested guests is finally here — @StyledSara joins us on today’s episode! From her early days writing for College Fashionista, to working on the buying team at Revolve, and now creating content full-time for brands like Levi’s and Prada, Sara walks us through her inspiring journey into the fashion industry. We also dive into her personal style evolution, the color combinations she’s loving right now, and her latest collaboration with Few Moda — which just dropped.

Shop Sara's Few Moda collaboration here fewmoda.com/collections/few-moda-x-sara-walker

Sara Walker
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Should we be wearing UPF clothing? #letsgetdressed #upfclothing #fashionpodcast

Lets Get Dressed 2026-08-09 | ...

[FROM THE ARCHIVES] How To Dress For Sun Protection

Lets Get Dressed 2026-08-03 | We're off for our August hiatus, but we couldn't go quiet without re-sharing one of our favorite conversations from the past year. If you've been reaching for the same sunscreen and calling it a day, this episode will change how you think about sun protection — and your summer wardrobe.

I’m joined by one of my oldest friends, Emma Gerber, who just so happens to be building one of the most exciting brands in the suncare space. Claudent is designing stylish, elevated UPF 50+ clothing that not only protects your skin but makes you want to wear sun-safe looks every day. We talk about the science behind UPF fabric, why most “sun-protective” clothes wash out after a few cycles, and how her brand is redefining fashion-meets-function.

Special thanks to today’s sponsor Aerie! Visit Aerie.com to find your perfect fit.

Shop all items mentioned in the episode:
shopmy.us/collections/6144638

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worth it every time 🤌

Lets Get Dressed 2026-07-28 | ...

Why Getting Dressed Feels So Hard and How to Get Your Mornings Back

Lets Get Dressed 2026-07-27 | If you have ever stood in a closet full of clothes and thought "I have nothing to wear," this episode is for you. It's our last solo episode before we head off for summer break, and I'm unpacking what I'm calling my biggest style growth spurt in years. It didn't come from one purchase or one outfit, it came from a full mental shift in how I think about getting dressed every day, treating my personal style with the same care I give my physical and mental wellness. I get into the wardrobe reset that came out of it, the "wardrobe rage" phenomenon Maggie Sellers coined on her podcast Hot Smart Rich (Did you know on average women lose 119 days of their careers just getting dressed?!), and the quarterly system I now swear by to keep my closet and my mornings actually working for me. Plus, a full Q&A covering monthly clothing budgets, what to do with a former "it" item you've fallen out of love with, and what to wear to the beach if shorts just aren't your thing.

Consider this your cheat code to stop losing 10 minutes every morning to a pile of clothes on the floor.

Shop all items mentioned in the episode: go.shopmy.us/p-73480919

In this episode, we get into:

- My biggest style growth spurt to date
- Why I, a self-described serial over-dresser, couldn't put together a casual outfit
- My quarterly closet ritual
- Why a spotless closet is "personal style hygiene"
- The "wardrobe rage" phenomenon
- Law Roach's advice on giving yourself permission to miss
- How I talk myself through a bad outfit day instead of spiraling
- My case for repeating outfits
- Building five to ten go-to looks for the office
- Why outfit repeating should be celebrated, not hidden
- Clearing out half my closet last summer with stylist Thomas Christos Kikis
- What I keep versus sell
- How I decide on a monthly clothing budget
- What to do with a former "it" item you've outgrown
- My go-to beach styling that isn't shorts

Let’s Get Dressed
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This is your sign to post the video 📱 @Jack.Savoie #fashionpodcast #letsgetdressed

Lets Get Dressed 2026-07-23 | ...

The Jeffrey Campbell Lita boot lives rent free in my mind - what about you? #fashionpodcast

Lets Get Dressed 2026-07-22 | ...

Congratulations @Jack.Savoie on your new acquisition!!! #letsgetdressed #fashionpodcast #birkinbag

Lets Get Dressed 2026-07-20 | ...

How to Break Into Fashion, with Industry Commentator @Jack.Savoie

Lets Get Dressed 2026-07-20 | If you think you have to move to New York or LA to make it in fashion, this episode says otherwise.

Jack Savoie joins us from Denver to talk about building a fashion career — and a viral following — without uprooting your life. We get into how a fake Manolo Blahnik callout on TikTok caught Bethenny Frankel's attention and took him from 20K to 67K followers overnight, why he still works full-time as a buyer at A.Line while creating content on the side, and how he broke the news that Sabrina Carpenter was wearing Dior at Coachella before Vogue's own exclusive dropped. We also talk about his path from Nordstrom shoe sales to designer buying, the "Shoes of the Past" series that turned fashion nostalgia into a cultural moment, and his advice for anyone trying to break into the industry without an internship or a big city zip code.

In this episode, we get into:

- How Jack built a career in fashion while staying based in Denver, and why he doesn't think you need to live in New York or LA to make it in the industry
- The story behind his viral Manolo Blahnik video — how he spotted a fake shoe in a Bethenny Frankel TikTok and grew from 20K to 67K followers in under 24 hours
- His path from selling shoes at Nordstrom to becoming a buyer at boutique retailer A.Line
- How "Shoes of the Past," his series on discontinued cult shoes like the YSL Eiffel Tower cage boot and the Isabel Marant Beckett wedge, became his biggest content wave
- What it's actually like balancing a full-time buying job with a content career, and how he manages burnout
- How he broke the news that Sabrina Carpenter wore Dior at Coachella before Vogue's own exclusive was published
- His biggest recent splurge — a surprise Birkin 30 in Rouge H from his longtime Hermès sales associate — and why he waits months before wearing new purchases
- The brands and designers he thinks are doing the best work right now, including Chanel, Dior, and Kallmeyer
- His current red carpet favorites, from Teyana Taylor and Margot Robbie to Sombr's fashion-forward run this year
- His advice for anyone trying to break into fashion without a traditional industry job or big-city move

Jack Savoie
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TikTok tiktok.com/@jack.savoie

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The Fashion Girl’s Guide to Shopping in LA

Lets Get Dressed 2026-07-13 | Okay, I have to say it: retail is broken, and I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way.

I've had such a big bone to pick with retail lately, and every time I bring it up — here on the podcast, on my socials — you guys have so much to say too. So today I'm finally getting into it: the post-COVID luxury gatekeeping that's got us all waiting in line for something that's supposed to feel special, the final sale chaos that's basically taken over everything, and the whole Brandy Melville dressing room saga that broke the internet a few weeks ago. After I posted a rant about all of this on Instagram, I woke up to literally hundreds of DMs from you guys with your own horror stories and dream stories, and there was such a clear through line in what everyone said that I knew I had to bring it here properly. But I didn't want to just complain for 30 minutes, so the back half of this episode is my full LA shopping guide — every vintage store, denim spot, concept store, and standalone brand that's actually doing it right, plus exactly how I'd plan a full day of shopping in West Hollywood, Venice, or Malibu.

In this episode, we get into:

- Why Liv thinks retail peaked too soon, from luxury's post-COVID gatekeeping (appointments, lines) to the final-sale "epidemic" hitting resale sites like The RealReal
- The Brandy Melville dressing room controversy, and what it says about the shopping experience for an entire generation
- The flood of DMs Liv got after her retail rant went viral, and the surprising through-line in what listeners said they miss most about shopping
- Liv's case for why LA is having a real shopping renaissance, and why she calls it the denim capital of the world
- Her definitive vintage guide, including Scout, RLT, Reformation Vintage, and The RealReal
- Where to find the best vintage denim in LA, from With Love, Lenny to The Dig in Venice
- Her favorite multi-brand and concept stores, including Mohawk General Store and the newly opened Earl IRL (owned by former editor Laurel Pantin)
- Standout standalone brand stores, from a surprise favorite at Rachel Comey to an appointment-only visit to Jacques Marie Mage
- How to plan a full day of shopping in West Hollywood, Abbot Kinney, or Malibu Country Mart, including where to eat
- Liv's advice for finding a genuine, personal shopping experience wherever you live

Let's Get Dressed
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Serial overdresser 🤝 the queen of every day dressing #fashionpodcast #letsgetdressed

Lets Get Dressed 2026-07-09 | ...

My Roman Empire is where all my lost sunglasses are... #letsgetdressed #fashionpodcast #phoebephilo

Lets Get Dressed 2026-07-08 | ...

PSA go get your measurements done!! #fashionpodcast #letsgetdressed

Lets Get Dressed 2026-07-06 | ...

How To Master the In-Between Outfits

Lets Get Dressed 2026-07-06 | If your everyday outfits feel like an afterthought, this episode is going to change that.

Gabs Gofis (aka Gift of Gabs on Substack) joins us to talk about the category most of us ignore: the in-between outfit. We get into how she built a signature, easy LA style after years of feeling confused by trends, why she's stopped sizing for her true size and started sizing for fit, and the exact brands she reaches for on repeat — Donni, Still Here New York, RLT, and more. We also talk eyewear as the most underrated investment in your closet, how she finds one-of-a-kind vintage on Etsy and The RealReal (and the AI hack she swears by for sizing), and why her "Gaps in the Closet" practice changed the way she shops for good.

Plus, we get into slob chic, the difference between LA dressing and New York dressing, the bag she actually wears every day versus the one she dreams of, and her advice for anyone who feels like they're either too dressed up or not dressed up at all.

Shop all items mentioned in the episode: shopmy.us/collections/5987092

In this episode, we get into:

Why Gabs believes the "in-between" outfit — not your dressed-up looks — is actually the most important category in your closet
How moving from the East Coast to LA completely shifted her personal style, and why LA dressing is rooted in ease over polish
Her go-to in-between brands on repeat
Why she invests in eyewear over almost anything else right now — including her vintage Chanel pair from The RealReal and her Phoebe Philo "Cookie" sunglasses
Her best vintage shopping hacks + how she searches Etsy by fabric and the AI trick she uses to check sizing before buying
Her "Gaps in the Closet" method
How she dresses up a sweatpant moment without trying too hard
The bag she actually wears every day versus the investment piece she's not ready to carry daily yet
Her go-to shoe rotation for elevating a casual outfit
Her favorite LA shopping spots for vintage and resale
How she would style a wedding guest dress under $500

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@BrettsBites joins us on the pod this week to talk all things sports and fashion 👟 #letsgetdressed

Lets Get Dressed 2026-07-02 | ...

The Sporty Girls Guide to Getting Dressed with @BrettsBites

Lets Get Dressed 2026-06-29 | Content creator and marathon runner @BrettsBites joins us for what we're calling the sporty girl's guide to getting dressed — a practical conversation about building a wardrobe around an active life without sacrificing style.

We get into all of it: how being an athlete shapes the way you see your body and get dressed, the bags she's investing in (and why she gravitates toward color over classics), her honest take on wearables and why she finally took off her Oura Ring, and the exact brands and pieces she reaches for every single day.

We also talk about Bites Run Club — how a spontaneous Instagram story turned into 150 girls showing up to run Central Park, and why in-person community might be one of the most underrated things you can build right now. Plus the runner uglies, men's deodorant as a life hack, designing her own Nike shoe, and the wardrobe advice she gives every woman who moves a lot and actually wants to get dressed.

Shop all items mentioned in the episode: shopmy.us/shop/collections/5831698

In this episode, we get into:

- How being a marathon runner has completely shaped the way Brett gets dressed — and why athletes often have the most instinctive sense of personal style
- The sporty girl uniform that actually works: the exact jeans, tops, and shoes Brett reaches for when she wants to look put together without trying too hard
- Why she sizes up in almost everything she buys — and why she tells her followers to stop looking at the tag
- The bag conversation: why she invests in color over classics, the pistachio suede Chanel she ran a race for
- Her honest Oura Ring confession — why she wore it every day for a year, what finally made her take it off, and whether she'd ever go back
- The Apple Watch debate: why she thinks it's "tears" as a fashion accessory and what she actually wears on her wrist instead
- Her go-to workout gear broken down by activity — what she runs in versus what she wears to Pilates, and why those are two very different wardrobes
- Designing her own Nike Vomero+ colorway and why it felt like a full-circle moment from her Nike ID days in high school
- How Bites Run Club started with one Instagram story and 150 girls showing up to Central Park — and why she thinks in-person community is what people are craving most right now
- The post-grad loneliness no one talks about — and how finding a hobby with a built-in community can change everything
- The deodorant hot take that stopped us in our tracks (hint: it's from the men's aisle)
- Her dessert bowl wardrobe breakdown: the piece she's had since high school that's still in heavy rotation, the brand she keeps buying in multiples, and what recently got retired

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Did we peak too soon 🫠 drop your thoughts below #fashionpodcast #letsgetdressed

Lets Get Dressed 2026-06-27 | ...

Wedding Guest Dresses, What to Wear in a Heat Wave & More| Listener Q&A

Lets Get Dressed 2026-06-22 | It's another Ask Me Anything episode — and this one is all about summer. From the questions coming in, it's clear you're all navigating the same things: how to actually dress when it's unbearably hot, where to find a wedding guest dress you'll wear more than once, and whether the scarf trend is still worth trying.
In this episode, I answer your most-asked summer style questions, including the undergarment brands I swear by (and the ones I'm moving on from), my one non-negotiable rule for heat wave dressing, how to style pieces that feel feminine without being too girly, the best places to shop for wedding guest dresses at every budget, and my honest take on the state of retail right now.

I also gets into the Wrong Shoe Theory and why summer is the perfect time to try it, plus my go-to vintage and resale spots in LA for finding one-of-a-kind pieces.

If you have a question for a future AMA, drop it in the Q&A box on the Let's Get Dressed Instagram or just slide into the DMs.

Shop all items mentioned in the episode: shopmy.us/shop/collections/5301752

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In this episode, we get into:

Why summer is actually the best time to experiment with the Wrong Shoe Theory — and the Charlotte Lawrence outfit that inspired it
The undergarment brands I'm is loving right now, why she's moving away from Skims Fits Everybody, and the cotton brands worth knowing about
Her one non-negotiable rule for dressing during a heat wave (and why she'll always wear sandals in the city, judgment be damned)
How to style pieces that feel feminine without tipping into too girly — and why you shouldn't be afraid to have both in your closet
The bubble skirt moment that perfectly summed up how one styling swap can completely transform an outfit
Where to shop in LA right now and why the city is having a serious shopping renaissance
My honest take on the current state of retail — from Brandy Melville closing fitting rooms to luxury stores requiring appointments
How to style scarves for summer without it feeling too trendy — and when to just tie it on your bag and call it a day
The best brands for wedding guest dresses at every budget, from ASOS and Meshki to Ulla Johnson and ALC
Why Tory Burch's sale section is one of the most slept-on shopping destinations right now
The resale and vintage spots to always check first before buying anything new
Let’s Get Dressed

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Christie’s Head of Handbags Rachel Koffsky joins the podcast this week to debunk designer handbags👜

Lets Get Dressed 2026-06-20 | ...

What’s your dream bag???? 👜 #fashionpodcast #letsgetdressed #designerhandbags

Lets Get Dressed 2026-06-16 | ...

Christie’s Head of Handbags, Rachel Koffsky, joins the show this week 👜 #fashionpodcast #chanelbag

Lets Get Dressed 2026-06-15 | ...

Are Handbags Actually a Good Investment?

Lets Get Dressed 2026-06-15 | Handbags have always been emotional purchases. Somewhere along the way, they became financial ones too, and if you've ever tried to justify a Birkin to someone who doesn't get it, Rachel Koffsky is the woman who makes that argument for you.

Rachel is the Head of Handbags at Christie's, one of the world's most prestigious auction houses, and has spent 12 years at the intersection of fashion, collecting, and the resale market. She joins me to break down what it actually means to treat a handbag like an asset, and which bags are worth your money right now.

We get into the history of handbags at auction, what the market is telling us about where we are culturally, and why classic pieces continue to outperform almost everything else. Whether you're sitting on a collection or thinking about your first serious purchase, this episode will change how you think about what's hanging in your closet.

Shop all items mentioned in the episode: shopmy.us/collections/5624992

In this episode, we get into:
- How Christie's first offered a handbag for sale in 1978 — with pieces from Coco Chanel's personal collection
- The era of the It Bag and why the late 90s and early 2000s changed collecting forever
- Why Birkins and Kellys set record prices during the 2008 recession — and what that proved about handbags as investments
- How the pandemic accelerated the shift to digital and created an entirely new generation of handbag collectors
- Christie's 96% sell-through rate in handbags and what it signals about the current market
- The five factors Christie's uses to evaluate and price every bag: brand, material, model, condition, and rarity
- Which bags are actually appreciating right now — and which are too trend-dependent to hold value
- Why the Kelly Pochette is having its moment and what's driving demand for smaller, evening-ready styles
- The world record Christie's set for a Kelly Doll bag — and why it sold for $350,000
- How to research a bag purchase the way a collector would
- The difference between buying at Christie's versus a resale platform — and when each makes sense
- Why Karl-era Chanel is having a major moment at auction right now
- The sticker debate: does leaving them on actually increase value?
Why Rachel believes handbags should be worn, loved, and used — not kept in a box

Timestamps
0:00 – Welcome + Intro: Are Bags Really Investments?
1:02 – Rachel's Role: What Does a Handbag Specialist at Christie's Actually Do?
3:00 – How Handbags Ended Up at Auction — From Coco Chanel to the "It Bag" Era
5:09 – Post-Recession: How the Market Evolved (Elizabeth Taylor's Collection + the Pandemic Shift)
6:44 – Christie's 96% Sell-Through Rate — What It Says About the Market
8:47 – No Reserve Sales: How to Get Into Collecting for $100
9:16 – What Makes a Bag an Asset? Market Transparency + What's Actually Appreciating
11:05 – What Christie's Looks For: Brand, Material, Condition, Rarity
11:49 – What Bags Are Driving the Market Right Now (Kelly Pochette, Kelly Doll)
14:00 – Why Certain Bags Take Off: Trends, Scarcity + Social Media's Role
18:00 – Should You Keep the Stickers On? The Great Birkin Debate
19:45 – How to Know If a Bag Is a Smart Investment
21:40 – Why Karl-Era Chanel Is Having a Moment (and the $152,500 Shopping Cart Bag)
24:41 – The Craziest Thing Rachel's Ever Seen Come Across Her Desk
26:05 – Everyday vs. Archival: What Are Collectors Actually Buying?
27:20 – How Rachel Shops (eBay, The RealReal + the "Friend Who Says No" Rule)
28:39 – Handbag Hygiene 101: How to Store and Preserve Your Bags
32:06 – What Bags Should You Be Collecting Right Now? (Constance + Minaudière Tips)
34:00 – Future Collectibles: Jonathan Anderson, Matthieu Blazy + Are Shoes Ever an Investment?
35:39 – Let's Get You Dressed: Hosting a Panel at a Work Conference

What Makes a Great Sneaker? With APL founders Adam and Ryan Goldston

Lets Get Dressed 2026-06-08 | Sneakers used to be one of two things: performance or fashion. Somewhere in the last decade, that line collapsed — and the shoes most of us are reaching for now sit firmly in the middle.

I'm joined by Adam and Ryan Goldston, founders of APL and the first members of an athletic company ever inducted into the CFDA, for a conversation on how they ushered in the era of the fashion sneaker. From getting banned by the NBA for their first shoe to landing in Selfridges, Net-a-Porter, and Saks before anyone else was selling performance product in those rooms, Adam and Ryan share how a clear point of view — and a refusal to use logos — built one of the most distinctive sneaker brands in the world.

We get into world-building beyond product, why they believe taste is their real superpower and the consumer shift toward quieter, design-led pieces.

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In this episode, we get into:

What actually set the stage for the era of the fashion sneaker
Why being inducted into the CFDA in 2016 was a turning point for the entire sneaker industry
The decision to launch in Selfridges, Net-a-Porter, and Saks before anyone else was selling performance in luxury rooms
Why APL refuses to use big, emblazoned logos — and how that built a stronger brand
The rise of the personal brand and why consumers don't want to be walking advertisements anymore
What "simple, yet severe" actually means as a design philosophy
Inside the APL flagship at The Grove and why it feels more like a gallery than a store
Why building a brand world still requires a physical experience in an increasingly digital age
Ralph Lauren as the singular blueprint for world-building — and the moment they found out Ralph himself is an APL fan
Why Adam and Ryan consider taste their real superpower (and how to cultivate it)
The relationship between taste, bravery, and confidence
The Tokyo trip and the souffle pancakes that inspired the ZipLine midsole
Why texture — both tactile and visual — is the most important element of a perfect sneaker
The rise of the luxury basic and why consumers are investing in staples right now
How the F1 partnership in 2016 shaped APL's global luxury performance positioning

Thank you to my partners at Macy’s for my newest wardrobe essentials. Shop my selects here! shopmy.us/collections/5681436 #macyspartner

Timecodes
0:00 Intro — why sneakers feel so complicated to shop
1:07 First members of an athletic company inducted into the CFDA (2016)
1:22 What set the stage for that moment — the luxury performance category
6:03 How APL became the fastest-selling new designer at Net-a-Porter in 6 days
8:18 The consumer shift: from loud logos to the fashion sneaker era
9:06 Why people don't want to be a walking advertisement anymore
13:06 Building the APL world — stores as museums, no logo needed
14:01 The design mantra: "Simple, yet severe"
15:00 Inside the Grove store — heaven, the 100m dash, and Roman travertine
17:07 Does world-building require a physical space?
18:00 17 years, zero dollars spent on customer acquisition
19:03 Ralph Lauren as the north star — and finding out he's an APL fan
21:00 Taste as a superpower — and why most founders can't name theirs
23:11 "Taste's closest cousin is bravery"
25:27 If it doesn't work but you did it your way, you're good with it
26:00 The highest forms of taste make people feel something
26:31 The NBA ban + Formula One partnership as defining moments
29:00 The luxurification of basics — why people invest in staples in uncertain times
32:26 What actually makes a perfect sneaker
33:00 Texture as the most important design element
35:19 The souffle pancake story behind the Zip Line midsole
37:48 How inspiration actually happens — you can't search for it
39:04 "The best brands take the mundane and make it feel really special"

What’s your favorite pair of jeans ever? #denimhaul #letsgetdressed #fashionpodcast #levis501

Lets Get Dressed 2026-06-06 | ...

Justice for the non summer dress girls!! What do you think?

Lets Get Dressed 2026-06-03 | ...

How to Find the Perfect Pair of Jeans for Your Body Type (From a Vintage Denim Expert)

Lets Get Dressed 2026-06-01 | Denim should be the easiest thing in our closet — we wear it almost every single day — but somehow it's the category that humbles us the most. We've all had that experience of walking into a department store, trying on ten pairs of jeans, and leaving with none.
I'm joined by Lindsay Davidson Paley, founder of Lenny, the LA vintage denim store that has become a destination for anyone looking for their perfect pair. After spending an afternoon in her store and walking out with jeans I actually love, I wanted to sit down with her to demystify everything about denim — from why fit feels impossible right now, to what to actually look for when you're vintage shopping, to the conversation you should be having with your tailor.

In this episode, we get into:
- Why finding jeans that fit feels harder than ever (and the fit model problem nobody talks about)
Vanity sizing and why you're a 24 in one brand and a 26 in another
- The single most important thing to know before you shop for jeans (hint: your measurements)
- Why Lindsay's a firm believer in dressing for your body — and the one rule jeans don't get to break
- The Levi's 501 lore: why everyone wants them, why they don't work on everyone, and how to actually wear them
- The viral "size up three in the new 501s" hack — and whether it actually works
- The three non-negotiables Lindsay looks for when sourcing vintage denim (original hem, wash, distressing)
- Why the original hem is sacred and what to tell your tailor so you never lose it
- The case against skinny jeans (and why America is the only country that agrees)
- Why a dark wash is the most universally flattering and elevating
- The crotch test — Lindsay's #1 tell for whether a pair of jeans is actually right for you
- How to know when a pair is workable for tailoring vs. when to put them back
- Whether $700 jeans are worth it and what you're actually paying for
- The best modern denim brands worth investing in (Agolde, Citizens, The Row's Yale Alaw, Khaite, Reformation)
- The best pregnancy jean (and the Levi's Low Loose nobody can stop wearing)
- Why denim is officially a neutral — and what it says about fashion that Chanel, Celine, and Gucci are all sending jeans down the runway
- Plus, on Let's Get You Dressed: what to actually wear to a spring baby shower when you're not a floral dress girl

Thank you to my partners at Macy’s for my newest wardrobe essentials. Shop my selects here! shopmy.us/collections/5681436 #Macyspartner

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Your Summer Style Questions, Answered: Sandals, Shorts & What to Buy

Lets Get Dressed 2026-05-25 | Summer dressing should be the easiest season, fewer layers, less to think about, but somehow it's the one that trips us up the most. I get more questions about summer style than any other time of year so consider this your Summer style toolkit.

I'm answering the questions you've been sending in nonstop: the perfect sandal, how to elevate jean shorts, what to wear when it's a million degrees outside but freezing in your office, and the colors and shoes defining this summer.

Shop everything mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/shop/collections/5256053

Download the Depop app and list your first item in just a few taps. It’s so easy, and a great way to make money easily with no selling fees. Thank you Depop for making this branded segment possible. Happy shopping!

In this episode, we get into:
My five tried-and-true vacation staples (and why I don't include a summer dress)
The hunt for the perfect sandal — and why I'm so picky about thong straps and micro heels
My controversial take on open-toed shoes in New York City
The linen pant debate: how to deal with wrinkles and which pairs are actually worth it
Why I get my beach bags from Amazon (and the one ALC bag worth investing in)
The summer accessories that completely shift my style for the season
My go-to summer brands across every price point — Doen, Massimo Dutti, St. Agnes, Staud, and more
The shoe of the summer (spoiler: there isn't one this year, but here's what I'm gravitating toward)
My honest take on jelly flats and fisherman sandals
Why I'm loving embellished sandals and a red kitten heel right now
Are we still wearing jean shorts? My full answer — plus the alternatives I reach for instead
How to wear longer shorts and Bermudas when you're not super tall
Why I'm buying most of my denim secondhand on Depop right now
The perfect office cardigan for surviving freezing summer A/C
The color of the summer — and the one shade that officially signals warm weather for me

Timestamps
00:00 - Why summer dressing is so hard
02:00 - Tried & true vacation staples (the perfect summer sandal)
06:30 - Linen pants and packing tips
08:30 - Swimwear recommendations
09:50 - Beach bags and travel tips
11:15 - Summer accessories
12:25 - Go-to summer brands
13:50 - The shoe of the summer (jelly flats, fisherman sandals & embellished sandals)
17:58 - Are we still wearing jean shorts? How to elevate summer shorts
21:00 - What to wear to a freezing office in the summer
24:35 - The color of the summer
26:50 - Outro

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Like wearing your favorite team’s jersey 🏈 #fashionpodcast #logomania #letsgetdressed

Lets Get Dressed 2026-05-21 | ...

Luxury sourcer Gab Waller is back on the podcast just in time for summer ☀️ #fashionpodcast

Lets Get Dressed 2026-05-19 | ...

Summer 2026 Fashion Trends: Whats Actually Selling with Gab Waller

Lets Get Dressed 2026-05-18 | 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: shopmy.us/collections/5313947

In this episode, we get into:
- Why summer 2026 feels different — and the trend slowdown no one is talking about
- The color of the summer (and why I'm fully in my blue era)
- The trending summer sandal and the thong strap moment
- The beach bag worth investing in this season — and Gab's take on the ALC bags everyone is asking about
- Light summer jackets and layering pieces for the in-between weather days
- The full jean shorts debate — are we still wearing them?
- The biggest difference Gab is seeing this summer vs. last summer
- The one item Gab's clients are requesting on repeat right now
- The trend all over social media that no one is actually DMing her to source
- Whether clients are actually buying into the new designer eras — Demna at Gucci, Jonathan Anderson at Dior, and more
- Rapid fire on the biggest trends: silk taffeta pants, CBK minimalism, cerulean blue, oversized sunnies, big buckle belts, graphic tees
- World Cup dressing — track pants, jerseys, and the vintage workout wear comeback
- Outfit ideas for the listener who doesn't wear shorts or sandals

Timestamps:
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 wants
18:00 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 trends
39:37 What to wear this Summer that isn't jean shorts and sandals
41:45 Outro

The hunt continues 🕵️ #summerfashion #summershorts #summerwardrobe

Lets Get Dressed 2026-05-13 | ...

A fashion lovers wonderland 🗂️ #ralphlauren #fashionpodcast #letsgetdressed

Lets Get Dressed 2026-05-12 | ...

From a simple tie to the world 🌎 Dive into the world of #RalphLauren this week on #letsgetdressed

Lets Get Dressed 2026-05-11 | ...

The World of Ralph Lauren: How One Brand Has Shaped American Style for 60 Years

Lets Get Dressed 2026-05-11 | 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 designer
The authenticity that makes Ralph different from every other luxury house
Why Ralph was doing "lifestyle" decades before the term existed
The hand-me-downs, vintage uniforms, and Bronx childhood that shaped his entire aesthetic
Ralph's belief in longevity and preservation, sustainability before it had a name
Inside 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 it
The codes that have permeated time: the tuxedo jacket over jeans, the polo shirt, the patchwork
Ralph Lauren's optimism and what it's actually rooted in
What Ralph has done to stay relevant with the next generation

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:50 - Welcome Bridget Foley
2:55 - What defines a brand with longevity
4:21 - The new Ralph Lauren book & first meet-cute with the brand
6:44 - What it's like interviewing Ralph
7:48 - Ralph as his own first customer
9:06 - Designer vs. storyteller: how Ralph transcends fashion
11:43 - The Kmart moment & making the everyday aspirational
14:44 - The codes that define Ralph Lauren
15:45 - How lifestyle shaped the brand
17:53 - The Ralph Lauren optimism, rooted in authenticity
19:50 - Inside the Ralph Lauren archives
21:18 - Longevity, sustainability, and preservation
23:59 - Two shows that capture the essence of Ralph
26:51 - The 50th anniversary show in Central Park
28:11 - Liv's first Ralph show & designing for your own label
29:14 - Why Gen Z loves Ralph Lauren
31:36 - The Bloomingdale's tie story & Ralph's feistiness
32:58 - Why great product is everything
34:08 - What's next for Ralph
34:39 - Closing thoughts

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Bonus Episode: The Spring Closet Clean Out Cheat Sheet

Lets Get Dressed 2026-05-06 | 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 now
- The exact system I use to edit my closet (keep, tailor, rehome)
- My “hero rack” trick that changes how you get dressed every day
- What to do with pieces you feel emotionally attached to
- How to actually sell your clothes (and make money back)
- Why you shouldn’t rush to buy anything new after a clean-out

Thank you to Depop for making this episode possible. Happy selling, happy shopping, and happy spring cleaning 🧼

Happy Met Monday to all who celebrate! Who are you excited to see tonight? #metgala #letsgetdressed

Lets Get Dressed 2026-05-04 | ...

Inside the Met Gala: An Insiders Guide to Fashions Biggest Night

Lets Get Dressed 2026-05-04 | 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 see
Who gets invited, who gets crossed off the list, and how the seating really works
Why Met Gala tickets jumped to $100K this year and what tables actually cost
The Bezos era: how tech money is reshaping fashion's biggest night
Why brands like LVMH and Kering aren't buying tables the way they used to
The Devil Wears Prada Vogue cover and what it tells us about Vogue's future
The real story of how Lauren Weisberger went from Anna's assistant to writing the book
Why 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 carpet
Behind-the-scenes rules: the no-phones policy, green rooms, and rider requests
The Zendaya x Anna Sui matching look moment and how it slipped through
What to expect from "Costume Art" and the "Fashion Is Art" dress code
How to actually watch the Met: Amy's go-to live stream and second-screen setup
Timestamps:

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 Me

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Answering Your Biggest Spring Style Questions - Listener Q&A

Lets Get Dressed 2026-04-27 | 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 day
Where to actually find great tops that aren't tees or button-downs
What to wear to a new fling's place that isn't lingerie but still feels good
Why I don't believe in sneakers with sundresses — and what to wear instead
The 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 good
How to experiment with trends on Depop without overspending
Why I think fashion is fun again and 90s minimalism isn't the trend of the year
The first-date outfit formula that always works
My honest advice for breaking into fashion (especially after a layoff)

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:50 The best affordable work pants
04:30 Why pleated-front pants instantly elevate any outfit
06:00 The gap in the market for great tops right now
07:00 What to wear to a sleepover that isn't lingerie
09:30 Summer sandal shopping when you actually have to walk
10:30 Why sneakers don't belong with sundresses
11:30 The travel sneakers I pack every time
13:00 Ballet flats, thong sandals, and the dream shoe they discontinued
15:30 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 trying
20:30 How to shop trends on Depop without overspending
22:00 Baby blue as the color of spring and how to style it
23:50 Why 90s minimalism isn't the trend of the year
25:00 Breaking into fashion after a layoff
28:00 Why having a point of view matters more than networking
29:00 What's coming next

Let’s Get Dressed
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Erin Walsh, Anne Hathaway’s stylist, talks all things The Devil Wears Prada press wardrobe 👠

Lets Get Dressed 2026-04-21 | ...

Inside Anne Hathaway’s Stylist’s Method for Getting Dressed

Lets Get Dressed 2026-04-21 | 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 it
The 3-word rule Erin uses with every client
How to find your style "superpower" and lean into it
Why clothes are emotional — and what to do when your closet feels like a stranger
How to get out of a style rut
Inside the Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour: the references, the collaborations, the chaos
The Valentino Rockstud comeback and why it actually works
How Erin handles real-time criticism on the biggest carpets in the world
Why fashion is moving back toward joy — from Matthieu at Chanel to Selena at the Golden Globes
The "supernova" mindset Michael Kors gave her 20 years ago
What's actually in a stylist's toolkit (and the brands she swears by)
Her go-to jeans, white tee, and blazer — and where to shop each one
The fastest way to elevate any outfit instantly

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro, intentional dressing and why clothes are emotional
02:00 Three words: the rule Erin uses with every client
04:00 The "good bag" moment and dressing from feeling
06:00 Why aesthetic quizzes fall short without emotional connection
08:30 Finding your style superpower
10:30 Owning femininity as a power move
12:00 Getting out of a style rut
13:30 What to do when you hate your outfit halfway through the day
15:00 Color analysis, trends, and what's actually worth your attention
16:30 Inside a first fitting with Erin Walsh
18:00 Dressing through body changes with compassion
20:00 "Breaking the shell": vulnerability and style
22:00 The CREATE method (Clarity, Ritual, Editing, Alignment, Truth, Expansion)
25:00 Handling real-time criticism on the red carpet
27:00 Why joy is the future of fashion (Matthieu at Chanel, Selena at the Globes)
29:00 The "supernova" mindset from Michael Kors
29:30 Inside the Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour
31:30 Planning a global press tour at this scale
33:30 The Easter eggs: the runway office, the blue Chanel sweater, the bangs
35:00 Valentino in Japan, Balenciaga in Korea, Susan Fang in China
37:00 The Valentino Rockstud comeback
38:30 Toe cleavage, heels, and why flats don't work for her
40:00 Final stops: New York and London
40:30 The stylist's toolkit: what Erin travels with
41:30 Her go-to jeans, tee, and blazer brands
42:30 The fastest way to elevate an outfit
43:00 Outro

Erin Walsh
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Zac Posen shares his vision for the future of Gap Inc and AI. What do you think? #letsgetdressed

Lets Get Dressed 2026-04-17 | ...

A match made in fashion heaven 🐿️ #zacposen #fashionpodcast #letsgetdressed

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