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Let's Get Dressed

Liv Perez

How do you create a staple wardrobe? What trends are dominating the runways? Who’s the coolest new designer to watch? Join ultimate fashion insider Liv Perez for new episodes every Monday to hear the best in fashion news, styling tips, and interviews with top industry leaders that will leave you inspired to dress and feel your best self every day.

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  • May 4 · 39 min

    Inside the Met Gala: An Insider's Guide to Fashion's Biggest Night

    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the Costume Institute has to raise its own funds (and Anna's role in changing that) Met Gala vs. Oscars: how fashion superseded Hollywood on the red carpet Behind-the-scenes rules: the no-phones policy, green rooms, and rider requests The Zendaya x Anna Sui matching look moment and how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Met Gala has so many misconceptions 01:00 The biggest myth — does Anna really approve every look? 01:58 Why the Met has superseded Vogue in cultural relevance 03:40 Met Gala vs. the Oscars and the rise of theme dressing 05:23 Inside the room: how the Met Gala became a networking event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 1 3:30 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 Outro Let’s Get Dressed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/ Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperez Liv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperez TikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perez ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • April 27 · 31 min

    Answering Your Biggest Spring Style Questions - Listener Q&A

    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, 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 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 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/ Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperez Liv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperez TikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perez ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • April 21 · 44 min

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

    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 Pre Order The Art of Intentional Dressing: https://a.co/d/00MdJuwS 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 Let’s Get Dressed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/ Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperez Liv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperez TikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perez ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • April 15 · 41 min

    Inside Zac Posen’s Gap and a New Era of American Fashion

    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 creatively Why fashion is moving into entertainment and pop culture How collaborations (like Old Navy x Anna Sui + CJR) actually come together The “cultural receiver” mindset and how to spot what’s next Why some fashion moments go viral—and others don’t What it takes to execute big ideas inside a corporate structure The role of failure, resilience, and timing in building a career How AI is already shaping fashion—and where it still falls short Why direct-to-consumer and social media changed everything The difference between product that looks good vs. product that actually sells Zac’s philosophy on creativity, risk-taking, and staying relevant Easy styling advice: how to elevate jeans, wardrobe staples, and everyday dressing The 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 storytelling 01:08 First Oscar weekend and Hollywood influence 02:00 Disney, imagination, and fashion as magic 04:00 Fashion as entertainment and cultural relevance 05:00 Reinvention, joining Gap, and creative evolution 08:40 Gap Inc. as a “country” and leading at scale 10:45 Old Navy, first impressions, and bringing in designers 13:00 Process over persona, being hands-on creatively 15:00 Executing ideas step-by-step and creative instinct 16:20 Collaborations and creating cultural moments 18:40 Failure, risk, and resilience in career growth 19:00 Do fashion brands need to entertain today? 22:00 Fashion vs entertainment and the shift in culture 23:20 The viral dress moment and why product wins 25:00 Gap Studio and building cultural fashion moments 27:00 Anna Sui collaboration and AI in fashion 30:45 Christopher John Rogers x Old Navy exclusive 35:00 The state of American fashion today 37:00 Design evolution: construction over trend 39:00 What success looks like now (seeing it on the street) 41:00 Creativity as a daily practice 42:00 Styling tip: how to elevate jeans 43:00 Closet staple: the little black dress 43:50 Menswear tip: just wear a button-down 44:20 Outro Let’s Get Dressed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/ Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperez Liv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperez TikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perez ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • April 6 · 40 min

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

    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 Shop the episode here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-192896437 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) Let’s Get Dressed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/ Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperez Liv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperez TikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perez ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • March 30 · 39 min

    How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring

    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/4234938 In this conversation, we get into: The 10 spring wardrobe essentials you actually need How to transition your wardrobe from winter to spring Why switching fabrics is the key to seasonal dressing The best “work pant” styles for spring (and why they’re so versatile) The return of the barn jacket and how to style it Why pencil skirts are trending again and how to wear them The layered tee trend and easy ways to elevate basics How to incorporate texture (fringe, feathers, movement) into your wardrobe Why baby blue is the standout color for spring How to use accessories like belts and shoes to elevate any outfit The return of lace and how to style it beyond “going out” Why cropped jeans are back and how they change your proportions The shift toward sleek, minimal shoes (and the best loafers for spring) How to refresh your closet without buying everything new Timestamps: 02:00 Life update + getting back into routine after being sick 05:00 Why spring is the perfect time for a wardrobe reset 07:00 The importance of fabric when transitioning seasons 09:00 The perfect work pant: what to look for + best styles 12:00 The barn jacket: why it’s a spring staple 15:00 Pencil skirts are back: how to style them for real life 18:00 The layered tee trend and elevated basics 20:00 Texture in fashion: fringe, feathers, and movement 23:00 How to wear statement pieces in an everyday way 25:00 The color of the season: why baby blue works as a neutral 27:00 Bright accessories and the power of a statement belt 29:00 Lace for spring: how to style it beyond the obvious 31:00 Cropped jeans and why showing your shoes matters 34:00 Affordable vs. investment denim options 36:00 The return of the sleek loafer (and why chunky is out) 38:00 How to shop your closet and avoid overconsumption 40:00 Final thoughts: building a wardrobe you actually wear Let’s Get Dressed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/ Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperez Liv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperez TikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perez ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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