
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.
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