Let's Get Dressed

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

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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: https://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

Gabriella Gofis
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Content creator and marathon runner Brett Chody 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: https://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, and what her Bottega, Prada Cleo, and Andiamo all say about her style
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

Brett Chody
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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: https://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

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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: https://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

Rachel Koffsky
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