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)

Let’s Get Dressed

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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

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Liv Perez

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Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is everywhere again but the conversation around her style often misses what actually made it so compelling in the first place.

I sit down with writer and repeat guest Larissa Mills to talk about the frenzy surrounding CBK right now, from the new Love Story series on FX and Hulu to the endless stream of content promising you can dress like her if you just buy the right boots, coat, or sunglasses. Together, we unpack what people are getting wrong about Carolyn’s style, and why it was never really just about the clothes.

In this conversation, we get into:

• The Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy style revival happening right now
• What people are getting wrong when they try to copy CBK’s look
• What it was actually like to live in New York during the Carolyn era
• Whether Carolyn was seen as a style icon in real time — or became one later
• Why her style felt powerful because of her aura, confidence, and restraint
• How social media and overconsumption have changed the way we approach personal style
• The difference between being inspired by someone’s wardrobe and replicating it
• Why repetition, discernment, and editing are the real keys to great personal style
• How to take inspiration from Carolyn’s wardrobe without losing your own point of view
• The brands, silhouettes, and styling tools we’d use to channel the spirit of CBK in a more personal way

Timestamps

05:00 CBK resurgence, Love Story and the social media frenzy

07:00 Why “dressing like Carolyn” misses the point of her style

09:00 Larissa Mills on personal style and impenetrable taste

10:00 What women were actually wearing in NYC during the CBK era

12:00 90s minimalism, Calvin Klein, and the “uniform” of the time

14:00 Was Carolyn a style icon in real time—or did that come later?

17:00 The role of aura, presence, and her relationship with JFK Jr.

20:00 Why CBK’s style felt powerful beyond just the clothes

23:00 The difference between copying vs. embodying personal style

26:00 Overconsumption, the internet, and losing individuality in fashion

29:00 How to build personal style through repetition and restraint

32:00 Tailoring, fit, and the reality of making clothes work for you

34:00 Heels vs. flats and the practicality of everyday dressing

36:00 Breaking fashion “rules” and wearing what you actually love

38:00 Editing your wardrobe and developing discernment

40:00 Signature pieces, silhouettes, and building a personal uniform

42:00 Why you’ll never be CBK and why that’s the point

43:00 Introducing “Let’s Get You Dressed” (listener styling segment)

Follow Larissa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/larissamills/

Let’s Get Dressed

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Liv Perez

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TikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perez

ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez

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