Let's Get Dressed

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Met Gala vs. Oscars: how fashion superseded Hollywood on the red carpet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01:58 Why the Met has superseded Vogue in cultural relevance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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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