September Style Q&A: Fashion Week Invites, Fall Jackets, and The Washing Cashmere Hack I Live By

0:02unknown: Welcome back to Let's Get Dressed. Before we dive into today's episode, make sure that you're following the show both on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that you don't miss a new episode. In case you want to watch today's episode, you can head over to YouTube. The full episode is available there too. And when you're done, leave us a review. I always love to hear what you guys think about the episodes and it really helps the show go. Now let's go get dressed. Hello, everyone. Welcome back to another episode of Let's Get Dressed. It's your host, Liv Perez. We are back with another AMA episode. It's the end of the month, end of September, a month that I feel like has been absolutely nuts.

0:42unknown: In fashion, they always say that September is the January of our year, and it definitely feels like that. So there's something very funny about the fashion industry that I think is absolutely insane, which is that all the European brands, all of Europe takes all of August off, right? Like no one's answering emails. Everyone's on vacation, which by the way, I feel like as Americans, we should maybe adopt because I really love that mentality. But the second August is over, it's usually Labor Day. So Labor Day happens. And then the first Wednesday back after Labor Day is when fashion month starts.

1:18unknown: So not only have you not been emailing, not communicating really with people for a whole month, but the second that you do start communicating again, you are communicating about the biggest month in the industry. You've got New York, London, Milan, Paris Fashion Week, and everyone is trying to get everything done in quite literally seven days. So it's always a very crazy kind of back to school in my world, but it's always really fun. I always feel very grateful to be there. and I was in New York, which was amazing. In case you guys missed it, we launched a new series a few weeks back called Undressed, which I'm really excited about.

1:56unknown: I love the interviews on the show and it's my favorite format. It's why I started a podcast. But as someone who is in the industry and being able to experience things on the ground, like fashion week or brand trips or big events and things that I feel like we could be discussing all together, I'm very excited about Undressed because it's going to be our solution to that. So they are episodes that are very lo-fi. Me and a mini mic recording on my iPhone. I did it during New York Fashion Week and I got so many good responses from you guys. It actually meant a lot to hear how many of you loved it because I'm someone who is a little bit of a perfectionist with things.

2:33unknown: And so recording on my iPhone and a mini mic was like a daunting experience, but so many of you loved it. And I'm so, so happy about that. So you will see more of them coming out. So definitely go check all the undress out. I actually really recommend watching it. And I love seeing how many people tuned in on YouTube. We did so many visuals in that video from runway photos to personal photos. Every single thing I talked about, there was a visual for. So highly recommend going over to our YouTube and subscribing there so you don't miss those. I always think September AMAs are the best. There's so much to talk about, whether it's fashion week, trends that you guys are thinking about, what to buy for fall.

3:12unknown: Some of you asked me about how to be a fashion girl with shedding dog. I feel like we've talked about that a lot on the podcast lately. So I'm here to get all of your questions answered and let's dive in. Okay, first things first, I loved this question. Someone asked, I love watching Fashion Week from afar, but have been really interested in going myself. How do I get invited to Fashion Week as a creative? So off the bat, if you haven't shown a brand any love on social or created any content for them, I don't think you should expect to get an invitation. I think there is a lot of strategy that goes into landing Fashion Week shows.

3:49unknown: And so I would say really try to build that out before Fashion Week comes around so that when you go to pitch a brand, you have a lot to show them about your point of view on the brand, the content you've created for them, whether it's writing, whether it's visuals on Instagram, whatever it is, I would build your strategy a couple months ahead of time. Then about like three to four weeks before fashion week happens, I would put together a really good pitch. Nothing too long because think about how many pitches these brands are getting. Just something that's concise that shares your connection and relationship to the brand.

4:22unknown: And then also your portfolio of work and the content that you've already created for the brand. And maybe some of the engagement that it got. I think it's always really good for a brand to see that your community is engaged in what you have to say and cares about your point of view. Then after that, you're going to pitch the brand. This is one of my favorite parts of what I do, which is this like very big Easter egg hunt online to try and find people's contacts. I do it for literally everything. I do it for brands. I do it for, you know, podcast guests. I do it for travel opportunities. I'm always cold emailing people and I will go online and find like the formula that a brand uses for emails, right?

5:02Like first name, last name, then the company name. And I will go on LinkedIn and cold email every person that works at the company. Specifically, I would start with, of course, like the PR people, the head of marketing, head of VIP. Those are the people you want to look for at brands that will get you seats at the show. This is something that I learned really late as well. I remember, you know, six years ago, I had been doing Fashion Week for two years at that

5:30unknown: point, but no one ever really teaches you what you're supposed to do for Fashion Weeks. in my position, right? If you're going as a creative, if you're going as a freelancer and not somebody who works in editorial or works for a brand, no one really teaches you how to pitch and when to pitch and what to do. So consider this me teaching you because there were numerous years where I would just show up to fashion weeks and be like, oh, why didn't I get invited to that? Or why am I not going to that? And a peer would be like, oh, did you pitch the brand? And I'd be like, no. And they would be like, well, how do they know then that you're here?

6:04Reach out in advance. And don't be afraid to follow up. Even now where I'm at, I'm still following up with brands after I've let them know that I'm going to be in town. I'm following up with them, even if it's for shows that I haven't gotten, you know, three, four days ahead of the show. Hey, just wanted to check in and see if there were any available seats. I'd love to be there and see the collection. So it is a little bit of a shameless endeavor,

6:25unknown: but going to a fashion show is amazing. Again, it's where I get so much inspiration every year. And so I really recommend putting yourself out there and doing whatever it takes to get there. Also, I think one more thing when it comes to the pitch, language is very important. I always come from the perspective of like, I'd love to be considered as an attendee for the show or I'd love to attend the show should there be an opportunity this year. I think using that kind of verbiage is really important instead of kind of coming at it like you deserve to be there. I would never email saying like, hey, just looking to confirm my seat for this year's show.

6:57They have people pitching them from all around the world. So it really is an honor to be considered for a show. So that's the tone that I would strike.

7:05unknown: Okay, fashion people, I have a very fun piece of news for you. Macy's is bringing together six American designers for an exclusive fall collection. We're talking Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, Donna Karan, Jonathan Cohen, Theofilio, and LaPointe. And what I love about this lineup, not only is it iconic, you have amazing designers like Tommy, Michael, Donna, who are so woven into the history of American fashion. but you also have designers who are bringing a completely different, newer, up-and-coming point of view. Each of the six designers is doing their own take on fall, so it feels less like one big collection and more like six different interpretations of American style.

7:47unknown: And these pieces are all exclusive to Macy's and only available for a limited time. The collection launches on September 8th, and as someone who historically has regretted sleeping on limited edition fashion drops before, Or I'm going to simply say, consider this your calendar reminder. This is an iconic collaboration. I can't wait to see. And then my last tip is, while of course, I'm sure a lot of us want to go for all of the big shows, I would really focus on the emerging designers and build your portfolio of Fashion Week content. Like my first few years of Fashion Week, I was going to smaller designers and emerging designers and presentations and really kind of building my network and portfolio of content that I could take during Fashion Week.

8:28unknown: also again it's kind of its own ecosystem like some people have Burning Man we have Fashion Week like there's its own like language and communication and like way of moving through Fashion Week so I do think that you have to learn the language and kind of pay your dues and that's another approach that I would take if you are someone that wants to start attending Fashion Week. I think at the end of the day your number one goal is really showing a brand that if they were to give you access what you would do with it. So that's how I would nail a pitch. Okay, next question. Hey, Liv, I just landed my first job in corporate fashion.

9:05What do I wear to work? So fun. If I

9:08unknown: wasn't doing what I'm doing now, I feel like I would thrive in corporate fashion. Weirdly, I loved working in a corporate setting. Like I loved working with people. I loved being in a big office. Like I feel like if I wasn't doing what I was doing now, I would love to be like on the back end and like focusing on the business of fashion. So I'm very excited for you. Congratulations. Okay, let's talk about your wardrobe. So obviously corporate fashion, very different than regular corporate. First things first, I would definitely check the dress code. You just never know. I will give you suggestions right now on like what I would wear and what I would be excited by.

9:44But I feel like every office is different. So just make sure you're following those rules. I feel like making a first really good impression, especially with what you wear is everything. so I would start there and the other thing I've been thinking a lot lately especially after you know witnessing the season I just experienced which was so fun and so joyful and the fashion was really loud and playful and like very maximalist is what does that mean for us on a day-to-day basis right like if we're in this era where we're inspired by really fun dressing how does that show up in the things that we're wearing every single day?

10:24And actually, I just wrote about this on my sub stack. I wrote an article after seeing the Theory Runway show about how to invest in unbasic basics and some of the things that I would look for. And I feel like one that's a really good article for you to read. But also, we can talk about some of them now because there are very specific categories of things that I would buy and kind of cycle through as like my workwear uniform. I think your overall idea should be like corporate, but with a pop, right? Like if you're working in fashion, you have to have a point of view. So I would think of all of those like workwear classics, but with like a little bit of a twist.

10:58One of my favorite things to have in my wardrobe that I feel like always makes things pop is a colorful cardigan. I actually, I'm going to keep bringing up the theories to show because I thought it was like the perfect example of this, but they showed this like gorgeous bright green cardigan that I feel like styled with a pair of slacks and a great belt and even a blazer over it, again, gives you a little bit more of a point of view than just an all black suit. So I would look for colored cardigans. Something red is always amazing.

11:29unknown: Again, greens. I think even light pink is great for the office. So I would start there. While we're talking about tops, I also think having an arsenal of amazing button downs can actually change your wardrobe. that I think is the thing that I have the most of. Because when I think about like doing the podcast or meetings, like I always want something that's like neck up. And so I'm always in really great button downs. I would think of again, great colors, great stripes, great prints. Like that's a really easy way to make a corporate look feel exciting. I also love a statement skirt. Like if I could just have a closet of amazing statement skirts and like cute little tops, I would.

12:06I just feel so like myself. Like I cannot stop spending money on statement skirts, but I would look for those.

12:13unknown: I get a lot of them on the RealReal. I love like a circle skirt, something that just feels really big and voluminous and kind of the centerpiece of an outfit. And then I also really love a print, like a Dries Van Noten vintage kind of 3D, something going on that I think really feels fashion forward. I think a statement skirt will really help you go far. And it's something you can wear all year round, right? Like you can wear it in the summer with a kitten heel or in the fall winter with a knee high boot. So cute. And then of course, I think you need that statement blazer. And when I say statement, I don't mean it needs to be loud.

12:47But for me, like a statement blazer can even be something that is like perfectly tailored. Like I actually just went and saw my friend at his office this morning and he was wearing a navy blazer that was like tailored to perfection on him. And the second I saw him, I was like, it made a statement.

13:04unknown: So I think whether it's good tailoring or it's a really cool material, I would definitely have that go-to blazer that you can wear on a Friday where like you're out of outfit ideas with a casual pant, or you can wear it over a great dress when you're feeling like you want to dress it up a little bit. So again, I would just focus on those classic kind of wardrobe essentials, but really look at them through the lens of like, what's your point of you? How does your personal style come through in those moments? So it's not just like a classic Aritzia blazer and bottom. And then one last thing here.

13:37I also think jewelry can make the world of a difference. Like a really great silver cuff can make a really simple outfit feel stylized. And I also love a statement necklace for the office. Something that, you know, can act as a collar with a really great sweater or add a little bit of sparkle underneath a button down. Like get your arsenal of great jewelry pieces together that make simple outfits pop. Good luck. Very excited for you.

14:03unknown: And you know where you can find me. DM me if you have questions or ideas. I would love to see what you end up putting together. And again, I'm a little jealous. I would love a corporate chic wardrobe. Maybe I'll get an office just to do that. I really need an office. If you're in LA and have office space, please give me a call. As you guys know, I'm a very big believer that getting dressed is about so much more than just putting on your clothes. For me, it's honestly a little ritual. Music on, coffee or matcha, taking a few minutes in my closet to figure out who I am and how I want to feel for the day.

14:33unknown: And scent is a huge part of creating that environment. That's what I love about Pura. It's a smart home fragrance system that lets you completely shape the atmosphere of a space through scent. You can choose from hundreds of beautiful, clean fragrances and control the scent, intensity, and schedule right from your phone. I love the idea of having a fragrance going into my closet when I'm getting ready. It's something that makes the space feel so calm, so intentional, almost like my own little getting ready sanctuary. Because sometimes the best part of getting dressed is kind of setting the mood before you even put the outfit on.

15:06unknown: Choose your sense of place at Pira.com. Okay, the next question is something that I pinky promised to all of you guys I will be doing a full length episode on because I have been flooded with DMs about this. However, we're going to do just like a quick version of it today because I want to be able to give you guys a little bit of an answer. So, so many people have said, Liv, can you do an episode all about washing your clothes? And I get that. I actually think that it's a lot harder than we make it out to be. And also, I have been like really trying to avoid the dry cleaner. So, I do have a couple tips as to how to properly wash things and skip the dry cleaning bill.

15:45To be honest, I have been using AI a lot for this lately. I will take a picture of the care label and put it through chat GPT and say like, what are some ways that I can wash this safely at home?

15:55unknown: So if you are someone that feels comfortable doing that, I really recommend it because I've been able to find a lot of different strategies that again, allow me to wash my clothes at home in a very safe way and not have to continuously go to the dry cleaner. I think the biggest thing I've learned in this process so far is that low heat is your best friend. I have noticed obviously anytime something has gone wrong, it's because I've been using high heat. You shrunk something, it's because you used it on high heat. The color of it changed, it's because you ran it through high heat. The weird material, high heat.

16:29It's staticky, high heat. So I recommend if you have a custom cycle, I always put it on the lowest heat and then I'll do it for like 60 minutes. So it will tumble on low, but the fabric won't be as manipulated by high heat as when you do it on a lower heat for a longer amount of time. So that is my first tip. Low heat is your best friend. I also have been using mesh bags for my more delicate pieces. I get them on Amazon. They're like 20 bucks. You get a pack of them. And for my pieces that I feel have a little bit more of a delicate fabric or delicate buttons, they will go into a mesh bag, one item per bag, and they will go through their own delicate cycle.

17:11So like I have a vintage Gucci sarong that I love that is like the most delicate fabric of all time. and it goes in the mesh bag. All of my cardigans with really cute buttons go in the mesh bag and end up coming out perfectly fine. Most of the cardigans I'm talking about are cotton cardigans. So I would try that and see how it goes. While we're talking about cardigans, let's get into cashmere. So I recently got a wool and cashmere specific detergent from the laundress. I really like it. It smells great. I will take my cashmere pieces and put them in a big sink or in the bathtub and let them soak with that detergent for a little bit and try to wash them myself at home.

17:56I'm still kind of working out the kinks on my drying process, but if you are drying cashmere at home after hand washing it, you have to lay it flat and make sure that you kind of stretch it to the shape that you want it to be, right? Make sure the arms are right. Make sure the shoulders are right? Because how it lays flat and dries is the shape it's going to be. I am trying to figure out

18:16unknown: what that like kind of final step is because sometimes the cashmere isn't as like soft and smushy as it is when I send it to the dry cleaner. But I do think it's possible. I have been washing a lot of my own stuff at home lately. And sometimes what I'll do is I'll put it on the lightest, lightest, lightest cycle in my washing machine for three minutes just to give it a little bit of that fabric softening effect after hand washing it. But like, I kid you not, like three minutes. If you do anything more than that, it can change shape. I'm literally just letting it get a little warm. So TBD, we're going to do a full episode on this.

18:50I'm going to bring an expert on, but that's just been my personal journey so far. I do hang dry a lot of things and end up putting them again for five minutes on a low cycle in the dryer. And I've found that it works really well for a lot of my pieces. But again, please do your research. I think that you guys should look through and explore all the options. The only things I'm really taking to the dry cleaner now are dresses that I've worn to weddings or jackets, because obviously those aren't things that you can wear at home. Everything else, I've just been a little bit gentler with, like my sweaters.

19:22I'm not washing my jeans as much because I feel like it really changes the shape and kind of messes with the fabric. I will always wash them after I travel. But I think there are a lot of things that we can let air out and hang on a rack for a little bit and let them just kind of get some new circulation. I know that there are a lot of like fabric cleansing sprays out there. And I would look into those if you're interested in washing things less. But obviously check all the care labels. I'm definitely not telling you to put like a$3 ,000 dress in your washing machine.

19:55unknown: This is really just for those everyday pieces. Okay, while we're talking about fabric care, I've been getting asked this so much on the pod lately, and I love it. My dog is getting so much shine lately on the podcast. His name is Bodhi. He's an Australian Shepherd. And yes, he sheds uncontrollably. And so I have been getting asked so frequently, as a fashion girly, how do you deal with a shedding dog and all of your clothes? My answer is not complicated for you guys. It is there are lint rollers in every room and every car of our household because you've just got to get it and then get a Roomba.

20:29This is the most

20:31unknown: unsexy thing I think I've ever talked about, but we have a Roomba in our house. And like when we leave, we let it run. And that really helps like one, I'm not vacuuming 24 seven, but also like there's a vacuum that's going while we're gone. My poor dog, I think hates that thing. I think he thinks it's like scary, but it is really, really, really helpful. Also, another thing that I think helps my clothes is that my clothes are behind cabinets in my closet. They're not kind of open. So I think if you do have a shedding dog, just make sure you're always like closing every cabinet, close every door, try to have your clothes behind as much as you possibly can so that the hair that is most definitely flying around in the air, because that's what happens with shedding dogs, doesn't reach your clothes.

21:14And also I don't really let my dog around my closet space. I kind of always kind of keep them outside. However, sometimes I can't handle or say no when he comes and like sits at my feet. So then I'll just make sure to vacuum right after. But yeah, those are my tips for you guys. Godspeed. You can do it. I also, I don't wear a lot of black. So I think says a girl who's wearing a black jacket right now, but you know, like I'm not wearing full black outfits. So I've been able to manage it. And I think, you know, we have tools, but also just don't wear all black all the time. That really is going to be the worst thing for

21:49unknown: you. Personally, I love my shedding dog. I think he's so cute. He's my dream dog and he deserves the world. So I just tell him to shed wherever he wants. Price of love. Okay. Next question that I'm so excited about. And a lot of you are already asking me. And sometimes I get whiplash when you guys ask me about a new season too early, but I get it. We are making our lists for the next season. What are the best coats and jackets for fall? So here's what I've decided about my closet personally and the thing that I've realized in the last two years of like being really militant with my closet and figuring out what I need and what gets me through every day.

22:25The number one jacket that you need, no matter where you live, no matter what the seasons, is the perfect black jacket. You need a jacket that you're going to put on every single day over jeans and a tee, over a black dress. You can wear it to work. I'm not talking about a black blazer. You need a black jacket just like this. This is from me and Dem. I think it's like the perfect black jacket. I wear it with jeans. I wear it pretty much with like everything. I love that it has this collar. This like little frayed trim is amazing. And I love that it has a gold button. For me, I wear a lot of gold.

23:00So it makes sense to have like my classic black jacket be able to like tie in with everything that I'm wearing. But I think me and Dem like really made the perfect black jacket. I also like I love a little bit of a fringe. I think it adds so much. Like even this, these details are so amazing. My jeans are also me and I've really been living in them a lot lately. They actually opened a store in Beverly Hills and I feel like I'm always popping in there for just like great wardrobe essentials that I'm wearing to podcasts. I'm wearing to meetings. I wear them a lot. Everyone has their own version of their perfect black jacket.

23:33Mine is blue clay. Maybe yours is cotton, maybe it's a nylon, I think you have to find the black jacket that like goes with everything that you're wearing and feels really good. And that's the number one jacket that you need. I know we're always like suede jackets for fall and trench coats, but like, no, you've got to find your everyday black jacket. After you've completed that, after you found it, you can move on. You can pass go after you've gotten the greatest wardrobe essential to ever exist. I do think a trench coat is amazing for fall. I actually got one a few seasons ago from Gap that was like under$150 and it was great.

24:10It lasted me through multiple seasons and Reformation also makes a really good one. I also think a barn jacket is great for the fall season and I get a lot of mine from Ralph Lauren. I find they make like a great classic barn jacket. Also L.L. Bean. They're just like the originators of the barn jacket and I think they make great ones. I also think everybody needs a good leather jacket. I love Norhamor. I think if you're looking for something that's quality and you're willing to invest, I think they have the best quality leather jackets that are the most fashionable and gorgeous and like stylized for the best price.

24:44I would look at the RealReal. There are so many good ones you can find on there. Also, Norhamor goes on sale there. So I would look there. And I actually tried a leather jacket on from Ann Taylor recently that was really nice. I thought the quality was so great. So I would check there as well. And then I would say after you've accomplished all that, in my opinion, a suede jacket is like bottom of the list of all of those. I love suede, but I think it really only exists during a certain time of the year. I think all the other jackets I just mentioned are pretty much year round. The suede jacket to me is like fall only.

25:15So that's why I say it's like your special, fun investment jacket. Stodd has a few right now. Norhamor, as I mentioned, has a few. I really think when it comes to leather and suede, I'm always on the real, real, right? because I'm looking for the Ralph Lauren's, the Armani's, like the old kind of jackets from the 90s that are made so well and made differently. So I would definitely be looking there. You guys know how I search. I will specifically search like Ralph Lauren's suede jacket. I think the more specific you can get on there, the better. Don't just aimlessly scroll. You'll get so tired and worn out and be like, why did I just waste all that time?

25:49Get as specific as possible. It is still quite warm in LA right now. We've had such a warm end of summer. There was like a heat wave a week ago where it was like 105 every day. So I'm like bringing on jacket season myself. I'm so excited about it. And we will definitely do more fall dressing episodes in the coming weeks. Oh, I love this other question we got. Best designer canvas tote that isn't Dior. Okay. For those of you who remember, Gab's GoFist was on the podcast recently and she is the master of like the everyday chill outfit. And she came in that day wearing an Hermes canvas tote that was so cute.

26:25And I actually think it was one of the greatest takeaways of the episode because I linked so many and all of you bought them because it really is the greatest bag. I'm looking at them right now. They're selling on the RealReal for$200,$300. Some of them are a little bit more expensive if you want the bigger styles, but it is one of those bags that is just like perfection. And the fact that you can find them on the RealReal for under$400 at a discount, I think is amazing. So I would go for these canvas bags. They're so cute. Hers was like a brown and black color, I think. And I see her wear it all the time.

26:55I really like, and I'll put it on the screen, this one that's like navy with orange piping. I think that's very, very cute. I would go for these. I think you'll wear it every single day. A canvas tote to me is not supposed to feel precious. I understand like the Dior ones, but I think that I want it to feel like something I'm not worried to get dirty or, you know, flimsy or throw in the back of my car. And that is the purpose of these. even though it's Hermes, I still think they're a really good bag at a great price point. You know you're getting quality. You know it's not going to fall apart and it will last you a really long time.

27:29Thank you, Gabs, for the tip. Okay, last one and then we'll close out our AMA for the month. What are you wearing on date nights with your husband? Very different vibe than a first date. So true. So true. I mean, okay, date nights for me are always interesting because I never like to feel too dressed up. You know what I mean? Unless I'm going to like a really nice restaurant or going to an event, I really like to feel like myself and I like to feel comfortable. Like Alex and I have been together for 10 years. Like unless I got a new outfit that I can't wait to wear, sure, I'll put on the dress.

28:04But like usually I really just want to feel like myself, but a little bit of like a glamified version. A lot of the times I'm in a nice form-fitting jean, like nothing too baggy, something that like, you know, shows off the curves a little bit. And I feel like I'm being supported and it feels a little bit, you know, sassier. I will usually wear a tank, like a white tank, like a scoop neck, maybe a silk one or one that's ribbed. I like a silk because it just gives a little bit of a little sexy, but not too sexy. And then I'll probably throw like a big leather jacket over that. And then just a little heel, nothing too crazy, but something that just gives me a little pep in my step.

28:49And then I'll always do like an evening clutch, like a black satin or something a little sparkly just to feel special. You know what I mean? Again, like I don't love going over the top with it. I want to feel like myself. Like I want to feel comfortable and like I'm in a second skin, but I just want to feel like I've put in the effort and feel good and look good. I really like these like silk U tanks from Eves on Revolve. I really like that brand Eves. I feel like they have great stuff at a great price point. There is a coat that I bought from them last season that's like a blazer coat and it was the number one jacket that I wore all last winter.

29:28So I feel like they just make very elevated staples. So I like this like U scoop neck tank in silk. They have it in black, white, brown. They have it in so many colors. And I feel like that's just like a really good one to have for date night because again, it gives a little bit of something without being too over the top. All to say, if you want to get dressed up for date night and you and your husband are maybe in a season where you're not going out a lot and you want to wear that dress, wear the dress. I am currently in a season where I'm out a lot. I'm wearing a lot of outfits. I'm seeing a lot of people.

30:01I'm busy. And so for me, when I'm out with Alex, I kind of just, again, want to feel like I'm myself and I didn't have to like fully get dressed up again. But I do always love when I see people out in the world and the husband's in a suit and the wife is in a gorgeous dress. Like I love that. So I think wear what makes you feel good. And I think oftentimes when we're doing a date night, it's because, you know, you've had a stressful week or like you need a minute to reconnect or you want a second to like get dressed up and look good. So I think whatever the need is of that date night should reflect in what you're wearing, right?

30:33A lot of the times Alex and I just like need a second and just want to like talk and reconnect after a busy week. So we're not super dressed up, but I think it depends on the occasion. Regardless, wherever it is you're going, I hope you're having a fun night and I hope you look really good. As always, my DMs are open. Send me the date night outfits. I love it. I always have fun seeing them. Okay. That is our AMA for the month. Again, I sound like a broken record, but I love doing these. I love being able to be helpful. I love being able to kind of have this one-on-one time where we can talk about things going on in your guys' lives, things going on in my life.

31:07After a month of interviews, it feels like a great moment to just sit down and reflect on all the things that we're paying attention to in the fashion space and how we're getting dressed every day. As always, these question boxes go up on my Instagram stories. So make sure you're following me so you don't miss them. I also always put them in my Substack chat box. If you are a paid subscriber to Substack, you get access to that. So if you are one of those people, make sure that you are paying attention when I drop those so I don't miss your questions. But besides that, if you aren't chronically online and don't find all those moments, DM me.

31:44I will always, always, always check my DMs and put the questions that I find in there into these episodes. So plenty of ways that you can get your questions answered.

31:52unknown: And if I did miss yours this week and you desperately need it answered, shoot me a DM. As always. I am thinking of doing an extended version of this on Substack. Of course, if I do it, I will let you guys know via the podcast. I hope you guys have an amazing September to October. And I will see you next week for an episode.