Podcast Summary: Let's Get Dressed – "How to Build a Wardrobe That Actually Feels Like You"

Host: Liv Perez
Guest: Hannah Chiodi
Date: November 17, 2025

Episode Overview

In this lively and insightful episode of Let's Get Dressed, host Liv Perez sits down with highly-requested fashion insider Hannah Chiodi — fashion creator, entrepreneur, and Head of E-Commerce at her family’s iconic business, Garrett Popcorn. The conversation delves into finding personal style, building a functional and authentic wardrobe, and curating an elevated yet achievable look for everyday life. Listeners get a peek inside Hannah’s closet, hear her takes on trend cycles, and discover tips for styling basics, accessorizing, and shopping more thoughtfully. The episode is peppered with memorable career anecdotes, practical advice, and answers to rapid-fire listener questions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Fashion Origins, Elevator Encounters, and Personal Style Evolution

[02:12–04:16]

• Liv and Hannah reminisce about their first meetings in elevators during NYFW, with Liv admiring Hannah’s always-polished looks (“You could be in jeans and a tee, but you know how to style it to perfection.”)
• Hannah shares that denim is her anchor piece (“It’s a really good pair of jeans. I’m always gravitating towards them.” [04:31])
• She also professes her love of micro shorts — “Your legs become the accessory. I just think they’re a moment and I don’t think they’re over” [05:05] — and emphasizes trends are all about personal styling.

2. “What’s In, What’s Out” and Building Style with Confidence

[05:35–06:41]

• Both agree that many items—like barrel jeans or drop-waist dresses—aren’t truly ‘in’ or ‘out.’ It’s about what works for your own body and taste.
• “Nothing is in or out… We can’t be slaves to trends. You have to wear what you like… It’s just about how you wear it and wearing it with confidence.” — Hannah [06:13]

3. Distinct Family Style and Early Influences

[06:41–08:29]

• Growing up in a stylish household, Hannah learned early from her trend-savvy mom to seek unique pieces at boutiques rather than just mainstream brands.
• She recalls being ahead of her time (“My mom really emphasized shopping at boutiques… I used to get made fun of for wearing skirts to school in fifth grade” [07:19]) but found self-confidence in expressing her style.

4. Finding & Honing Personal Style in the Age of Social Media

[08:29–11:15]

• Hannah describes her transition from impulsive Zara purchases to a more thoughtful, “trial and error” approach — focusing on what she truly wears and loves.

• She cautions against over-reliance on Pinterest for inspiration:

  “If you’re constantly scrolling Pinterest for outfit ideas, you’re not looking at your true sense of style… Get off Pinterest, because you’re getting confused by looking at all of it all the time.” — Hannah [10:12]

• Liv agrees about the “aspirational” nature of Pinterest, but notes the importance of balancing inspiration with authenticity.

5. Balancing Aspirational and Realistic Content

[12:02–13:20]

• Both discuss the need for relatability in fashion content — the value of showing outfits as they are worn daily, including “lo-fi” snapshots rather than just editorial photos.
• “You have to have an aspirational side, but then also feel a bit down to earth on some level… That perfect curated image or that perfect outfit every single time isn’t real life.” — Hannah [12:13]

6. Formulating Outfits: Polishing Basics, Adding Dimension

[13:04–14:35]

• Hannah’s formula:
  • Every outfit starts with a basic (great denim or a T-shirt)
  • Adds interest via accessories (belts, pumps, glasses), unexpected patterns, or layering
  • “I’m like the opposite of someone who’s like, 'oh, remove one thing before you leave the house.'” [14:15]

7. The Power of the White Tee and Dressy Basics

[14:35–16:37]

• Discussing versatile white t-shirts, Hannah lists favorites: Leset Margot tee (“classic”), Khaite oversized tee ("splurge"), Flore, and Reformation.
• Both rave about Reformation (“Reformation has really great basics and I don’t think enough people go to ref for those basics.” — Liv [16:32]); also recommend Shop RLT for ribbed tees.

8. Accessories: Jewelry, Shoes, Bags, and Sunglasses

[17:37–20:40]

• For shoes: Tony Bianco for affordable options, especially loafers and boots; Row Bare sandals and Manolo kitten heels for chic comfort.
• For bags: Khaite (especially the Scarlet hobo and new zebra clutch).
• Sunglasses: “I have a broad face, so the tiny sunglasses thing never worked on me… If you find a shape that works for you, get the black, get the tortoise, if they have a fun color, just do it.” — Hannah [20:09]

9. Workwear: From Goldman Sachs to Now

[21:23–28:01]

• Hannah describes her polished office wardrobe at Goldman Sachs:
  • Stocked up on COS black pants, Zara workwear, Theory and Rag & Bone dresses/blazers.
  • Emphasized “polished and well dressed, but not too crazy” to blend into corporate culture [24:38]
• Advice for building a work capsule wardrobe:
  • “If you like a button down, get a couple good button downs… A button down bodysuit… A couple good pairs of trousers… Mix and match, play Tetris with your closet.” [25:37–26:51]
• Row Gala pants get major praise (“That is the third week in a row the Row Gala pants have been brought up!” — Liv [26:51])

10. E-Commerce and Brand Strategy

[28:17–31:22]

• As Head of E-commerce for Garrett, Hannah is inspired by brands like Adenola, Park, Set Active, and Form for their drop models and cohesive marketing.
• “Brand loyalty is everything… If you have, you know, loyal fans who will keep coming back, that’s what sustains a brand.” [30:58]

11. Family Business & Career Vision

[31:22–34:24]

• Hannah values her dual role: family business keeps her grounded amid content creation (“I need to have that touch point every day of not thinking about myself and just doing a job and strategizing with other people...” [31:54])
• On leadership:

  "You can have someone good at their job, but if they don’t innately know the brand that they’re working for, it doesn’t matter… Really appreciating the team as a whole is something that I've learned so much more being at a smaller business." [34:24]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On trends:
  "Nothing is in or out… You have to wear what you like… It’s just about how you wear it and wearing it with confidence." — Hannah (06:13)

• On Pinterest:
  "If you’re constantly scrolling Pinterest for outfit ideas, you’re not looking at your true sense of style… Get off Pinterest, because you’re getting confused by looking at all of it all the time." — Hannah (10:12)

• On accessorizing:
  "I’m like the opposite of someone who’s like, 'oh, remove one thing before you leave the house.'” — Hannah (14:15)

• On finding your uniform:
  "All of my outfits do revolve around a basic, whether it's really good denim or a T-shirt. I’m always pairing a T-shirt with something fancier… Even if it’s basic, a fun accessory, an unexpected pattern, something like that, is just a really easy way to add dimension and layer to your outfit." — Hannah (13:21)

• On family business:
  "Having people behind the scenes that truly, like, love the business, believe in the future of the brand changes everything… You can have someone good at their job, but if they're not, if they don’t innately know the brand that they’re working for, it doesn’t matter." — Hannah (34:24)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Early influences and family style: 07:16–08:29
• How Hannah honed her style and quit the Zara habit: 08:29–10:05
• Should you use Pinterest for outfit inspo?: 10:05–11:15
• Creating a polished-yet-casual signature look: 13:04–14:35
• Favorite white tees and shopping at Reformation and Shop RLT: 15:48–17:37
• Accessory and shoe go-tos: 18:04–20:40
• Sunglass shopping struggles & picks: 20:40–21:23
• Corporate workwear at Goldman Sachs and advice for office wardrobes: 21:23–28:01
• E-commerce strategy trends: 28:20–31:22
• Lessons from the family business and future career vision: 31:22–34:24
• Lightning round (makeup dupes, color season, vacation, gifts): 34:24–38:24

Lightning Round: Quick-Fire Listener Q&A

[34:24–38:24]

• Tom Ford Eyeshadow Dupe: RMS Luster (“color match wise”), Bobbi Brown shadow sticks [34:40]
• Color season: Hannah’s unsure, possibly “light spring” or “soft autumn”; Liv recommends trying ChatGPT or professional color analysis [35:05]
• Girls’ trip destinations: Winter mountain vacation, or classic New York getaway; both loved Cabo for their own bachelorettes [36:10]
• Favorite designer accessory: “My new Khaite zebra clutch… You’re about to see me wear it a lot.” [36:39]
• Favorite winter shoe: Khaite “Dallas” boot or, for weather, Hunter wellies or Sorel [36:49]
• Christmas wishlist: Chunky gold and diamond jewelry (“Jessica McCormick is everything… it’s giving me good inspo for things that I would wear” [37:56])

Overall Tone

The conversation is relaxed, stylish, and approachable, brimming with warmth, practical advice, and real-talk about fashion, work, and finding confidence. Both Liv and Hannah are honest about experimenting, “failing” at trends, and what’s really in their closets—making the episode inspiring for anyone looking to build a wardrobe that feels authentic and wearable.

For Listeners

Whether you’re overhauling your closet, shopping for the perfect basics, or navigating trend cycles, this episode will leave you feeling empowered to define your own signature style—without the pressure to conform. Hannah’s advice: accentuate what you love, add dimension with accessories, and let confidence be your best accessory.