Let's Get Dressed with Liv Perez
Episode: How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring
Date: March 30, 2026
Episode Overview
In this solo episode, ultimate fashion insider Liv Perez breaks down her top 10 wardrobe essentials for transitioning from winter to spring. With her signature honest, personable tone, Liv shares practical styling strategies, discusses upcoming trends, and highlights fresh ways to breathe life into your closet—drawing inspiration from classic staples, runway highlights, and favorite designer finds. The episode is both an actionable shopping guide and a motivation to rediscover what you already own, all while keeping personal style at the forefront.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Power of Dressing After Being Sick
- Liv opens up about recovering from illness and the transformative impact of putting together a favorite outfit.
- Quote: “The first day after being sick where you can, like, put on a cute outfit and, like, put on a lip gloss and feel like yourself again. Like, you've never been more grateful for your closet, right?” (00:32)
2. Spring as a Wardrobe Reset & Closet Audit
- Spring: a natural point for reassessing and resetting your wardrobe, not just adding new pieces.
- Liv’s Rule: “If you haven't worn it in a year, give it a new home.” (08:29)
- Make thoughtful exceptions for vintage or special pieces.
- Tip: “Audit what you have” to keep your wardrobe fresh and functional.
The Top 10 Essentials for Winter-to-Spring Dressing
(Main content begins ~10:00)
1. The Perfect Work Pant
- Fabric Shift: Move from heavy wintry cords to lighter fabrics like twill or linen.
- Favorites:
- Me+Em “Clever Jean”
- Tailored look with the comfort of denim, subtle pleats, no side seam for a clean silhouette.
- Price: $325
- “They feel like a cottony, soft pair of jeans because they're lighter. They're perfect for those really hot spring days.” (14:42)
- Enza Costa “Twill Everywhere Pant”
- Lighter, more casual but an ideal travel pant.
- “I would buy them in every color if I could.” (16:57)
- Me+Em “Clever Jean”
2. The Barn Jacket
- “Ultimate Transitional Layer:” Classic, effortless, works with everything.
- Pick:
- Hill House Home “Clarisse Jacket”
- “A barn jacket literally goes with everything. I think it's cute over a dress, with a skirt, great with jeans...” (20:50)
- Under $300.
- Veronica Beard “Tala Peplum Jacket”
- Peplum styling is making a comeback, now subtler than in 2016.
- “It feels a little bit more relaxed and subtle, and I'm loving it.” (23:19)
- Hill House Home “Clarisse Jacket”
- Dream splurge: Bottega Veneta contrast collar barn jacket.
3. The Pencil Skirt
- Pencil Skirt Trending: Tied to the Carolyn Bessette Kennedy revival and the “quiet luxury” aesthetic.
- Style Tips: Elongate the silhouette with pointed toe flats and fitted tops.
- Picks:
- Massimo Dutti “Nappa Leather Mini Skirt”; Chanel style, versatile.
- J.Crew Faux Leather Pencil Skirt: “Honestly looks so expensive for a faux leather skirt.” (34:14)
- “If you're loving it, like I am, lean into that, like, elongatedness and do everything you can to include every element that continues to do that.” (31:59)
4. Layered Tees
- The “layered tee vibe” adds an effortless edge to simple outfits.
- Picks:
- Me+Em Contrast Trim Slim Tee: Available in multiple colors.
- J.Crew “Carolyn Layered Sweater Tee”: Thicker material, easy to style.
- Liv’s shoutout: RLT “Cotton Cashmere Tee”—“It's so soft. It's the perfect tee. Like, could not recommend more.” (41:29)
5. Textures: Fringes & Feathers
- Textural pieces, especially with movement, are on-trend now.
- “Movement is in right now in fashion… we need to be designing for the way that we move, not just for something to be hanging on a hanger” (45:17)
- Picks:
- Bottega Veneta fringe skirt (RealReal find), styled year-round.
- Lulu du Saison “Fringe Top”: Minimal with statement value.
- Aje “Breeze Fringed Metallic Knitted Midi Dress”: “If you want over the top or have a spring event.” (50:37)
- Try small: scarves, belts, or tassel accessories if you’re hesitant.
6. A Pop of Something Blue
- Blue seen across runways; treat it as a “seasonal neutral.”
- “Blue is the color of the season. I saw it so much on the runways in Paris... It was sprinkled in in ways that were really unexpected.” (55:26)
- Picks:
- Reformation “Mac Slim Tee” in baby blue; $48.
- Ayede “Clara Pointed Toe Pumps” in pastel blue—perfect event shoe or statement with jeans and white tee.
7. Bright Belts
- Inspired by runway “pop color” accessories.
- “The green belt to me made the whole look. Like, the look would not have been the same if that green belt wasn't there.” (01:00:49)
- Brands:
- Oryum Hunter Green Belt: Gold hardware, “so timeless, so polished.”
- Anderson’s Red Croc-Embossed Belt.
- Pro tip: Add to suits, jeans, or wherever you want a color pop.
8. Lace
- Lace always signals spring, especially when mixed with heavier layers for contrast.
- “For me, that post was Morgan Stewart's post… wearing a satin skirt with a lace trim, a bright red anorak style jacket, and the new Chanel pointed toe heels… and the Internet was like, oh, spring is here.” (01:08:08)
- Picks:
- Kalmire Zia Cowl Tank (Silk & Lace): Investment top, great layered under blazers.
- Reformation “Carolina Silk Skirt” (affordable, feminine lace option).
9. Cropped Jeans
- Cropped, ankle-baring fits are replacing long hemlines; highlight your shoes.
- “One thing [CBK] did was wear cropped jeans—it really elongates her because you could see more of the shoe.” (01:15:19)
- Picks:
- Anine Bing “Gavin Boyfriend Jean”: Light wash, mid-rise, vintage-feel, $250.
- Old Navy “Wow Jean” & “High Waisted OG Straight Ankle Jean”: Budget pick, $25 and “so good.” (01:20:22)
- Bonus: Old Navy “Shrunken Tank” for layering and comfort.
10. A Sleek Loafer
- Move away from chunky soles to lighter, minimal loafers—better for back and versatile for spring’s lighter silhouettes.
- “I'm so glad we're out of [chunky loafers] because they're so bad for my back... So the lighter the shoe, the better.” (01:24:22)
- Picks:
- The Row Loafer: The ultimate investment.
- Chop Pesh vegan loafers under $100 (“really comfortable for the price”).
- Jenni Kayne “Dylan Loafer”: Mid-price, versatile daily shoe.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On closet cleaning:
“If you haven't worn it in a year, give it a new home. Donate it, give it to a friend. You should really be keeping your wardrobe as updated as possible.” (08:29) -
On the resurgence of peplum:
“I really felt like the peplum hasn't had its moment since 2016… This feels a little bit more relaxed and a bit more subtle, and I'm loving it.” (23:19) -
On shopping your closet:
“These episodes are not meant for you guys to go and buy 10 new things. It's meant to inspire you to maybe shop your own wardrobe, see what you already have.” (01:28:00) -
On the spirit of current trends:
“All of this is quite literally dressing for joy again… it makes me feel like I want to go out and dance. So I think try it once.” (53:56) -
On the “pop” accessory trend:
“The look would not have been the same if that green belt wasn't there. It just elevated the outfit so much.” (01:00:49) -
On style as personality & creativity:
“I'm dressing so differently than I ever have, and it feels more true to who I am than ever. There's so much personality, and I'm really loving that.” (01:05:04) -
On denim cycles:
“I feel like we're really in coming out of this era of, like, the long, straight boot cut where you completely lost shoes in every outfit… I love this, like, slightly cropped moment.” (01:16:24)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:32-02:50 — Liv’s return, the post-sickness fashion mood boost
- 07:30 — Closet audit & the “one-year rule”
- 10:00 — Main segment: Spring wardrobe transition; introduction to the Top 10
- 14:20-17:30 — Work pants: favorites and styling tips
- 20:30-25:30 — The case for barn jackets
- 28:45-34:37 — Pencil skirt discussion, CBK inspirations & pointed toe flats
- 37:36-41:29 — Layered tees; favorite brands & styling methods
- 45:17-52:00 — Textured clothing: fringe, feathers, and playful movement
- 55:26-59:00 — A pop of blue: color highlights, accessory pairing
- 1:00:30-1:03:40 — Bright belts: runway inspiration
- 1:08:00-1:12:00 — Lace as a spring staple; blending with heavier layers
- 1:15:19-1:19:47 — Cropped denim: why, how, and brand picks
- 1:22:51-1:26:55 — Sleek loafers over chunky, and how shoes are evolving
- 1:28:00-1:30:00 — Final thoughts: Style motivation and shopping your own closet
Episode Wrap-Up
Liv emphasizes that her list is not prescriptive or meant to encourage excessive shopping, but rather to spark inspiration. Use it as a toolkit for creative, joyful dressing as the seasons change, and remember to refresh not just your wardrobe, but your mindset—embracing both old favorites and new style adventures.
Links to all mentioned products and Liv's picks are available in the episode description.
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