After months of recording a podcast asking women to talk about an important outfit, Perrie sits down with her younger sister, Jenna, to talk about something she wore on a family vacation, an outfit that's still pivotal to this day. Jenna's story is universal—who among us hasn't had a parent force us to wear something as a kid that we didn't feel comfortable in? We hope you'll enjoy this special episode—our last of the season—and think about your own What I Wore When moments that have shaped you ...
Apr 13, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On this podcast, you’ve heard from a lot of familiar names, including actors, singers, and reality stars. Rose Kirk is a name you’re probably not familiar with. As the Chief Responsibility Officer at Verizon, she rose through the ranks of corporate America, as a woman in the 80’s and 90’s. This week, the executive sits down with Perrie to share what she wore during her first big job interview and how her style has evolved since, the challenges and benefits of being a woman in the C-suite, and wh...
Apr 06, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In case you're not familiar with Leah Van Dale, here's a quick primer: she's the former WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion, and her ring name is Carmella, a nod to all the strong "mob wives" that have informed her creatively. This week, Leah sits down with Perrie to talk about being a successful woman in the professional world of wrestling, her past as an NFL cheerleader, her new line of affordable wine, Capo Cagna, and more. Follow @carmellawwe on Instagram and Twitter . Shop her Capo Cagna wines a...
Mar 30, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 22
It's impossible to find a woman between the ages of 25 and 45 that doesn’t know every word to the song "Unwritten" (or at least to the chorus that starts with the catchy “feel the rain on your skin"). This week, the song's writer and artist, Natasha Bedingfield, sits down with Perrie to talk about what she wore while writing the Grammy-nominated tune, as well as what it means to be an authentic mother, why she hates wearing jeans, and her latest album, Roll With Me . Follow @ natashabedingfield ...
Mar 23, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Hello, Emily Nussbaum! Emily is the television critic for the New Yorker, and in 2016 she won the Pulitzer Prize for criticism. In 2019, she released her first book, I Like to Watch: Arguing My Way Through the TV Revolution . This week, Emily sits down with Perrie to talk about what she wore during a pivotal job interview, ‘80s fashion, letting kids watch Twin Peaks , perspectives on Carrie Bradshaw, and more. Follow @emilynussbaum on Instagram and Twitter . Shop Emily’s book, I Like to Watch: A...
Mar 16, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 20
The former lead singer of punk-rock band Gossip is a lot of things: a bonafide rock star, a designer, a style icon, a staunch advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and a self-describing “fat, feminist lesbian from Arkansas.” This week, Beth sits down with Perrie to talk about her love of Old Navy, whether fashion’s inclusivity movement is really pushing us forward, and whether she plans to delve back into plus-size design. Strap in: Beth is a true delight. Follow @bethditto on Instagram and Twitter . Watch...
Mar 09, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 19
La La Anthony’s career has taken many turns, each of which have been pivotal. Starting out on the radio, she became a host of MTV’s TRL during the early 2000s, which morphed into hosting a handful of popular reality shows, which then turned into an impressive acting career, including a role in Starz’ critically-acclaimed drama Power . This week, Perrie talks to La La about why it matters what a character wears when they get killed off a popular show, her style as a teenager in the ‘90s, her pers...
Mar 02, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 18
If you're obsessed with the world of professional ballet, this one's for you: this week Perrie sits down with Tiler Peck, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet Company who recently wrapped this year’s run as the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, one of the most iconic ballets ever staged. Tiler explains why putting on that particular costume was pivotal to her life, but also indulged (many) questions about the cutthroat pop culture representations of professional ballet dancers. She...
Feb 24, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Founded in 2010 by Alli Webb and her brother, Drybar’s concept is simple: no cuts, no color, just blowouts. In 2020, there are over 100 Drybar locations across the US and a robust line of styling products. This week, Alli sits down with Perrie to talk about raising millions for a female-centric business in front of boardrooms of men, as well as personal style and whether it changes as you make more money, divorce, body image, her new passion for wellness and self-care, and her unique perspective...
Feb 17, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Seemingly spawned from a more glamorous era, chef Angie Mar is a force of nature. Under her careful, curated approach, the Beatrice Inn restaurant—a New York City institution—has gone from exclusive cool-kid nightspot to an grown-up den of decadence with outstanding, unapologetically over-the-top food. This week, Angie sits down with Perrie to talk about her gorgeous first book, Butcher and Beast , and shares the touching story behind the pink feathered Oscar de la Renta dress she chose for the ...
Feb 10, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 15
If you were addicted to MTV’s reality show Making the Band in the early 2000s, you’ll surely remember Laurieann Gibson, the tough-as nails choreographer who went above and beyond to make sure amateur talent did everything they could to land their dream job. This week, Laurieann sits down with Perrie to talk about her experience on that seminal show, becoming a 2019 judge on So You Think You Can Dance , and the $39.99 dress she wore to her first celebrity-filled party on Diddy’s yacht. Laurieann ...
Feb 03, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Jameela Jamil is an interesting character. She flawlessly plays a lovable narcissist on NBC’s The Good Place but she’s also carved out a space for herself as a social media vigilante, regularly calling out brands, celebrities, and reality stars for potentially problematic behavior, including the relentless promotion of diet teas and unrealistic body image. This week, Jameela is characteristically candid—including about her so-called beef with the Kardashians, her own struggles with disordered ea...
Jan 27, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Since joining Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2016, Dorit Kemsley has become one of the most memorable women in the franchise thanks to her daring sense of style, outspoken personality, loyal family, and—yes—slightly ambiguous accent. On this week’s episode, Dorit sits down with Perrie to talk about a long list of topics including how the cast chooses their outfits, motherhood, her rationale for buying clothes and shoes and bags well into the thousands of dollars, and why she fee...
Jan 20, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Sutton Foster is a quiet force: The Broadway superstar has been nominated for six Tony Awards (she’s won two) and for the past six seasons she’s been starring on Younger , the beloved TV Land series that has her playing both a 40-something and a millennial. This week, Sutton sits down with Perrie to talk about what she wore when she auditioned for that show, her favorite musical of all time, her complicated path to motherhood, her new Gucci loafers, and how in some ways, caring less about what y...
Jan 13, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Vanderpump Rules fans, this one’s for you tonight. No matter your opinion on the Bravo show’s queen bee Stassi Schroeder, it’s impossible to deny how unapologetically herself she is in everything she does. This episode is no different. Stassi sits down with Perrie to talk about being a ghost (on brand!), her upcoming wedding (though she was hyper-secretive about details), when your body becomes public conversation (it sucks), and which Vanderpump cast member is the most annoying on social media ...
Jan 06, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 10
If you’re a podcast fan, you probably devoured Broken Harts, a serialized true crime story about The Hart Family that’s been downloaded more than 11 million times. The podcast stemmed from an investigative report former Glamour editor Justine Harman was working on. Now a freelance writer and podcaster—be on the lookout for her new audio series in January—Justine sits down with Perrie to talk about how fashion can play a role in a woman’s life during the worst circumstance a person can imagine, a...
Dec 30, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Ilaria Urbinati is one of Hollywood’s most in-demand fashion stylists and her clients include The Rock, Donald Glover, Rami Malek, Joel Kinneman, Bradley Cooper, Chris Evans, Milo Ventimiglia, Armie Hammer, and more. Yep, all men. On this week’s episode, Ilaria—who was nine months pregnant with twins at the time—talks to Perrie about the differences between dressing famous males and females, why we’re all so obsessed with airport style, and the style mistake she made on her first big job with a ...
Dec 23, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 8
It's Tiffani Thiessen, you guys! Whether you had a crush on her as sweet cheerleader Kelly Kapowski on Saved by the Bell , devoured her every calculating move as Valerie Malone on Beverly Hills, 90210 , watched her cook for celebrity friends on Dinner at Tiffani's , or are revisiting her with your kids on Netflix's charming Alexa & Katie , it's hard not to be in awe of how long the actor has been a pop culture presence. This week Tiffani sits down with Perrie to talk about the first time she...
Dec 16, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Amanda Seales is busy. Among her many jobs: a stand-up comic, a scene-stealer on HBO’s Insecure, a podcast host, and an author of the new book Small Doses: Potent Truths for Everyday Use . This week Amanda showcases her signature honesty to talk with Perrie about what she wore when she first started performing onstage, Rolex watches, fast fashion, the shifting landscape for women in comedy, and the concept of real friends in today’s debatably authentic Instagram age. For more on this episode, vi...
Dec 09, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Cook and author Alison Roman has become something of a champion for millennials who prefer hanging out over going out. Her unfussy approach to cooking—coupled with her highly authentic persona—landed her a food column in The New York Times , two successful cookbooks with two more on the way, and thousands of adoring Instagram followers. This week, Alison sits down with Perrie to talk about food, yes, but also personal style and the items she feels most comfortable wearing, the (very) expensive b...
Dec 02, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Erin Andrews started working as a sideline reporter for ESPN in the early 2000s and everybody knew her name, whether they watched sports or not—probably because there were so few women in her field. Since then she's risen to become one of the most influential sports reporters in the game. In 2014 she landed a hosting gig on Dancing With the Stars , which speaks to her mass appeal with American audiences. Erin's also had some very public challenges, which she discusses with Perrie. These include ...
Nov 25, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On Scandal , actor Bellamy Young's character, Mellie Grant, went from scorned first lady to president of the United States and—as you'll learn in her delightful episode of What I Wore When—she might have a pair of Zara pants and Nordstrom pearls to thank. Young explains the very deliberate outfit she put together to audition for the beloved ABC show in a now infamous role she admits changed the course of her life. Also discussed: the time Perrie saw Bellamy on Broadway playing a prostitute in a ...
Nov 25, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Actress Zoey Deutch tells the story of what she wore when she celebrated that seminal milestone for any Jewish 13-year-old—becoming a bat mitzvah. Turns out, even being the daughter of celebrities didn’t exempt Zoey from wearing an outfit she now cringes at—a universal feeling for all women who had the task of choosing a special-occasion outfit as teenagers. Zoey and Perrie also chat about shooting The Politician , the item of clothing that acts as an intimidation shield at “scary parties,” the ...
Nov 18, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Broadcast journalist Sheinelle Jones moved her family to New York from Philly for her dream job on NBC’s Today show. Five years later she's the cohost of the beloved morning show's third hour, the co-anchor of the Saturday edition of Weekend Today and a correspondent for all platforms of NBC News. Here, she explains what she wore to her first day on the job. If you think picking out a dress for work is stressful, imagine having to do it with the knowledge that millions of people will be seeing—a...
Nov 18, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Can an outfit change your life? For many of us, the answer is a resounding yes. Welcome to What I Wore When, a weekly podcast hosted by Glamour digital director Perrie Samotin. Every Monday, Perrie sits down with actors, writers, musicians, reality stars, and other influential women to discuss what they wore during a pivotal moment in their life—and why it mattered. It’s not just about fashion—it's also about the seemingly small choices we make every day and how they affect us more than we reali...
Nov 08, 2019•2 min
