1. What was your favorite find during your outlet shopping spree — and how will you style it?
My favorite find was this lightweight boat jacket. It's the kind of piece that looks so expensive but truly goes with everything. I am already picturing it in the Hamptons all summer and hopefully on coming on a few boat trips.
2. What does your ideal outlet shopping day look like from start to finish?
It starts with a matcha, obviously, and a comfortable-but-cute outfit, because you're going to be in and out of things all day. I always bring a friend, since shopping is so much better as a hangout than a solo mission. I like to go in with a loose game plan, but I usually know exactly what stores I want to visit. The post-shopping lunch is always the best part — reviewing everything you bought. The outlets are actually made for this kind of day. Everything's in one place, so you can hit your whole list, make a few unplanned discoveries, and still have energy left for lunch.
3. You've talked to some of the most stylish women in New York — what's the best shopping advice you've ever received?
"If you don't love it in the fitting room, you won't love it at home." It sounds so simple, but it completely changed how I shop. You don't need to buy just to buy — think about what you want, save for it if necessary, but don't buy the things you kind of like. Wait for things you LOVE.
4. Is there one piece that almost every "it girl" you've interviewed seems to have in her closet?
The perfect pair of jeans, every single time. I've sat down with women who have wildly different styles, and the one throughline is always denim that's a little worn-in and fits exactly right. It's what they reach for when they want to look effortless, whether it's dressed up with a heel and a jacket, or down with a t-shirt and a flat. It's the great equalizer of an "it girl" closet. The good news? Denim is one of the best things to shop at the outlets, there are so many options so you’re bound to find the perfect fit, wash, and style.
5. If you were building the ultimate "it girl" wardrobe from scratch, where would you start?
I always start with the foundation pieces, the ones that quietly do all the work. A great pair of denim that fits like it was made for you, a high-quality white t-shirt, an oversized leather jacket, and a black pant that fits perfectly. Get those right and everything else is just the fun part. Being an it girl isn't about having a million pieces, it's about having the right pieces. And honestly, that's why I love the outlets — those investment-level basics are exactly what you'll find, at prices that let you actually build the wardrobe of your dreams.
Whether you're starting your it girl wardrobe from scratch or hunting for your own version of the boat jacket, foundation pieces are waiting. Find your nearest Simon Premium Outlets location and go build the closet you'll love while scoring unreal deals.