Does the term "Smart Casual" send you into a cold sweat? You are not alone. This week, stylist Hayley Cooper joins Leigh to demystify the world’s most confusing dress code. We’re talking about the "Goldilocks" of work bags (no daggy backpacks here!), why your favourite knitwear is pilling, and the exact length to hem your pants so you never ruin a hemline again. Plus, Hayley has scoured the shops to bring us the three pairs of loafers she’s currently obsessed with for every budget.

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Hayley’s Item: Loafers

Budget: Billini Zaccai Black Shine Loafers, $99.95.

Mid-range: Betts Henley Suede Loafers, $199.99.

Boujie: Versace Sabot T.20, $1660.

Leigh’s Item: Basic but transformative winter tops

Budget: H&M Turtleneck Viscose Top in dark purple , $19.99.

Mid-Range: Atmos & Here Kelly V Neck Long Sleeve Top, $39.99.

Boujie: Glassons 100% Merino Turtleneck Long Sleeve Top, $59.95

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Leigh Campbell

Guest: Hayley Cooper

Producer: Ella Maitland & Zara Sengstock

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris

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If you're anything like us, the Met Gala has been dominating your feed over the past 24 hours, but we've got the fashion insider scoop. On today's episode, Chelsea Hui is joined by Glynis Traill-Nash. With decades of experience in the fashion industry, she's telling us about all the details on the carpet you might've missed, the hidden meanings behind our favourite looks of the day, and how the trends trickle into our own wardrobes.

Plus, she's helping us with our own evening looks with some of the best evening wear pieces in stores right now.

And, she's giving us a sneak peek into what to expect and who to keep an eye out for at Australian Fashion Week next week.

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If you're as obsessed with the Met Gala as we are read, 'As a fashion editor I urgently need to discuss these 9 Met Gala looks in excruciating detail'.

Chelsea's Pick: Blazers

Chelsea's Budget: Kmart Lily Loves Wrap Tie Detail Blazer $60

Chelsea's Mid-Range: Zara Lace Blazer $185

Chelsea's Boujie: Cue Pinstripe Hourglass Blazer $369

Glynis's Pick: Sequin Skirts

Glynis's Budget: M&S Sequin Midaxi A-Line Skirt, $129.

Glynis's Mid-Range: Aje Charlie Sequin Midi Skirt, $179.

Glynis's Boujie: Scanlan Theodore Sequin Pencil Skirt Anthracite, $800.

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Hosts: Chelsea Hui

Guest: Glynis Traill-Nash

Producer: Ella Maitland & Zara Sengstock

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris

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If your Pinterest board is full of beige trenches and crisp white shirts but your actual closet makes you feel "meh," this episode is for you. This week, Leigh is joined by fan-favourite Sam Preston to debunk the biggest misconceptions surrounding the infamous capsule wardrobe.

Sam's reassuring us that a true capsule isn't a restrictive number, it’s a vibe. They’re getting into why you might be failing at the "classics" and how to incorporate fun trends and colours without losing your personal style.

Plus, we’re getting into some of our favourite winter picks in Boujie To Budget with maxi skirts for winter and our favourite trenches of the season. Whether you're a monochrome lover or a dopamine-dressing devotee, it’s time to stop cutting and pasting from social media and start dressing for who you are today.

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Leigh’s Pick: Maxi Skirts

Leigh's Budget: H&M Circular Maxi Skirt, $49.99

Leigh's Mid-range: Top Shop Check Print Full Circle Maxi Skirt, $99.95

Leigh's Boujie: Bianca Spender Black Cotton Nostalgia Skirt, $495

Sam's Pick: Trench Coats

Sam's Budget: Zara Long Trench Coat With Belt, $185.

Sam's Mid-range: Assembly Label Trench Coat.

Sam's Boujie: Camilla And Marc, Ember Trench Coat, $800.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Leigh Campbell

Guest: Sam Preston

Producer: Ella Maitland & Zara Sengstock

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris

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