The latest internet drama centering on a woman's outfit is all about Olivia Rodrigo. As she promotes her highly anticipated third album, her signature baby doll dresses have riled people up online, but is it actual outrage, or a case of genius PR rage bait?

This week, Tam and Lucinda are unpacking the fashion psychology behind the headlines, alongside the return of a highly controversial early-2000s shoe that millennials know and love in their little millennial hearts (yes, the Valentino Rockstud is officially back).

Plus, they look at how the tides have completely shifted with secondhand shopping. Vintage has moved from an alternative fallback to the ultimate status symbol, bringing a whole new meaning to "fashion currency." And, "dopamine dressing" is out and "cortisol dressing" is in... the low-impact trend your wardrobe needs right now.

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BOUJIE TO BUDGET:

Lucinda's Pick: Leather Fringe Belts

Budget: Moochi Fringe Belt Black, $169.99.

Mid-Range: Zara 100% Leather Scarf Belt With Fringes, $280.

Boujie: Karl Lagerfeld K/Autograph Fringe Belt, $318.

Tam's Pick: Organza Tops 

Budget: Topshop Longline Sheer Organza Longline Tunic, $72.

Tam's Mid-Range: Dissh Sian Black Silk Organza Shirt, $200.

Tam's Boujie: The Frankie Shop Corindi Sheer Organza Dress in Olive, €115 (approx. $215 AUD).

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Lucinda Pikkat & Tamara Holland

Producer: Ella Maitland & Zara Sengstock

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris

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