Barrel Jeans, Elastic Waists & The Mid-Price Wardrobe Refresh

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in an endless activewear rut, intimidated by internet size guides, or wondering where to shop in mid-life without feeling like a fashion victim, this is your ultimate guide. This week, Leigh is joined by Fashion Editor and digital style pro Marisa Remond bringing her best mid-range, mid-life, mid-priced fashion and online shopping advice. Leigh sits down with Marisa to unpack the best hidden-gem international brands available in Australia, how to search by fabric composition to filter out cheap polyester, and the low-risk sizing trick that will completely change how you order online. Plus, they discuss how to build chic, practical wardrobe foundations and how to touch on current trends without overspending. Then, Boujie to Budget, where Marisa has brought game-changing elevated elastic-waist pants that will replace your daily leggings, and Leigh brings three bright pops of cobalt blue to elevate your outerwear collection. BOUJIE TO BUDGET: Marissa's Item: Elastic Waist Pants Budget: Cotton On Jackson Utility Pants, $49.99. Mid-Range: Dissh Scout White Cotton Barrel Leg Pant, $129.99. Boujie: Leset Kyoto Carpenter Pants, $475. Leigh's Item: Cobalt Blue Sport-Luxe Jackets Budget: ASOS Design Oversized Bubble Hem Track Jacket in Cobalt, $95. Mid-Range: M.N.G High Collar Jacket, $159.95. Boujie: Zara ZW Collection Bomber Jacket, $185. GET YOUR FASHION FIX: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways, discounts and our home workout app, MOVE. Subscribe here. Watch us on YouTube here. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @nothingtowearpod Shop the Pod: Sign up to the Nothing To Wear Newsletter to see all the products mentioned plus more, delivered straight to your inbox after every episode. Feedback? We're listening! Email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Leigh Campbell Guest: Marisa Remond Producers: Talissa Bazaz, Ella Maitland & Zara Sengstock Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Producer: Michael Kean Just so you know—some of the product links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might ear