In Sydney, 1961, the women who work in Goodes ladieswear face tumultuous lives navigating societal shifts and personal challenges amid the fashion transformation of the '60s.

Angela must cover for divided loyalties after scamming her way into Goodes. Mrs Ambrose campaigns for ladieswear supremacy. And Magda, Lisa and Fay must deal with the fallout from unexpected events.

A catalogue photo shoot brings tensions to the boil between Magda and Mrs Ambrose, while Lisa and Angela's escapades with borrowed bikinis lead to both disappointment and new hope.

Spring racing carnival draws fresh battle lines between Magda and Mrs Ambrose over youth fashion. Meanwhile, Fay is misled into making a catastrophic mistake, and Lisa and Angela's friendship is tested by a shocking revelation.

Magda's attempt to capitalise on her success with a celebrity wedding dress leads to a risky experiment with men's bikini briefs, leaving the others caught in the fallout.

A bitter Angela agrees to recreate an exclusive design for her sister-in-law's wedding dress, while Mrs Ambrose encourages Fay to rely on the truth to save her marriage.