TLC's What Not to Wear Show
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Would you be surprised if your best friend accused you on national television of being stuck in the 1980s? Have you considered picking your split ends an appropriate way to trim your hair? Do you look over your shoulder wondering if you're being secretly videotaped when you dash to the grocery store in pajama bottoms and an oversized sweatshirt. If you answered yes to any of these questions, then perhaps you're familiar with the fun reality show "What Not to Wear," which airs on The Learning Channel (TLC) in America.
What Not to Wear is hosted by the hilarious personalities, Stacy London and Clinton Kelly, and is based on a British television series of the same name. Together Stacy and Clinton pick apart the nominated contestant's wardrobe, throw everything in a trash can, parade the victim (er, lucky winner) in front of a 3-way dressing mirror, and then send them off with $5,000 on a Visa Card to shop for better clothes in New York City. All in all, its a pretty good exchange. A few minutes of embarrassment for a whole new wardrobe and a trip to Manhattan! Where do I sign up?
To make things even better, the What Not to Wear contestant gets more than just a new wardrobe. A hairstyle by Nick Arrojo and makeup tips from Carmindy are also included. All this, and the low-down from Stacy and Clinton as to what to shop for that will specifically fit your age, style and body shape.
Its a win-win-win situation. Except for those poor souls that aren't quite ready to give up their waist-high jeans, too tight tops, or shapeless coats. Cringe along with me here. They certainly know What Not to Wear! That's when the drama of reality television comes in...
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With very few exceptions, you can't sign yourself up for this dream week of shopping in New York. The trick of the show is that the contestant has been nominated by relatives or colleagues. What Not To Wear follows the unsuspecting person around for two weeks shooting secret footage of the style disaster that is about to be corrected!
Eventually, Stacy and Clinton sneak up on the poor soul with cameras close behind, shouting out that they've been selected for What Not To Wear, (which of course means, "you have terrible taste, my dear, and we're going to fix it!")
Stacy and Clinton will make lots of sarcastic jokes, heaping harsh criticism on the un-stylish person selected for improvement. However, they also give specific direction as to what clothes, shoes and accessories will, and will not work, and why, from top to bottom. Some of my favorite advice has to do with selecting jeans that make you look less heavy and definitely more stylish!
Cheat-sheet polaroid photos of mannequins are provided to allow the contestant references of the "rules" for the new outfits for which they will be shopping. The contestant is given a quick low-down of the basics of What Not to Wear.
Then, the fun begins (or maybe not, as sometimes the contestant really, really hates to shop). Stacy and Clinton watch videotaped footage of the person trying on clothes and again make remarks about their progress, or lack thereof, towards better style.
On the second day of shopping, the hosts reveal themselves and usually help select appropriate clothes, shoes and even undergarments to improve the overall look of the participant.
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Once the $5,000 is spent, the exhausted What Not to Wear contestant gets to go in for some makeover work. First stop is the hair salon with Nick Arrojo. Nick works magic with hair, from color to cut, invariably leaving the participant looking several years younger and fresher. He doesn't share the caustic, critical style of Stacy and Clinton, but Nick does offer tips on better haircare.
As with the shopping, though, some people are reluctant to cut long hair or go for a drastic change. Those episodes are not nearly as much fun to watch as others!
After hair, comes makeup. Many times, the contestant is an extremist - either no makeup at all, or way too much. Carmindy is masterful at helping people shape their brows and to gently coax them into trying a new way of wearing makeup.
After the makeover is complete, the participant gets to show off! First, they model three outfits for Stacy and Clinton - the reveal is always a climax of the show. Stacy has been seen to cry at some dramatic transformations! Then, the contestant packs their bags and heads home to show off their new look to family and friends and a big celebration.
The before and after shots on What Not to Wear are usually stunning and inspiring! Not only is it entertaining television, but you can usually pick up a few style tips for yourself just by watching. All in all, its one of my favorite shows.
The combination of humor, vicarious shopping, and the tranformative quality of just paying a bit more attention to small details makes What Not to Wear a show to watch.
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TLC's What Not to Wear Show in the News
- 2010 MISS AMERICA PAGEANT PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON NATIONAL JUDGES SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2010 LIVE FROM PLANET HOLLYWOOD ...The Futon Critic3 days ago
Vivica A. Fox, Katie Harman, Shawn Johnson, Dave Koz, Rush Limbaugh, Paul Rodriguez and Brooke White have all been tapped as judges.
- TLC MAKES ROOM FOR ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILYThe Futon Critic7 days ago
The six-part series premieres Tuesday, December 29 at 9:00/8:00c.
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Thanks Patty! I think its a great show too. I'll stay up really late watching re-runs sometimes. And then those dark circles under my eyes in the morning... HA!
This is one of my favorite shows too! I will tape a whole day of them when they run a marathon and watch them all week. I have taken lots of tips from the show and put them into my own wardrobe....have had to throw quite a few things out too.
I love it too and have learned a ton from Stacey and Clinton. Great hub:)
Thanks both of you - Its quite entertaining. I've had to make some wardrobe adjustments as a result of the show too. :-)
I thought Stacy was so annoying at first, but she's grown on me. I find the show pretty entertaining. Great hub!
Just was wondering if you could help me with a 50th Anniversary for my folks, and I'm one of 20 children.. And was wondering if you could get me a small make over, and an outfit for the party. Party is August 16th 2008. There are 6 girls and 14 boys maybe you would help us girls out... Just thought you might be able to do something, and my daughters and I love your show..Keep up the good work your great.
OH Man! I was going to write this hub!!! Glad I looked around and saw that you'd done this (great) one before I was even a hubber. BUT, if someone had to have already written about "WNTW" glad it was you! Where DO you find the time to write soooo much?
Hey - thanks! You can still write about another aspect of the show, or even narrow it down to just the make-over part? There is more to it than just this one hub!BTW, I wrote this in the middle of the HubLove contest (Feb-March 2008), during which I was cranking hubs out. :-)
I watched what not to wear for the first time about 8 months ago, with my 8 year old granddaughter. i
i would really want my mom to be on this show so please do whatever you can to get her on the next what not to wear
i dont like this show and all ,it is to long time wise i always pass the cannel if that show is on, it don't have to go on for 60 minute,
my mom is a total fasion icon! that is if you want to look your 85. my mom is a 50 year old that dresses like she is 85. she needs a total mkaeover. she dresses in the frumyest clothes i have ever seen and she is imbarrasing to introduce to my friends. she finds little time for herself and that needs to change! she has a dress that she still wears today from when my sister was 1 and she is now 25. tell me that there isnt somthing wrong with that? my mom has jeans that are from the 70s that she still wears. she also has these flip flops that are from the dollar store that are good for the beach...but she wears them everywhere! and half the clothes in her closet she doesnt even fit into. so please TLC and stacy and clinton please help my mom!
When contributors remark that something is not what he or she likes, Stacy and Clinton should forcefully remind her or him yhat things she or he likes are what got him or her on the program: She or He is now in the process of lbecoming "a better you". This might save a little time for you. nnonetheless It IS a very good program. Peace Out. km.
i LOVE STACY & CLINTON!i SAW HIM YESTERDAY AT mACYS IN CHARLOTTE NC HE IS BETTER LOOKING IN PERSON.AND i GOT UP CLOSE TO ASK A QUESTION.i WAS REALLY GLAD i GOT TO GO SEE HIM
NANCY
love the show!!!!! r u guys goming to Raleigh NC anytime soon?
Good hub, Steph. I don't watch this show, but have an in-law who does. The show's credibility dropped with me when this relative sent out family picture (cats included) Christmas cards. Very nice, always liked those. Then another in-law noticed that in this picture, two of her children, the chubby ones, were dressed in vertically striped shirts. ..."So they are," I agreed.
I'm certainly no fashion expert (the Queer Eye dudes would have a field-day with me, I can just hear it now; "Honey, buy some long pants!") but even I know the simple vertical and horizontal rules: One makes you slimmer, the other makes you look wider.
Clearly, "What Not to Wear" doesn't bother with teaching its viewers such simple things as ...The Basics.
Hi CW, totally laughing at the idea of Queer Eye guys visiting you! Yes, its quite a mind photo I have.... But I am laughing even harder at the idea of your relatives' Christmas cards. I love this time of year. LOL!! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours. No horizontal stripes - remember....
Dear Stacey and Clinton, I'm a mother of five and I have no style sense Ive recently ahd a women's operation and I'm am trying to start a new section of my life. AS I recover I realize that it's time to improve my outer appearance to look for work,go out be an exmple to my four daughters and my son. I need help there is no where to start. I know this would definitely help my self esteem and confidence to continue to help with my medical issues as well as self image....................HELP
"Would you be surprised if your best friend accused you on national television of being stuck in the 1980s"
She would be my ex-friend in no time flat!
I don't know about the US version, but the two women who do the UK version are evil cows.
No Kidding!! LOL!! I have never seen the UK version of What Not To Wear, although I have seen small clips from time to time. I agree... they seem particularly harsh!
I've not seen the American one, but I don't think they pay for much on ours, they just humiliate you, and cast aspersions on not only your clothes, but body / life / husband / job / anything!
Dear Stacy and Clintion,first of all I just want to say I love your show. And I would like to niminate my self for the show because my mom think wear my close to big and I have to many polo shrits. I'm a single mother of one. I Work part time and I'm also a student. I'm plnning on getting married in june, so Stacy can you please come to El Dorado ark. and help me.
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I love this show and watch it all the time. I don't understand, however, why Nick makes everyones hair look the same. Women with long hair would look great if he would just shape, color and condition it. His reason is always that it's doing nothing for their face. Please ask him to stop cutting everyones hair off. :(
omg I love that "kelly" video you have on this hub LOL, I heard another song of his called 'shoes' aahahahaha I love it. The hub was awesome, very entertaining. Thanks!
Enjoyable read - very nice write up - plus my mom loves this show. The videos were a great selection to start my day off right.
Hi Amanda and bspliner, this hub was so much fun. I am thinking about a follow-up, "best of" TLC's What Not to Wear show. Have a great day, Steph
I just saw the "Katie M" rerun of WNTW last night. The second mannequin they showed her had these amazing dressy, black flats (that I think are from Sacco - after trying to find them online). I was wondering where I can buy them. They aren't available on Sacco's website. Any ideas???
hi my name is sydney imalmost 12 years old and my mom is really un-fashionable and i've tried and tried but i can't help her so if anyone can please put her on "TLC's what not to wear" and step on it!thank you!
Hi Stacy and Clinton,I always watch your show almost everyday.And I would like to nominate my self.I am 25 yrs old and i dont know how to dress up because i am little.Many people thought that i am 10 yrs old,i hate it.I want to be mature looking.Please come in Reno Nevada.Thank you!!!
Dear, Stacy & Clinton
my mother is the best mother i know. She Has four kids. It been really hard for her lattely, my oldes sister just got cancer last August. Shes been so scardy. I think she decursives to have this. She never has time for herself. I would really appreciate on your next show or whenever your free, you would have the time to come and do this for her. Thank you for you time.
From,
A good friend.
Hi stacy and clinton i would like my mom to be on your show she needs a serious make over and can i begg you for her to be on your show every day we watch your show and see how regular people get changed in to model by you i am eleven turning twelve years old in may old i am alexandria who lives in newyork queens south ozone park our telphone number is 1347 561 3479 and i live with my mom shireena , my sister abigail and my brother anthony who lives in tampa florida and my dad trevor and we would all like my mom to be on your show friday the 20th of march and if you want to e mail us you could e mail us at my dad e mail adress trevorths@hotmail.com or if you like you can call us at the numer 1347 561 3479 sincerly Alexandria sookram
Hi stacy and clinton i would like my mom to be on your show she needs a serious make over and can i begg you for her to be on your show every day we watch your show and see how regular people get changed in to model by you i am eleven turning twelve years old in may old i am alexandria who lives in newyork queens south ozone park our telphone number is 1347 561 3479 and i live with my mom shireena , my sister abigail and my brother anthony who lives in tampa florida and my dad trevor and we would all like my mom to be on your show friday the 20th of march and if you want to e mail us you could e mail us at my dad e mail adress trevorths@hotmail.com or if you like you can call us at the numer 1347 561 3479 sincerly Alexandria sookram
Hey Stacey, It's clinton, You really need to read some of the comments on here that we have gotten. Thank you every one. Remember, the costumes stay in the halloween closet, no acid wash jeans, and no too low shirts. Stacy, start checking our websites. I loved the last a,bush, well I hope that you get to read this message. Love your best friend, Clinton, And by the way, Not to be rude but NO NOMINATIONS WILL BE EXCEPTED THROUGH THE COMMENT BOX. you need to do it the right way, we delete incorrectly formatted nominations.
i love what not to wear and stacy and clition cool
i love youre show ps. cilntion is hot
I love this show and watch it on cable every morning and on weekends. Although I know Stacy and Clinton's job is to harrass and make jokes about people's style, I am very disappointed with Stacy's language becoming looser and looser all the time. Makes one wonder if she is the lady she portrays with her potty mouth.
Hi Gail, I must agree with you! Its more than embarrassing to listen to/watch sometimes. Steph
I still like this show, although 98% of the rest of TV should be composted. Seems a lot of people enjoy their makeovers. Some people cry because they think that they must leave themselves behind when they change their look. Always glad when they heal from that.
Clinton & Stacy, I am 72 yrs old now, but feel much different. How am I to be dressing at this age of my life? I feel you both can help me to know!I watch your show faithfully, but there are never any older women on, we to need to know also .If you have any advice to offer on your show it would be wonderful. Thanks , Charlene p.s.I personaly would love to be an example on the show but of course that won"t happen. Maybe someone will vote an older lady on. Luv you both.
Hi Stacy and Clinton, I love love love your show. I wish you could start another show for women over 45. We love to look great to. We can be hot looking (smile) even at 57years old with a little help from you guys. Please keep your show going forever. It is great. Love you both.
Clinton and Stacey will you ever do a makeover show that involves a man? My husband used to be such a good dresser now I am lucky if he wears shorts without holes. I would love to see a male make over then maybe he could get some ideas. Love you guys
Please, help me to get on your show I need all the help I can get I lost a 36 year old daughter 5 years ago and my 30 year old daughter went missing 5 years ago, I and my husband adopter her children 14 and 7. I wear my 14 year olds stuff. I am now 64 I use to wear nice stuff and heals, I don't look 64 and I want to be pretty again, and wear nice things . It has been tuff losing 2 children, but I have a good life with my husband and children. I would give anything to be on your show and look pretty again . Please help me.
thanks so much East Peoria, Illinois 219 East Lane 61611 Phone (309) 698-3480 I love you guys I watch your show and see what you do so well. I love you both. My dream is to be pretty again so I feel go about myself.
I need to nominate my husband...please help he is really bad wearing his clothes and he gets upset if i corrects him please help:(
I so need your help I look like im 70 when im 12 can you help me
hi staceandclinton i hope you have a garte time at that show i need your help im sick of hadeing stuff
can yu help my mom she has no style and i wanned to know if u could help her pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and thas
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can u text back me on my yahoo it is ebonibrantley@ymail.com
hi cliton and stacy... my mom really needs help, everytime we go out, she dosent dress right, her whole wardrobe is a mess, and sometimes i get embarrassed because of her clothing, i would really apprciate it if you would help her with a new wardrobe. feel free to email ammoladiimillz@aim.com
HEY HOW ARE YOU DOING GUYS ..... WELL MY NAME IS ZERINA AND I LIVE IN CANADA AND REALLY I NEED NEW STUFF FOR REAL ... I DONT REMEMBRE WHEN IS THE LAST TIME I BUY SOMETHING FOR ME AND I DONT WORK AND I DONT HAVE MONEY TO BUY ANYTHING SO I TAKE CARE OF MY STUFF COZ I KNOW I NEED AND I DONT KNOW WHEN IS THE NEXT TIME I WILL GET A NEW STUFF SO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GUYS HELP ME I COME TO CANADA WITH MY MOM SO BOTH OF AS WE DONT WORK COZ IS NOT EASY FOR AS TO BUY STUFF SO PLEASE PLEASE HELP I NEED YOUR HELP I NEED IT REALLY HELP ME MY EMAIL IS miss-missy@live.ca PLZ HEL
Hey, my name is Amber. I'm the daughter of Heather Roberts. My step father is in jail, and this whole time no one has really stuck together as a family, but my mom has still put everyone else's needs before her own, she is really being very great and supportive through all this. Well anyways not too long ago my step father wrote me and said for me to get her on a show, that she admires. Everyday your show is on she watches it, she's always saying how she would love to be on your show. If you could figure out a way to get her on there, for being the great mother, and wife that she is, I will greatly appreciate it, thank you..
-Amber Roberts.
If you have any suggestions or hopefully enter my mom in your show, contact me at amber.roberts67@yahoo.com, to be sure about real websites, to get my number to really contact me, and we talk about it please email me first.
i am 13 year old i want to be int he show
Hi, I am a young 52 year old. I would love to sign up to be on TLCs' What Not To Wear. I can't seem to find the right place to sign up. Can you help? I live in CT.
Thank's so much for your help
madewithlove2@gmail.com
LOVE THE SHOW......and "Let me Borrow that TOP" video and music was Damn Funny!
i love love loveeeeeeee this show:)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would like to know why they took off What Not to Wear on the USA channel in Baltimore, Maryland at 6:00 P.M. They keep putting that Say Yes to the Dress which is a stupid show. We need What Not to Wear back on
I stopped watching it in the NY area....absolutely became ridicilous with all the repeat's. One can see from the fashion that a lot of the shows are 2 - 3 years old and have been shown....over and over and over and over .
Are you dumbing US down ?
I get TLC from Springfield,MO, and this fall have been unable to find "What Not to WEar", one of my very favorite shows. What is the schedule...when can we see it.
When does the new season begin? Help! I know not 'what to wear'!
Patty Inglish, MS says:
2 years ago
I like this show a lot, although I have not seen it in several weeks. I like the way they can provide a makeover without surgery or drastic weight loss. It's great! Thanks for writing about this.