What Not To Wear

Yikes, I saw this for the first time this afternoon...they were redoing the
wardrobe of a red–haired dance teacher. I couldn't believe the outfits she
ended up with –– I thought they were all very unflattering. Felts like I
was watching a show about the emperor's new clothes, with everyone
pretending something that wasn't true –– in this case, that the "after" look
was nicer than the "before" look. I wanted to see what the show was about,
but after this I doubt I'll watch it again.
Smokey

I saw parts of this show. I didn't see the before look, however. I thought she
looked nice in the after look.
The one thing is I felt the after clothes were somewhat "theatrical", but I
suppose they are suited to a job of dance teacher.
Mary
"In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but
planning is indispensable." Dwight D. Eisenhower

On Sat, 30 Oct 2004 16:48:57 –0400, "Smokey"
<SmokeyinNewEngl...@yahooey.com> wrote:
I'm not wild about the American version of "What Not To Wear". Last
year the male host was some guy with horrible long, scraggly hair and
in need of a shave. This year's male host is better. I really prefer
the BBC version with hosts Trinny and Susanna; it's a shorter show (30
minutes rather than an hour) and I like the outcomes better. It
actually makes me wish that I had access to the bras and pants they
fit the women with; they look much more fashionable and well–fitted to
what I have access. If you have access to BBC America and are so
inclined, give it a try! It's fun.
Lauri in WA
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Clinton, the new guy, has been around for almost two seasons now (they're in
their 3rd season). The scraggly guy was around for only the first season. Most
repeats they show now only have Clinton/new guy. I'd almost consider the show
to be in their 4th season considering there are about 48 season two episodes.
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On 31 Oct 2004 18:08:09 GMT, soulstar...@aol.com (The Bionic Glove
Chick) wrote:
I'm sure you're right. I don't watch it that often so I've lost
track. I always found it a little amazing that people willingly took
fashion advice from the scraggly guy since he looked so scruffy
himself!
Lauri in WA
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Lauri <res0r...@spamlessverizon.net> wrote on 31 Oct 2004:
AFAIK, 'Scragglepuss' was only on the show because he once dressed/styled
Justin Timberlake. I was glad to see the change. Clinton is excellent and
he even manages to calm down and play a nice foil to Stacy who can come
across rather shrilly at times, even though she knows what she's talking
about. This pairing works.
––
Poetic Badgers
"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."
–Coco Chanel

On 30 Oct 2004 23:10:07 GMT, mpam...@aol.comnospam (Mpamber) wrote:
the
wardrobe of a red–haired dance teacher. I couldn't believe the outfits she
ended up with –– I thought they were all very unflattering.
I agree. I think the idea was that this woman had a naturally
flamboyant personal style but had been suppressing it because she had
gained some weight and didn't feel good about her body. I think they
helped her find a style that *she* loved, which is what's important,
after all. It wouldn't be just how I'd choose to dress (though
neither would the head–to–toe black she was wearing before).
Of course, if I ever went on that show they'd probably think 90% of my
wardrobe was age–inappropriate :–).
Chris (56–year–old who shops at Old Navy)

On Sun, 31 Oct 2004 02:02:07 GMT, Lauri <res0r...@spamlessverizon.net>
wrote:
Yeah, except they haven't shown any new episodes in over a year! Are
they ever going to have any new ones, does anyone know?
Chris

"Lauri" <res0r...@spamlessverizon.net> wrote in message
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I've seen some episodes of the US version. I could swear that sometimes they
are making over somebody who dresses in a way similar to someone they have
made over in the past. Take the guy for whom they suggested polos instead of
t's and cargos. I guarantee there will be a show in which they "fix" a guy
who wears polos all the time. Or something similar.
The show seems to be about bumping things up a notch for the victim and
expanding their comfort zone a bit, but without straining for style
perfection. I wish I could see the BBC version.
My biggest grip with the show is that the hosts don't always look great and
they are very cliche.
Claire

They just did a DJ that I really enjoy this past friday.I usually like the
show but i have seen a few where you can tell the people are not happy.


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On Sun, 31 Oct 2004 19:22:31 –0800, "Claire in SF" <clairi...@aol.com>
wrote:
I hope you have a chance to see the BBC version. The hosts can seem
blunt at first but one gets the impression that they are also truly
trying to be helpful and kind. They are big on honestly assessing
figure "flaws", and seem to be quite skilled in accentuating the
positive. They do makeovers on all body types, from tall and thin to
short and plump and everything in between.
Lauri in WA
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mpam...@aol.comnospam (Mpamber) wrote on 30 Oct 2004:
She was, at one time, an excellent competitive ballroom dancer, so I
thought a theatrical look was perfectly appropriate for her.
––
Poetic Badgers
"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."
–Coco Chanel