What Not To Wear

What Not to Wear is a reality show on TLC (The Learning Channel) that allows one lucky participant to get a full makeover, from their wardrobe to their hair and makeup. The participant is usually female, and nominated by a friend or family member who believe that they need serious fashion help. Stacy London and Clinton Kelly host the show, and typically spy on the nominee for two weeks prior to the episode to see how they can help. Once they surprise the nominee and let her know what's in store for her, they give her a $5,000 Visa debit card to use to buy new clothes, as long as she agrees to get rid of her entire current wardrobe. The two fashion consultants then teach the participant how she should be dressing for her figure, her age, and her job. They give her example outfits, and send her on her way in New York City to go shopping. If the participant does not follow Stacy & Clinton's rules, they will jump in to help her find the right clothes to purchase. After spending her $5,000, the participant is given a haircut by hair stylist Ted Gibson (in earlier episodes, Nick Arrojo gave the hair makeovers) and a makeup tutorial by makeup artist Carmindy. After her entire transformation, the participant gets to show off her new sense of style to all of her friends and family. Although Stacy and Clinton can seem harsh to the women at first, the end result is usually worth it; these women learn how to have confidence with who they are and what they look like. What Not to Wear is based on the British series of the same name. MORE