What Not to Wear
Friends and family members nominate a candidate that they consider poorly dressed and ask the show to make over the "fashion victim." Fashion Police Stacy London and her partner ambush the candidate and make them an offer-- they are given a $5000.00 budget for a new wardrobe, which they must purchase in New York City boutiques over the course of two days, but only on the condition that they allow Stacy & her partner to critique, and in most cases throw out, their existing wardrobe.
Type: tv
Season: 12
Episode: N/A
Duration: 45 minutes
Release: 2003-01-18
Rating: 5.6
Season 1 - What Not to Wear
2003-01-18
At age 24, Morna still dresses like a slouchy college student. She works for a major cosmetics company in Manhattan's classy Rockefeller Center — but in billowing skirts, worn-out sandals and an actual headband. After being filmed secretly for weeks while her friends have conspired with host Jillian Hamilton, Morna gets the shock of her life when fashion stylists Wayne Scot Lukas and Stacy London ambush her during lunch with her friends. Wayne and Stacy show her the secret footage before weeding out her closet's catastrophes. But Morna doesn't give in easily. The stylists have a fight on their hands. Then it's on for a hair and makeup overhaul with hair stylist Nick Arrojo and makeup artist Carmindy Bowyer. Will Rockefeller Center ever see the glamorous, elegant Morna that Wayne and Stacy envision?
2003-03-08
Eileen is only 29 but dresses like she's 50. Her clothes are dumpy, frumpy and totally lacking in appeal. Her best friend and three sisters think she needs a sexy new image and conspire with WNTW host Jillian Hamilton to give her a brand-new/updated look. Fashion stylists Wayne Scot Lukas and Stacy London take Eileen in hand and try to release the goddess underneath all the layers — including the Harry Potter glasses and bushy eyebrows. Hairstylist Nick Arrojo and makeup artist Carmindy Bowyer kick in to help Wayne and Stacy turn a Boston frump into a femme fatale.
2003-03-15
Donna, 47, works as a sales rep for a printing company on Long Island, near New York City. She talks to clients on the phone ... good thing, given that she wears seasonal items and '70s leftovers. Sweaters with pumpkins, fall leaves and ice skaters, plus dickeys and culottes fill Donna's wardrobe — to her family's despair. After What Not to Wear host Jillian Hamilton conspires with Donna's family and friends, it's up to fashion stylists Wayne Scot Lukas and Stacy London to drag Donna away from kitsch. After culling the most horrific items and forcing her to face how bad these clothes look on her in a 360-degree mirror, Wayne and Stacy send Donna shopping with strict new rules and $5,000, before a complete hair and makeup overhaul. But Donna's been dressing like a Christmas tree for a long, long time. Can she learn simplicity and style — in one short week?
2003-03-22
Kerry is a 33-year-old opera singer on the edge of a flourishing career. She came to the city seven years ago and is now on the brink of success, meeting with world-class conductors and high-powered managers, and running around town auditioning for roles. When Kerry performs she sounds terrific, the trouble is she looks like she's just come off the farm. The raw ingredients for the What Not To Wear team? Balloon-like sweaters, ill-fitting pants, 99-cent panties, and ""virgin"" hair that has never been cut or colored. Her friends and husband know that Kerry has a killer voice and a personality to match, but are in agreement that she needs a serious fashion overhaul. Can fashion stylists Wayne Scot Lukas and Stacy London — with help from hair stylist Nick Arrojo and makeup artist Carmindy Bowyer — manage to help the opera diva hit the high note in fashion?
2003-03-29
Christine succeeded in losing 80 pounds, but her style sense has never caught up. Baggy sweatpants and T-shirts still hide her hard-won figure. Her friends confess to WNTW host Jillian Hamilton: Christine's a self-described hippie who thinks fashion is a hobby in which she has no interest. Will fashion stylists Wayne Scot Lukas and Stacy London be able to persuade her otherwise? First they have to destroy all her hippie ""threads."" Meanwhile, hairstylist Nick Arrojo threatens to cut the locks of someone who hasn't been to a hairdresser in five years, while makeup artist Carmindy Bowyer tries to teach her techniques. Will they survive the challenge?
2003-04-05
Larry is a tall, dark and handsome bachelor living in Manhattan. As the successful owner of an upscale health spa and the author of a book on massage, Larry seems to have everything going for him — apart from his fashion sense, that is! Even those nearest and dearest to him can't take his 80s look and his obsession with buying in bulk (black T-shirts in packs of 10) any longer. And when it comes to color ... well, there isn't any! Larry's love affair with black is making his closest buddies depressed to be around him. Fashion stylists Wayne Scot Lukas and Stacy London must wean this creature of habit away from his pleated pants and plaid vests and transform him into model material with the help of hair stylist Nick Arrojo and makeup artist Carmindy Bowyer. Attention all you skeptical single women!
2003-04-12
Lili is a 25-year-old law student who looks about 15. Just 5 feet tall, this Washington, D.C., native has a ""cutesy"" look that isn't going to cut it in court. Her mother, aunt and sister are desperate to settle the case, so they've called in our ultimate style gurus: Wayne Scot Lukas and Stacy London. The evidence of Lili's crimes against fashion is pretty conclusive: overalls, short pants and clunky shoes. In just one short week, this attorney-in-training will have to grow from adolescent to assertive. Lili is put on a strict regime of sexy suits and slick style with hairdresser Nick Arrojo attempting to tame her ""bushy"" hair and makeup artist Carmindy Bowyer on a mission to conceal her under-eye shadows caused by too much studying! Will the What Not To Wear team transform this petite duckling into a sleek legal eagle before court reconvenes?
2003-04-26
At 42, Ann is living the American dream: a husband and two sons, a beautiful house, and a pillar of the community. But her wardrobe is a complete nightmare, a classic case of suburban schleppiness. Ann devotes her life to helping others, but her sense of style has earned her the dubious distinction of being the first What Not to Wear candidate independently nominated by three people. Her husband and two best friends have all begged her to stop wearing second-hand sweaters and corduroy cast-offs. Enter Wayne Scot Lukas and Stacy London, two stylists not known for any closet compassion. It's a week of tough love as country casual meets city chic. With hairstylist Nick Arrojo determined to give her short hair more femininity, and makeup artist Carmindy Bowyer turning up the glamour, might the woman nicknamed ""Saint Ann"" discover her seriously stylish side?
2003-05-03
Working with Dolphins is great, but when you start to dress like one ... then you've got a problem. When former pageant queen Holli is not at work, she's either sporting dolphin motif T-shirts or dressed all in black with a dolphin necklace. This Key Largo girl dresses like a fish out of water and needs some serious fashion therapy. Can Wayne and Stacy transform her aquatic style, or will dolphin chic rule the day?
2003-05-10
There is no denying it, most men think college girl, Jen, is hot! But our experts agree, when is comes to fashion ... she just isn't wearing enough of it! Her friends and family tell us she dresses too tight, too bright, and most of all, too skimpy. They say her barely-there wear is sending out all the wrong signals. Wayne and Stacy head down to Miami and drag Jen off to fashion boot camp. Can our fashion duo add some sophistication to her sexy style? Will Jen agree to trash her short skirts and glitzy tube tops? What's wrong with being a man-magnet anyway?
Season 2 - What Not to Wear
2003-08-29
Gina owns her own hair salon, but she dresses more like a hooker from the '80's than a businesswoman. She prefers tight miniskirts, tube tops, spandex pants, and accessories like feather boas and fringe. She also has her hair dyed three different colors, which is not a way to impress customers with her coloring skills. Stacy and Clinton try to help Gina retain her need to look sexy and youthful while maintaining a professional image. Nick tones down her hairstyle, while Carmindy updates her makeup for the 21st century.
2003-09-05
Oretha is a church-going, rocker chick with a wardrobe crisis — her Sunday best is the worst according to her friends. Oretha's a big fan of 80s music; unfortunately, most of her casual clothes are from the same era! A recent job promotion means Oretha needs to promote the right image, but at only 5'2"", Oretha finds shopping for clothes a problem. Her solution: Buy them big and baggy. And to get her hair just the way she likes it, she sleeps in curlers every night.
2003-09-12
It never takes working mom Laura too much time to decide what to wear — she doesn't have much to choose from. Her wardrobe is full of T-shirts, sweat pants and waffle shirts that are all big and baggy. She thinks they make her look thinner, but her husband, her boss, her mother and her friends think Laura is hiding her natural beauty underneath the grubby, shapeless clothes. They want like to see her look more feminine.
2003-09-19
Mary knows about shape, color and form when it comes to her art, but when it comes to her clothes, she's dressing like a starving artist — tops shaped like tents and colored with paint spatters. As an up and coming artist, Mary needs to attend gallery openings and be the center of attention. Unfortunately, Mary's hair also needs some attention. Cutting her own bangs is the only thing that's happened to her style for years.
2003-09-26
Ellen knows how to keep her body in shape — she recently lost over 50 pounds! Her family thinks it's time for her to workout her wardrobe. They say she wears stretchy spandex clothes whether she's working out or going out. She chooses clothes that are too young for her, and she pretty much sticks to just one color — black. Fashion experts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly get fitness fanatic Ellen to transform her wardrobe so that it flatters her new body shape and works with her active lifestyle. Hairstylist Nick Arrojo and makeup artist Carmindy create a hair and beauty routine that will work with Ellen's exercise routine.
2003-10-03
At nearly 30 years old, Dave is still wearing the clothes he bought when he was in college. They're worn out and out of date. He says he's not bothered about fashion, but his girlfriend and his bosses think it's time he dumped his frat-boy image and grew up. He goes to work in shoes with holes, out to restaurants in pants with holes, and his shirts are shapeless and baggy. Stacy London and Clinton Kelly need to persuade Dave that a few well chosen items that he can mix and match will see him through his work and leisure time. Carmindy gives Dave the tools for a glowing complexion, and hairstylist Nick Arrojo rescues Dave from a $5 dollar haircut that is more than a little uneven.
2003-10-10
Chicago mom Shifra has four children, a husband, a job ... and she's also an accomplished flamenco dancer! It's no surprise that shopping for herself is low on her list of priorities. Her husband and friends think it's time for her to put the ""holay"" back into her wardrobe. Fashion experts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly teach Shifra to dance to a different tune and give her a new look that won't be out of step with her lifestyle. Makeup artist Carmindy creates a look to enhance Shifra's pale complexion with the least amount of effort. An even bigger challenge awaits hairstylist Nick Arrojo: Shifra's waist-length hair has not been cut for years.
2003-10-17
Kimberly Banks is trained as an attorney, but she's given it up to devote herself to her dream of being a professional singer. Her friends say she's got the voice to be a diva, but when it comes to style, Kim's stuck in the wrong key. Stacy and Clinton need to get Kim to tune-up her wardrobe by dumping the sack-like dresses, white tights and pants that just don't fit, and get her to make the most of her height and statuesque figure. When it comes to makeup, Kim owns just one red lipstick. Makeup artist Carmindy thinks Kim should focus attention on her eyes, and hairstylist Nick Arrojo plans to glam up Kim's hair with a hint of gold, but she's not sure his top-knots hit the right notes.
2003-10-24
Eric, a jewelry designer trying to expand his business, needs to give up his practice of getting oversized hand-me-downs from his friends. Dubbed ""Huckleberry Jesus"" by his peers due to his shoulder length hair, leather sandals, and baggy clothes, Eric needs a serious wake-up call. The team persuades him to try clothing that his actual size and projects a more mature image to suit a rising entrepreneur.
2003-10-31
When Amanda Jane Stallins goes to PTA meetings the other parents think she's a pupil, not a Mom. At 24, she could pass for 12. Her favorite clothes are short-shorts, tank tops and a floaty, hippy dress (which she thinks is the best!). Amanda hasn't changed her hairstyle for 10 years, and she never wears makeup. She's about to go back to school, but before she does, Stacy and Clinton need to give her some lessons in grown-up style that will make her look more like the woman she is — not the child she was. They want to show her she can still look youthful, but sophisticated, in clothes that will be appropriate for the classroom or a meeting at her son's school. Makeup artist Carmindy wants to show Amanda how her pale complexion can be enhanced by just a little makeup, and hairstylist Nick Arrojo needs to create a simple style that will enhance Amanda's delicate frame and features.
2003-11-07
Niya Battle shows too much flesh according to her Mom, her aunt and her friends, but with her hip-skimming jeans and her bare midriff tops, she thinks she looks just fine. Stacy London and Clinton Kelly need to persuade this 24-year-old mother of two that halter-neck dresses and high heels are not appropriate attire for her job in an insurance office or for shopping at the grocery store. Their challenge is to teach her to dress professionally, while retaining her youth and individuality. Hairstylist Nick Arrojo has to tackle Niya's extensions, which make her hair look long but shapeless, and makeup artist Carmindy has to convince Niya to dump the metallic lip gloss and develop a softer, more approachable look.
2003-11-14
Ross Byron is a 30-something guitarist in a rock band. What he doesn't seem to realize is that his slender, young rocker frame now has a 36-inch waist, and his former flowing blonde locks are now severely thinning and balding. Stacy and Clinton need to bring Ross into the 21st century by getting him out of his acid-wash jeans and gold chains and into a more mature, yet stylish look. As for his hair, Nick Arrojo must persuade Ross that less is more (Hair loss is better disguised with a shorter style!), and when he meets makeup artist Carmindy, Ross is in for a close shave.
2003-11-21
Donia has a passion for punk, but when it comes to fashion, she flunks. She loves to let it all go on the dance floor, but with over-sized tees, polyester pants and hippy dippy hair, her look is a long way from the edgy, sexy, rock chick she really is. Donia's not doing herself any favors by getting most of her clothes from the trash! Donia's fantasy look is actually to be naked, so this could be Stacy and Clinton's biggest challenge yet! Can they steer her away from garbage garb and convince her that dressing up can be a dream?
2003-12-05
Aspiring actor and community theater director David loves to wear outlandish costumes on and off stage, and his casual wear is usually tank top shirts and cutoff shorts. He says his odd style is what shows off his range and personality, but Clinton and Stacy set him straight by saying a more professional look at auditions will most likely get him more work and make a best first impression to directors.
2003-12-12
Misti decided to get into the punk goth look to stand apart from her identical twin sister, then kept up with it for the next 15 years. Her family nominated her because she's starting out on a job search, and they know she will get more prospects if she tones down her severe look. As a result of her appearance on the show, Misti falls in love with cashmere sweaters and expresses her individuality with multi-colored shoes instead of her hair.
2003-12-19
High School teacher Elizabeth believes the way she dresses in the classroom will determine whether her students are well-behaved — but her students disagree. They are so distracted by her long flowing shapeless dresses and clunky jewelry they can't concentrate on their class work. They asked Stacy and Clinton to rescue this twenty-seven-year-old teacher from making herself look at least twenty years older than she is. Elizabeth thinks she's managing to be stylish and professional, but it takes all Stacy and Clinton's powers of persuasion to get her simply to try a skirt that lands on her knee. Makeup artist Carmindy shows Elizabeth how she emphasizes her eyes so they stand out even when she wears her glasses, and hair stylist Nick Arrojo finishes Elizabeth's look with a sleek and professional new do!
2003-12-26
It's a What Not To Wear First! Anne had originally nominated her daughter to be candidate for the show, but after Stacy and Clinton watched Anne in the hidden video, they decided she needed the new clothes more! Anne is a freelance writer for music magazines, but her style is more June Cleaver than Joan Baez. The team gives Anne a more polished professional look that's age appropriate and more sophisticated for a Rolling Stone journalist.
2004-01-09
Alisha is studying to be an interior designer, but when it comes to designing her own exterior, this 25-year-old mom doesn't know where to begin. As the youngest child with four older brothers, she grew up wanting to dress just like them. And now that she's married, she wears her husband's jeans and oversized t-shirts.
Stacy and Clinton want to get Alisha to see that the baggy shapeless men's clothing she wears doesn't disguise the parts of her she wants to hide — in fact, her style makes her look bigger. They need to show her how tailored and well-fitting women's clothes will do a whole lot more for her. Hairstylist Nick Arrojo tackles Alisha's long and lank hair to give her a style that will frame her face, while makeup artist Carmindy shows Alisha how to fill in her over-plucked eyebrows and wear just enough color to bring her face alive.
2004-01-16
Ken is a biker fanatic, but even his biker friends think its time for him to update his look. His old baggy jeans and worn out t-shirts and his signature doorags just make this thirty- six-year-old electrician look sloppy and unkempt.
His wife and mother want him to clean up with a look they would be proud to be seen out in public with. But Ken has a fear of losing what he thinks is his signature style. So Stacy and Clinton have to convince Ken that smartening up doesn't mean losing his individuality.
Ken's hair is in a braid halfway down his back — he hasn't had his hair cut for ten years. Will that all change when he comes face to face with hairstylist Nick Arrojo? Makeup artist Carmindy shows Ken some essential male grooming tips — including how to tame bushy eyebrows.
2004-01-23
Laura Miranda is just a week away from marrying her Navy sweetheart, and moving from her Bronx neighborhood to start a new life in Seattle. But her sister thinks her tight, black, ill-fitting clothes are not going to give her a good start in her new life.
Stacy and Clinton want to get Laura to experiment with color and fit and wear clothes that are more structured. When Laura hears their ideas she's less than impressed. It takes a lot of persuading to get this straight-talking woman to see their point of view.
And when it comes to a wedding outfit Laura's practical grey suit is headed for the trash, but what replaces it? A passionate reunion with her fiancé also means makeup artist Carmindy has to teach Laura tricks for emergency camouflage.
2004-02-06
Michele just turned 30, and is a successful executive in New York. But Michele is stuck in her '80s teeny-bopper Jersey mall look. As if the bright colored scrunchies and tie dye shirts worn at the office weren't enough, her best friend also complains about Michele's zinc pink lipstick — the same shade she's worn since high school. She loves to go to yoga and Pilates classes and is barely over 5 feet tall. She wears a size ""0"" which may account for why she never throws any of her clothes away. But according to her closest and dearest friends, that's no reason to still have poofy hair and Flashdance sweats.
Michele's friends and colleagues feel that her appearance does not reflect the savvy, witty personality she possesses. According to her coworkers, Michele pushes ""casual"" to the limit at the office and in front of clients. Her mother stresses that she exercises keen judgment for others, but none for herself. A single girl in the city, Michele is also looking for love. With her dated
2004-02-13
Irene is a beautiful, intelligent 25 year old with a great body, and, what she considers, great style. However her friends and family describe her style as provocative and inappropriate for her job as a realtor. Her work colleagues have called on Stacy and Clinton to persuade Irene to leave her halter-tops and bustier for the nightclub and to wear more appropriate clothes to the office.
They have to persuade her she can still look young and sexy without wearing everything low cut or ultra short. And Irene admits that in her whole life she's never had a hairstyle she really liked, despite going to a hairdresser whenever she feels depressed. Nick Arrojo must come up with a solution to Irene's search for the perfect cut.
2004-03-05
Cynthia from Atlanta is a wife, a mom of two young children and a successful ad sales rep. When it comes to fashion, she's hooked on bold floral patterns, mismatched fabrics and clumpy shoes or clogs — which she wears with socks! Her friends and co-workers have begged for help from Stacy and Clinton.
At just five feet tall, Cynthia needs to learn how to wear clothes that don't drown her. And when it comes to her larger than average chest, they tell her to look for jackets that ""lock and load."" But can they get this 28 year old to prune the flowers from her wardrobe?
And when it comes to hair and makeup, Cynthia's worried that looking good will take more time than she has to spare. Hairstylist Nick Arrojo has to repair Cynthia's home coloring and give her an easy way to manage style while make-up artist Carmindy teaches her how to fix her face in record time.
2004-03-12
30-year-old Crissa has a 4-month-old baby girl. Like a lot of new moms, she's carrying a few extra pounds she didn't have before she got pregnant. Baby Stella is dressed impeccably in the latest styles, but Crissa's still wearing the sweats and stretchy clothes that were her pregnancy staples — and she thinks she looks OK in them.
Before the baby, Crissa was the trend setter in her family. But now her four sisters and her mom think she's given up. She wears no makeup and hides her hair in a baseball cap. Clinton Kelly and Stacy London have to persuade Crissa that now is the time to get back into proper clothes and that having a baby doesn't mean giving up on your own appearance. They want to teach Crissa how to dress her new body shape so she looks and feels as good as she did pre-baby, and to be able to adapt her style to accommodate changes in her appearance.
2004-03-19
Forty-something Kathy is a hairstylist and the manager of a New York salon — not just any salon but the one owned by What Not To Wear's very own stylist Nick Arrojo. But Kathy's lack of style is making her stand out for all the wrong reasons. She wears her trousers too narrow at the ankle, and too high in the waist. Most of her sweaters are shapeless, baggy and black.
Stacy and Clinton have to persuade Kathy to choose clothes that will give her a modern, updated look and still be appropriate to her age. Kathy, however, hates shopping and has not been in a dressing room for more than 4 years. When it comes to her hair, Nick wants to get her away from being a bottle blonde and get her to have a style that's more fun. And make up artist Carmindy has to persuade Kathy that having dark circles under your eyes is not a reason to give up on eye make up.
2004-03-26
Marie, 48, is an attorney. She was nominated by her husband of over 25 years, Gary, who describes his wife as a complete ""fashion wreck."" Marie likes dark '70s aviator-style sunglasses and only wears black, black and more black. She describes her black obsession as ""mix-and-match"" — meaning she can wear any top with any bottom. The problem is she wears baggy, outdated suit pieces that are all unmatching shades of faded black. Marie also concedes that she has not changed the length of her hair since the eighth grade.
Stacy and Clinton must introduce Marie to the world of color, and show her that accents of color can still be professional. As an attorney, she will need a suit for appearing in court, but also a more casual professional look for business meetings and errands around town. Can the style gurus brighten up Marie's ""Paint it Black"" habits?
2004-04-02
Former dancer John has lost all interest in fashion. He rarely gets out of his cargo shorts which he wears to walk his dog, go to the store and meet his friends (who think it is time for John to change!)
But Stacy and Clinton will have to put pressure on John to even try on different clothes, let alone wear them. John tries to control his long bushy hair with a bandanna. Hairstylist Nick Arrojo wants him to have a style that works with his curls, not against them, and Carmindy has to get John to tame his beard.
2004-04-16
Jeanne's idea of fashion is to match, so if she's in blue from head to toe, she thinks she's right in vogue. Stacy and Clinton have to get this Californian safety manager to realize that matching is not a fashion statement. What she needs is to start wearing clothes that fit properly and that will flatter her curvy proportions.
She also needs to discover colors that work with her pale complexion and green eyes. Hairstylist Nick Arrojo has to tame Jeanne's shapeless mass of hair, and get rid of the roots. Makeup artist Carmindy has to give Jeanne a look that she feels she can wear for work and to party in, and Jeanne wants help in hiding a tattoo she has round her ankle so that she can wear skirts to the office.
2004-04-23
It's another first as the series tackles-- Twins! Valerie and Veronica may be identical twins, but they have very different design styles. Valerie prefers the sophistication of the 1940's and admires Grace Kelly, while Veronica likes a hip, funky look and even dresses up like 1960's anime characters. Their overly casual look at the office and short stature make them look more like 16 than 29. Stacy and Clinton help them find clothes that are suitable work attire that also reflects their own looks, while Nick gives them stylish hairdos that helps people tell them apart. Carmindy gives them simple makeup tips to recreate the 40's and 60's looks, respectively.
2004-04-30
L.A. music producer Michael's idea of fashion is anything with Michael Jordan's name on it. His wife and friends think it's time Michael developed his own style and dressed more like Michael Jordan, rather than by him.
Can Stacy and Clinton persuade him to keep his Air Jordans as collector's items and wear clothes that will make him look like he belongs in the music business, rather than on the sports field? Hairstylist Nick and Arrojo and Carmindy need to teach Michael about grooming and to sharpen up the hair on his head and his face.
2004-05-07
Belinda was voted ""most photogenic"" in high school, but 30 years on her husband and 3 daughters think she needs to rediscover her inner beauty queen. Belinda dresses as if she is always walking her dog, in overalls or tapered jeans and tennis shoes. She loves animal prints and wears t-shirts with lions and bees on them. The one thing she's kept since high school is her long blonde hair. In fact, she's never had it cut and it hangs way past her behind.
The whole What Not To Wear team of Stacy, Clinton, Nick and Carmindy are united in their determination to get Belinda to cut her hair — but despite nominating her for the show, her husband and daughters have second thoughts. Will Belinda submit to Nick's scissors or go back to California with a new wardrobe but the same old hair?
2004-05-14
Carlos is a multi-martial arts expert who trains seven days a week. When he's not in the ring, he earns his living as a bouncer at some of Manhattan's most prestigious nightspots. He's recently dropped his weight from 285 pounds to 230 pounds — and it's all muscle. Not someone to mess with. His family and friends think Carlos may have let his guard down when it comes to style, but despite nominating him for a fashion intervention by Stacy London and Clinton Kelly, they warn that Carlos thinks dressing up is not for him and if they push him too far he will dig his heels in and resist.
Stacy and Clinton want to teach Carlos how to dress to his physique in clothes that fit and flatter — but can they train this competitor in the rules of fashion without it ending in conflict?
2004-05-21
Bubbly Kim, 33, is one of Chicago's most eligible bachelorettes, but when it comes to her dress sense, Kim's friends think she's selling herself short. Her big sweaters with bold horizontal stripes make her look far larger than she is, and her choice of clothes for a night out does not give potential suitors the right impression.
Kim is shocked her friends don't think she's getting it right, and isn't sure Stacy London and Clinton Kelly can do better. They have to persuade Kim to try clothes that give her a different silhouette, so that her whole appearance is as attractive as her personality. As for her hair, stylist Nick Arrojo wants to give Kim a cut that will allow her natural curls to show, even though Kim has spent years trying to avoid being curly.
2004-06-11
Shannon, 28, works as a telephone salesperson, but she's about to leave her desk and come face to face with her customers. Her colleagues are worried that Shannon won't be making commission unless she looks more professional. Shannon thinks her collection of whimsical socks give her individuality. She's also been known to match her outfits to her socks, and that's not how Stacy and Clinton think she should be putting outfits together.
They plan to trash her socks and get Shannon into clothes that will make a good first impression on her clients. Shannon has a question for make up artist Carmindy — how can she make her eyes look like they have lids? Hairstylist Nick Arrojo creates a style that compliments Shannon's broad features and looks sleek and professional.
2004-06-25
Mirella, 30, has just landed her first position as a professor of psychology, after being a full-time student for 12 years. Her best friend is convinced that Mirella has been wearing the same clothes for the duration of her student career, and believes it's time Mirella changed her image. With her long, straight, mousy hair and her dated eyeglasses, this Ph.D. looks just like an old-fashioned librarian.
Stacy and Clinton want Mirella to study with them for just one week so she can be re-educated in what to wear. But can a woman who has spent most of her life with her nose in a book develop a nose for fashion? With the help of hair stylist Nick Arrojo and makeup artist Carmindy, Mirella sees a completely different side to herself.
2004-07-02
Larissa is a 25-year-old woman stuck in a rut. She has worked in the produce department of the same grocery store since the end of high school (over 6 years) and doesn't seem able to move on. Before September 11th, 2001, Larissa had her dream job working at a travel agency. However, after 9-11 the travel agency folded and Larissa went back to the grocery store full time. Her friend Kristin tells us that after she lost her job with the travel agency, she also lost her focus and drive to finish her education and join the adult work force. At the grocery Larissa is forced to wear a uniform (a green shirt and black pants), which stifles her style and encourages her to roll out of bed and head straight for work. It is common for Larissa to leave for work with her hair sticking up at all angles, wearing last night's make up (sometimes on one eye) and a dirty or stained uniform. She also works one day a week in an office where she tries to adapt her inappropriate (often sheer halter top club
2004-07-11
Diana is a graphic designer for a national newspaper — a position she has worked hard to attain. However, according to her friends Diana isn't dressed for success; in fact they say she's dressed for attention. Diana is passionate about shopping and spends time in stores every day, but she's attracted to trends that don't necessarily flatter her and she hunts down the latest labels in discount stores. She's overloaded with glitzy hats and accessories, and for bad hair days she has a selection of wigs.
Stacy and Clinton want to show Diana that she doesn't have to keep up with the trends to look good. If she builds a wardrobe of good basics, she can vary her look with fancy accessories. Hairstylist Nick Arrojo wants to create a style for Diana so that bad hair days are a thing of the past.
2004-07-16
Megan is a talented musician who has a following in her hometown of San Francisco. The only thing letting her down is that she looks like she ought to be singing in coffee houses rather than packing concert halls. Her band members think if Megan could get a look that's more in tune with her music her career could well take off.
Stacy and Clinton need to give this 20-year-old musician an image that will take her to the next level of her career. Hairstylist Nick Arrojo creates a style for Megan that will carry her through her stage show, but also look good for a meeting with music executives. Makeup artist Carmindy shows Megan how to deal with her high coloring and skin that's prone to breakouts.
2004-07-16
Thirty-six-year-old Lisa is a mother of two and a human rights lawyer. With her time dedicated to her family and her job, her appearance is the last thing on Lisa's mind. Her friends say she wears her 10-year-old daughter's clothes — sweat pants and T-shirts — and she has one look when she goes to work — white shirt and black pants.
Stacy and Clinton want to show Lisa that dressing in grown-up clothes doesn't mean she'll spend more time getting dressed in the morning. But it does mean she will look put together and more professional. Lisa says her feet don't go into ladylike shoes with heels — and she never wears skirts or dresses. Stacy and Clinton need to put forward some powerful arguments to change this lawyer's mind. Lisa's hair is normally dragged off her bare face into a ponytail; Nick Arrojo must persuade Lisa that letting her natural curls take hold is easy to manage and looks good. Makeup artist Carmindy develops a fast face for busy Lisa to do every morning.
2004-07-23
Thirty-year-old Will was nominated by his future wife, 28-year-old Nicole. The couple are getting married in June. Will works on the Internet side of an insurance company, and Nicole works in freelance marketing. Will has recently lost a lot of weight in preparation for his wedding, but at 6 foot 3 inches he's still a big man. Nicole nominated Will because he's wearing the same clothes he wore before he lost weight — only now he rolls the waistbands so his trousers don't fall down. And it's all about casual wear. He thinks soccer jerseys are far more fashionable than basketball or football as they are better cut and made of material that breathes! With the soccer jersey he wears swim trunks — not shorts or jeans — but swim trunks!
Nicole thinks soccer jerseys should only be worn on the field, but when we stopped both of them while they were out shopping she had a soccer jersey on too! So with the wedding approaching, Stacy and Clinton need to show this duo that there is more to wedded
2004-07-30
Celita is a world-class athlete. She's competed in the Olympic Games twice — first as a member, and then as captain, of the women's judo team. She's in training and hoping to make it a third time. Thirty-five-year-old Celita has been an athlete all her life; she also coaches women's soccer and basketball. But the years of training have given Celita a muscular build and broad shoulders, which make it hard for her to find clothes. That could be why Celita dresses like she's always on the track even when she's out for dinner.
This Yale graduate is also working on a new career in the financial industry, but looking like a phys-ed instructor won't work on Wall Street. Stacy and Clinton need to find a way for Celita to dress in more feminine styles that flatter her shape, and they also need to persuade Celita to try them. For a woman who has never felt comfortable looking ""girly,"" it's going to be a big step.
2004-08-06
Erinn is a 16-year-old high school student about to enter her senior year. At school, she's an 'A' student — but when it comes to fashion she's scoring below average because of her mismatched socks and clashing colors. In a What Not to Wear Back to School special, Stacy and Clinton teach this teenager how to build a wardrobe that will take her through her senior year and into college.
Erinn needs to dump the too-short shorts and skirts, and add a little bit more sophistication to reflect her hard work and accomplishments. As for her hair, Erinn prefers it out of the way as she pours over the books — so she always wears it tied back. But after a straightening treatment, hairstylist Nick Arrojo cuts it into a classy and yet easy-to-manage bob fit for a hip young scholar, and makeup artist Carmindy teaches Erinn how a little can go a long way — even in the every day setting of a high school classroom.
2004-08-20
Melissa, 25, recently joined the ranks of New York's finest, so at work she wears the proud uniform of an NYPD officer. However, friends and family say that Melissa chooses to dress just like her twin when she's not walking her beat — problem is, her twin is her brother. She hides herself in oversized men's clothes, and Melissa's mother believes that there's no reason for her to wear pants that can fit two people. No one has ever seen her wear a skirt — and everyone wants to blow the whistle on her mammoth wardrobe.
Stacy and Clinton prepare to rescue Melissa from an endless lumpy sweater collection and to outfit her in clothes more appropriate for a woman. But they have a tough assignment ahead of them because Melissa is wedded to and very comfortable in her supersized ""skater dude"" look. Hairstylist Nick Arrojo and make-up artist Carmindy need to polish up Melissa without overwhelming her … though after peeling back all the heavy layers, Melissa may even surprise herself.
2004-09-03
Aysha, an Aysha, 25, has aspirations to work as a hair and makeup artist in the fashion industry, but her brother and friends think her own appearance lets her down. Aysha wears jeans, jeans, and more jeans — some with holes, some frayed and none that fit her correctly. Her brother tries to steer her to better fashion choices but she doesn't take his advice, so he's handed her over to What Not to Wear style experts Stacy and Clinton.
They need to persuade Aysha that jeans and clumpy shoes do nothing for her, and if she wants to work in fashion she's going to have to look like she knows what she's doing. Aysha has a magnificent head of hair, but hairstylist Nick Arrojo needs to give it some shape and rid her of the experimental red highlights she did herself. Makeup artist Carmindy shows Aysha how a little shadow in the right place can make her eyes the focal point of her face.
2004-09-10
Twenty-eight-year-old Tiffany has gotten comfortable working from her Washington, D.C., home in workout gear. Her closet is filled with sweat pants, track pants, leggings and sneakers. Her friends and family say that even when she leaves the house, Tiffany looks like she is ready for the gym. Also, when she attempts to dress up, Tiffany wears dresses that are too tight, too short and too revealing. And yet another fashion foible to add to the list: Tiffany's one-track mind drives her to buy in bulk. She buys the same clothes in two different colors — and unfortunately, her choices have been way off target.
Tiffany is hoping to change her job to one outside the protective walls of her home, and Stacy and Clinton plan to adjust her fashion agenda so that Tiffany is more client-friendly and professional. Stacy and Clinton want to show this IT expert that she can be comfortable AND stylish, and that she can find flattering clothes without being high-maintenance and without showing too much
2003-11-28
Season 3 - What Not to Wear
2004-10-01
Kerryellen, a computer programming expert, believes in wearing comfortable baggy clothing, arguing that since she spends most of her time crawling underneath desks fixing other employee's machines, she shouldn't wear nicer clothing that will get dirty while she's on her hands and knees. Kerryellen's friends and family think she has a self esteem issue and doesn't like to show off her body. Stacy and Clinton help her come out of her shell a little more and find outfits for work and off hours that are flattering and practical.
On the grooming front, Kerryellen freaks out when Nick decides to tone down her blonde locks and dyes them a dark reddish brown, which she hates. In a show first, after the reveal to Stacy and Clinton, but before she goes home to her family, Kerryellen goes to Nick's salon and insists that he make her a blonde again.
2004-10-08
Will is a 25-year-old from Alabama who needs to drop his hillbilly fashion tendencies for a sharper, more professional look, especially to be able to cut it in his new job. At 6' 3"" and 180 pounds, Will is tall and lean; however, his clothes are certainly not. Stacy and Clinton have to convince Will that his extra-large polo shirts and oversized pants are not the way for the new guy at the office to look.
Will also has a sock problem: all his socks are white and athletic — and he's wearing them with dark leather shoes! Last, to make sure that Will can make a great first impression, the WNTW team introduces him to an etiquette instructor who teaches him the subtleties of the proper business handshake, the confident walk and the memorable introduction.
2004-10-22
Melanie, 44, is a former world champion ballroom dancer who now runs the Dance Times Square Studio in New York City. Vogue magazine has described this studio as ""the most fashionable place to learn to dance in New York."" While the venue may be fashionable, Melanie certainly isn't. She left fashion behind when she stopped competing, and now wears ill-fitting clothes — some too tight and some too baggy. And worst of all, she only wears one color — black!
In this special episode of What Not to Wear, Melanie was surprised live on air! Clinton and Stacy will have one week to bring the sparkle and color back into her wardrobe, and to convince monochromatic Melanie that stepping off the competitive dance floor doesn't have to mean stepping off the fashion catwalk.
2004-10-29
Matt, a rowdy, flamboyant radio talk show host, HATES pants, and insists that it's okay that he wears shorts all the time because he has a job where nobody sees him. Clinton & Stacy point out times when wearing pants are more appropriate, and coax him into getting a wardrobe that looks good when he's off the air and out with family and friends. Nick gives him a polished haircut, while Carmindy treats him to a spa facial.
2004-11-05
Kelly, a stay at home mom, is stuck in the 1980's. In an interview, she claims to be inspired by Erica Kane from ""All My Children,"" but her appearance suggests Peg Bundy from ""Married With Children,"" with a beehive hairdo hairsprayed in place and gold lame stirrup pants. Stacy and Clinton try to pull her out of her outdated rut, while Nick and Carmindy prove that changing her hair and makeup can make Kelly look much younger.
2004-11-12
Jennifer, 25, is a new mother and a successful, full-time nurse. With a great husband and a loving family, why is Jennifer still dressing like she is 14? Perhaps it has something to do with her love of shopping in the juniors section; maybe it's her habit of wearing clothes that are so big she drowns in them, or outfits so small that her daughter could soon start wearing them.
Whatever it is, Stacy and Clinton have to help this young lady's wardrobe catch up with the rest of her life, while Nick takes care of some overgrowth on the top of her head. With so much change in the works, the only question that still remains is whether this Southern belle is ready to part with her familiar ways and learn What Not To Wear.
2004-11-19
Chris, a 25-year-old aspiring actor, has adopted a style that punk-rock icons might be proud of: his rebellious fashion sense is stitched together with safety pins, holey clothes and pieces thrown together from a grab bag at the local Salvation Army. But his parents are desperate for him to ""grow out"" of his grungy fashion shell, and they've called on Stacy and Clinton to help.
Stacy and Clinton need to develop a look for Chris that makes him presentable while retaining his individual style, and they need to persuade him to try it on. Chris' hair is receding, but with a good cut stylist Nick Arrojo is sure he can make it look thicker.
2004-12-03
Drama is the word that best describes Tish, a 47-year-old blonde bombshell. Her clothes, however, are anything but dramatic. This North Carolina actress-turned-director is addicted to black clothing; in fact, she thinks that you have to wear black to be taken seriously. Stacy and Clinton have their work cut out for them, trying to convince Tish that the world is much better in Technicolor.
While they're bringing a little va-va-voom to her wardrobe, Nick and Carmindy are bringing a little Hollywood glamour to our drama queen. Nick gives Tish a haircut that's sleek and slimming, while Carmindy shows her how to transform her day makeup into a sexy evening look. There will be comedy and tragedy as Tish learns What Not to Wear.
2005-01-07
Twenty-six-year-old Delia, a recent M.B.A. graduate, favors quirky outfits more suited to a club kid than a professional executive. Stacy and Clinton have to convince this ex-Miami resident that there's more to looking young and fashionable than glitter and pink clothing. Hairstylist Nick Arrojo gives Delia's curly brown mane more volume. Makeup artist Carmindy steps in with a new routine to include colors that highlight her olive complexion. Watch this makeover transformation as Delia learns What Not to Wear!
2005-01-14
Charlie is obsessed with purple clothes, and prefers to wear his casual, paint stained sweat clothes all the time. His argument for grunge wear is that his job as a boat restorer requires him to get dirty, so he wears clothing that's already worn and messy. Stacy and Clinton counter that Charlie should have some professional suits for meetings with clients and taking his family out to dinner. On the grooming front, Nick is appalled to hear Charlie confess that he washes his hair with soap! He tames the massive mop of unruly hair, while Carmindy gives advice on shaving properly and treating his sun damaged skin.
2005-01-21
Sohni has a funky '80's retro style that includes slicing up her shirts with scissors, which she calls ""her best friends."" (I still don't know how she smuggled them through airport security on the trip from Chicago-- maybe she took a bus?) Sohni aspires to attend law school, but her current wardrobe is more like a prostitute's than a prosecutor's. The team tries to lead her into selecting a more mature style of clothing that can still reflect her unique style for her leisure time, and respect her need for an ""individual"" look.
2005-01-28
Chicago, Ill., is home to short-order cook Eddie and his charity-case style poached from thrift stores. Despite ripped-up pajama pants, a plethora of polyester and natty bedroom slippers as footwear — Eddie is utterly convinced that his style rocks.
It seems that Clinton and Stacy may have finally met their match. Tension builds as they attempt to make this misguided fashionista shift from thrift to success.
2005-02-04
Laura is a 33-year-old accountant from Chicago. She's a hardworking mother of four who's also studying for her master's degree in the evening. But while she may be in charge of her company's finances, she's definitely not in charge of her style. She wears clothes that belong to both her 13-year-old daughter and her 56-year-old mother … and she thinks that comedy T-shirts are a good look at the office. For her, dressing like an adult means looking old.
When Stacy and Clinton conduct their own style audit on Laura, can they persuade her that wearing stylish and age-appropriate fashions will help her both climb the corporate ladder and show off her true beauty?
2005-02-11
As communications director for UNICEF, 40-something Mia has to be in the field making films about UNICEF's work, and on the red carpet welcoming celebrity UNICEF ambassadors to fund-raising events. But her colleagues say she wears the same oversized casual clothing wherever she is, and it doesn't fit with her high-profile position.
Stacy and Clinton want to persuade this busy mother of three she can look the part without looking corporate or losing her sense of self. But can they get this charity worker to stop looking like a charity case?
2005-02-18
Nancy, 44, is an Irish step dance instructor whose fashion sense is badly out of sync. With a vast wardrobe of T-shirts, sweatshirts and leggings, Nancy dresses for comfort — not for style.
Lords of the fashion dance, Stacy London and Clinton Kelly will try to teach Nancy to jig to the beat of a new, chic drum. But will Nancy's record $4,000 clothing haul on her first day of shopping follow their rules? And watch Nick Arrojo get his moves on as he gives her a very short haircut, while Carmindy ditches Nancy's 1980s makeup for a more updated look.
Let's hope Nancy's Irish eyes are smiling as she learns What Not to Wear.
2005-02-25
Ed is a former teacher now working as an insurance agent, but his look is anything but office professional. Ed's wife remarks that his wild colorful outfits cause people to think Ed is a Vegas lounge singer; his closet looks like he mugged Austin Powers and forgot the last 20 years. He also makes up original names for colors, preferring ""bubblegum blush"" over pink, and ""toasted mango"" instead of orange. The team may be at their wit's end with the wildest candidate yet.
2005-03-04
Melanie, a 27-year-old marketing executive, loves bold rainbow colors and considers her look eclectic. Her co-workers are afraid to take her to meetings because her style is too casual and loud. Stacy and Clinton try to help her find appropriate work attire that will help her get promoted. Nick gives her a more managable style, while Carmindy shows her how to clean up her makeup and treat her skin for cold Boston weather. Melanie definately needs to rework her understanding of styles-- she enjoys wearing floor-length skirts, then says a knee-length skirt Stacy and Clinton recommend will make her look ""like a grandma.""
2005-03-11
Maria was taught by her mother that wearing black clothing was only for mourning, so she always wears bold, bright solid colors from head to toe. To that end, she has over 40 pairs of multi-colored matching shoes. Clinton and Stacy help Maria to understand that colors and patterns can be mixed and matched to create a bold style that isn't so loud. Maria complains to Nick that she has difficulty controling her frizzy afro style hair, so he gives her a shorter more manageable style hairdo.
2005-03-25
Laurie's from Plymouth, MA who works at a landscaping company. She wears baggy clothes and wears a hairstyle that she hasn't cut in 15 years. Laurie's lack of style isn't just a lack of interest, the last eight years, she's cared for her sick grandmother.
2005-04-01
2005-04-08
Alana is a graphic design student whose outfits reflect that of a poor college student-- she likes baggy, comfortable worn clothes that she's even modified with scissors and safety pins to make them fit better. Stacy and Clinton point out that now that Alana is graduating soon, she's going to need a more professional wardrobe to be taken seriously for her work. After the makeover, the team is so pleased with Alana's new look that they help arrange a job interview for her.
2005-04-15
Jeanine is a full time RN who also works part time as an Anna Nicole Smith impersonator. She says her wardrobe consists of work scrubs, Anna outfits, and her comfort wear, which is mostly baggy oversized sweatsuits. Stacy and Clinton try to help her find clothes that can fit in a more professional manner to wear anytime, while Carmindy tones down Jeanine's makeup to wear when she isn't ""Anna.""
2005-04-22
2005-04-29
2005-05-06
2005-05-08
2005-05-20
2005-05-27
Independent film producer Mimi believes in staying unnotice behind the camera, so she tends to dress in black sweatsuits and comfortable outfits. Stacy and Clinton must convince her that she would make a more lucrative impression on potential backers if she looked more professional. Mimi attempts to adopt the ""Hollywood producer"" image while still retaining her own unique personality.
2005-06-03
Aspiring photographer Kristen likes a Goth style to assert her individuality, but her friends claim the dark look may be costing her jobs. The WNTW team gets her to dithc the combat boot and blakc dresses for more professional clothes.
2005-06-10
Minnesota native Raina moved to California to join her boyfriend in LA, but she can't seem to give up wearing hooded sweatsuits all the time, even to work as a youth counselor. Raina argues that her short stature hinders her from finding pants that fit properly; if they fit around her waist, they tend to pool up around her feet. Stacy and Clinton help to get Raina some outfits for work and for fun to help her shed her shy self image.
Calling Nikki Boyer!! Raina gets another surprise at the end of the episode when the team helps her boyfriend propose as well.
2005-06-17
Michaela, an aspiring character actress, tends to get roies of bikers and tough women, and her wardrobe reflects that, with her obsession with leopard prints and flame patterns on almost all her outfits. Stacy and Clinton try to help Michaela design outfits that will impress producers for all kinds of parts and prevent her from being typecast.
2005-07-01
29 year old Naima is about to graduate with a degree in political science, but her hip-hop wardrobe certainly doesn't convey an image of a future leader of the country. Can the team help her find a professional look that still allows Naima to reflect her funky personality?
2005-07-08
In another innovative idea for WNTW, women in the Boston area were invited to nominate themselves for the show, and were interviewed to plead why they deserved the makeover. Petite Courtney Pitts won out, explaining that her small frame made it difficut for her to find adult size clothing that fit, so even though she's 26, she often gets mistaken for 12.
During her shopping spree, she's allowed to got to specialty stores that custom tailor her new clothes to fit just right.
2005-12-23
2004-09-10
2004-12-05
2004-12-12
2004-12-17
2004-12-31
2005-03-18
Season 4 - What Not to Wear
2005-10-21
Stacy, Clinton, Nick & Carmindy interview people who applied to the show, following a contest posted on tlc.com, claiming that they are better at being makeup artists, hair stylists, and fashion editors than the team is. 12 finalists were chosen and challenged with a three day competition to see if they can match up.
2006-01-01
In another contest announced on tlc.com, WNTW asked for a team of friends, either four women or three women and one man, who were having their 20 year high school or college reunion during the weekend of August 5, 2005 to be made over before the reunion.
2006-01-27
2006-02-03
2006-02-24
2006-03-03
2006-03-24
2006-03-31
2006-04-14
2006-04-21
2006-05-12
2006-05-19
2006-05-26
2006-06-02
2006-06-16
2006-06-23
2006-07-07
2006-07-14
2006-07-28
2006-08-04
2006-08-18
2006-08-25
It's another WNTW first as the team tackles a delicate subject- undergarments. After asking TLC viewers to submit tapes of themselves nominating someone worthy of assistance, the team chooses three c-workers who each have very unique problems with selecting underwear: Gina, who is very tall but flat chested, Erin, who is short and has the opposite problem with her large bosom, and Yachiyo, who recently had surgery for breat cancer and now must find special bras for her breasts that are two different measurements. The team attempts to help each woman regain their esteem and look more polished.
2006-09-01
2006-09-08
Season 5 - What Not to Wear
2006-10-20
2006-10-27
2006-11-10
2006-12-01
2006-12-08
2006-12-15
2006-12-22
2007-01-12
2007-01-19
2007-02-09
2007-02-16
2007-02-23
2007-03-09
2007-03-16
2007-03-23
2007-03-30
2007-04-06
2007-04-13
2007-04-20
2007-04-27
2007-05-18
2007-05-25
2007-06-01
2007-06-08
2007-06-22
2007-07-13
2007-07-20
2007-07-27
2007-08-03
2007-08-04
2007-09-21
2007-09-28
2007-10-12
2007-10-19
2007-10-26
2007-11-16
2007-11-30
2007-12-07
2008-01-04
2008-01-11
2008-01-18
Season 6 - What Not to Wear
2008-01-25
A 23-year-old personal trainer who is so addicted to athletic gear that she wears it on dinner dates is an ambassador for the American Heart Association's Go Red campaign and needs to shed her fitness fashion sense for a flirty and fabulous fashion routine.
2008-02-08
A 23-year-old personal trainer who is so addicted to athletic gear that she wears it on dinner dates is an ambassador for the American Heart Association's Go Red campaign and needs to shed her fitness fashion sense for a flirty and fabulous fashion routine.
2008-02-15
A 45-year-old wife, mother, and construction company co-owner has an ill-fitting, masculine wardrobe of baggy jeans, sweat suits and stained shorts has her looking more like a laborer than a professional business owner.
2008-02-29
A 34-yo real estate agent disguises her soft side in busty tops, spray-on jeans and gansta gear that make her look more thug than mom.
2008-03-07
A 39-year-old administrative assistant and single mom wants to start dating again, but her butch looks tell a different story.
2008-03-14
A 26-yo music teacher-to-be, has lost over 120 pounds yet still dresses for a plus-sized body., wearing lots of layers and baggy clothes that hide her new body.
2008-03-28
2008-04-04
Donna and Robert are divorced but ready to tie the knot all over again. On their big day, they look more sideshow than main event. Wedding crashers, Stacy and Clinton stage a fashion intervention.
2008-04-11
A 25-year-old Olympic swimming hopeful has the unique challenge of finding clothing that works best with her broad shoulders and toned body.
2008-04-18
A 28-year-old widowed mom and cement truck driver seems ready to come out of her shell, but her construction-worker look hardly says "come hither".
2008-04-25
2008-05-02
2008-05-09
A 28 yo firefighter and paramedic has put her femininity on the back burner, and when Natalie tries to dress girlie, she ends up looking more trashy than classy.
2008-05-16
A free-spirited aspiring actress dresses like a tacky Tinkerbell. and her "wackadoo" wardrobe keeps her from getting good acting jobs.
2008-05-30
A dental hygienist by day and law student at night has no time for herself, and hides her size 4 figure in oversized scrubs and 1980s-style clothing.
2008-06-06
Jenny is a single 30-something New York fashion show producer, but you'd never guess it by her look which says "crazy bag lady" more than "classy couture."
2008-06-20
A mom who owns a recycling business in Las Vegas and often makes public appearances to speak about environmental issues, looks like she's been kicked to the curb.
2008-06-27
A receptionist by day spends her nights pursuing her passion, hair styling, but her personal style just won't cut it in the beauty business.
2008-07-11
Heather, 43, is a textile designer whose wardrobe of wild patterns is matched only by her brash personality. After gaining weight, Heather says she got depressed and just gave up.
2008-07-18
Acourt reporter, mother of two, and avid soccer player has no time to shop and finds herself buying clothes that don't fit her body or her age.
2008-07-25
A 30-year-old grad student looks more like a 13-year-old slacker in her sloppy tees, baggy jeans and, worst of all, socks with sandals!
2008-08-15
2008-08-22
2008-09-05
2008-09-19
2008-10-03
2008-10-10
2008-10-17
2008-10-24
2008-10-31
2008-11-07
2008-11-14
2008-11-21
2008-12-05
2008-12-12
2009-01-02
2009-01-09
2009-01-16
2009-01-23
2009-01-30
2009-02-06
2009-02-13
2009-03-06
Season 7 - What Not to Wear
2009-05-29
2009-06-05
2009-06-12
2009-06-26
Stacy helps out a ballet dancer who is suffering from low esteem, probably due to her career having never flourished
2009-07-10
A single mom who dresses provocatively believes she looks sexy, but Stacy feels otherwise.
2009-07-17
An enthusiast of the Renaissance-faire needs help updating her look into the 21st century.
2009-07-24
2009-07-31
A Red Cross employee wants to embrace a fresh new look and release her painful past.
2009-08-07
A drag racer turned mom receives fashion help from Stacy and Clinton and end her days of wearing hoodies and T-shirts.
2009-08-14
A middle-aged woman who raids the closet of her tween daughter receives a fashion sense overhaul from Stacy and Clinton.
2009-08-28
Season 8 - What Not to Wear
2010-01-08
Courtney recently lost 170 pounds and gets help from Stacy and Clinton to re-energize her wardrobe and recognize her true beauty.
2010-01-15
Stacy and Clinton help Leanne, a woman who uses witch costumes as a means to hide her true emotions.
2010-01-22
2010-01-29
2010-02-05
Emily is your typical single girl with one divine difference... she's an Episcopal priest. Can Emily find a feminine style that balances her youthful energy?
2010-02-19
Gina, a 38-year old, professor of nonverbal communication who has one of the world's largest collections of mom-jeans. Will Gina finally learn that fashion can speak louder than words?
2010-02-26
Jessica is an alternative photo model who loves to shock people with her dreadlocks, tutus and combat boots. Can Stacy and Clinton give her wardrobe and self confidence the ego boost that it needs?
2010-03-05
Anne is a mortgage broker/biker mom whose personal style has never come out of the 1970's lesbian closet. Can she break out of her comfort zone to find a new sense of style and self?
2010-03-12
Sara is a breast-cancer survivor who, after under going a double mastectomy, decided not to have reconstructive surgery. What starts off as an attempt to dress her takes on an unexpected twist.
2010-03-19
Jenn is a lawyer and matchmaker who puts her careers before herself and her wardrobe. Can Stacy and Clinton help this overachieving overanalyzer?
2010-04-02
Stacy and Clinton try to transform a marketing/PR coordinator who doesn't want to give up costume pieces and remnants of her Goth/punk past.
2010-04-09
When a nudist decides to wear clothes, she picks things that are either baggy or shapeless.
2010-04-16
2010-10-29
2010-11-05
2010-11-05
2010-11-12
2010-11-12
2010-11-19
2010-11-26
2010-12-03
2010-12-10
2010-12-17
2010-12-21
2010-12-28
2011-01-04
2011-01-11
2011-01-18
Aleishe is a pastry chef who works in one of New York's finest restaurants, but suffers from low self-esteem.
2011-01-25
2011-02-01
2011-02-08
2011-02-15
2011-02-22
2011-03-01
2011-03-08
2011-03-15
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
2011-03-29
2011-04-05
2011-04-12
Season 9 - What Not to Wear
2011-08-16
Jenny McCarthy and Cheryl Burke ("Dancing With the Stars") call on the hosts to help make over their hard-working personal assistant, Becky, in the Season 9 premiere.
2011-08-16
The most resistant makeover candidates in the show's history are counted down by hosts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly.
2011-08-23
The hosts recall the worst meltdowns they've seen from makeover candidates.
2011-09-20
Jill is a wacky, lovable nanny who describes her fashion as "medieval peasant" because she loves flowing skirts and tops. She is looking to land a full time job or at least land a date, but neither will happen while she's in ill-fitting cheap, clothing.
2011-11-29
A 50-year-old single mom and psychiatric-ward nurse trades her outlandish wardrobe for more age-appropriate clothing.
2011-11-29
A woman who loves turtles is encouraged to remove the reptile motif from her wardrobe.
2009-11-29
A threadbare shirt with holes in the armpits is a woman's favorite, but it should be the first to go at the beginning of her wardrobe transformation.
2011-12-20
A fan of punk rock needs an upgrade to a more adult wardrobe to match her urban-professional job.
2011-12-27
The hosts help an Army veteran whose selfless attitude never lets her buy new clothes, instead spending all her time and money on her family and charity work.
2012-01-03
A 23-year-old woman with pink hair and a flashy wardrobe admits she's ready for a more conservative look.
2012-05-29
A self-described "Lady Gaga of Long Island" gets a makeover in front of a live studio audience.
2012-06-12
A single mom who has endured more than her share of struggles wants a new wardrobe that reflects her sparkling personality when she's ready to jump back into the dating scene.
2012-06-19
A devoted mother and professor is encouraged to pay more attention to herself by trading her dowdy wardrobe for a more refined style.
2012-07-10
A woman with a skin condition requires that she be protected from the sun, and she also believes in putting comfort ahead of style when it comes to her wardrobe.
2012-07-17
A video-game aficionado needs more age-appropriate clothing and a boost to her self-esteem so she can start dating again.
2012-07-24
A chemist on her way to the U.S. for work confesses to a lack of fashion sense, and realizes her ordinary wardrobe of jeans and T-shirts needs an upgrade for her big career move.
2012-07-31
A chemist on her way to the U.S. for work confesses to a lack of fashion sense, and realizes her ordinary wardrobe of jeans and T-shirts needs an upgrade for her big career move.
2012-08-07
A carefree woman’s Southern-belle wardrobe needs to be reined in to a more socially acceptable level.
2012-08-14
2012-08-21
A woman’s over-the-top style is called a threat to her career by Stacy and Clinton.
Season 10 - What Not to Wear
2013-01-10
Former “Baywatch” lifeguard Nicole Eggert wants a more mature style that accentuates her figure.
2013-01-24
Simona has been an overachiever throughout her life and her academics have always come first. Stacy and Clinton help this scientist swap her comfortable clothes for a smarter, cleaner look.
2013-01-13
A working mom who's devoted to her family and happy in pajamas is encouraged to pay more attention to herself and cultivate a sophisticated wardrobe.
2013-02-07
A 26 yo woman who has worked at a clothing store for teens for eight years seeks a more age-appropriate wardrobe.
2013-02-21
Shannon Elizabeth ("American Pie") wants to leave her sex-kitten image behind to dress like a mature, responsible adult.
2013-03-07
Andrea is a working mom who loves to squeeze herself into extra tight clothing that shows off her cleavage.
2013-03-14
Katherine has always dressed differently so she would stand out from the crowd. Stacy and Clinton help transform her lazy, youthful style into a refined, professional look suited for a new career.
2012-03-21
A former beauty queen seeks an alternative to her current wardrobe of large, loose-fitting clothing for her plus-size body.
2013-08-09
Skimpy dresser Riana wears clothes that are too tight, Megan’s frumpy wardrobe doesn’t work for her body, and Taylor’s boho style is just too mismatched. Stacy & Clinton take on all three friends to help each find their own unique style.
2013-08-16
A busy stage mom whose wardrobe consists of short skirts, haphazard layers and boots seeks a more polished style.
2013-08-23
A tomboy who wears camouflage is advised to accept a style that's more appropriate for her age and body type.
2013-09-06
A single mom and business owner frequently wears a frog costume to promote her catering company, so Stacy and Clinton try to find her a more sophisticated style.
2013-09-20
Stacy and Clinton step in to change A woman's teen-style wardrobe before she meets her online boyfriend for the first time.
Season 11 - What Not to Wear
2011-08-16
Cheryl Burke and Jenny McCarthy call on Stacy and Clinton to help show their personal assistant that she is worthy of a look that will put her front and center.
2011-08-23
Noel is a hairstylist and acrobat student who shows her character in her crazy outfits.
2011-09-13
Ebony insists that style does not matter and that her achievements outshine her appearance; this is not the best attitude for the Program Director of Michelle Obama's organization to have.
2011-09-20
Jil is a nanny who describes her style as medieval peasant, looking to land a full time job or a date.
2011-11-29
Jodi is a belly-dancing psych-ward nurse who wears inappropriate clothing in all bright colors.
2011-11-29
Rebecca has an obsession with turtles; she won't go a day without wearing something representing a turtle.
2011-12-06
Though Becca works with cupcakes and confections all day, there is nothing sweet about the way she dresses.
2011-12-20
A fan of the punk band, The Ramones, Jennifer is dressing more like a maintenance worker than an urban professional.
2011-12-27
Christine is an Army veteran who would rather spend money on her children, husband and charity.
2012-01-03
Beryl admits she is limiting herself by having pink hair and a careless wardrobe.
2012-05-29
Anna gets the ultimate fashion surprise on-stage in New York City live, in front of a studio audience.
2012-06-26
Minda is a vibrant wheelchair athlete with a drab wardrobe that doesn't fit her positive attitude.
2012-07-24
Dolly needs to get out of her outdated clothes and into a practical yet fashionable wardrobe.
2012-08-07
Stacy and Clinton help Deborah find a more appropriate version her Southern belle fantasy wardrobe.
2012-08-14
Stacy and Clinton help a fairy tale-loving late-bloomer with wardrobes for dating and the professional publishing world.
Season 12 - What Not to Wear
2013-08-01
Skimpy dresser, Riana wears clothes that are too tight. Megan's frumpy wardrobe doesn't work for her body, and Taylor's boho style is just too mismatched. In this episode, Stacy & Clinton take on all three friends to help each find their own unique style.
2013-08-08
Lizz is a stage mom of nine who has put her family's needs over her confused style of short skirts, thrown together layers and boots. Can Stacy and Clinton get this busy mom to drop her inappropriate sexy style and finally discover an identity of her own?
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