What Not to Wear

What Not to Wear (2003-2013)

EndedReality show

TLC's What Not to Wear is a spin-off of What Not to Wear airing on BBC America. The reality show premise is simple: 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, Clinton Kelly (or Wayne Scott Lukas in the first season) 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 & Clinton/ Wayne to critique, and in most cases throw out, their existing wardrobe. For grooming tips, hairdresser Nick Arrojio and makeup artist Carmindy help refine the candidate's look.Fashionistas Stacy London and Clinton Kelly ambush a style felon nominated by family and friends and offer that person $5,000 to buy a new wardrobe -- if he or she will throw out their current wardrobe and agree to be critiqued by the unwavering eyes of Stacy and Clinton. The participant's makeover also includes grooming courtesy of hairstylist Ted Gibson and makeup artist Carmindy.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 11:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S10E25The Last Hurrah in Vegas!Oct 18, 2013
S10E24Fan MailOct 18, 2013
S10E23Megumi HOct 11, 2013
S10E22Jennifer WOct 4, 2013
S10E21Molly S and Mandy YSep 27, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What Not to Wear premiere?

The premiere episode of What Not to Wear aired on January 18, 2003.

Who were the hosts of What Not to Wear?

What Not to Wear was co-hosted by fashion experts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly.

Who were the guests on What Not to Wear?

Each episode of What Not to Wear featured a different guest who was nominated by their friends or family to receive a makeover.

What was the format of What Not to Wear?

The format of What Not to Wear typically involved Stacy and Clinton critiquing the guest's current wardrobe and then taking them on a shopping trip to find new clothes that were more flattering and stylish.

How long did the transformations take on What Not to Wear?

The wardrobe transformations on What Not to Wear typically took place over the course of several days.

Where did the shopping trips on What Not to Wear take place?

The shopping trips on What Not to Wear often took place at high-end department stores such as Bloomingdale's or Saks Fifth Avenue.

Did the guests on What Not to Wear have any say in their new wardrobe?

Yes, the guests on What Not to Wear were allowed to provide input on their new wardrobe and suggest items they wanted to include.

Did the guests get to keep the clothes on What Not to Wear?

Yes, the guests on What Not to Wear were allowed to keep the clothes that they purchased during the shopping trip.

Was there any follow-up after the wardrobe transformations on What Not to Wear?

Yes, there was often a follow-up segment at the end of each episode of What Not to Wear to see how the guest was adjusting to their new wardrobe.

What was the budget for the shopping trips on What Not to Wear?

The budget for the shopping trips on What Not to Wear was $5,000.

Was What Not to Wear a popular show?

Yes, What Not to Wear was a popular show that aired for 10 seasons from 2003-2013.

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