What Not to Wear

Neosoulchild · #1 09-11-2004, 09:29 PM

I did a search, and didn't see anything. If this is already a thread could someone please direct me to it...

Does anyone watch this show? I love it. I caught it this afternoon, but I think it was the same as last night's episode. There was a sista on there with locs. They didn't pressure her about her hair or anything. And they got her in some clothes that really complimented her, too. I wish someone would nominate me to go on that show. I don't have a bad sense of fashion or anything, but $5000 on a new wardrobe couldn't hurt at all.

jojapeach · #2 09-11-2004, 11:31 PM

It's not just you. I like the TLC version, but I love the BBC America version which is the original. I just think TLC takes far too long to tell similar stories.

So, after watching the show, I feel you on wanting to be nominated for that new wardrobe. They really hook up the nominees with great fashion tips that suit their body types. I'm glad that everyone seems to take to these tips very well. Sometimes, it does seem that everyone is being transformed into the same sophisticated style of dress, but if they're being brainwashed, then the end result makes the brainwashing worth it.

Steeltrap · #3 09-12-2004, 09:35 AM

I've never seen the TLC version, only the BBC America. I think part of the show's premise is not to hassle people about their weight, hairstyle (unless it's completely out of date), etc. IMO, that's a good thing. If you want to lose weight, fine. If not, why not get nice clothes, deal with it, have some fun?

Neosoulchild · #4 09-12-2004, 10:20 AM

I didn't even know it was on BBC. What time does it come on? Is it the same title, "What Not To Wear?" I am going to have to Tivo it now.

RedefinedDiva · #5 09-12-2004, 12:32 PM

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Originally posted by Neosoulchild
I didn't even know it was on BBC. What time does it come on? Is it the same title, "What Not To Wear?" I am going to have to Tivo it now.

Yes, it has the same name. Most of TLC's shows are BBC knockoffs. Trading Spaces, While You Were Out, Clean Sweep, etc, are replicas of BBC shows. I actually like the TLC versions better.

What Not To Wear is one of my FAVORITE shows!! It's amazing that some people put up such resistance to Stacy and Clinton. There is NO way that some of these people actually think that their styles look good. They fight tooth and nail for their raggedy old clothes. I see people almost want to fight, get flip at the lip, cry, scream, etc. to keep that garbage.

I would be on the first thing smoking to Manhattan if they ever pop up on me!!

Intense1920 · #6 09-12-2004, 01:04 PM

I love that show. I can never catch the BBC version but I watch the TLC version all the time. I would love to get my wardrobe spruced up but I don't want to be on tv. LOL.

kateshort · #7 09-12-2004, 07:46 PM

I was so glad to see how Nick treated Tiffany's hair-- my husband was thinking they would cut it off, but I told him she was a natural and would fight tooth and nail for her locs! (A few months ago I had no idea regarding locs and natural hair-- so thanks to the NPHC ladies and other women on GreekChat who were willing to post about natural styles... I've learned a lot from your perspectives.)

TLC's WNTW with Stacey and Clinton definitely focuses on fitting clothes to the body you have; they've been more clear recently (at least in what gets on air on the show itself) in that you can go for things that fit at the hips and thighs, and have someone take it in at the waist, and that things won't fit perfectly off the rack every time for any woman.

Much better and many strides away from Wayne and Stacey. Wayne was the one who said something like "Alpha Delta Pi-- you girls need to stay away from the pie."

Clinton is much better about body size issues.

NiaX · #8 09-13-2004, 12:42 AM

I haven't watched WNTW (TLC's version) in a while...but I would like to be on this show....and also "A Makeover Story".

I don't think I look bad...but I think a lil bit of advice wouldn't hurt.

MeezDiscreet · #9 09-13-2004, 01:45 AM

i LOVE this show. i'm glad that they got stacy and clinton because the first two hosts were too mean.

what's funny is how the guests put up such a fight but in the end, they are so thankful. and you can see their new attitude. do you all remember the puerto rican lady who had the hickies? she was quite pissy at the beginning but at the end, she had a whole new attitude of "i'm sexy."

sometimes, i don't like how carmindy does the make-up. all that blush makes the sistas look like clowns. and did anyone see the tall sista that was on there with the natural that ol' boy cut into a box, streaked it blond and twisted it?? oh, we're talking HIDEOUS so i was scared that he was going to mess tiffany up so i was quite relieved when he didn't.

RedefinedDiva mentioned a makeover story and i must say that i don't like the new format. having these "makeover coaches" is so blah. that black guy grates my nerves and that white guy is corny as hell!!

#10 09-13-2004, 08:03 PM

WNTW is one of my favorite shows. I would LOVE to go on a $5000 shopping spree in New York. However, I do not like the BBC version of this show.

kateshort · #11 09-13-2004, 09:23 PM

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Originally posted by MeezDiscreet
i LOVE this show. i'm glad that they got stacy and clinton because the first two hosts were too mean.

On TLC I swear that it's always been Stacey. After Wayne left, though, and when Clinton started, they totally started to grow her hair out and flat-iron it, so now it looks shiny and long and close to her face instead of blow-dried at shoulder/chin length. You would think she was at least 5 years older if you saw her from the Wayne days... she looks a bit younger now.

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Originally posted by MeezDiscreet
sometimes, i don't like how carmindy does the make-up. all that blush makes the sistas look like clowns. and did anyone see the tall sista that was on there with the natural that ol' boy cut into a box, streaked it blond and twisted it?? oh, we're talking HIDEOUS so i was scared that he was going to mess tiffany up so i was quite relieved when he didn't.

Oh, Nick totally screwed up that woman's hair. She didn't need to look like Aretha! I wonder if that didn't teach him not to mess with a natural hairstyle...

Carmindy I run hot and cold on. I tend to think that she puts on too much blush, too much lip gloss, and too much smoky lower lid eyeshadow/liner. It's usually a good look if you're going out in the evening, but a bit much for daytime. The colors usually look good, though.

RedefinedDiva · #12 09-13-2004, 09:34 PM

I don't know Wayne. I just got hip to the show about a year or so ago. Stacy is a little overly dramatic sometimes. She is always trying to make snappy comments and the way she looks into the camera drives me crazy sometimes.

lovelyivy84 · #13 09-13-2004, 09:40 PM

I watched one episode with Wayne and Stacey and haaaated it!

I LOVE the BBC What Not to Wear. Trini and Susanna rock!

rho4life · #14 09-14-2004, 06:02 PM

i like both TLC and BBC, but sometimes Nick just doesn't know/get how to deal w/ Af-Am women and their hair, and different hair alternatives.

Neosoulchild · #15 09-14-2004, 10:03 PM

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Originally posted by rho4life
i like both TLC and BBC, but sometimes Nick just doesn't know/get how to deal w/ Af-Am women and their hair, and different hair alternatives.

[FONT=century gothic]Are you talking about one episode in particular? Other than the one episode where he twisted the woman's hair, I think he's been pretty good. He jacked her hair up though. She kinda looked like she had a Bart Simpson cut going on. There was an episode with a Canadian woman who looked like she could be mixed. He showed her how to get better curl definition, and I liked her hair. In fact, I stole his technique and currently use it on my own hair. MeezDiscreet, I feel you with Carmindy and all that blush she likes to use. There are a couple of girls at the mac store in the galleria who could definately hook a sista up better than Carmindy. /FONT]