What Not To Wear Question

Sistermadly · #1 01-07-2005, 02:54 PM

If someone nominated you for "What Not to Wear" - and you were chosen - would you be offended? I have a friend I'd really like to nominate, but I'm afraid she'll take it the wrong way.

cntryZTA5 · #2 01-07-2005, 02:59 PM

I might be a little bit at first. I would get over it when they gave me the credit card with $5,000 on it!

I joke with my mom that she should nominate me, just so I can go shopping

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DZTUBAGIRL · #3 01-07-2005, 02:59 PM

I personally wouldn't take offense to it. I know that I am not the fashion police and don't try to be. I think it would be awesome to be on that show. I guess it depends what this person is like. If they are someone that takes pride in their looks I think they will. If they are someone that really doesn't care about how they look I don't think they would. Good luck making up your mind!

AchtungBaby80 · #4 01-07-2005, 03:02 PM

I'd be offended, just because I have a damned fashion degree. Otherwise...it might be fun.

sugar and spice · #5 01-07-2005, 03:06 PM

If you watch the show -- you see that a lot of people admit to being offended at first, but as the makeover goes along, they realize that they do look and feel much better about themselves and are ashamed that they allowed themselves to look so unkempt for so long. Most of them are really glad that it happened, even if they were kind of offended at first.

I think it depends on your friend, though. You know her better than we do, and if she's especially sensitive, I wouldn't do it. But if she's more laid-back, has a good sense of humor about most things, or admits straight-out that her sense of style is lacking, I say go for it.

valkyrie · #6 01-07-2005, 03:08 PM

If someone nominated me, I'd kick her in the face.

Seriously, I watched that show once and thought they were way to snotty and the woman host was wearing a really stupid outfit anyway. LOL outfit.

sugar and spice · #7 01-07-2005, 03:12 PM

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Originally posted by valkyrie
If someone nominated me, I'd kick her in the face.

Seriously, I watched that show once and thought they were way to snotty and the woman host was wearing a really stupid outfit anyway. LOL outfit.

HAHA.

Okay, I seriously hate the hosts of this show. I think the idea is good and a lot of these people need it, but the hosts are EW.

I remember watching a rerun and Stacy made this one lady throw out this knit poncho-thing and told her, "That's hideous, and it's NEVER coming back in style." A few months later, guess what was in style? Oh yeah, those knit ponchos. Now I agree with her that they're hideous, but you know that she's a total hypocrite and has a closet full of them now that they're back in style.

abaici · #8 01-07-2005, 06:52 PM

I would be offended. However, the $5000 will soothe my damaged ego.

I LOVE CLINTON AND STACY!! I think they are fabulous. Now, I can't stand the hair stylist. I think he's dreadful!

pinkyphimu · #9 01-07-2005, 08:25 PM

when the show first came out, my friend and i talked about how upset we would be if someone nominated us. as we have watched the show more and have approved of the makeovers they do, both of us would be more than happy to be nominated. maybe secretly we hope that we each nominate each other...and both get chosen, so we could get $5000 worth of new clothes.

Sistermadly · #10 01-07-2005, 10:25 PM

Okay, so how do you tell someone that the way that they dress does them a HUGE disservice?

How do you tell someone that they need to wear "Spanx" under their dresses so that they don't look like they're 6 months pregnant -- and they're not?

How do you tell someone "Hon, have you EVER been fitted for a bra by a professional?"

How would you say "You are TOO DAMN OLD to be running around in a 19 year old's clothes!"

How do you delicately tell someone that the way that she dresses makes her look like she just rolled in off the corner trying to sell some jewelry that she stole from somewhere?

Sistermadly · #11 01-07-2005, 10:26 PM

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Originally posted by abaici
Now, I can't stand the hair stylist. I think he's dreadful!

I used to think so too until I saw the episode with the black woman who had dreads and he told her that he wasn't going to do a thing to her hair because it was sexy, gorgeous, and one of the best ways for black women to take care of their natural hair.

AGDee · #12 01-08-2005, 12:42 AM

I keep BEGGING my co-workers to get me on this show, but they won't! I really could use a new wardrobe (although I know what looks best on me, my own clothes aren't a financial priority at this stage of life).

Dee

Lady Pi Phi · #13 01-09-2005, 09:48 PM

I like this show, and I don't think I would be offended if someone nominated me. I secretly hope someone would just so I could have a new wardrobe.

Anyway, I don't particularly like Stacy and Clinton. The English (and original show I might add) version with the 2 women is much better. Some of things Stacy wears are a little ridiculous.

As for your friend. Maybe you both can go on a shopping date and you can help her choose items of clothing that suit her body type?

abaici · #14 01-10-2005, 05:16 AM

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Originally posted by Sistermadly
I used to think so too until I saw the episode with the black woman who had dreads and he told her that he wasn't going to do a thing to her hair because it was sexy, gorgeous, and one of the best ways for black women to take care of their natural hair.

I still think Nick is horrible. He has a "Mike Brady perm" for goodness sakes!!!

I recall an episode with a woman wearing locs...her wanted to CUT THEM!

norcalchick · #15 01-10-2005, 09:09 AM

I like this show. I like to watch people go shopping in nyc since i've never been there. i'm also a shopaholic, so i like to watch shopping period.

did anyone see the one where she got to spend $50,000 !!! i was so freaking jealous. she was in christian louboutin and i about died! on the website it tells you what she bought. i think she could have done better shopping though and not have gotten so many trendy coats that cost a lot of money.