I'm one of those people who have no idea how to dress, so I certainly agree with your first statement. I'm extremely fortunate in that I get to wear jeans & t-shirts to work. If I have to dress up and one of my three dresses won't work, I have jebra go shopping with me and rely on his opinion.
I also think you're right about the humiliation although today's show (I'm watching again tonight; tonight's episode is about a young woman who wants to be social worker but who began the show dressing more like a street walker) seems to be not quite humiliation but drama. And the woman, Cathy, certainly had confidence in herself even when she was dressed well, inappropriately.
Were you referring to the US version of What Not to Wear or the UK one with Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine? I cannot stand the US version but I really enjoyed the one with Trinny and Susannah. For one thing, I didn't think they were as catty and for another I thought the clothes they recommended were more classic and would remain in style longer. I also thought they did a great job of teaching their clients what to look for in clothing in terms of fit (cut of the garment). How Do I Look? seems to prefer what I'd consider trendy or disposable clothing, not wardrobe basics that will last for many years.
I agree about the aggressive tone of WNoW. It's pretty bad on HDIL too. Here the transformations are striking but I really doubt the women are learning the skills they need to actually transform their wardrobes on a permanent basis.
The episode I'm watching as I type this is "Passing the Fashion Bar" and once again I find her quite refreshing because at the start of the episode she has absolutely no concern for how she looks. Whereas I do think she looked pretty bad at the beginning but I am so impressed with her personality and her focus on what I agree are the important things, being smart, being honest, providing food & shelter for her five children (and spouse) and getting through law school. Personally, if I needed a lawyer I'd hire her in a New York minute.
Oh man, they just had her talk with six potential clients and then had the same clients talk with another lawyer and asked them who they would hire. Every single one picked the other lawyer. Ouch. I still say I'd hire her.
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I also think you're right about the humiliation although today's show (I'm watching again tonight; tonight's episode is about a young woman who wants to be social worker but who began the show dressing more like a street walker) seems to be not quite humiliation but drama. And the woman, Cathy, certainly had confidence in herself even when she was dressed well, inappropriately.
Were you referring to the US version of What Not to Wear or the UK one with Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine? I cannot stand the US version but I really enjoyed the one with Trinny and Susannah. For one thing, I didn't think they were as catty and for another I thought the clothes they recommended were more classic and would remain in style longer. I also thought they did a great job of teaching their clients what to look for in clothing in terms of fit (cut of the garment). How Do I Look? seems to prefer what I'd consider trendy or disposable clothing, not wardrobe basics that will last for many years.
I agree about the aggressive tone of WNoW. It's pretty bad on HDIL too. Here the transformations are striking but I really doubt the women are learning the skills they need to actually transform their wardrobes on a permanent basis.
The episode I'm watching as I type this is "Passing the Fashion Bar" and once again I find her quite refreshing because at the start of the episode she has absolutely no concern for how she looks. Whereas I do think she looked pretty bad at the beginning but I am so impressed with her personality and her focus on what I agree are the important things, being smart, being honest, providing food & shelter for her five children (and spouse) and getting through law school. Personally, if I needed a lawyer I'd hire her in a New York minute.
Oh man, they just had her talk with six potential clients and then had the same clients talk with another lawyer and asked them who they would hire. Every single one picked the other lawyer. Ouch. I still say I'd hire her.