What Not To Wear Moments That Went Too Far
Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images By Jackie Manno/Sept. 13, 2021 7:49 pm EST
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. “What Not to Wear” was an iconic TLC fashion makeover show that transformed a multitude of people’s lives from 2003-2013. On the show, professional stylists, Stacy London and Clinton Kelly, offer each contestant $5,000 to revamp their wardrobe with their expert advice after determining that they’ve committed fashion faux pas by secretly filming them for two weeks. The show changed people’s lives by addressing themes of confidence and body image. In fact, multiple contestants have reported that they’ve found longterm love after their experience on the show, according to People.
Although London and Kelly have worked with over 325 women over the years of various styles, backgrounds, and personalities, looking back Kelly happens to recall only two specific incidents where he got into genuine fights with the contestants. But what exactly caused the guests and the stylists to clash? Here are “What Not to Wear” moments that went too far.
What Not To Wear Moments That Went Too Far
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By Jackie Manno/Sept. 13, 2021 7:49 pm EST
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. “What Not to Wear” was an iconic TLC fashion makeover show that transformed a multitude of people’s lives from 2003-2013. On the show, professional stylists, Stacy London and Clinton Kelly, offer each contestant $5,000 to revamp their wardrobe with their expert advice after determining that they’ve committed fashion faux pas by secretly filming them for two weeks. The show changed people’s lives by addressing themes of confidence and body image. In fact, multiple contestants have reported that they’ve found longterm love after their experience on the show, according to People.
Although London and Kelly have worked with over 325 women over the years of various styles, backgrounds, and personalities, looking back Kelly happens to recall only two specific incidents where he got into genuine fights with the contestants. But what exactly caused the guests and the stylists to clash? Here are “What Not to Wear” moments that went too far.
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.
Although London and Kelly have worked with over 325 women over the years of various styles, backgrounds, and personalities, looking back Kelly happens to recall only two specific incidents where he got into genuine fights with the contestants. But what exactly caused the guests and the stylists to clash? Here are “What Not to Wear” moments that went too far.
Tristen proved to be their toughest challenge yet
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Tristen was nominated by her mother and friend for “baring it all.” On the show, London and Kelly picked apart Tristen’s past, determining that her style was to compensate for her not fitting in when she was younger. This caused her to rely on status symbols to feel better than people. Even though Tristen was fond of high-end brands, Kelly retorts that she still managed to look “cheap.” The clearly angry Tristen was determined to not be easy to work with, as she stated that “Stacy and Clinton are in the fight of their life with me.” Tristen strongly protested all of their recommendations, which led to a huge argument.
“I didn’t like Tristen,” Kelly told Today while reflecting on the show’s most outrageous moments. “I didn’t like her when she was in the studio, and I felt bad about that. I felt she was being defensive, and I felt that maybe I was being a little bit rough on her.” However, he commented that the two managed to reconcile at a Vegas reunion show.
Megumi delivered a low blow to Kelly
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Kelly later went on to describe the fight as “one of his worst workdays ever” and the team even departed throwing in the towel altogether. “I actually feel a little bit bad about it. I mean, she told me I needed Botox and I just went off on her,” Kelly told Today about the heated interaction. Although Kelly has reportedly resolved his conflict with other difficult contestants such as Tristen, he can’t say the same for Megumi. “I don’t think I’ll ever (work it out) with her,” he said. “Once you’ve told me I need Botox, we’re done.”
