| -> | | | | and beauty makeover. The contestant is completely |
| The American fashion makeover show What Not to | | | | surprised by the arrival of crew and cameras and this |
| Wear is on its fourth season on the cable television | | | | surprise element adds to the novelty of the show. |
| channel The Learning Channel (TLC). The show first | | | | Once the cameras cover the inappropriate and |
| debuted in the UK, and remains a popular show, and | | | | unattractive clothing of the contestant, he or she is |
| the American spin-off has earned the same | | | | offered a Visa card with $5000.00 on it in order to |
| substantial audience. The show is hosted by Stacy | | | | buy a whole new wardrobe. However, there is a |
| London and Clinton Kelly, both fashion gurus in their | | | | catch. The contestant must agree to hand over his |
| own right. Fashion consultant Stacy London was born | | | | or her entire wardrobe to Kelly and London and go |
| in New York City and attended Vassar College. After | | | | on a two day supervised and controlled shopping |
| college she worked as a fashion assistant at Vogue | | | | spree. The contestant can only buy within a set |
| magazine and later returned to Conde Nast as a | | | | group of parameters, and if not, they are not |
| senior fashion editor at Elle magazine. London has | | | | allowed to purchase the item. |
| many celebrity clients including Kate Winslet and Liv | | | | Other professionals featured on the program are Nick |
| Tyler, and has worked for many large fashion houses | | | | Arrojo of Arrojo Studios and well-known makeup |
| to advise and direct their fashion shows. Since 2003, | | | | artist Carmindy. Both of these stylists offer their |
| London has also worked as a style advisor to | | | | advice and guidance to create a complete new look |
| numerous advertising campaigns including CoverGirl, | | | | for the contestant in order to match the |
| Suave and Target. London's humorous counterpart, | | | | sophistication and look of his or her new wardrobe. |
| Clinton Kelly is a fashion consultant as well as a media | | | | Nick Arrojo is known for cutting the often overly |
| personality. Kelly, a native of Long Island, earned his | | | | long and damaged hair of the contestants, and |
| degrees at Boston College and Northwestern | | | | creating a fashion-forward cut and color. Male |
| University. Like London, Kelly earned his fashion | | | | contestants are often given skin treatments and |
| experience at magazines such as Mademoiselle and | | | | learn how to take care of their skin, shaving needs |
| Marie Claire. | | | | and nails. Female contestants learn how to apply |
| The genius paring of Kelly and London has resulted in | | | | makeup. |
| What Not to Wear, the popular ambush makeover | | | | After the beauty makeover, the contestant heads |
| show that is delivered with humor and | | | | back to the studio for a full reveal to Kelly and |
| professionalism. The reality program gets its | | | | London. London is known for her excitement at this |
| contestants through referrals from friends and family | | | | part of the show and often yells "Shut Up!" at the |
| of those who have been deemed to be "fashion | | | | sight of the newly styled contestant. The contestant |
| challenged." Kelly and London appear at the | | | | is flown back to their home for an on-camera reveal |
| designated contestant's home or office and announce | | | | of their new look to friends and family. |
| that they have been selected for a complete fashion | | | | |