Some language. The hosts state that you can look beautiful no matter what. I personally love this show and it is great for girls.
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What Not to Wear
(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Where to watch: TLC, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 11. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Wisecracking fashionistas are OK for big kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About What Not to Wear
Parents need to know that this show's core positive message (anyone can look great) can help mitigate the pressure to look like an airbrushed supermodel that young girls face daily. But during most of each episode, the subject experiences sarcasm and mild ridicule. The TLC version is based on a BBC show of the same name; in the original, two women with soft, caring voices speak frankly to the makeover subjects with dry humor. In the American version, the fashion experts sound less sympathetic and sometimes a bit mean.
Read our full review by Brenda Kienan
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the nature of beauty and whether we all need to look like models. What assets do the people who appear on this show have -- including their talents, personalities, and apparent character? Is that attractive? How do they react to change? Why might people want to stay the way they are, even if it doesn't work for them? How do you think these people's "new looks" will affect their futures? Does it matter? Should it matter? What kinds of messages do makeover shows send in general? And why do you think most of the subjects are women? Do men have less pressure to change their public image?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Love the show!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
For responsible level-headed adults only.
I have noticed that one of the commercials for "What Not To Wear" that occurs at some point while the show is going on just before going to other commercials features two naked women bare breasted except for their hands cuping the nipples. For this reason, I would not let my children watch this show. They get plenty of negative images for other sources. You would think TLC would be safe. The show-hosts, Stacey and Clinton, use foul language throughout the episodes. They also ridicule and make fun of people because of the way they look. I have noticed that the makeup artist often refers certain brand-specific products such as Crest White Strips to the person recieving the makeover. Many times the unkowing makeover-ees are found drinking in a bar. Sometimes it is at a bar where they show off their new look to their friends. As an adult, the show is not that bad. I would not allow my children to watch it.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I love this show! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Love it!!!! :) :) :) :)
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
I Don't care for this show, who can tell you what you should or should not wear its okay to buy something here and there but im not spending $300 on an outfit and another 100 on shoes, what gives them the right to tell you what you can and cannont wear people have better things to do and if people had the time any money to get all dressed up and spend hours on makeup then they would, its chaging everything you like to be to meet someone elses standards
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Ratings at a Glance
| 67% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 33% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 33% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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