How to Look Good Naked

In one body-image exercise, the makeover subjects are shown a line-up of actual women of increasing body mass and are asked to place themselves in the ranking based on their own size. Every time, they perceive themselves as being larger than they actually are. In another exercise, the subjects are shown a split-screen image of three different women whose faces have been blocked out. After deciding which woman is sexiest, dumpiest, and most average-looking, the subjects are told that it's actually the same woman -- she just happens to be wearing three different outfits. Of course, the most savvy viewers will notice that How to Look Good Naked sends a mixed message. While each woman is encouraged to love her body for what it is, she's also being told that appearances are, in fact, important. But given the show's thoughtful approach to advancing the idea that every woman can be beautiful, it's a fairly minor point.

Carson Kressley proves himself a charming host who's not only entertaining but also surprisingly compassionate when faced with his toughest cases. He lets his subjects cry if they need to and then builds them back up with humor and gentle reinforcement. It's nice to see his humanity in addition to the wink-wink sass we're used to seeing from him on shows like Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants.