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All teen and kid reviews for What Not to Wear

Age
11
Average rating based on 30 kid and teen reviews:
  • 43% say language is an issue
  • 40% say there are positive messages
Kid, 12 years old
August 13, 2011
 
This show is awesome and positive, but sometimes inappropriate
Alright, Commonsense, I'm about to blow my top! This show is not iffy for people ages 11 to 14! I started watching this show when I was eight years old, and I was totally ready for it. This show has many positive messages. 1. To show that people in America have REALLY bad taste XD 2. That if you know that basic rules, you can really be one of the best fashionista's in the world! (OK, that's a little bit overboard, but I'm serious, you can have really good fashion sense!) 3. Stacey London and Clinton Kelly are hilarious! Yes, they refer to boobs as "the girls"l, but I really didn't think everyone would freak out about that. Occasionally, they say the a word or the d word, but only referring to the butt, or saying something really funny with the d word. That's they only time they really use cuss words, when they're making a joke. This show is great, and has really awesome tips, so do yourself a favor and watch it!

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Teen, 15 years old
March 28, 2010
 
All about conformity... that's sad to me.
I enjoy watching this show, but i feel bad. This show is all about conforming and not having your VERY OWN unique sense of style. There was once a 22 year old who dresses in sort of a rebellious, but cute style (sort of like Hayley Williams of Paramore.). She had cute hair, too. But, all of her clothes they said no to except one gray pencil skirt. The girl said she likes having her own style and standing out, but would they accept that? No. They said she needed to look professional for job interviews, but HEY! It's not like she'd wear her casual rocker street clothes! It is entertaining, but I feel bad for these people who have had their personal style ripped out of them to make them conform. :(

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Kid, 11 years old
July 1, 2010
 
Look,everyone. 1.they do NOT tell everyone the same thing 2. they DO say that you can wear something good and still keep your style. STOP HATING.

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Teen, 16 years old
May 31, 2010
 
Pretty good, but not sure about the message
I always watch this show and I think it is very appropriate. My only concerns are the language and the consumerism. Also they frequently refer to "the girls" which at first I thought were the person's daughters, but I was way off. Sometimes the person dresses too racy, but they try to help them dress more appropriate. Also I don't really think it gives the best message because they are always telling the people how absolutely hideous their clothes are, and they are constantly making jokes. Then at the end, when they are wearing makeup and got their hair done, they say something like, "You look GORGEOUS!" I know that gets their confidence up, but I get kind of suspicious when they say that to every single person on the show. Is that what they really think or are they just saying that to wrap up the show?

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Teen, 14 years old
April 23, 2010
 
BEST
LOve it BEST SHOW IN THE HISTORY OF BEST SHOWS I WATCH IT WHENEVER IT COMES ON

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Teen, 15 years old
July 14, 2011
 
Good Show....If You Agree With Stacey & Clinton's Repetetive Style
Sometimes I feel like they genuinely boost the confidence of some of the people on the show, even for those people who don't think beauty is important. Other times though I get incredibly frustrated just watching it. It feels like they are always going for the same New York chic style for every person, even when the person already has a legitimate style. I remember the first time I got very annoyed with the hosts was when they began to bash this one woman because of her lolita dress. Lolita fashion, though not one I follow personally, is still a legitimate fashion style and just because it's not what they like doesn't means it's trash. When the women tried to defend herself by explaining it as a very popular trend in Japan the hosts gave aghast expressions and shot back with "Yeah, in Japan! Not here.". I remember watching the girl cry as they demanded the dress get tossed out, apparently those dresses don't come cheap either. The only part of this show I've consistently enjoyed has been the makeover part, as the receivers are usually happy with it. I just wish the hosts would be willing to have more well...variety. It feels like they're constantly converting the majority of the tough/cool/tomboy-esque women into pretty-in-pinks. Isn't the point to adjust to /their/ interests and styles to find something that works well for their body AND says something about them? I watch this and see many a person cry over the criticism of the hosts who want them to conform to their standards. For every live they improve it seems like another is being bashed. If I was ever given an invitation to go on this show I would be /very/ insulted. Sometimes I wonder how many people turn them down when offered to go on it.

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Kid, 13 years old
August 11, 2011
 
...........
inspiring fashion advise. stacy and clinton can give people CONFIDENCE. TLC did a great job with this adult show

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Teen, 15 years old
January 14, 2010
 
LOVE IT!!!!!
i love it! its an amazing show! it really shows that anyone can be beautiful! Stacey and Clinton are amazing!

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Teen, 15 years old
January 1, 2010
 
13+
There is occasionally a suggestive image of a topless woman holding her hands over her breasts, and then moving her hands off of them and butterflies flying out in the opening sequence.

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Teen, 16 years old
July 24, 2009
 
1 of my (new) favorite shows
its an awesome show!!! it gives fashion advice to not only the ugly but the already pretty, like moi!! (LOL JKJK) it has really good messages and shows that with a little work ur life can change completly. stacy and clinton are amazing and know what they'ree talking about. the only reason i can think of for not being kid- appropriate (besides mild cursing) is the consumerism. it kinda shows that everything 'in style' has to b expensive. which is obviously untrue.

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Kid, 11 years old
December 1, 2011
 
h8rs
look dont make me go. this is my fave show. me and my mom love it so stop hating and watch this awesome program!

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Teen, 16 years old
November 12, 2011
 
Good show often misinterpreted
Trust me and don't listen to every one who says this show is all about conformity, they are most likely missing the point Stacey and Clinton are trying to get across. The point of the show is to inform that dressing makes a huge impact on how we are all perceived and treated and that whether we agree with it or not it still exists in the world, therefore, maintaining a polished image is important in moving on in the world and feeling confident (most of the people with crazy styles who claim to be confident are just putting up a wall and are usually very unsure of themselves) for this reason I believe the show actually has a really important message and there isn't much that is inappropriate about the show.

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Teen, 17 years old
October 31, 2011
 
Great show, mild drawbacks
Very mild language...an occasional 'd***' word or 's***' word. Some of the language is bleeped out. Mild innuendo, when making fashion references "butt or 'the girls". Stacy and Clinton can be sarcastic, but the point of the show is to take away the wrong clothes and sending a wrong message to make clothes work for that person, but look stylish and send off the *right* message. I think Stacy and Clinton are genuine about the person's transformation, and they are honest about a person's bad wardrobe. They want the person to see just how bad of a message it's giving out to the world. S & C don't approve of women dressing like trashy sluts, which I totally agree with! They want you to look like 'you' but more polished and gives off a "I'm confident" feel. The person undergoing the makeover always looks very happy and confident with their new look, and they always look amazing! Their hair and makeup artists are great. Carmindy (their makeup artist) is especially supportive, always customizing the person's makeup to their wants and needs. The overall gist of the show is a bit mature which is why I said 14 and up, but I love this show. It gives me lots of fashion ideas!

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Kid, 12 years old
January 8, 2012
 
It's your decision
there are a few bad words. the show is really good. they show people that they don't need to hide behind clothes and that the right clothes can make you feel and look more confident and beautiful. a lot of people say it's rude and makes you change, but what their not noticing is that in the end everyone is really happy, that's all that matters. you have to know if your child can handle watching this and if they know not to repeat what people say. it really all depends on whether or not you think your child can watch this. i suggest you watch it with them if they do watch it.

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Teen, 13 years old
April 1, 2012
 
COMMON SENSE another over protective review
OMG! common sense come on. waaaaay over protective. I watched this show when i was 7 my 8 year old sis watches it with no problem I find this show entertaining and love this show. I would never cus and it goes over little kid's head.

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Teen, 15 years old
January 14, 2012
 
Pointless
Honestly, the whole plot is really stupid. In fact, it's so retarded that's why I like to watch it :) The people they put on the show don't have THAT bad styles, they are just usually creepy. Stace and Clint are always dissing the people that the contestents get their clothes from. As for what to watch for, nothing really. They talk about the word sexy alot. Over all, it is ok.

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Kid, 13 years old
March 6, 2011
 
I like it!!!!!
When i first saw What Not to Wear i was like, "This is so boring!" but now, i like it! But i do have to be in a certain mood to watch it.

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Kid, 12 years old
August 16, 2010
 
for older kids
inapprorpiaye shows are not family friendly at all, strangers can look at someones info if they want to so it's alright for 17 and up!

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Teen, 14 years old
August 16, 2010
 
for older kids
inapprorpiaye shows are not family friendly at all, strangers can look at someones info if they want to so it's alright for 17 and up!

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Kid, 11 years old
August 16, 2010
 
for older kids
inapprorpiaye shows are not family friendly at all, strangers can look at someones info if they want to so it's alright for 17 and up!

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