Parents' Guide to

Fashion Police

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 15+

Rivers' fashion critiques sometimes hit below the belt.

TV E! Reality TV 2010
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age 16+

Based on 5 parent reviews

BellaBree
BellaBree Adult
May 12, 2014
age 18+

Boot Rivers

This "lady" is the base human I know of. She is cruel, nasty, and sends a message of hate into the world. If I was Giuliani I wouldn't associate myself with such evil. Is the only way Joan can validate herself is by cutting others down. Nothing good will come of any thing she is associated with. Please remove show or her.
Chicky56
Chicky56 Adult
July 24, 2012
age 18+

Take Fashion Police Off the Air

This show is too crude for adults. The language is foul and derogatory toward most stars. Please, whoever decides what airs on TV; take this show off the air. It hurts that woman (by enlarge) speak so negatively about other women and the way they dress, is too ugly, words cannot express the negative feeling that I had while watching this horrible show. Dressing is an individual process; all should be accepted. No person dresses better or worse than another. Is this what you try to teach your children?

This title has:

Too much swearing
Too much consumerism
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What's the Story?

In FASHION POLICE, comedienne Joan Rivers uses her trademark humor and off-color commentary to critique celebrities' fashion choices. The host shares the spotlight with E! news anchor Giuliana Rancic, singer/former Dancing With the Stars contestant Kelly Osbourne, and stylist George Kotsiopoulos. Together they dish about who they think are the best and worst dressed stars of week. Special award show editions of the series highlight the dressiest -- and the messiest -- outfits to grace the red carpet.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (5 ):
Kids say (4 ):

This tabloid/talk show series mixes fashion with humor as the co-hosts share their thoughts about what they think looks good, bad, and just plain awful on well-known celebrities. The panel also highlights some of today's biggest fashion trends.

There are definitely some funny moments, but Rivers' unapologetically biting wit sometimes yields comments that cross the line from being funny to being unkind. Meanwhile, remarks about how much better celebs look when they're skinny also send some iffy messages. Overall, Fashion Police isn't for everyone, but kolks who like keeping up with the latest celebrity style trends will enjoy watching.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about fashion. What makes something fashionable? Who decides what's fashionable and what isn't? Do you think celebrities are under pressure to look fashionable at all times?

  • Shows like this one underscore the size of celebrities' bodies and how their weight impacts the way they look in their clothes. What kind of messages does this send? How does this make you feel?

  • Parents: What can you do to help your kids develop a healthy body image despite what they see and hear in the media?

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