Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Extreme looks get a total makeunder and some mixed messages.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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Love, Lust or Run
What's the Story?
LOVE, LUST OR RUN is a reality makeover show starring What Not to Wear cohost Stacy London as she works with women to change their looks while celebrating themselves. Each episode features London working with someone whose distinct style is considered a fashion disaster. After the woman discusses how she feels about herself and the way she dresses, London shows them the recorded reactions of complete strangers, who rate her look as "love," "lust," or "run." London then helps her transition into a new style that makes her feel better about who she is. After the fashion transformation, her look is again ranked by strangers to reveal how appealing it is.
Is It Any Good?
From replacing garish makeup with subtle tones to learning how to look sexy without revealing too much skin, the series highlights the impact of what women wear on how they feel about themselves and their lives. It also highlights the effect it has on how people judge them, too. There are some positive messages, but 30-minute episodes don't offer enough time to really flesh out the underlying issues that led to the women's ostensible fashion faux pas. The meaning of the "lust" rating isn't fully defined, either. But folks who like fashion transformations will find the show entertaining, and the women are often very happy with the result.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about some of the series' messages. Is there a relationship between fashion and how you feel about your yourself? Is there a connection between your clothes and how you feel about your body?
Families also can talk about the judgment aspect of the show. Is it fair to be judged by people on the street? Why should the women care about strangers' opinions?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 23, 2015
- Cast : Stacy London
- Network : TLC
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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