Tim Gunn's Guide to Style

[Kawari]

Thanks for the article-I was actually surprised about all the small fashion things I learned, such as the bra thing.

 

[cosmogrl5]

^ You're welcome! And thank YOU for the karma.

 

[Kawari]

^Aww, no problem. I love giving Karma. If people take the time to post something, especially articles and scans they totally deserve credit for it.

Does anyone know when the show comes on exactly, U.S.A. time on the Bravo channel. Whenver I watch it, I catch it by chance and I'd like to know when it comes on.

 

[chaneladdict]

I live in Ohio and it comes on at ten pm on Thursdays

 

[Kawari]

I live in Ohio and it comes on at ten pm on Thursdays

Oh, thanks! I never know what time shows come one- I missed Bionic Woman on Wednesday because I was off by an hour!

 

[justlooking]

off to go see if i can find some episodes online...

 

[cinechrome]

Then, when building their signature looks, the subjects use Gunn's "essential shopping list," which includes 10 basic pieces that no closet should be without.

Does anyone know what the list is?

 

[Suburban Snob]

I have never watched the show but I have been thinking about buying his book. Everytime I'm in B&N I forget to really check it out.

Worth buying?

 

[iLoveCouture]

There was a new episode on this week. FINALLY! Did anyone else watch? Tim was cracking me up.

 

[Suburban Snob]

This was the first full episode I've seen and it's good. I checked his book out of the library and I'm going to start reading it next week - I'll report back.

 

[ChrissyM]

I still haven't seen a single episode of this show!

Other than projecy runway i usually catch bravo shows when they rerun them throughout the week... but i just haven't seen this one rerun at all..
I should probably pay attention next time I see a commercial..

 

[esile]

There was a new episode on this week. FINALLY! Did anyone else watch? Tim was cracking me up.

the retired cop episode? lol. he told her she looked like charlize theron in monster. so blatantly honest. love him!

 

[cosmogrl5]

^ She looked really good at the end, but I don't know if she will be able to recreate the hair everyday. Still, I adore Tim and think that he is the perfect mix of tough love and compassion.

 

[ChrissyM]

i was finally able to catch a couple reruns of this...

moderately entertaining and i like tim but i don't think this is a "must-see" by any means..

and i'm not sure if i like veronica..
her outfits tend to be a little "frou-frou" and fussy (from the little that i saw) and my sister and i both noticed that she tends to stand with her legs far apart..
in a decidedly unladylike.. un-supermodel-like stance..

 

[Kawari]

^Ha, honestly I ignore her. I don't even know what role she's suppsoed to play on the show except to look through the women's underwear drawer.

So they're having the season finale this week but I haven't been watching T.V. period lately, so I'm hoping for re-runs soon.

 

[cosmogrl5]

^ The season finale already? It feels like there have only been a few episodes!

I ignore Veronica too. Her haircut really annoys me....and she really annoys me...even if she does mean well. For me, it's all about Tim.

 

[floatingworld]

Does anyone know where I can find season 1 of this show online? I've looked everywhere.

 

[ChrissyM]

no idea...

i have to say though...
this second season is much better than the first from what i've seen..

gretta is a much better cohost imo

 

[cheepmunk]

I was one of the five people that thought Veronica was a good co-host, but I agree, Gretta is much better. Her personality is a lot warmer and she's much more outgoing than Veronica. The makeoverees also seem to react better to her.

Then, when building their signature looks, the subjects use Gunn's "essential shopping list," which includes 10 basic pieces that no closet should be without.

Does anyone know what the list is?

This is old, but from here:

1. Basic Black Dress - The basic black dress has been around for a long time. It is often called the "Little Black Dress", and it's true that shorter skirts on the basic black dress, when they hit you in the right place, can be more flattering than a long black dress.
2. Trench Coat - The trench coat is one of the pieces that is both classic and currently a hot fashion item. Most any store sells this piece now. It is great for fall and you can pick it up in a wide range of lengths.
3. Dress Pants - Although it doesn't say black, this is probably what you want to look for. Black is flattering on all figures and goes with everything.
4. Classic Shirt - The white shirt is a definite classic. But it can also come in many different styles to make it look trendy and not dated or like a man's piece of clothing. Find one that accentuates your best attributes and minimizes trouble spots. For example, if you have wide shoulders, stay away from large collars.
5. Jeans - Everyone has a pair of jeans, but does everyone have a pair of jeans that make them look great? The wider leg, low-rise jean style has been popular (and still is) but a narrower leg is coming back along with a higher waist, which eliminates the unflattering "muffin top" look.
6. Any Occasion Top - Find something you look great in that can look respectable under a jacket but bring on the fun after hours.
7. Skirt - If you need dress pants then you also need a skirt. A skirt is womanly and can be flirty or businesslike. Nowadays women do not wear many skirts or dresses, which makes a lot of them fall into a rut of dressing sloppily or like men. See number 8.
8. Day Dress - Women also are not wearing as many dresses anymore. It was certainly liberating to go from the '50s when women wore dresses every day to wearing more practical pants for gardening, exercising, and so forth. But the dress does not have to be abandoned altogether. They can be very flattering, and there is nothing wrong with "dressing up" for daytime.
9. Jacket - A jacket does not have to be masculine. Find one with a proper, fitted shape. Women's jackets should follow the silhouette of a woman's body and accent the hourglass curve at her waist. It is also a perfect piece to put with the skirt or dress pants, and white shirt. Or make it casual with a pair of jeans.
10. Sweatsuit Alternative - As mentioned before, women wear fewer skirts and dresses these days. But some women have taken casual to the extreme and spend days on end in sweatsuits. It is possible to be casual and comfortable without looking like a slob. Find a comfortable material (that's why this doesn't say jeans again – denim is not as comfortable as a nice soft cotton) that you would want to wear every day. It could be khakis, cords, a cotton dress, or much more.

I like how practical the list is. Sometimes the WNTW folks put together fancy outfits that are ridiculously inappropriate for grocery shopping or just hanging out, but this list emphasizes (to me) that it's okay to be comfortable as long as you don't look slobby.

 

[silk skin paws]

I like the list and it's very practical to follow.