Tim Gunn beats Stacy London

by Cat Lincoln (Subscribe to Cat Lincoln's posts)
Posted Mar 28th 2008 at 2:03PM

If your wardrobe is a reflection of your true self, it stands to reason that a messy, outdated closet equals inner turmoil.

This will come as no surprise to anyone who ever watched Tim Gunn's Guide to Style on Bravo, or TLC's What Not To Wear. The transformation on each episode is always accompanied by tears and high emotions.

Here's the question. Your life is being dissected in front of TV cameras, presumably for the viewing enjoyment of millions. Which "therapist" would you prefer to experience:

Stacy London screeching at you, all "Oh! My! God! You do not still have acid washed jeans!!!"

or...

Tim Gunn gently explaining, "Instead, a nice dark wash jean with a wider leg will skim your hips, in a way that defines and flatters your shape."

Uh, obviously the answer is Tim.

I always feel sorry for the What Not to Wear makeovers, who get sent shopping all alone, while Stacy and Clint watch and cackle like fashion's Statler and Waldorf. When they finally swoop in, it's all hand swatting "Never touch vests!" and "Go put on this wrap dress!" Plus Stacy perpetually seems ready to interrupt and make Clint brush her hair.

Contrast that with Tim and Veronica on Tim Gunn's Guide to Style. They give their subjects a simple list. Surprise them with a supportive friend or family member to keep them company while shopping. Miss Lemon Zest Veronica can be a bit of pill, but Tim so consistently takes the high road that we all follow his example.

You can be darn sure that Tim is first person I'll call when I finally want order and sanity in my life and wardrobe. Stacy...well, maybe we can go shoe shopping and have cocktails with lunch, and leave it at that.

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Fash, 3-28-2008, 3:23PM

I somehow doubt that Clinton Kelly is into being called "Clint".

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eye4style, 3-29-2008, 5:12PM

If Tim Gunn is better, why was his show cancelled?

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cat, 4-01-2008, 10:52PM

Good question. I hear it's on hiatus, but I hope it's coming back!

qtrussian, 4-01-2008, 11:05AM

I LUV What Not to Wear! & I love Clinton & Stacy's chemistry together & how they joke around. This show teaches you how to dress & entertains you at the same time.
In my eyes Stacy AND Clinton will always beat anyone else on makeover shows.

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Karen, 4-01-2008, 10:34PM

I would much rather have Stacy. She is funny and I think I could a lot of laughs with her. I like Tim too but he seems too stuffy for my taste. From what I can tell Stacy and I bought have the same type of personality and sense of humur. Stacy Rocks.

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cat, 4-01-2008, 10:52PM

Wow, you guys clearly love Stacy! They do have a great show, and I totally admire her style.

That said, I think she would make me cry if she went through my closet or watched me shop. Tim seems much more mellow, and supportive, like the rich, gay uncle we all dream of having.

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M.E. Williams, 4-03-2008, 4:02PM

I don't like Stacy's style or trust her taste, and I'm never too happy about the results of her makeovers. (It's not that the person didn't need a makeover, it's that she's not the person to do it. Clinton is better.) Disagree away. ;)

I'd pick Tim any day. That said, I didn't care for his show any more than I like WNTW-US (I love WNTW-UK)... primarily because Veronica was a bit of a pill in the episodes I saw.

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Style Bard, 4-07-2008, 12:19PM

We have friends for gentle comments. I think these people who need serious fashion help need a strong, perhaps even harsh advisor who will force them to look at themselves and break them down so that they can rebuild them with the correct way of thinking. People tend to rebuke being told they don't look great, even by experts there to help! I like how Stacy and Clinton are firm but then gently guide them, and then compliment their effort. Perfect system and it makes great TV!

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