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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    What Not to Wear Season 12 Episode 2 - Lizz G.
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Lizz G.

    S12:E2

    Lizz is a stage mom of nine who has put her family's needs over her confused style of short skirts, thrown together layers and boots. Can Stacy and Clinton get this busy mom to drop her inappropriate sexy style and finally discover an identity of her own?

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  2. What Not to Wear Season 1 Episode 1 - Morna
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Morna

    S1:E1

    At age 24, Morna still dresses like a slouchy college student. She works for a major cosmetics company in Manhattan's classy Rockefeller Center — but in billowing skirts, worn-out sandals and an actual headband. After being filmed secretly for weeks while her friends have conspired with host Jillian Hamilton, Morna gets the shock of her life when fashion stylists Wayne Scot Lukas and Stacy London ambush her during lunch with her friends. Wayne and Stacy show her the secret footage before weeding out her closet's catastrophes. But Morna doesn't give in easily. The stylists have a fight on their hands. Then it's on for a hair and makeup overhaul with hair stylist Nick Arrojo and makeup artist Carmindy Bowyer. Will Rockefeller Center ever see the glamorous, elegant Morna that Wayne and Stacy envision?

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  3. What Not to Wear Season 1 Episode 2 - Eileen
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    #3 - Eileen

    S1:E2

    Eileen is only 29 but dresses like she's 50. Her clothes are dumpy, frumpy and totally lacking in appeal. Her best friend and three sisters think she needs a sexy new image and conspire with WNTW host Jillian Hamilton to give her a brand-new/updated look. Fashion stylists Wayne Scot Lukas and Stacy London take Eileen in hand and try to release the goddess underneath all the layers — including the Harry Potter glasses and bushy eyebrows. Hairstylist Nick Arrojo and makeup artist Carmindy Bowyer kick in to help Wayne and Stacy turn a Boston frump into a femme fatale.

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  4. What Not to Wear Season 1 Episode 3 - Donna
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    #4 - Donna

    S1:E3

    Donna, 47, works as a sales rep for a printing company on Long Island, near New York City. She talks to clients on the phone ... good thing, given that she wears seasonal items and '70s leftovers. Sweaters with pumpkins, fall leaves and ice skaters, plus dickeys and culottes fill Donna's wardrobe — to her family's despair. After What Not to Wear host Jillian Hamilton conspires with Donna's family and friends, it's up to fashion stylists Wayne Scot Lukas and Stacy London to drag Donna away from kitsch. After culling the most horrific items and forcing her to face how bad these clothes look on her in a 360-degree mirror, Wayne and Stacy send Donna shopping with strict new rules and $5,000, before a complete hair and makeup overhaul. But Donna's been dressing like a Christmas tree for a long, long time. Can she learn simplicity and style — in one short week?

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  5. What Not to Wear Season 1 Episode 4 - Kerry
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    #5 - Kerry

    S1:E4

    Kerry is a 33-year-old opera singer on the edge of a flourishing career. She came to the city seven years ago and is now on the brink of success, meeting with world-class conductors and high-powered managers, and running around town auditioning for roles. When Kerry performs she sounds terrific, the trouble is she looks like she's just come off the farm. The raw ingredients for the What Not To Wear team? Balloon-like sweaters, ill-fitting pants, 99-cent panties, and ""virgin"" hair that has never been cut or colored. Her friends and husband know that Kerry has a killer voice and a personality to match, but are in agreement that she needs a serious fashion overhaul. Can fashion stylists Wayne Scot Lukas and Stacy London — with help from hair stylist Nick Arrojo and makeup artist Carmindy Bowyer — manage to help the opera diva hit the high note in fashion?

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  6. What Not to Wear Season 1 Episode 5 - Christine
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    #6 - Christine

    S1:E5

    Christine succeeded in losing 80 pounds, but her style sense has never caught up. Baggy sweatpants and T-shirts still hide her hard-won figure. Her friends confess to WNTW host Jillian Hamilton: Christine's a self-described hippie who thinks fashion is a hobby in which she has no interest. Will fashion stylists Wayne Scot Lukas and Stacy London be able to persuade her otherwise? First they have to destroy all her hippie ""threads."" Meanwhile, hairstylist Nick Arrojo threatens to cut the locks of someone who hasn't been to a hairdresser in five years, while makeup artist Carmindy Bowyer tries to teach her techniques. Will they survive the challenge?

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  7. What Not to Wear Season 1 Episode 6 - Larry
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    #7 - Larry

    S1:E6

    Larry is a tall, dark and handsome bachelor living in Manhattan. As the successful owner of an upscale health spa and the author of a book on massage, Larry seems to have everything going for him — apart from his fashion sense, that is! Even those nearest and dearest to him can't take his 80s look and his obsession with buying in bulk (black T-shirts in packs of 10) any longer. And when it comes to color ... well, there isn't any! Larry's love affair with black is making his closest buddies depressed to be around him. Fashion stylists Wayne Scot Lukas and Stacy London must wean this creature of habit away from his pleated pants and plaid vests and transform him into model material with the help of hair stylist Nick Arrojo and makeup artist Carmindy Bowyer. Attention all you skeptical single women!

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  8. What Not to Wear Season 1 Episode 7 - Lili
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    #8 - Lili

    S1:E7

    Lili is a 25-year-old law student who looks about 15. Just 5 feet tall, this Washington, D.C., native has a ""cutesy"" look that isn't going to cut it in court. Her mother, aunt and sister are desperate to settle the case, so they've called in our ultimate style gurus: Wayne Scot Lukas and Stacy London. The evidence of Lili's crimes against fashion is pretty conclusive: overalls, short pants and clunky shoes. In just one short week, this attorney-in-training will have to grow from adolescent to assertive. Lili is put on a strict regime of sexy suits and slick style with hairdresser Nick Arrojo attempting to tame her ""bushy"" hair and makeup artist Carmindy Bowyer on a mission to conceal her under-eye shadows caused by too much studying! Will the What Not To Wear team transform this petite duckling into a sleek legal eagle before court reconvenes?

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  9. What Not to Wear Season 1 Episode 8 - Ann
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    #9 - Ann

    S1:E8

    At 42, Ann is living the American dream: a husband and two sons, a beautiful house, and a pillar of the community. But her wardrobe is a complete nightmare, a classic case of suburban schleppiness. Ann devotes her life to helping others, but her sense of style has earned her the dubious distinction of being the first What Not to Wear candidate independently nominated by three people. Her husband and two best friends have all begged her to stop wearing second-hand sweaters and corduroy cast-offs. Enter Wayne Scot Lukas and Stacy London, two stylists not known for any closet compassion. It's a week of tough love as country casual meets city chic. With hairstylist Nick Arrojo determined to give her short hair more femininity, and makeup artist Carmindy Bowyer turning up the glamour, might the woman nicknamed ""Saint Ann"" discover her seriously stylish side?

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  10. What Not to Wear Season 1 Episode 9 - Holli
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    #10 - Holli

    S1:E9

    Working with Dolphins is great, but when you start to dress like one ... then you've got a problem. When former pageant queen Holli is not at work, she's either sporting dolphin motif T-shirts or dressed all in black with a dolphin necklace. This Key Largo girl dresses like a fish out of water and needs some serious fashion therapy. Can Wayne and Stacy transform her aquatic style, or will dolphin chic rule the day?

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  11. What Not to Wear Season 1 Episode 10 - Jen
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    #11 - Jen

    S1:E10

    There is no denying it, most men think college girl, Jen, is hot! But our experts agree, when is comes to fashion ... she just isn't wearing enough of it! Her friends and family tell us she dresses too tight, too bright, and most of all, too skimpy. They say her barely-there wear is sending out all the wrong signals. Wayne and Stacy head down to Miami and drag Jen off to fashion boot camp. Can our fashion duo add some sophistication to her sexy style? Will Jen agree to trash her short skirts and glitzy tube tops? What's wrong with being a man-magnet anyway?

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  12. What Not to Wear Season 2 Episode 1 - Gina Marchioni
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    #12 - Gina Marchioni

    S2:E1

    Gina owns her own hair salon, but she dresses more like a hooker from the '80's than a businesswoman. She prefers tight miniskirts, tube tops, spandex pants, and accessories like feather boas and fringe. She also has her hair dyed three different colors, which is not a way to impress customers with her coloring skills. Stacy and Clinton try to help Gina retain her need to look sexy and youthful while maintaining a professional image. Nick tones down her hairstyle, while Carmindy updates her makeup for the 21st century.

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  13. What Not to Wear Season 2 Episode 2 - Oretha Winston
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    #13 - Oretha Winston

    S2:E2

    Oretha is a church-going, rocker chick with a wardrobe crisis — her Sunday best is the worst according to her friends. Oretha's a big fan of 80s music; unfortunately, most of her casual clothes are from the same era! A recent job promotion means Oretha needs to promote the right image, but at only 5'2"", Oretha finds shopping for clothes a problem. Her solution: Buy them big and baggy. And to get her hair just the way she likes it, she sleeps in curlers every night.

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  14. What Not to Wear Season 2 Episode 3 - Laura Miller
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    #14 - Laura Miller

    S2:E3

    It never takes working mom Laura too much time to decide what to wear — she doesn't have much to choose from. Her wardrobe is full of T-shirts, sweat pants and waffle shirts that are all big and baggy. She thinks they make her look thinner, but her husband, her boss, her mother and her friends think Laura is hiding her natural beauty underneath the grubby, shapeless clothes. They want like to see her look more feminine.

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  15. What Not to Wear Season 2 Episode 4 - Mary Fragapane
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    #15 - Mary Fragapane

    S2:E4

    Mary knows about shape, color and form when it comes to her art, but when it comes to her clothes, she's dressing like a starving artist — tops shaped like tents and colored with paint spatters. As an up and coming artist, Mary needs to attend gallery openings and be the center of attention. Unfortunately, Mary's hair also needs some attention. Cutting her own bangs is the only thing that's happened to her style for years.

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  16. What Not to Wear Season 2 Episode 5 - Ellen Lindner
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    #16 - Ellen Lindner

    S2:E5

    Ellen knows how to keep her body in shape — she recently lost over 50 pounds! Her family thinks it's time for her to workout her wardrobe. They say she wears stretchy spandex clothes whether she's working out or going out. She chooses clothes that are too young for her, and she pretty much sticks to just one color — black. Fashion experts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly get fitness fanatic Ellen to transform her wardrobe so that it flatters her new body shape and works with her active lifestyle. Hairstylist Nick Arrojo and makeup artist Carmindy create a hair and beauty routine that will work with Ellen's exercise routine.

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  17. What Not to Wear Season 2 Episode 6 - Dave Hank
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    #17 - Dave Hank

    S2:E6

    At nearly 30 years old, Dave is still wearing the clothes he bought when he was in college. They're worn out and out of date. He says he's not bothered about fashion, but his girlfriend and his bosses think it's time he dumped his frat-boy image and grew up. He goes to work in shoes with holes, out to restaurants in pants with holes, and his shirts are shapeless and baggy. Stacy London and Clinton Kelly need to persuade Dave that a few well chosen items that he can mix and match will see him through his work and leisure time. Carmindy gives Dave the tools for a glowing complexion, and hairstylist Nick Arrojo rescues Dave from a $5 dollar haircut that is more than a little uneven.

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  18. What Not to Wear Season 2 Episode 7 - Shifra Littman
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    #18 - Shifra Littman

    S2:E7

    Chicago mom Shifra has four children, a husband, a job ... and she's also an accomplished flamenco dancer! It's no surprise that shopping for herself is low on her list of priorities. Her husband and friends think it's time for her to put the ""holay"" back into her wardrobe. Fashion experts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly teach Shifra to dance to a different tune and give her a new look that won't be out of step with her lifestyle. Makeup artist Carmindy creates a look to enhance Shifra's pale complexion with the least amount of effort. An even bigger challenge awaits hairstylist Nick Arrojo: Shifra's waist-length hair has not been cut for years.

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  19. What Not to Wear Season 2 Episode 8 - Kimberly Banks
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    #19 - Kimberly Banks

    S2:E8

    Kimberly Banks is trained as an attorney, but she's given it up to devote herself to her dream of being a professional singer. Her friends say she's got the voice to be a diva, but when it comes to style, Kim's stuck in the wrong key. Stacy and Clinton need to get Kim to tune-up her wardrobe by dumping the sack-like dresses, white tights and pants that just don't fit, and get her to make the most of her height and statuesque figure. When it comes to makeup, Kim owns just one red lipstick. Makeup artist Carmindy thinks Kim should focus attention on her eyes, and hairstylist Nick Arrojo plans to glam up Kim's hair with a hint of gold, but she's not sure his top-knots hit the right notes.

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  20. What Not to Wear Season 2 Episode 9 - Eric Braunsdorf
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    #20 - Eric Braunsdorf

    S2:E9

    Eric, a jewelry designer trying to expand his business, needs to give up his practice of getting oversized hand-me-downs from his friends. Dubbed ""Huckleberry Jesus"" by his peers due to his shoulder length hair, leather sandals, and baggy clothes, Eric needs a serious wake-up call. The team persuades him to try clothing that his actual size and projects a more mature image to suit a rising entrepreneur.

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  21. What Not to Wear Season 2 Episode 10 - Amanda Stallins
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    #21 - Amanda Stallins

    S2:E10

    When Amanda Jane Stallins goes to PTA meetings the other parents think she's a pupil, not a Mom. At 24, she could pass for 12. Her favorite clothes are short-shorts, tank tops and a floaty, hippy dress (which she thinks is the best!). Amanda hasn't changed her hairstyle for 10 years, and she never wears makeup. She's about to go back to school, but before she does, Stacy and Clinton need to give her some lessons in grown-up style that will make her look more like the woman she is — not the child she was. They want to show her she can still look youthful, but sophisticated, in clothes that will be appropriate for the classroom or a meeting at her son's school. Makeup artist Carmindy wants to show Amanda how her pale complexion can be enhanced by just a little makeup, and hairstylist Nick Arrojo needs to create a simple style that will enhance Amanda's delicate frame and features.

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  22. What Not to Wear Season 2 Episode 11 - Niya Battle
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    #22 - Niya Battle

    S2:E11

    Niya Battle shows too much flesh according to her Mom, her aunt and her friends, but with her hip-skimming jeans and her bare midriff tops, she thinks she looks just fine. Stacy London and Clinton Kelly need to persuade this 24-year-old mother of two that halter-neck dresses and high heels are not appropriate attire for her job in an insurance office or for shopping at the grocery store. Their challenge is to teach her to dress professionally, while retaining her youth and individuality. Hairstylist Nick Arrojo has to tackle Niya's extensions, which make her hair look long but shapeless, and makeup artist Carmindy has to convince Niya to dump the metallic lip gloss and develop a softer, more approachable look.

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  23. What Not to Wear Season 2 Episode 12 - Ross Byron
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    #23 - Ross Byron

    S2:E12

    Ross Byron is a 30-something guitarist in a rock band. What he doesn't seem to realize is that his slender, young rocker frame now has a 36-inch waist, and his former flowing blonde locks are now severely thinning and balding. Stacy and Clinton need to bring Ross into the 21st century by getting him out of his acid-wash jeans and gold chains and into a more mature, yet stylish look. As for his hair, Nick Arrojo must persuade Ross that less is more (Hair loss is better disguised with a shorter style!), and when he meets makeup artist Carmindy, Ross is in for a close shave.

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  24. What Not to Wear Season 2 Episode 13 - Donia Clark
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    #24 - Donia Clark

    S2:E13

    Donia has a passion for punk, but when it comes to fashion, she flunks. She loves to let it all go on the dance floor, but with over-sized tees, polyester pants and hippy dippy hair, her look is a long way from the edgy, sexy, rock chick she really is. Donia's not doing herself any favors by getting most of her clothes from the trash! Donia's fantasy look is actually to be naked, so this could be Stacy and Clinton's biggest challenge yet! Can they steer her away from garbage garb and convince her that dressing up can be a dream?

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  25. What Not to Wear Season 2 Episode 14 - David Lee
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    #25 - David Lee

    S2:E14

    Aspiring actor and community theater director David loves to wear outlandish costumes on and off stage, and his casual wear is usually tank top shirts and cutoff shorts. He says his odd style is what shows off his range and personality, but Clinton and Stacy set him straight by saying a more professional look at auditions will most likely get him more work and make a best first impression to directors.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Lizz G." is the best rated episode of "What Not to Wear". It scored 7/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/8/2013. This episode scored 7.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Morna".