What Not To Wear

Since my parents have been gone out of the country for the last two weeks I have been spending a lot of time with my good friend telli aka the television. One thing that I've been watching a lot of is What Not To Wear. Everytime I see an episode I wonder to myself, "what would Stacey and Clinton think if they ever saw me?"

I would like to think that I know how to dress myself, but do I? If I put myself in Stacey's way too high heeled shoes and looked at myself I think that I might realize that I don't really know how to dress myself as well as I think. I definitely have those pieces that are nice and that would make good outfits, but I probably need some what of an overhaul on my wardrobe. We would have to start with the amount of sweatpants and sweatshirts I own.

Looking in my closet right now I can say that I own about 30 sweatshirts and between 5 and 10 pairs of sweatpants. Yes I know that I should have these in my wardrobe but at the same time, in my defense, I know when to wear them and when not to. I know that I shouldn't wear them outside the house, which I rarely do anymore, and that when I'm around people I shouldn't wear them either.

Sometimes when watching What Not To Wear I also start to think that they sometimes are a little hard on these people. I mean have they ever heard of sympathy? Yes some of these people are hot messes but can't they be a little understanding that some times you just want to be comfortable.

I would also like to see what they have deep in the back of their closets. Don't you ever wonder? Does Stacey really have a pair of ratty sweatpants that she puts on late at night when she's alone enjoying a carton of Ben and Jerry's? Or does she have one of those tacky holiday sweaters she is so unforgiving of? You know maybe it is something that she got when she was younger and it has sentimental value?

I think for the 500th episode of What Not To Wear Stacey and Clinton should both open up their closets completely and let America see what's inside. Let's see if they really have a leg to stand on once we all get to see what they are hiding in the back of their closets.

But in all honesty, I love this show and it is helpful. I mean look at the people that go on the show and look what the come away looking like. Stacey and Clinton definitely know what they are doing and I secretly hope that one day I can go on the show just so I can get fashion advice from them. Watching the show has taught me a few tricks that I can use and I remember their rules sometimes when I'm walking through a store looking at clothes.

Hats off to TLC for having at least one program on their network that is actually worth watching. Alright well two because who doesn't love Say Yes To The Dress. But if they could put more What Not To Wear on and less 19 Kids and Counting or Baby Store or Bringing Home Baby or Little People Big World, they would probably have more people watching their network. Lets be honest what would you rather watch? A show that you can learn useful fashion tips from or a family who's parents reproduce at the same rate as rabbits?