Makeover Show Gets a Makeover

I am an avid watcher of both the "What Not to Wear" and "How Do I Look" tv shows, and I was excited to see a commercial the other day that How Do I Look will be starting a new season with a new host and look for the show. I will miss Finola because she always reminds me of my soap opera-watching days, though.

I have always favored WNTW as a makeover show, because they actually teach the contestants how to shop for their body type, what colors work best for them, etc. How Do I Look has the friends and family members shop for outfits (and let's face it - these people are not all qualified to be stylists). I do like the contest element of the show, where the contestant must pick a collection. However, I often disagree with the outfits that their friends and family pick for them to wear. Their protests are often met with "oh, you don't dress well to begin with and this is what you should be wearing." It's the worst when the guest stylist for the show picks something very unflattering for the contestant!! I do also question how much the friends and family pick out on their own. Whose husband knows how to pick out a flattering dress and accessorize it with shoes, purse, and jewelry?

But I digress, and I wonder if the new season will change the whole process of the show. I'll still be watching because makeover shows are a great way to get inspiration for new outfits (even if so many of them are ugly, hahaha). The new season premieres on July 23rd and 9pm, so set your DVR!