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Tim Gunn's Guide to Style
SERIES: Bravo, Thursday 10:00p (60 minutes)

7.1 based on 11 reviews read critic reviews how did we calculate this? based on 11 votes read user comments rate this tv show

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Starring Tim Gunn, and Veronica Webb

"Project Runway's" mentor tries to make it work for the style-challenged.

GENRE(S):	Reality (Non-Competitive)
CREATED BY:	Sarah-Jane Cohen Scott A. Stone
FIRST AIR DATE:	September 5, 2007

A "sneak preview" of the first episode aired 5 September 2007.

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

80

Chicago Tribune Maureen Ryan

If the slightly less relaxed Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style doesn’t quite have "What Not to Wear’s" tone of cheeky camaraderie, well, never mind. It has Gunn’s "make it work" philosophy at its heart, and it has his spirit of compassionate, caring honesty.

80

Newsday Anne Bratskeir

He's sincere; he rings true. And that is why, in the wasteland of reality and makeover shows, Gunn shines.

80

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Melanie McFarland

Guide to Style is smart, fun and instructive, emphasizing enlightenment over shame and choice over following orders.

80

The New York Times Alessandra Stanley

Basically it’s a knock-off of TLC’s "What Not to Wear." But the Bravo version is watchable, mostly thanks to its host.

75

New York Daily News David Bianculli

Gunn, a calming and classy fixture on Bravo's "Project Runway," has it--and that's why his new show for the same cable channel works.

70

Los Angeles Times Robert Lloyd

Gunn is best when showing us what he knows, reacting critically to the thing in front of him rather than speaking lines meant to jog the narrative or jack up the drama.

60

Boston Globe Joanna Weiss

For the most part, the show is content to be another study in the effects of fashion on self-esteem.

50

New York Post Linda Stasi

Gunn is fine in limited doses. I like him better as a design guru than the closet king.

50

Philadelphia Daily News Ellen Gray

In Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, it feels as if he's sometimes forcing himself to emote for the cameras.

50

Washington Post Robin Givhan

The show is enlightening, but dull.

30

Slate Troy Patterson

Guide to Style is too glazed and slick for its own good, too clinical and forensic to be any fun.

The average user rating for this tv show is 7.1 (out of 10) based on 11 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

marlene k. gave it a9:
I like this show a lot because of the information about body type dressing. There is more emphasis on professionalism and less on glib remarks, so the viewer gets a lot more real help understanding the science of dressing. There are a few things that feel over the top, like going to the designer's showroom and the gift that is given to each client, but other than those minor things, i like the show very much. More advertisement and TV reminders needed please. Couldn't find it this week.

jenna gave it a3:
The show needs to be revamped. It's a bit tedious to repeat so many of the same lessons. Also, how does a wardrobe of 10 staples translate across various socio-economic divisions. Getting rid of an entire wardrobe, and replacing it with 10 pieces seems like the women are getting a raw deal. Also, I could do without all the advertising tie-ins. Not really loving the work of the Garnier-Fructis stylist, or the Maybelline cosmetics rep. Though the gift of a designer outfit is a nice touch.

Cynthia B. gave it a10:
I LOVE this show. As a 57 year old married social worker with a teenage son, who works full time and part time. We with three cats and a dog, I find I do not spend enough time focusing on my clothes. Much of my shopping is done at the local Good Will. (I occasionally find a diamond in the rough there.) However, I take care of myself going to the gym 5 days a week for a minimum of one hour each visit, and have kept in shape. But my clothes have not. Much of what I wear harkens back to the 70's. So Tim Gunn's Guide to Fashion has been a big help! Plus I love the compassion he feels for his makeovers. He clearly cares for them, while exhibiting a sense of humor. I love this program and am so glad I discovered. Cynthia Brink

Sara S. gave it a10:
One thing that sets this makeover show appart from the rest is that while showing you a better way to dress yourself, it doesn't make you feel bad about yourself. The idea that in order for a makeover to make you really change you need to tear down the makeovered to rock bottom with critical comments and scathing remarks is nonsense.

Irene gave it a10:
I really love this show . Tim is a very classy guy and seems to be sensitive to the guests on his show. He is able to make his guest comfortable and is not so quick to put them down. I don't like the other shows which seem to be a little insensitive to their guests.

Kim gave it an8:
I have watched all the episodes so far. They are a little formulated. The show would be better if they varied the script a bit. I would also like to see on Bravo's website where the clothes were bought, brand, and cost.

Chris gave it a9:
I was informed and entertained.. as the show grows I think more people will come around.

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