Ep 5. Jessie

Love, Lust or Run is a makeover reality TV show that primarily focuses on transforming women who have unique styles that may not be socially acceptable. In season 1 episode 5, the host Stacy London meets a girl named Jessie who loves dressing up in costumes from different eras. Jessie is twenty-nine years old and describes herself as a nerd. She expresses that she feels more comfortable in costumes than she does in her everyday clothes. In fact, she even wears costumes to work, which makes it tough for her to be taken seriously. Jessie's co-worker, who is also her friend, says that people often make fun of her for her odd dress sense.

Stacy meets Jessie outside a museum in Philadelphia, where Jessie is dressed up like a medieval princess. Stacy conducts a brief interview with Jessie to understand her mindset and goals, and then Jessie is asked to change into her normal clothes. Her everyday look is as eccentric as her costume look. She wears long flowery skirts, layered tops, and cardigans. She tells Stacy that she loves wearing vintage clothes and feels confident in them. She explains that in her childhood, she was always the weird kid who didn't fit in. Dressing up in costumes made her feel better about herself, and she kept on doing it.

After discussing Jessie's style, Stacy takes her to a local clothing store where Jessie has to shop for some new clothes. But there's a catch — she has to shop outside her usual comfort zone. Jessie is concerned because she's never bought anything that she doesn't like, and she's worried that it will make her feel uncomfortable. However, Stacy guides her through the process and picks out several modern outfits that she thinks will be good for Jessie. Jessie seems confused about these clothes as they are a far cry from her vintage look.

After the shopping spree, Jessie changes into one of her new outfits and enters a room where her friends, family, and co-workers are waiting. They all see her new look, and their reactions are mixed. Some are shocked and surprised, while others are pleased with her transformation. Jessie says that she loves these outfits but isn't convinced she can wear them every day. However, she agrees that they are good for her, and she will start wearing them from time to time.

In the final segment, Jessie has her hair and makeup done. Her new look is different from her old one, but it's still a bit quirky and cute. Jessie looks confident and happy as she walks down the runway in her new outfit. Even Stacy is surprised by how well Jessie pulls it off. She tells Jessie that she looks beautiful, and that her new look is making a statement. Stacy advises Jessie to continue experimenting with her style; mixing and matching different looks for different occasions and being open to changing her look from time to time.

Love, Lust or Run season 1 episode 5 is an empowering and uplifting episode that shows how fashion can have a significant impact on a person's confidence. Jessie starts off as someone who is not confident in her everyday wear. But by the end of the episode, she is glowing with confidence, thanks to her new look. Even though she doesn't end up wearing her new clothes every day, she understands the importance of mixing up her style and being open to trying new things. Watching Jessie's transformation is truly inspiring.