What Not to Wear UK Season 2 Episode 6 Matthew Barraclough
- October 16, 2002
- 29 min
In this episode of "What Not to Wear UK" season 2, we meet Matthew Barraclough, a 31-year-old man who was nominated by his loving girlfriend for a wardrobe makeover. Matthew, who is a teacher, admitted to having a limited understanding of fashion, which has resulted in his outdated and dull wardrobe. However, he is open to change and excited to learn new things about fashion.
The show starts with presenters Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine conducting a secret surveillance on Matthew to get a sense of his overall style. They conclude that Matthew's clothes are too big, out-of-date, and generally unflattering. They also note that he seems to have a particular love for rugby jerseys, regardless of the occasion.
The next step of the show involves Trinny and Susannah confronting Matthew about his wardrobe and explaining why it's not doing him any favors. They do this with their usual brutal honesty and humor, but Matthew takes it all in stride. He admits that he's never been interested in fashion, and that his style reflects his lack of knowledge on the subject.
To help him expand his fashion horizons, Trinny and Susannah take Matthew on a shopping spree, providing him with tips on how to choose clothes that better suit his body shape and skin tone. Throughout the trip, Matthew is shown trying on various outfits, many of which are quite different from what he normally wears. He is visibly surprised by some of the items that he likes and even confesses to enjoying the experience.
Back in the studio, Trinny and Susannah go through Matthew's new wardrobe with him and show him how to mix and match different items to create different looks. They also explain how to style different colors and patterns to create a cohesive and stylish outfit. Matthew seems to take it all in and expresses gratitude for the help he has been given.
The last part of the show involves Matthew showing off his new look to his friends and family. Everyone is impressed by the transformation, with many people commenting on how much more confident Matthew looks in his new clothes. Matthew himself seems to be pleased with the results, saying that he never imagined he could have such a different look.
Overall, this episode of "What Not to Wear UK" provides a great example of how a person's wardrobe can be transformed with a little guidance and education. Matthew is shown to be a willing learner, and the presenters Trinny and Susannah provide helpful and practical advice throughout the show. Viewers looking for inspiration on how to upgrade their own wardrobe would do well to watch this episode.