What Not to Wear UK Season 3 Episode 6 Sue Young
- October 26, 2003
- 28 min
Sue Young is the focus of What Not to Wear UK season 3 episode 6. With her lack of self-confidence, Sue finds herself only wearing black and baggy clothing. Even though she's well rounded, with a fantastic career and a passion for singing, Sue doesn't know how to dress to impress and feels like she doesn't deserve to. Her sister, however, wants to change that, hence nominating Sue to appear on the show and receive a wardrobe transformation.
Stacy and Clinton, the hosts of the show, are quick to pinpoint Sue's fashion flaws. The first is her perception of herself, which is inhibiting her from expressing her individuality and personal style. Next, her love for black exclusively for outfits that don't fit her body type. Her lack of creativity in picking outfits makes her look drab and uninteresting. Lastly, she needs to get rid of the old outfit that she's been wearing for way too long.
Throughout the process, Sue's confidence begins to skyrocket as she tries on new trendy outfits and looks at herself in the mirror. With Stacy's guidance, Sue starts to embrace her curves and chooses outfits that enhance her shape instead of hiding it. Clinton shows Sue that colors compliment her and that she doesn't need to wear black all the time. The goal is for Sue to create a wardrobe reminiscent of the powerhouse women that she aspires to be like, filled with bold prints and colors.
However, makeover shows like What Not to Wear UK aren't only about the surface. Stacy and Clinton also help Sue address the emotional and psychological root of her old habits. Speaking to Sue, they unearth the reasons for her self-perception. Being in a family of very successful siblings, she always felt overshadowed and wants to maintain a low profile - hence her fashion choices. With their help, Sue learns that her style should be a reflection of her personality and that it has nothing to do with anyone else's expectations. Slowly but surely, she finishes the process of transformation feeling confident, empowered, and beautiful inside and out.
The show gives viewers a glimpse into the process of reinventing oneself. It takes time to learn to love oneself, but with a good wardrobe, the journey becomes less daunting. What Not to Wear UK has always shown that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and the show helps people see that their flaws and insecurities shouldn't dictate their life or style choices.