What Not To Wear Season 2 Episode 5 Ellen Lindner
- TV-PG
- September 26, 2003
- 29 min
Ellen Lindner is an office manager who has been described as frumpy and lacking in style. What Not To Wear's Stacy and Clinton are determined to transform her look in this episode of season 2. Ellen normally wears conservative clothing and outdated hairstyles, but Stacy and Clinton have her throw away her frumpy sweaters and pantsuits and try on some brighter, more fashionable clothes.
The episode begins with Ellen arriving at the show's studio in her typical work attire, which consists of a gray sweater, black pants, and black shoes. Stacy and Clinton take one look at her outfit and cringe. They immediately get to work, parading in outfits for Ellen to try on and critique. Although Ellen is initially hesitant to try on some of the more daring outfits, such as a bright yellow jacket and skinny jeans, she eventually begins to enjoy herself and embrace the changes.
Throughout the episode, Ellen's hair goes through a drastic transformation. Her old, outdated hairstyle is traded in for a sleek new bob that frames her face beautifully. The transformation is so stunning that Stacy and Clinton can hardly recognize her when she returns from the hair salon.
As always, there are some hiccups along the way. At one point, Ellen is frustrated with the show's crew and threatens to quit. She expresses concerns that her new look will be too over-the-top for her conservative workplace. Stacy and Clinton reassure her that the new wardrobe will be appropriate for her work environment and encourage her to trust them.
At the end of the episode, Ellen arrives back at her workplace in her new outfit. Her coworkers are amazed by the transformation and Ellen feels more confident than ever before. The new wardrobe fits her well and does not look out of place in a professional environment. Overall, the episode is a heartwarming tale of a woman who sheds her frumpy image and blossoms into a confident and stylish employee.