What Not To Wear Season 4 Episode 22 Michelle S.
- TV-PG
- July 14, 2006
- 43 min
Michelle S. has always been a tomboy, preferring to wear comfy sweatpants and oversized t-shirts to anything remotely fashionable. However, her friends and family have been urging her to embrace her feminine side and dress more stylishly. That's where Stacy and Clinton come in.
As Michelle is presented with her $5,000 budget, she expresses some understandable hesitations about their plan to transform her wardrobe. She admits that she feels more comfortable in her baggy clothes and isn't sure she wants to leave her comfort zone.
With some coaxing from Stacy and Clinton, Michelle agrees to try new things and allows them to throw away some of her old, outdated garments. The hosts emphasize that dressing well isn't about looking a certain way or fitting into a mold, but rather about expressing oneself through clothing.
Throughout the episode, Michelle gets the chance to experiment with different styles and receives expert advice from Stacy and Clinton on how to accentuate her figure and create a cohesive wardrobe. They encourage her to try high-waisted pants, flowy blouses, and form-fitting dresses, all of which Michelle reluctantly agrees to try on.
While she sometimes struggles with feeling uncomfortable or self-conscious in her new clothes, Michelle ultimately finds joy in how confident and put-together she looks. With Stacy and Clinton's guidance, she's able to find stylish pieces that still feel true to her personality.
One particularly moving moment comes when Michelle gets a chance to show off her new look to her sister, who has been one of her biggest cheerleaders in this transformation. Michele's sister is overjoyed to see her looking so fashionable and put-together, and it's clear that the experience has brought the sisters closer together.
As the episode comes to a close, Michelle reflects on how the experience has changed her outlook on fashion. She admits that she used to think of dressing stylishly as frivolous or superficial, but now she sees it as a way of expressing herself and feeling good about herself. She's grateful to Stacy and Clinton for helping her step out of her comfort zone and embrace her feminine side, and she's excited to continue exploring her new sense of style.