Ep 7. Tamara
- TV-PG
- July 17, 2009
- 43 min
Tamara is a 27-year-old law student who is living in a comfort zone with her everyday wardrobe. She is constantly in a dilemma about what to wear for her law school and date nights. Despite her intelligence and independence, Tamara's personal style is a combination of baggy clothes and lackluster colors. Her parents and siblings have suggested changing her style, but it has been challenging for Tamara to break away from her comfort zone.
In episode 7 of season 8, personal stylists and hosts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly join hands to help Tamara transform her style. Clinton Kelly emphasizes the importance of striking a balance between comfort and style. He encourages Tamara to embrace her curves and steer away from overly baggy clothes. Stacy London puts forth the significance of properly fitting clothes that flatter Tamara's body type. She also educates Tamara about the importance of accessorizing and picking out bold colors to make her outfits stand out.
Tamara receives $5000 to invest in her new wardrobe, and the hosts take Tamara on a shopping spree. Clinton Kelly helps Tamara realize the importance of buying pieces that can be used in different outfits and recommends mixing and matching outfits to create several looks. Stacy London and Clinton Kelly go through Tamara's closet and give her constructive feedback on which clothes need to be donated or kept, based on the style Tamara wants to achieve.
The hosts also take Tamara to a hair salon and makeup studio. Tamara is open to change, and she receives a new haircut and makeup tips that compliment her skin tone. To complete her new look, the hosts take Tamara to a fitting with a bra specialist who helps Tamara in finding the right fit, finally giving her the confidence to show off her curves.
Tamara receives a break from her law books and family to showcase her new wardrobe and beauty look to them. To her surprise, they are impressed with Tamara's new look and compliment her on how confident she looks. Stacy London and Clinton Kelly highlight how Tamara's new wardrobe will help her stand out in law school and date nights. They also recommend some clothing essentials that Tamara should invest in to maintain her new wardrobe.
In the end, Tamara expresses how grateful she was for the opportunity to have her style transformed, and it has given her the confidence to embrace new things. Clinton Kelly and Stacy London summarize how Tamara's transformation was not only about her external appearance, but it also gave her the confidence to take on life's challenges with grace and pride.