“Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style” Review: Are You Ready For a Change?

I remember when season one of “Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style” was airing…

My mom and I were shopping at Kohl’s (our favorite store) and every piece of clothing we looked at I would say, “Tim Gunn wouldn’t like that. Tim Gunn says this. Tim Gunn says that.” I drove her absolutely crazy.

Of course, she finally had to ask me who in the world Tim Gunn was (Remember she didn’t have cable.). And I had to explain to her how he was the man who completely changed my view of fashion.

Don’t believe me? After the first episode, I completely cleaned out my closet and separated everything into three piles, just as Tim instructed. In fact, my closet was practically empty when I was done (which my mom actually appreciated since she ended up with most of it).

Of course, I’ve gone back to my old habits. But now that “Guide to Style” is back on the air?

Watch out closet. Here I come…

This season of “Guide to Style” is a little different and if you watched season one, you’ll notice the changes immediately. The closet is no longer separated into three piles and we no longer delve into the underwear drawer. Even Tim’s 10 Essential Items List has been tweaked a little.

And although I miss the client arguing with Tim about what goes in which pile and the look of horror on her face when Tim says they need to go through her underwear drawer, I have to say the changes are for the better…

By eliminating those sequences, it leaves more time for tips and that patented Tim Gunn snark…

In a recent conference call with reporters, Tim said, “We’ve accelerated the content and the volume of education in season two and I’m just going to say bluntly, I attribute that to Gretta’s presence.”

Gretta is Gretta Monahan, Tim’s new “fashion accomplice”—another of the changes as she replaces supermodel Veronica Webb. And again, it’s a change for the better as Gretta has more personality and has much better chemistry with Tim.

Also, as Tim said, Gretta is a lot more relatable because she’s “a real woman…[Veronica] was on a pedestal. It was kind of difficult.”

In the premiere, Tim and Gretta assist Meredith, who just moved to New York from Washington D.C. She needs a wardrobe change from her D.C. suits to New York fashion. Tim and Gretta guide her through a step-by-step lesson on creating her own personal style by going through her closet, taking her shopping and helping her see her true body type.

The tips were flying so fast and furious, I had to rewind the DVD a few times so I wouldn’t miss anything. And it’s good practical advice that everyone can use—no matter what your budget.

Another great addition in the premiere that I hope lasts for the whole season is a summary of the main fashion tips from the episode. It gives you one more chance to commit them to memory. And some of them could completely change your look.

I’m plotting what to throw out of my closet as we speak…

Plus, we get to see the inspirational transformation of a woman who really needs it…

If you’re happy with your look and don’t think it could use any improvement, stay away from “Guide.” But if you’re willing to change your entire wardrobe, be sure to check it out…

“Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style” premieres Thursday, October 2nd at 11 p.m. on Bravo…

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