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Tim Gunn's Guide to Style: Season 1
  • Network: Bravo
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 6, 2007
  • Season #: 1 , 2
Metascore
63 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    80
    If the slightly less relaxed Tim Gunn's Guide to Style doesn't quite have "What Not to Wear's" tone of cheeky camaraderie, well, never mind. It has Gunn's "make it work" philosophy at its heart, and it has his spirit of compassionate, caring honesty.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    80
    Basically it's a knock-off of TLC's "What Not to Wear." But the Bravo version is watchable, mostly thanks to its host.
  3. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    80
    Guide to Style is smart, fun and instructive, emphasizing enlightenment over shame and choice over following orders.
  4. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Anne Bratskeir
    80
    He's sincere; he rings true. And that is why, in the wasteland of reality and makeover shows, Gunn shines.
  5. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    75
    Gunn, a calming and classy fixture on Bravo's "Project Runway," has it--and that's why his new show for the same cable channel works.
  6. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    70
    Gunn is best when showing us what he knows, reacting critically to the thing in front of him rather than speaking lines meant to jog the narrative or jack up the drama.
  7. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Joanna Weiss
    60
    For the most part, the show is content to be another study in the effects of fashion on self-esteem.
  8. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    50
    Gunn is fine in limited doses. I like him better as a design guru than the closet king.
  9. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Robin Givhan
    50
    The show is enlightening, but dull.
  10. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    50
    In Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, it feels as if he's sometimes forcing himself to emote for the cameras.
  11. Slate
    Reviewed by: Troy Patterson
    30
    Guide to Style is too glazed and slick for its own good, too clinical and forensic to be any fun.
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User Score
7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. marlenek.
    9
    I like this show a lot because of the information about body type dressing. There is more emphasis on professionalism and less on glib remarks, so the viewer gets a lot more real help understanding the science of dressing. There are a few things that feel over the top, like going to the designer's showroom and the gift that is given to each client, but other than those minor things, i like the show very much. More advertisement and TV reminders needed please. Couldn't find it this week.… Full Review »
  2. jenna
    3
    The show needs to be revamped. It's a bit tedious to repeat so many of the same lessons. Also, how does a wardrobe of 10 staples translate across various socio-economic divisions. Getting rid of an entire wardrobe, and replacing it with 10 pieces seems like the women are getting a raw deal. Also, I could do without all the advertising tie-ins. Not really loving the work of the Garnier-Fructis stylist, or the Maybelline cosmetics rep. Though the gift of a designer outfit is a nice touch.… Full Review »
  3. CynthiaB.
    10
    I LOVE this show. As a 57 year old married social worker with a teenage son, who works full time and part time. We with three cats and a dog, I find I do not spend enough time focusing on my clothes. Much of my shopping is done at the local Good Will. (I occasionally find a diamond in the rough there.) However, I take care of myself going to the gym 5 days a week for a minimum of one hour each visit, and have kept in shape. But my clothes have not. Much of what I wear harkens back to the 70's. So Tim Gunn's Guide to Fashion has been a big help! Plus I love the compassion he feels for his makeovers. He clearly cares for them, while exhibiting a sense of humor. I love this program and am so glad I discovered. Cynthia Brink… Full Review »
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