Contestants' wardrobes on HGTV shows are always simple and classy, never overstated. Looking at participants, it's easy to assume they're wearing their everyday clothes, and in some ways, they do. But there's nothing every day about the outfits that make it on screen. The network takes participants' fashion senses very seriously.
Yes, HGTV shows control what contestants wear on set. But they aren't bringing each guest a wardrobe of outfits to try. They're not even sending one. Instead, the network asks contestants to plan a few different looks for them to review. The show's stylist then decides which look works best for the episode.
It may sound exciting for a guest to get a professional stylist to pick out their outfit, but it can also be daunting for some. One woman brought several of her favorite looks just for them all to end up rejected, as she confessed in her interview with The Dallas Morning News. Leslie Remy, a realtor on "House Hunters," described the experience of having all her favorite outfits cast off by a representative of the show. While it was likely a heart-wrenching experience, it's important to remember the show isn't judging you for your fashion sense unless, of course, you're on one of the shows where that's precisely what they're doing. But in most cases, the goal is cohesion with the show's aesthetic, not to critique your style.
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