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[Apparelyzed]

How to Look Good Naked... With a Difference

Gok meets single-mum Tracy Warren from Leicestershire, who has been using a wheelchair since 2007. Tracy truly believes her body is disgusting, hates her stomach ,legs and thinks she can never look sexy in a wheelchair. Gok has never styled a women who uses a wheelchair before, so it proves as much a learning curve for him as it does Tracy.

Can Gok help Tracy feel sexy enough to wheel down the runway in front of thousands?

http://www.channel4....ies-6/episode-1

[McTavish]

Thanks for that info Simon, must make a point of watching the programme. I met Gok just before Christmas when he was in Dublin to pick a new model with a fuller figure, I must say he was charming and had time for everyone.

[Scribbler]

I wouldn't want to see GB naked in a wheelchair!!... I ain't that pretty either....

[ClaraTaylor]

 Scribbler, on Jan 15 2010, 05:41 PM, said:

I wouldn't want to see GB naked in a wheelchair!!... I ain't that pretty either....

I'm sure you're not so bad Scribs. I mean the neighbours have stopped complaining!

[Scribbler]

 ClaraTaylor, on Jan 15 2010, 06:14 PM, said:

 Scribbler, on Jan 15 2010, 05:41 PM, said:

I wouldn't want to see GB naked in a wheelchair!!... I ain't that pretty either....

I'm sure you're not so bad Scribs. I mean the neighbours have stopped complaining!

You'd look good naked Clara.. You could do an Advert for Soap.....

[ClaraTaylor]

 Scribbler, on Jan 15 2010, 08:06 PM, said:

You'd look good naked Clara.. You could do an Advert for Soap.....

Either that or make soap!

(The human body has enough fat to produce 7 bars of soap by the way - I checked out the figures you sent me, don't worry- no one will notice that you're trying to fatten GB up)

[dangerousdave]

Now we'll all be thinkin "how many bars of soap can you get out of me"
Fortunatly the experts on answering this question met their end in Nuremburg

Ohhhh ... I don't care about what I look like in a wheelchair

I care about me, not the perseved me

Edited by dangerousdave, 16 January 2010 - 12:25 PM.

[Meadowlarkmark]

I am OK with it bu I doubt the world is ready for a nude me...

[Scribbler]

 ClaraTaylor, on Jan 16 2010, 11:38 AM, said:

 Scribbler, on Jan 15 2010, 08:06 PM, said:

You'd look good naked Clara.. You could do an Advert for Soap.....

Either that or make soap!

(The human body has enough fat to produce 7 bars of soap by the way - I checked out the figures you sent me, don't worry- no one will notice that you're trying to fatten GB up)

Nice photo of you climbing into the bath Clara..... Was it taken last week?

[Avocado Baby]

I thought it was a great programme. There's no way I could get naked in front of all those people.

I'm looking forward to seeing the other shows to see whether he works with some people who have more structural differences. I love Gok Wan and want a Goked wheelchair like he gave Tracy!

[Lucydog]

I loved it, although I was in tears at the beginning. Some useful tips too. I might even be tempted to wear a skirt now, He seems really lovely, he was funny and treated her like a normal person! he has so much positive energy, Id love to see more like that!

[Izziwhizzi]

It was good, and covered lots of issues really well and comfortably without you wanting to gag.

Made me think a lot about what I wear - usually way too much black to hide away under.

A skirt? Well, the last time I wore one was 1987 and thats the only one since my accident in '82.

Perhaps I ought to expand my boundaries.

Well done Gok & Channel 4.

[pistol_pete]

 Izziwhizzi, on Jan 20 2010, 08:14 AM, said:

A skirt? Well, the last time I wore one was 1987 and thats the only one since my accident in '82.

Wish I could wear a skirt. It would make taking a leak a whole lot easier.
Bloody scots get all the good gear i.e kilts, whiskey, accents that make the lamest jokes sound hilarious, cool monsters in lakes 'n shit.

[McTavish]

Yes think I'll get my skirts back our of the closet after watching this programme. Trousers and jeans are just too handy. C'mon girls out with the skirts.

[wheelywendy]

programme was interesting, as for the skirts if i was a slim petite size 10 like tracey, yes i probably would, but all it did for me was to make me want to cover up even more, might have been more effective if they'd used a larger person, might have given more of us some confidence, but i'm glad tracey had the chance to do the show and get her confidence back, but i must admit i do envy her the wheelchair she got!! come on gok can i have one too?!!

[Doodle]

I think Gok is the best man for the job on this one! And I think all disabled changing rooms should look like tracy's own personal one. Think it just down to what looks good, flatters your shape and a bit of confidence. If you think you look good then it rubs off!

[Scribbler]

Why do these programmes always have to be about females?
Just because I'm an old man doesn't mean I cant, or don't want to dress well.
Maybe it makes better TV if its a female.

[Doodle]

Scibbler I actually wondered the exact same thing but I think the its the majority of females who have hang ups over their bodies!

[graphic]

 Scribbler, on Jan 20 2010, 07:04 PM, said:

Why do these programmes always have to be about females?
Just because I'm an old man doesn't mean I cant, or don't want to dress well.
Maybe it makes better TV if its a female.

I believe he's done one similar but for us men and it's due to be aired next month. I'll post again when I hear for sure. But come off it Scribbs, looking at the pic you posted are you really in need of a fashion guru? ;)

[Scribbler]

 graphic, on Jan 20 2010, 11:43 PM, said:

 Scribbler, on Jan 20 2010, 07:04 PM, said:

Why do these programmes always have to be about females?
Just because I'm an old man doesn't mean I cant, or don't want to dress well.
Maybe it makes better TV if its a female.

I believe he's done one similar but for us men and it's due to be aired next month. I'll post again when I hear for sure. But come off it Scribbs, looking at the pic you posted are you really in need of a fashion guru? ;)

I don't know about a fashion guru, but it might show how difficult it is to buy nice clothes for a wheelchair user.
Its easy to buy shirts and jumpers, but its difficult to buy nice coats etc.
The coat I was wearing in that photo is a Car Coat, which I had shortened. I also have a double breasted coat in black.
I look forward to discovering if he does a men's show, although I expect the word "Naked" in the title makes people watch.

Mike

[greybeard]

 Scribbler, on Jan 20 2010, 07:04 PM, said:

Mike_2.jpg

[Lucydog]

I have just bought myself a new skirt!

[Scribbler]

 Lucydog, on Jan 21 2010, 07:01 PM, said:

I have just bought myself a new skirt!

I hope we see you wearing it? We need to see the colour, length etc..

[Lucydog]

Ok I PROMISE to post a photo of me wearing it just for you ScriBs. Its a blue knee length skirt from Boden with a central pleat!

[wheelywendy]

 Lucydog, on Jan 21 2010, 07:26 PM, said:

Ok I PROMISE to post a photo of me wearing it just for you ScriBs. Its a blue knee length skirt from Boden with a central pleat!

well done lucydog, i'll get there one day, just gotta lose a little more weight first! did actually try a skirt on today in john lewis loved the material so my friend persuaded me to try it, but i didnt like how it hung in the chair so didnt buy it, mind you my carer did point out that maybe i should have tried it without still having my jeans on!! but wasnt convinced enough to make it worth all the effort. i'llkeep looking i promise!!

Edited by wheelywendy, 21 January 2010 - 08:21 PM.

[StillFingers]

video not currently available in so cali, guess the usa is to...oh well.

[Scribbler]

 greybeard, on Jan 21 2010, 01:37 PM, said:

 Scribbler, on Jan 20 2010, 07:04 PM, said:

Mike_2.jpg

That's brilliant GB...

[chickadee]

I have a gorgeous collection of skirts that I need to drop four more sizes in order to fit into again. I'm a little bit apprehensive though - my body confidence isn't great, but it isn't crap either. However, I'm not sure about wearing one with a leg brace, or while I use my chair (which I do almost always at work, long distances, etc). Besides, if I wear skirts, then I'll get the crazy idea of wearing the matching 4" heeled shoes that match.