TV Fashion

TV Fashion: Jim Cramer of 'Mad Money'

Financially Fit to be Tied Buy low. Sell high. It makes sense even to the slowest of minds. But doing it is a thousand times harder than we'd like it to be. That's why the world needs Jim Cramer of CNBC's daily "Mad Money." He explains what's happening in today's financial markets in a calm and soothing manner that doesn't make you panic when your life savings could possibly go the way of Enron. Read more »

TV Fashion: Jemaine Clement of 'Flight of the Conchords'

Harmonius Dweeb Chic Music, as a career path, tends to make people dress weirdly. Elvis, M.C. Hammer and Bjork all made sartorial choices which left us scratching our heads. But today's musicians, even ones in television series like HBO's "Flight of the Conchords," are walking a runway of awkward dweebdom that looks like they've raided the closet of their hipster aunt circa 1973. Read more »

TV Fashion: Dr. Ann Bellowes of 'State of Mind'

Blazing a path for sanity's sake If you've ever been lucky enough to befriend a shrink, it'll come as no surprise to you that a majority of them are at least as crazy as the rest of us. The old chestnut "Do as I say, not as I do" seems to apply on a consistent basis. But for Dr. Ann Bellowes of Lifetime's "State of Mind," airing Sundays, dressing as she does seems to make a lot of sense. Read more »

TV Fashion: Shaun Yost of 'John From Cincinnati'

Surfing for the latest beachwear You don't normally associate Cincinnati with surfing, but those crazy kids over at HBO aren't really what you might call traditionalists. Then again, just because you call a show "John From Cincinnati" – which airs Sundays – there's no reason to think you have to base it there. And so we find the Yosts, a brilliant clan of surfers, residing in the coastal town of Imperial Beach, Calif., just shy of the Mexican border. Read more »

TV Fashion - P.J. Franklin of 'My Boys'

Female sportswriters are a rare breed. Female sportswriters portrayed on television are an even rarer breed. But P.J. Franklin (Jordana Spiro) of "My Boys" is the perfect depiction of a former tomboy yearning to balance her feminine side with her rough and tumble, one-of-the-boys demeanor. She's sugar, she's spice, and she'll drink you under the table and pound you on poker night. Read more »

TV Fashion: Michael Westen of ‘Burn Notice’

Keeping an eye out for style Spies on television and in film tend to be the best-dressed sons of guns you've ever seen. Simon Templar from "The Saint," Napoleon Solo from "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." and, of course, James Bond have set a standard that is now equal parts expected and unrealistic. Read more »

TV Fashion: Bobby Flay of 'Boy Meets Grill'

Playing with fire We're knee-deep into summer, and if you aren't spending 40 percent of your free time behind a grill, you're a major disappointment to us, your family and the 300 cooks who have shows on Food Network. So, with a little inspiration from Bobby Flay of "Boy Meets Grill" let's see what it takes to look hot while holding barbecue tongs. Read more »

TV Fashion: Hugh Hefner of 'The Girls Next Door'

Pajamas make the man Career Objective: To obtain a challenging and satisfying position much like that currently held by Hugh Hefner. Read more »

TV Fashion: Mark Philippoussis of ‘Age of Love’

Serving up style on and off the court You know, there's something to be said for looking for love on a television reality show: You earn a decent paycheck, you meet some nice people, and you get enough exposure to put some air under the flailing wings of your sports career. OK, so that might not be the exact way Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis wants to describe his involvement in "Age of Love", NBC's Monday twist on finding romance on camera. But let's not kid ourselves, if he doesn't get healthy soon, he will forever be associated with the word "love." And in tennis, love is a bad thing. Read more »

TV Fashion: 'Sunset Tan'

Grab the remote and some SPF 30 To quote Ulla from "The Producers," "Clothes may make the man, but all a girl needs is a tan!" Truer words were never spoken. And with E! Entertainment Television's new reality series "Sunset Tan", airing Sundays, a little color has never been sexier. Read more »

TV Fashion: Elisabeth Hasslebeck on 'The View'

Hasselbeck scores style points "The View," which airs weekdays on ABC, seems like a good idea in theory: four diverse women bringing their distinctive personalities to the table to tackle issues of the day, such as child rearing in the 21st century or, um, Patrick Dempsey's scruff. But, like most good ideas, it fails in practice because four distinctive personalities often feel the need to be heard on top of one another, especially on topics as weighty as McDreamy. Read more »

TV Fashion: Samantha Brown of The Travel Channel

Footwear for on-the-go When you think about cool jobs - jobs that you'd give your right arm to have - Samantha Brown of The Travel Channel clearly has one that would leave us all southpaws. Read more »

TV Fashion: 'All My Children'

Dressing the part for drama When it comes to television production, few shows are as hectic and chaotic as soap operas. And when it comes to television fashion, few jobs are as complicated as that of costume designer for a daytime soap. Read more »

TV Fashion: Dean Winchester of 'Supernatural'

Traveling light to the dark side Road trips are difficult enough to dress for without having to confront demonic forces every time you pull over for a tinkle and some gas. And yet, every Thursday on The CW's "Supernatural," Dean Winchester, played by Jensen Ackles ("Smallville," "Dark Angel," "Dawson's Creek"), looks perfectly outfitted to battle evil, steal a few hearts and bicker with his brother over who rides shotgun. Read more »

TV Fashion: Lana Lang of 'Smallville'

Sometimes it's tough to catch the eye of a superhero. OK, maybe not if you're falling off a building or being held captive by a band of thugs, but if you're just a girl walking down the street trying to get the attention of a man in tights, sometimes it takes effort. Read more »

TV Fashion: Criss Angel of 'Mindfreak' (A&E)

Now you see it... It's weird how some guys look really good in eyeliner - King Tut, Johnny Depp, Howdy Doody. And now it's safe to add master illusionist Criss Angel of "Criss Angel Mindfreak" to that list. Read more »

TV Fashion: Howie Mandel of 'Deal or No Deal'

Wait, it froze over? Here are words we never thought we'd type - Howie Mandel is stylish AND cool. Read more »

TV Fashion: Abby Sciuto from 'NCIS' (CBS)

Good and Goth Morose, cryptic and misunderstood - but with hearts of gold - Goths are rarely seen on network television. That is, with the exception of Abby Sciuto, played by Pauley Perrette, on "NCIS." Read more »

TV Fashion: Barney Stinson from 'How I Met Your Mother' (CBS)

A wolf in wolves' clothing Sex-crazed. Superficial. Self-obsessed. Read more »

TV Fashion: Melinda Gordon from 'Ghost Whisperer' (CBS)

I see stylish people Few television series take the time to acknowledge the clothing being worn on it like "Ghost Whisperer." But when the show's star also happens to be a producer and a clotheshorse, things change. Read more »

TV Fashion: Mike Rowe of 'Dirty Jobs' (Discovery)

Fashionable in filth The term "appropriately dressed" holds more meaning for Mike Rowe than for most television personalities. As the host of "Dirty Jobs," he regularly finds himself in dire need of situation-appropriate attire. Read more »

TV Fashion: Olivia Benson from 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' (NBC)

...And the law won In the world of television fashion reporting, crimes against fashion and poorly dressed characters are considered especially heinous. And when it comes to television series based around cops, ugliness can come in many forms. But for Detective Olivia Benson, played by the lovely Mariska Hargitay on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," style is as integral as the "ching, ching" sound on every Dick Wolf show. Read more »

TV Fashion: Charlie Harper from 'Two and a Half Men' (CBS)

Spare shirts Say what you want about Charlie Sheen, but there is no denying the fact that he seems to always land on his feet with a beautiful woman. True, he may have rented a few of them and probably was not on his feet for any real length of time, but the man's got a certain panache that makes us wish we were a little bit more like him. Read more »

TV Fashion: Edie Britt from 'Desperate Housewives' (ABC)

Would you be my neighbor? They say good fences make good neighbors. We say good costume designers make for good-looking television. And to be honest, both statements seem accurate for the "Desperate Housewives" of Wisteria Lane. Read more »

TV Fashion: Lily Aldrin from 'How I Met Your Mother' (CBS)

A redhead with ruffles With a title like "How I Met Your Mother," you'd expect this sitcom to have all the innovation and creativeness of a Hush Puppies shoebox - rigid, formulaic and square. OK, technically, shoeboxes have a rectangular shape, but you know what we mean. However, the show is a sleeper thanks in large part to Lily Aldrin, played by "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" alum Alyson Hannigan. While not exactly stylish, Lily seems to be trying, and that is enough to give her the nod this week. Read more »

TV Fashion: Gordon Ramsay of 'Hell's Kitchen' (FOX)

Great taste in the 'Kitchen' In the world's finest restaurants, presentation counts for almost as much as the taste: A sundial of French-cut green beans beside a trapezoid of snow peas adjacent to a rosebud-sculpted radish balancing near a pyramid of salmon tartare with chocolate sauce drizzled over each in a hieroglyphic pattern. Um, very pretty. While none of that may actually enhance the flavor, it goes a long way to justifying the $75 charge on your expense account. Read more »

TV Fashion: Kelly Ripa of 'Live With Regis and Kelly'

Aww, come on, Reeeege - it's a wrap dress When you show your face in millions of American homes each and every weekday morning, certain things are expected of you. First, you should be perky without being obnoxious. Next, you should be well-mannered yet precociously engaging. And third, you need to be appropriately dressed. Read more »

TV Fashion: Dog of 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' (A&E)

An outlaw when it comes to fashion If you've never watched an episode of the reality series "Dog the Bounty Hunter," we encourage you to do so at your earliest convenience. We find the series to be fascinating on many, many levels. Read more »

TV Fashion: Hulk Hogan of 'Hogan Knows Best' (VH1)

Give your sleeves an atomic drop Stylistically speaking, the world of professional wrestling has given us so much: the charming kilt of Rowdy Roddy Piper, the insane sunglasses and feather boas of Macho Man Randy Savage, the 41-inch-long legs of the lovely Stacy Keibler. But no one has done more for the tear-away muscle shirt, the bandanna or the monster mustache than the man who made professional wrestling what it was a few years ago: Hulk Hogan. Read more »

TV Fashion: Kate Austen from 'Lost' (ABC)

She may be lost, but her fashion sense remains If we've said it once, we've said it a thousand times: The show "Lost" has us flummoxed. OK, we've said it once. It just seems to us that being stuck on a South Pacific island for that amount of time would have rendered their clothing useless long before they found the laundry room in the hatch. Seriously, these people should be naked. Read more »

TV Fashion: Simon Cowell of 'American Idol' (FOX)

The votes are in and the truth hurts Under most circumstances, we try and discuss the positive aspects of a television personality's style - Candice Bergen's elegance, Tony Shalhoub's monochromatic love of brown. But sometimes a character comes along who, while memorable and talented, gives us the dry heaves - sartorially speaking, of course. Read more »

TV Fashion: Mike Cannon from 'Las Vegas' (NBC)

Making color a safe bet Under most circumstances, we'd like to think that whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas - the ugly carpets, the losing streaks, the cheesy Elvis impersonators. But when we're talking about the smooth sartorial styling of James Lesure's character, Mike Cannon, on "Las Vegas," we'd be OK with that look going international. Read more »

TV Fashion: Horatio Caine from 'CSI: Miami' (CBS)

Hot and never bothered Growing up in 1960s Miami had to be tough for the character Horatio Caine of "CSI: Miami." Not because of the civil rights marches, the Cuban freedom flights or the murder of his mother by a local drug dealer, but because he was about as redheaded as redheaded gets. The poor kid must have stuck out like a sore thumb in a world of tan toes. Read more »

TV Fashion: Adrian Monk from 'Monk' (USA)

The ties that bind carry a slew of germs If you think being the costume designer for a television show doesn't require much in the way of research, think again. When Ileane Meltzer was faced with creating the signature look for germophobic supersleuth Adrian Monk "Monk," research became her middle name. Read more »

TV Fashion: Bree Van De Kamp from 'Desperate Housewives' (ABC)

When things get messy, go with Gloveables What is the appropriate attire for calmly watching your pharmacist boyfriend die of an overdose? A lovely silk dress by Kay Unger. And exactly what type of gloves should one wear while scrubbing the toilets of your beautiful home? Why, Gloveables, of course. Read more »

TV Fashion: Shirley Schmidt from 'Boston Legal' (ABC)

We're Schmidtin Elegant. Powerful. Feminine. Whimsical. Four decidedly different words which, when layered atop one another, define Shirley Schmidt, Candice Bergen's stylish character on "Boston Legal." Her look says "independent" without being a maverick in a law firm filled with unique characters. Read more »

TV Fashion: Joy Turner from 'My Name Is Earl' (NBC)

When fools gold is good enough She's bedazzling, literally. Read more »

TV Fashion: Rory Gilmore from 'Gilmore Girls' (CW)

College style that speaks for itself OK, so the show recently ended after seven seasons. And sure, not that long ago we featured Lorelai in TV Fashion. But when a show is as stylish - in every meaning of the word - as "Gilmore Girls" (repeats air Tuesdays on The CW), it deserves one more look before heading into perpetual syndication. So this week we take a look at the fashion stylings of Rory Gilmore, played by Alexis Bledel. Read more »

TV Fashion: Corey Haim of `The Two Coreys'

Remember when this guy was cute? Yeah, well, ''The Lost Boys'' was 20 years ago, and that amount of time tends to wreak havoc on teen stars. Need proof? Tune in to ''The Two Coreys,'' airing Sundays on A&E Network. Read more »

TV Fashion: Dirk Black of 'All of Us'

Every girl’s crazy for a sharp-dressed man. And judging by the trail of broken hearts and bedsprings left by Dirk Black on “All of Us,” airing Mondays on The CW, Dirk is one sharp-dressed man. Read more »

TV Fashion: Joel of `Cavemen'

This is a bit of a stretch for Telefashion. While we usually focus on the clothing - or, at the very least, the accessories - of a television character, this week we've chosen to dissect the grooming habits of a televised Neanderthal: Joel, from ABC's new Tuesday comedy ``Cavemen.'' Read more »

TV Fashion: Duncan Collinsworth of 'Big Shots'

James Brown used to sing "It's a Man's Man's Man's World." But on television, it feels a lot more like a woman's world: "Desperate Housewives," "The View" and "Ugly Betty" have more estrogen than Jessica Alba (yep, she's all woman). But finally, ABC has realized this oversight and given us "Big Shots" airing Thursdays after "Grey's Anatomy." Read more »

TV Fashion: Serena from 'Gossip Girl'

What would television be like in a communist state, where everyone is poor and has no option but to dress in gray overalls? You've got to figure that each episode would feature someone named Natasha standing quietly in a bread line. Which makes a show such as The CW's "Gossip Girl," airing Wednesdays, just one more reason to appreciate capitalism. For without it, would we have snobby, snotty teenagers driving new BMWs, shopping with Daddy's credit cards at Bloomingdale's and preoccupied with gossip blogs and text messaging? Nope. Can I get an amen? Read more »