Gok Wan has this to say about his new episodes of How to Look Good Naked...
Working on How To Look Good Naked … With a Difference was an amazing experience for everyone involved. The women, who gave their stories to us to film, are courageous members of our society who just wanted to be heard regardless of their disabilities.
These shows go beyond clothes and haircuts: they carefully and compassionately illustrate that all women, without prejudice, deserve to feel good in their own skin. It is hard to believe there are still taboos around discussing disabilities when so many people in the UK are living with them.
We cannot take this lightly, and a difference needs to be made. How To Look Good Naked is an inclusive show which tackles many body issues, from weight gain to weight loss, from body hatred to lack of body identity, and there was a need to include disabilities within its ethos. I am very proud of what we have produced and I truly believe these three incredible programmes will help us to break down some archaic stereotypes and also to find a way to accept that we are all individuals.
Gok's Top Tips for Dressing with a Difference:
-Don’t be afraid of fashion just because you have a disability.
-Like any able bodied person, underwear is key to getting your outfit right.
-Customizing is a must! Find a local tailor/seamstress that can work her magic - it will open up your options.
-Commit to a couple of different of styles each season and this will help with your body confidence.
-The most important thing to remember is that people are looking at you and NOT at your disability - so hold your head high and feel proud of who you are!
