Once upon a time, celebrities amassed their fame and fan bases through talent. Be it acting, music, design or modelling (yes, the latter is harder than you’d think), gaining entry to the upper echelon of paparazzi fodder wasn’t as easy as strategically leaking a sex tape.

Then Geordie Shore came along, a show whose only prerequisites for airtime were a six-pack, a bad spray tan and a knack for ‘tashing on’ – three things that came to form the blueprint for ‘reality’ TV shows that followed. And with the arrival of The Only Way Is Essex, Love Island and Ex On The Beach, a picture of the modern-day reality TV star rapidly began to surface: talentless, bereft of dignity and, most worryingly, here to stay.

But these shows aren’t just masterclasses in contracting chlamydia, they’re also vehicles for their stars – the false prophets of fashion. Yes, reality TV ‘stars’ are standard-bearers for abysmal style, attempting – through those almost hour-long takes of their faces struggling to muster even a semblance of a facial expression (damn that botox!) – to brainwash us all into thinking half thongs and string vests are acceptable things to wear.

Don’t be fooled. If you’re big on style – not so much on Buckhurst Hill – then follow our guide to the fixes for reality TV star ‘style’. Bosh.

Tight Club

The penchant for skintight clothing is one thread that’s been stretched taut across all reality TV shows known to man. Be it jeans, tees, shirts or pants, fabric struggles to cover creatine-swole muscle resulting in not-so-flattering disfigurement.

Sure, body-hugging clothing is complementary to a toned body, but there’s a difference between a cuddle and a squeeze.

The Fix

Opt for clothing that not only physically fits but flatters your frame. Better yet, get measured so you know exactly what chest and waist measurements to wear, lest you come off a bit like The Incredible Hulk and Katie Price’s lovechild.