On trial for their style

Fashionista, heal thyself.

“Style Court” is a makeover show in desperate need of a new look.

The concept is good: a takeoff on “The People’s Court” in which “plaintiffs” bring “defendants” before a judge for crimes against style. “The People’s Court’s” Doug Llewelyn is even the host. The self-described “courtroom reality series” airs weeknights at 8 on the Style network.

In tonight’s premiere, a husband accuses his wife of turning into a slob after 13 years of marriage and five kids; a woman says her male friend lost his job because he’s a schlubby hippie; and a daughter takes her Episcopal priest mother to task for not changing her look in 40 years.

“Judge” Henry Roth, a fashion designer and lawyer, oversees the proceedings, aided by a trio of “celebrity” (used loosely) jurors: Bobby Collins, Quinn Cummings and Julie Brown. Who? With their bad fake tans, over-bleached teeth and questionable clothing and hairstyles, they are perhaps underqualified to pass fashion judgments. Worse, their quips flop as badly as the fashion world’s brief ‘80s revival.

The defendants are a notch above Jerry Springer guests -- well, except for the priest -- and it’s no surprise that “Judge” Roth finds them all guilty of committing fashion crimes. They are immediately taken into custody for makeovers, and at the show’s end viewers get to see the “criminals’ ” new looks.

“Renewal is the spirit of growth.... What is the beauty of birth without a baby?” Roth tells the priest mom during her sentencing. Huh? “I want to see color on you!” he continues. OK, fair enough.

Post-”punishment,” the sweats-loving wife has gone from frumpy to hootchy-licious in a too-tight red satin blouse. The tie-dyed guy trapped in Grateful Dead Land has been bumped up to the ‘70s, with some manner of unnatural fiber shirt and a shell necklace. Why not bring him all the way to 2003? Still, at least his bizarre mutton chops are gone.

The greatest success is the Episcopal priest mom, who has been transformed from pew-y to Judi Dench chic with a pixie haircut and tasteful jewelry; but her mauve wraparound shirt is alarmingly shiny. Is it vinyl?

While a cute idea, the courtroom format seems forced -- “The People’s Court,” after all, focused on real legal disputes, which gave the show some tension. And the makeovers are less than impressive, with the defendants basically going from tacky to a little less tacky.

Verdict: “Style Court” is guilty of failing to live up to its potential. Punishment: One month’s probation, during which the defendant is ordered to find better participants, jurors and stylists. If “Style Court” violates the terms of its probation, it faces severe condemnation in the Court of Public Opinion -- or incarceration in County Cancellation Prison.