Nina Garcia Quotes

Fit is everything. I don't care what your body type is like: If you're not wearing clothes that fit you, you can't have style.

I've got a short torso and long legs, so I tend to wear longer tops and things that sit on my hips.

Like most people, I used to wear clothing off the rack. But having them fitted to me makes a really big difference, especially with pieces like a cocktail dress. Little nips and tucks can take 10 pounds off you.

Be able to tell whether garments that look good on the hanger actually look good on you.

The key to personal style is understanding your individual beauty enough to know which looks will work for you and which probably won't.

Dress for your body type. Some people are blessed enough to be able to throw on something that Beyonce wears and it looks amazing. If I try to go against the grain and wear something that my body doesn't like, it's going to show.

I remember looking back on a photo of me... wearing a suit that was, like, two sizes too big for me. I think a lot of guys don't know what fits.

Remember, the fit of your outfit can make or break your look. Ensure the fit is perfect, and you will be just fine.

I experiment, but I am extremely mindful of the things I wear. The key is to accept your body type and pick cuts and styles that flatter your frame.

Men: don't wear the untucked shirttail. It cuts you in half, which is a very bad proportion. Think of yourself as a series of thirds. So when the shirt is tucked in, you're 1/3 on top, 2/3 on the bottom.

When I was working with Tom Ford, he would just look at me and ask, 'Will you wear it?' I'd say, 'Ah, too long, too short, lower waist, deeper V, unbutton' - that sort of thing. I don't create clothes, but I definitely know how to make them come alive.

The silhouette is the most important thing in clothes. Every French girl knows that. High-waisted trousers give you long legs and a pretty bum which, after all, is what we all want.

I really want to make clothes that are feminine and help women look beautiful.

Depending on your figure, you may use clothes and colours to highlight your assets or otherwise. Darker shades always make you look slimmer while bright colours or prints can highlight your figure. Using colours to enhance your look is the easiest and smartest way to play with your figure.

As you get older and fatter, good clothes can hide a lot.

Obama does look good, but he could look better. The most important thing for politicians is to keep their clothes really simple and make sure their clothing actually fits.

Belts distract the eye from a bloated tummy, a heavy-set upper body and all manner of sins. They can be a superb way to update your wardrobe without breaking the bank, and there's no reason to stop wearing them, ever!

Because I'm very petite, I try not to wear things that have a heavy pattern because I feel like they overtake you.

I'm five feet tall - I'm very petite - so for me, if I'm wearing a skirt or dress, it needs to be short, or else it makes me look frumpy. I need to wear either something really short or a maxi dress; anything in between just looks weird.

As a designer, when someone wears my clothes, the biggest compliment I can receive is that the woman looks amazing because my designs have flattered her, not taken over her. I take that philosophy to heart myself each morning when I am getting ready for the day.

I like architectural shapes. You can't put any shape on any body, except on the runway. In reality, it has to look and feel flattering.

I remember the first time Dakota asked me for fashion advice about what to put with what. I was like, 'My big sister is asking me?'

I like to dress for my body type and for my coloring.

A well-tailored suit is important - and I don't like wearing belts with mine - it should be tailored to your body.

Finding tricks to create flattering body shape is the key to style.