Tim Gunn Quotes

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

Even if it doesn't fit the woman, like, let's say a very short skirt, and the woman doesn't have the legs or the height to wear the skirt, but she has to wear it because it's fashionable. Don't do it! If it doesn't look good on you, don't worry about it.

So forget the price tag. I mean, forget the size tag and focus on "Does it look right on me?" Would it look better with a little more blouse? A lot of people think, "Oh, my God, it's got to be tight, it's got to be tight." Actually, you look thinner when it's not as tight.

If you are dressing up, then dress to the hilt, else let it go easy. But no matter what, pay attention to the nails. Whether you keep it short, long, varnished or plain, it has to look good.

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

Don't wear dresses that are too tight. A size number is just a number. If the fit is comfortable, it will look more elegant.

I have an hourglass shape, and I think it's important to understand your body type and your personality type. Then make whatever is on trend and in fashion work for you.

I don't care how stylish something is if it doesn't flatter me.

Buy clothes the size you want to wear.

I've never worn plus size brands, and I never had to because I found what worked for my body type. So my advice is to find what works for you.

You don't feel as self-conscious if your clothes fit.

Style is a very personal thing and women should develop their own individual look.

If you don't feel good in it, don't wear it, because you'll never look good.

Know what suits you. I would never wear brown, because it just doesn't work with my pale skin and dark hair. Also I wouldn't wear flats at night, because I love heels.

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.

As a rule, wearing a bigger pair of jeans looks better than squishing yourself into a pair of jeans that used to fit before you gave up smoking.

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.

If you don't feel good in it, don't wear it. Because it'll never look good. Any hesitation in the fitting room and just walk away.

I like dressing in all seasons. Every season has its own character and charm.

If you wear clothes that don't suit you, you're a fashion victim. You have to wear clothes that make you look better.

I've never been a six-foot-tall, skinny model, so therefore, I want to create an illusion. People always think I'm taller than I am - not just because of the shoes I wear but because of the way I dress. It's all relatively streamlined.

There's no one piece everyone should avoid, but obviously there are some things that don't fit the right way on everyone.

I have worn things that are too tight, and I've learned over the years that just because the size on the tag says something smaller doesn't mean it looks good on you.