Mark Indelicato Quotes

Straight sized boards are models size 0-6. Plus size boards are models starting at a 10. If a size 8 girl was 5' 11 and curvy, she'd be on the plus sized board, because there's nothing in between.

I would love to walk into a mall and see more than two or three stores that cater to women who are a size 14 and up!

At the end of the day, it just means 'curvy.' That's why I think the word 'plus-size' in the industry is very different from people's mind view of what 'plus-size' really should mean.

We're getting to this amazing place where the average size in America is a 14-16, and we're starting to see that represented in the fashion industry, and it's becoming more accepted.

Me, as a designer who is not exactly skinny, all I want is comfortable clothes.

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.

I have experience dressing me as a 6, a 12, and more. And when you go above a size 12, you don't lose your love of fashion.

I've seen petite brides carry a ballgown, and I have also seen plus-size women carry a ballgown, though you wouldn't think so.

I didn't even know I was considered plus-size until I was on the red carpet here in L.A. one day and a lady said, 'How do you feel about being a plus-sized girl in Hollywood?' I was like, 'What's she talking about?'

It's taken me a long time to enjoy shopping. As a plus-size girl, you walk into a store, and it can sometimes be like a designer doesn't know you exist. It's become a fun treasure hunt.

Whoever's designing for plus-size doesn't get it. The entire garment needs to be reconceived. You can't just take a size 8 and make it larger.

It's so much easier when you're a size two or three to just slip on anything. But a big girl, sometimes you've got to strap some stuff down!

I'm a plus-size person, so when I tried to go into the Gap, I used to just walk out of there shaking my head because they have nothing that fits me.

I've never been a size 0.

We sell in Moda Operandi, which, if you don't know what it is, it's a beautiful luxury site that does pre-trunk shows for designer collections. We got them to change their algorithm online to go up to a size 24.

I think the labels 'Plus Size' and 'Curvy' should be banned. You don't say 'White model' or Skinny model.' Why should 'Plus Size' models have a label.

Casting plus size girls needs to be genuine.

I did not label myself 'plus size.' The fashion industry did.

For so long advertising hasn't been inclusive when it comes to plus sizes which is crazy to me.

My existence in Hollywood is a political statement, because there are so few women who are plus-sized or above a size 6.

It is harder to dress a bigger woman no matter what anybody wants to say.

I really don't think we should label models as 'plus' or 'runway.'

Designers are either not interested in making larger sizes or they don't feel that it's important.

The States are more accommodating to fat people - there are more plus-sized clothing labels, and people talk openly about it.

I felt the term 'plus size' was inaccurate and kept all these beautiful, stunning women with the widest spectrum of body types I've ever seen - mind you, curvy agencies start at a size 6 and go up to a size 18 - from being seen and resonated with.