Leandra Medine Quotes

I think fashion is a lot of fun. I love clothes. More than fashion or brand labels, I love design. I love the thought that people put into clothes. I love when clothes make cultural statements and I think personal style is really cool. I also freely recognize that fashion should be a hobby.

I always say that I don't like it when people follow trends too much, just because it is on the runway. I think what you wear really does need to reflect what your own personal style is.

A woman's outfit says a lot about her.

I believe that fashion is the ultimate form if self expression therefore it really depends on my mood.

I've used a stylist twice, and that was when I didn't have time to go shopping or pick up an outfit for a photo shoot. I think you should dress yourself, have fun with it - it's only clothes.

Clothes have become more personal, more a matter of very individual taste.

Guys are so not into high-waisted things. I love high-waisted jeans. We all think that high-waisted things are flattering and awesome and beautiful and we're rocking it, and guys are always like, 'Ugh, she's wearing those high-waisted pants.'

Fashion is something that comes and goes. What remains is your style and that's nothing but an extension of your personality that you are showcasing via your clothes.

We derive confidence as women from what we wear.

If you want to wear something and you feel confident, you are going to rock it. That's what I love about fashion: it's your choice and your chance to express yourself.

My life wouldn't end if there was no fashion. But being stylish has never hurt anyone either.

Fashion can often be dictated. It's what people think we should do or wear. Style is totally personal.

I'm happy with all of my past outfits, as they have felt right at the time, and your style always evolves.

I keep my eyes open. I pay attention to how different types of people express their personal style, how they put their clothes together.

Dressing up is all about reflecting how I feel.

Designers have a reputation for setting the tone for what people - and especially women - are supposed to wear. How long their skirts should be, things like that. I have a different philosophy: put something out there with humour; let people see that and come around to it on their own.

For me, my style is very versatile.

If I had to start over, I'll do the same thing: street clothes are the future; the client can choose two or three things and combine them as she wants.

For me, style is something that I'm comfortable in. I don't really follow any trends. I just like to wear things that look good on me and suit my body and personality.

Clothing enables people to self-express, and that's why variety, when it comes to our wardrobe, has become more and more important over time.

My dad wouldn't buy me tight pants. I had to get my own money to buy them.

Style is not fashion.

I guess your style should be ever evolving because that's the best thing about it.

Honestly, I just wear what makes me feel good. It becomes political when you leave the house without changing.

Growing up, I was definitely a tomboy, an overall-and-Converse type of girl, and I still am, but for events, I love dressing up.