70 Quotes by Ashley Nell Tipton

It's a constant battle being a plus-size designer.

Going into the hospital for something that was caused by just being overweight really struck a nerve. I didn't ever want to be in that pain again or have another scare like that. I was like, I really need to figure out what I can do to lose weight and get healthier.

Weight loss surgery isn't going to make you lose weight; it's a tool to help you lose weight. Half of it is the surgery, and half of it is you eating what you're supposed to eat and exercising.

I love to sew. But when it's something that's being repetitive over and over and over again, it takes a toll.

I was seven years old when my grandmother stated teaching me to sew, and she always encouraged me to be creative.

Everybody says black makes you look slimmer, but what about those other colors that also complement your skin tone or your figure and things like that?

Being dyslexic, creativity was my way of expressing myself.

I want to wear things that make me feel good.

I encourage women to wear color, wear stripes, wear sequins - just wear what makes you feel confident and strong. If it looks good and fits well, you'll look great and feel great, too.