287 Quotes by Tim Gunn

And I’m the first one to tell people to break the rules. But you can only break the rules once you know what the rules are. The other thing is, fashion is the last design discipline to actually have academic texts and historical analysis.

If you told me when I was a teen that I would end up being a teacher, I would have said you’re out of your mind, because quite frankly I hated school.

Just the way it never rains when you have an umbrella, you’ll never run into people if you look fantastic. But go outside in pajamas, and you’ll run into every ex you have.

I just don’t like conspicuous consumption. I find it distasteful.

If you’re wearing a jacket, as I always am, the sweater vest always needs to be buttoned, with the exception of the bottom button. But if you’re going sans jacket, you can leave it open.

The fashion industry at large has been the worst public relations vehicle for larger women and petite women, they are both maligned and neglected. And I honestly do believe it’s getting better.

I haven’t had a date in 26 years.

The element of fashion I’d like to see more often? Clothes that fit people well. For me it’s not so much about the clothes.

If someone doesn’t ask, you don’t have a moral obligation to say every thought that pops in your head.