Stacy London

Stacy London (born May 25, 1969, in New York City) is a renowned American stylist, fashion consultant, magazine editor, television presenter, and author. A graduate of Vassar College with a degree in philosophy and German literature, she began her fashion career at Vogue and Mademoiselle, before rising to fame as co-host of TLC’s hit show What Not to Wear alongside Clinton Kelly +15+15+15.

As an author, London has published two acclaimed books: Dress Your Best and The Truth About Style—the latter a New York Times bestseller that blends personal memoir with empowering style guidance. In it, she explores how clothing and personal image can heal emotional wounds and boost self-esteem, illustrating her philosophy through real women’s “start-overs” and her own experiences with body image challenges The Greatest Books+7Well+Good+7TyAlexander+7.

Here are some of Stacy London’s most memorable quotes that reflect her philosophy on fashion and identity:

“If you deny the reality of your body or your life, you'll never be able to dress any of it well … You have to see it all to work with any of it.” Well+Good+15A-Z Quotes+15+15
“Style can change your look, certainly, but it can also change your life.” +2+2+2
“A lot of people have said that I’m super‑snarky and mean. But honesty is the only way to get people to change. It’s very important to be constructively critical – give people alternatives and you're giving them a new way to see themselves.” +2A-Z Quotes+2+2

Through her writing, media presence, and transformative style work, Stacy London continues to champion fashion as a means of self-expression, confidence, and emotional healing across every age and body type.