Ashley Graham Quotes

I know my curves are sexy and I want everyone else to know that theirs are too. There is no reason to hide and every reason to flaunt.

I felt free, once I realized i was never going to fit the narrow mold that society wanted me to fit in.

There is not one standard definition of beauty or one perfect size.

There is no reason to hide and every reason to flaunt.

I am always being asked to gain or lose weight, but I am at a point now where I don't care anymore. I love my body, I love my super-hourglass shape and I love showing it off.

I don't want women to hold themselves back. I think there are too many women who are self-conscious about the way they look - the way they see themselves in the mirror.

Love yourself. Be proud of who you are.

For me, wearing lingerie isn't about anyone else but me. If I dressed for others I would be a miserable person.

We are lucky to live in a world made up of so many different kinds of people and I am confident in the direction we are going.

I always say wear what makes you feel most confident, and confidence doesn't always come over night.

Growing up I didn't have curvy role models, mainly because I didn't see enough curvy women represented in major ads.

Who doesn't want to be comfortable all day long?

I feel like we have to have [plus size models] as soon as possible. We're the norm. We're the majority.

As a model, I'm used to having my body scrutinized, and I have a tough skin so I can shake it off. I know I'm the only person that gets to decide how my body should look.

The sense of pride I take away from doing something I know will be inspire women to feel confident about their bodies.

I really hope that the fashion community will not accept anything that does not represent everyone.

I think the simpler the better.

I'm going to be pulling my pants up all day, and I'm just going to have a terrible day. Because if your clothes don't fit, just like bras or anything, it's not a good day.

Since I first started playing basketball, I have just loved it, and nothing has ever made me lose that love.

It's just amazing to be a part of something that you so strongly agree with.

Some styles don't look good on bigger women.

If a plus-size woman is not represented in fashion or on TV, what the hell are we doing?

Everyone wants to be an "expert" on social media and share their opinion behind the keyboard.

I actually love modeling clothing and showing women that clothing and style can help your confidence shine.

I was the first size 14 model to be featured in an ad in the magazine,I was the first size 14 model on the cover!

My fans are incredible. Don't you dare talk bad about me on my Instagram, because my fans will come out and they will eat you alive.

We're seeing more inclusivity in fashion when it comes to size, and we have to continue featuring more and more diversity.

Basketball has taught me that no matter how unlikely something is, if you set a goal, and follow after that goal with all your heart, anything is possible.

Basketball really is a metaphor for life - the intangible skills I have learned on the court, have helped shape the person I am today.

Basketball, and the people I have met through the game have far and away had the largest impact on my life. Almost every positive role model I have ever had was a coach, mentor, or teammate.

College basketball was one of the hardest, most rewarding experiences of my life. Every single day on the court was a mental and physical challenge.

I am more than my measurements. The cycle of body-shaming needs to end. I’m over it… My body is MY body. I’ll call the shots.

I also need to honor myself for working so hard, and that means treating the money I earn with respect.

You are good enough to make whatever you want to achieve possible. You just need to find your talent and passion, then put a heck a lot of work into it.