"Self-esteem doesn't come simply from dressing well, but they are both something we can control. It's a missed opportunity when women say they don't have the money, figure, etc., because style is such a way to help cultivate the way women feel about themselves."

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Source: Q&A: Stacy London tells 'The Truth About Style'. Interview with Jillian Singh, blog.sfgate.com. October 9, 2012.

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Stacy London

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Stacy London is a fashion expert and television personality known for her role on 'What Not to Wear' and her advocacy for body positivity and self-acceptance.

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