Hate Quote by Tess Holliday

I don't want to use the term 'plus-size,' because, to me, what the hell is that? It just doesn't have a positive connotation to…

— Tyra Banks

The concept of plus-size is so derogatory and weird. What does that mean? Plus the normal size? It shouldn't exist any more.

— Jameela Jamil

I always thought 'plus-size' wasn't a term that was negative - it wasn't something that I felt was something that was making me any…

— Barbie Ferreira

I don't like the label 'plus-size' -- I call it 'fiercely real.' On 'Top Model,' we call it fiercely real. I don't want to…

— Tyra Banks

At the end of the day, it just means 'curvy.' That's why I think the word 'plus-size' in the industry is very different from…

— Hayley Hasselhoff

I don't understand why it's not okay to be plus-size. I don't know why people hate that phrase. Many models have built their careers…

— Tess Holliday

The fashion industry might persist to label me as plus-sized, but I like to think of it as my-sized.

— Ashley Graham

The fashion industry may persist to label me as 'plus-size,' but I like to think of it as 'my size.'

— Ashley Graham

I'm a 12-14. I don't think 'plus size' is a shameful term at all, I just feel that it's important to label me properly…

— Lauren Ash

I think the real problem is all the negative connotations people have with that term. They think, 'Oh my God! I don't want to…

— Philomena Kwao

The term 'plus size' is so inaccurate. I'm not plus size; I have never bought an article of clothing that was plus size.

— Barbie Ferreira

I think the word 'plus-sized' is so divisive to women.

— Ashley Graham