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Skinny Quotes

Candid takes on being naturally thin and how it shaped self-image.

This collection gathers honest reflections on being skinny, from genetics and eating habits to the social awkwardness it sometimes caused growing up. A few lines push back on outdated ideas about nutrition and body type. Continue with our Being collection.

My splurge would be a pair of leather Christian Louboutin over-the-knee boots. They're sick! I would do a really stretchy skinny jean under a black turtleneck and call it a day!

Quotes by Adrienne Bailon

I used to be very shy. When I first started, I had to go to a casting, and I had to go in a bikini. I thought I was too skinny. But I went in and got the job! And...

Quotes by Adriana Lima

I was what they call 'skinny fat' - a body that resembled a python after swallowing a goat.

Quotes by A. J. Jacobs

I had no idea about nutrition. I thought by eating salads you'll stay skinny.

Quotes by Valentina Zelyaeva

Always Quotes

It was hard to get guys to notice me, period, because I was so skinny and all my friends were curvy. Plus, I used to be very nervous in front of guys.

Quotes by Tyra Banks

I was very skinny, but that was just my natural build. I always ate sensibly - being thin was in my genes.

Quotes by Twiggy

My favourite colour is red, but I also like jewel tones and monochrome, while my preferred shapes include A-line skirts and skinny trousers.

Quotes by Tamzin Merchant

I'm all for skinny jeans, a flowing blouse, patterned flats and chunky jewels.

Quotes by Sydney Wayser

'Skinny' is only one body type.

Quotes by Susie Orbach

Because Quotes

What is a movie star? A movie star is many things. They can be tall, short, thin, or skinny. They can be Democrats... or skinny.

Steve Martin

Because I cook a lot, I wanted to write a recipe book, really incorporating the message that you don't have to starve yourself to be reasonably skinny.

Quotes by Sophie Dahl

One time, I was young. I was skinny. I was elegant. Getting old is terrible.

Quotes by Sirio Maccioni

I am actually 7 foot and and one-half inches tall. I say Seven two because it's easier. Unlike some tall skinny guys I am really 'big' weighing around 350 pounds.

Quotes by Richard Kiel

I might wear skinny pants one day; I might wear thrift shop pants the next day.

Quotes by Post Malone

Being Quotes

I was the first to wear colored skinny jeans.

Quotes by Playboi Carti

We all get old, but I always say the skinny, pretty girls will be screwed.

Quotes by Paloma Faith

As a kid, I was always very thin, and I kind of didn't know that I was skinny.

Quotes by Octavia Spencer

I am very skinny.

Quotes by Novak Djokovic

I had trouble getting jeans when I was growing up. I had little skinny legs and this booty that came out of nowhere.

Quotes by Noah Cyrus

Cute Quotes

I've realized skinny isn't necessarily attractive. Guys like girls with curves.

Quotes by Nina Dobrev

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do these skinny quotes focus on?
They cover honest experiences of being naturally thin, from genetics to the social awkwardness it sometimes caused in youth.
Why do people search for quotes about being skinny?
Many relate to the mix of confidence and insecurity that comes with a naturally thin body type.
Is there a quote about nutrition myths?
Yes, one recalls once believing salads alone would keep someone thin, before learning more about nutrition.
Do these quotes touch on feeling different from friends?
Yes, one describes feeling overlooked growing up while friends had curvier figures.
What other pages relate to this collection?
Try our Being and Because pages for related reflections.

Being naturally thin isn't always simple, and these quotes show both the confidence and the insecurity that can come with it. Pair this page with our Always and Cute collections.