Stacy London
She transformed fashion television from mere makeovers into a witty, empowering dialogue about self-confidence and personal style.
Born 1969 (age 57)·Television host and author from the United States·Birthday: May 25·Generation X
Biography
Stacy London didn't just tell people what to wear; she told them why it mattered. With a background at Vogue and a razor-sharp intellect, she co-hosted TLC's 'What Not to Wear,' turning a premise about wardrobe overhaul into a cultural touchpoint. London’s genius was her direct, often hilarious, but fundamentally empathetic approach, framing fashion as a tool for self-empowerment rather than conformity. After the show, she leveraged that credibility to become a vocal advocate for women, particularly around midlife and health, authoring books that tackle body image and aging with the same frankness she brought to the closet. She has evolved from television stylist to a thought leader on how personal presentation intersects with identity and well-being, challenging industry norms about age and size.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Stacy was born in 1969, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Stacy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1969
#1 Movie
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Best Picture
Midnight Cowboy
#1 TV Show
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Stacy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1969Born
Apollo 11: humans walk on the Moon; Woodstock festival
Gas: $0.35/galHome: $15,550Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Sugar, Sugar" — The ArchiesBest Picture: Midnight Cowboy
1974Started school
Nixon resigns the presidency
Gas: $0.53/galHome: $22,600Min wage: $2.00/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"The Way We Were" — Barbra StreisandBest Picture: The Godfather Part II
1982Became a teenager
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1985Could drive
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1987Could vote
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1990Turned 21
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1999Turned 30
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2009Turned 40
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 50
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 57 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-hosted the hit TLC reality series 'What Not to Wear' for over a decade.
- Authored the book 'The Truth About Style,' which delves into the psychology behind personal fashion choices.
- Served as the Chief Style Director for Westfield Corporation.
- Launched a style-centric podcast, 'The Self-Service Podcast.'
Did You Know?
She suffered from severe psoriasis as a teenager, which deeply influenced her relationship with her body and clothing.
She is a graduate of Vassar College, where she studied philosophy and German literature.
She worked as a fashion editor at *Mademoiselle* magazine early in her career.
“Style is not about the price tag. It's about wearing what works for your body and your life.”
