Summary
1000-lb SistersstarAmy Slatonis happier than ever since losing 125 pounds, and she’s been experimenting with fashion, but Amy’s had her share of fashion fails. The show’s provocative title comes from the fact that it centers around Amy and her sister, Tammy Slaton, who once weighed a combined 1000 pounds. During the premiere episode of the unscripted series, 36-year-old Amy wanted to weigh herself, but she was too heavy to use a regular bathroom scale. She and 37-year-old Tammy had to drive to the local junkyard, to use their industrial-sized scale. To add insult to injury, when Amy stepped on that junkyard scale, she was stunned to learn that she weighed over 400 pounds.
Amy was devastated, but she didn’t let it break her. She focused on losing weight, had bariatric surgery, and lost over 125 pounds. Since slimming down, the1000-lb Sistersseason 5star has been thrilled to experiment with fashion that was once out of reach. Designers rarely make stylish and trendy clothing for extremely plus-sized women, so Amy’s choices were once more limited. Now that she has lost so much weight, all that has changed, andshe can walk into almost any store and buy something off the rack. Though most of Amy’s fashion choices are hits, they can’t all be winners, and she has had some rare misses. Here are 8 of Amy’s major misses, including an incredible before and after bathing suit comparison.
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8Amy’s Torn Jeans Are Messy
And Off Trend
Though torn jeans were having a moment at one point in the last few years, the trend passed long beforeAmyposted this Instagram video of herself wearing a particularly ratty pair in November 2023. Amy certainly doesn’t have to be a slave to trends, and people should always wear what they want, butthe torn pair of skin-tight jeans simply does nothing for the1000-lb Sistersstar. SinceAmy had gastric bypass surgeryand lost 125 pounds, she can easily purchase wide-leg jeans that are far more popular, comfortable, and flattering.
7Amy’s Leggings Ruin The Otherwise Great Look
More Intentionally Torn Clothing
Amy seems to love torn and tattered clothing, and she wore another pair of ultra-distressed pants in this Instagram photo, which was posted by1000-lb Sistersfan account,1000lb_realitytv_updates. In the photo,Amy’s wearing an otherwise perfectly fabulous outfit that’s simply spoiled by the black leggings. She looks like she narrowly escaped a horror movie monster.Amy wore this all-red outfitbefore, with bare legs instead of black tights. That look worked so much better for the mother of two.
6Amy’s Neon Camouflage Top Is A Fail
Too Busy
In October 2022,Amyposted an Instagram photo of herself at a ballgame with her then-husband, Michael Halterman. In the photo, she’s wearing a camouflage print tank top in a pink neon colorway. Though camouflage can be cool,the shock of neon pink is just too much for Amy, who should stick to simpler prints.
The post has 25.5K likes.
When1000-lb Sisterspremiered in 2020, Amy and Michael were newlyweds who seemed to be deeply in love. Michael was a fan favorite, beloved for the fact that he was always so supportive of Amy and the whole Slaton family. The couple was so thrilled to have children, but then everything changed. Amy was overwhelmed by having two small children to care for, andshe felt that Michael wasn’t helping her enough. When they couldn’t see eye to eye,Amy and Michael announced their divorcein 2023, after four years of marriage and two children.
5Amy Looks Dour In Black Sweatshirt
It Washes Her Out
A common fashion misconception is that everyone looks good in black, which is simply not true. One only needs to look as far asAmy’s holiday TikTok to see that black washes some people out. In the clip, Amy iswearing a black hooded sweatshirt that makes her skin look less bright than usual. Amy could have been inspired to wear black by her sister, asTammy wears black so well, but it simply doesn’t work for Amy in this photo.
The post has 3.8K likes.
Like Amy, Tammy has lost a significant amount of weight since making her1000-lb Sistersdebut in 2020. During the pilot episode, she weighed over 600 pounds, and things went downhill from there. By the time season 3 drew to a close, Tammy weighed over 720 pounds. After a health scare made her realize that her life was on the line, Tammy addressed her food addiction,got bariatric surgery and lost a stunning 440 pounds.
36 years old
Lost 125 pounds
37 years old
Lost 440 pounds
4Amy Mixed Too Many Looks
Everything But The Kitchen Sink
Amy has always loved to experiment with fashion, and though her outfits often hit the mark, they can’t all be winners. Take this outfit that Amy wore in a photo posted by1000-lb Sistersfan account,1000lb_realitytv_updatesof Amy and Tammy posing for a fan photo at a grocery store. In the photo, Amy looks like she didn’t know what to wear that morning so she justthrew on a little of everythingthat was in her closet. She’s wearing pants, a floral skirt, and a sporty jacket, which all add unnecessary bulk to her slimmed down figure. There is a version of this look that could work for Amy, but the combination of items just don’t play well together.
3Amy’s Toga Was Just Weird
Michael’s Toga Wasn’t Better
Like most first-time parents, Amy and her then-husband, Michael, were thrilled to learn that they were pregnant, and couldn’t wait to celebrate the glorious news with the world. Pregnancy photo shoots have become common over the years, butAmy and Michael took it to a whole new level with their “Greek god and goddess-themed shoot. In the photos thatAmyposted to Instagram,Amy and Michael wore white togasas they lovingly clutch Amy’s pregnant belly. During an episode of1000-lb Sisters,the photographer who shot Amy and Michael’s pregnancy photos revealed that it was a first for her.
Amy’s post has 16.1K likes, and her caption reads, “Just wanted to take the time out and wish my wonderful husband a very happy wedding anniversary. I love you so much!!!”
2Gray Is Not Amy’s Color
A Lighter Gray Could Work Better
Much like black, dark grays can also wash out Amy’s skin and make it look dull. The1000-lb Sistersfan account,1000lb_realitytv_updatesposted another Instagram photo of Amy and Tammy posing with fans. The Slatons have a unique relationship with the show’s viewers, who find inspiration inAmy and Tammy’s weight-loss journeys. In the photo, Amy’s wearing a big,dark gray jacket makes her look palerthan she is. If Amy wants to wear gray, she should opt for a lighter gray, as it’ll brighten her skin.
Judging by the fact that Tammy is still in her wheelchair, this photo was taken a long time ago, and both women have lost a significant amount of weight since then.
1Amy’s Shocking Bathing Suit Before And After
She Needs A Bikini That Fits Properly
Amy Slaton had bariatric surgery in 2019, andshe quickly went from size 5XL to size 1XL, which changed her life completely. In April 2021,Amyposted shocking before and after photos of her wearing two-piece bathing suits. Bathing suit shopping isn’t easy for anyone, but now that the1000-lb Sistersstar has lost so much weight, she can more easily find flattering bathing suits that fit properly.
The post has 57.5K likes, and Amy’s caption reads, “Alot has changed.”
Indeed, a lot has changed in Amy’s life. She went from being unable to have children (and being mostly housebound) to becoming a mother of two adorable little boys. She now enjoys traveling. She used to prefer being indoors to going outside, but since losing weight,Amy has been so much more active. She’s more of an outdoors person. She canoften be found taking her two adorable little boys to the park- she’s attempting to teach them health habits. With1000-lb Sistersseason 6 on the horizon, audiences will likely learn much more about Amy and Tammy’s dramatic weight-loss journey.
1000-Lb Sistersis available to stream on MAX and Discovery Plus.
