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Two Friends Wear the Same Outfits To Show How Fashion Looks Fabulous On Different Bodies (26 New Pics)
In a world where fashion often seems confined to a specific body type, the call for inclusivity has never been louder. Recognizing this need, two empowering women and best friends, Denise Mercedes and Maria Castellanos, encourage us to believe that you can look great in the same outfit no matter the shape or size.
It all started with the TikTok challenge 'Style Not Size', where size 12 Denise and size 2 Maria taped themselves dancing in the same outfits. The duo also shared some of their body positivity thoughts with Denise saying, "They say bigger women shouldn't wear a bikini, so I'm going to get the tiniest bikini and put it on."
This time they're back with new style inspiration looks modeled side by side in each pic. And we're talking bralettes, glamorous gowns, mini dresses, cargo pants, corsets, and much more.
We've gathered the best and newest posts from their Instagram. So feel free to scroll and enjoy them!
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TheNewJenBrady 2 years ago
Wtf is this pose? Lol Invisible phone? Synchronized finger snapping? But I do love the polka dots
Black Rabbit 2 years ago
Personally not keen on the slit that goes up so high on the leg, but they both look great in this outfit.
TheNewJenBrady 2 years ago
I just noticed the slit on the dress rn. Yeesh it's higher than a hippie selling homemade soap in the parking lot at a Grateful Dead show circa 1969🤘✌️
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It all started in 2019 when Denise and Maria decided to start posing for photos wearing matching outfits. The response from the public was so positive that it motivated the two of them to continue sharing photos wearing similar clothes here and there.
Maria shared that the desire to showcase how the same clothes look on different bodies grew, so they started to push the boundaries even further and pose for the photos wearing identical garments.
The duo gained a bigger following and decided to publish their very first TikTok video, which was viewed over 1.5 million times.
They realized it was time to come up with a hashtag of some sort and start the movement because so many people found their content inspiring. After some consideration, they came up with 'Style Not Size'.
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Black Rabbit 2 years ago
The girl on the right is able to show off the design of the shoulder of the top.
Lunamorte Louise 2 years ago
They are not size 12 and 2. I just got down to a 12 and she is much bigger than me. The other woman may be a five or so, not 2. She us slender but not stick thin like a 2 would be unless she has dwarfism.
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LapCat 2 years ago (edited)
I’m learning a lot about names of different styles from your comments :) thank you!
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The 'Style Not Size' movement's key idea is to love your body and dress however you please. Denise told Bored Panda during an earlier interview that, "The fact that we can inspire so many women to feel confident and be themselves makes us want to continue this movement." Now they treat it like a job to educate people about fashion and body positivity and be more open-minded.
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cheesy 2 years ago
the whole point of this is to show ALL sizes are beautiful, not to rate the different sizes.
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Lunamorte Louise 2 years ago
They both look lovely but the bigger girl is smoking in that dress.
Sweet Taurus 2 years ago
Honestly, the girl on the left looks 110% better in the dress. Not skinny shamming it just seems to go with curves better.
Fuzzy bunny feet 2 years ago
Looks great on the curvy girl. The other looks like she's playing dress up in her Mother's closet.
Millie Hunsberger 2 years ago
…did you miss the point of the article? Congratulations on judging the clothes and the girl based on body size
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Sweet Taurus 2 years ago
Again, I think this style looks better with curves. The girl on the left looks amazing.
Millie Hunsberger 2 years ago
Good job, sir. You have missed the point and made unnecessary comments about someone’s look.
Load More Replies...Denise is currently working as a fashion model, influencer and clothing designer. She has a whopping 1.5 million followers on Instagram. Maria is a professionally trained dancer and has a podcast called 'Whatever The Fucsia'. She has amassed 463 thousand followers on Instagram.
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BetterBitterButter 2 years ago
I have a dress in same design and it looks really good. The thing is it was a gift and I am too tall for this or maybe not comfortable with the length. The body fits perfectly but the length is where my panty ends up.
Lucille 2 2 years ago
That happens to me a lot with cute short dresses too :( curse these long luscious legs! 😂
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Tiny Dancer 2 years ago
See my earlier comment about length, ouch! Seriously, how do chicks function in such a short tight dress? Can't picture myself dancing, sitting, bending, or just, you know, breathing comfortably in this outfit.
Tiny Dancer 2 years ago
Why the downvote? It's a simple opinion and I didn't belittle or degrade either one of the models. Can't even have an opinion about a dress on ... *checks notes* ... a post about clothes these days, sheesh.
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Daffydillz~ 2 years ago
I'm so pale pastey white, I think it makes me love the skin tone so much more of the girl on the left. I always felt more attractive with a tan.
Nowadays, the project is more successful than ever. The two launched a collaboration with Macy's private brand Jenni. It is a limited-edition loungewear collection featuring mix-and-match separates in pastel hues and neutrals. The collection is available in sizes XS to XXL and plus sizes 1X to 3X with styles ranging from 34 dollars and 50 cents to 59 dollars and 50 cents.
"We have both worked so hard pushing inclusivity in fashion and to be able to work with such an iconic retailer is incredible," Denise and Maria told Fashion United.
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Kat O. 2 years ago
I'm not a fan of the pants on the woman on the left. They make her look bigger than she actually is.
JM 2 years ago (edited)
I see what you’re saying but I actually like them - she has such glorious curves, I think she could wear just about anything. Likewise, the friend also has a figure that could wear just about anything. Edit: I love the little sliver shoes they have on - makes the outfit pop.
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Both women emphasized that the fashion industry is becoming more size-inclusive and it is easier to find clothing sets that fit them both. Castellanos told AL DIA, "We have seen so much change. And more importantly awareness from people, not just brands. And this is important because if people are talking, then the industry themselves have to open up their ears and their eyes and start changing."
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Daffydillz~ 2 years ago
The red body con looks amazing with her skin tone on the right.
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Fuzzy bunny feet 2 years ago
beautiful on both. A different color would look better on the girl on the left. Royal blue or purple.
François Bouzigues 2 years ago
The polka dots was a winner for both. I´d say this red dress isn´t the best option for neither of them.
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Danger Bunny (She/Her) 2 years ago
The top is a little weird tho.... It looks like a pair of boxer briefs modified to make a bra, still looks good!
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I wish I could get my stomach to look like that in this type of clothes. I'm a size in the middle of the these two and I just have stuff hanging out everywhere.
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Millie Hunsberger 2 years ago
Soo… y’all are MISSING THE POINT pardon my volume. You can prefer one look to another, everyone is attracted to different things, but DO you NEED to STATE it? No. The answer is no. Respectfully, I will remind you that this article is about the facts that all bodies are beautiful, outfits look great on two different types, and STYLE NOT SIZE. So thank you for stating you opinion, next time, maybe think about whether it is necessary. Will it better the world in any way? Probably not. Thank you and goodbye.
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panda_bored 2 years ago
Why is it if I wear bodycon dresses all I see is TUMMY Here even Ms gorgeous curves looks like she got a flat tummy
We are inspired by the two ladies that have accomplished so much and wish them the best of luck with the movement in the future. Keep scrolling to see their best photos that prove that it is not size, but style that matters. And when you're done, check out our previous posts about the duo here, here, here, and here.
#16
Yuffa Kinazzo 2 years ago
Ohhh.... that burrito isn't sitting well...Same here.....we're almost to the restroom.
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Jp@nda 2 years ago
Seriously now, you have made a judgy negative comment under most of these. Why does what other women wear bother you so much? Let a girl live
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Black Rabbit 2 years ago
Just looks like the fabric is too tight on both of them. Not a fan of the design.
LizzieBoredom 2 years ago
It looks like something is coming out of the left girl's shoulder, and sucking the brains out of right girl.
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Marno C. 2 years ago
I like the dress, but maybe not with those boots. They are too bulky to slide upder a restricted & fitted hem. But, the boatneck up top is great!
Laura Kaye 2 years ago
Honestly it looks like they were having fun with this one lol
Load More Replies... Fuzzy bunny feet 2 years ago
The dress looks good on both. Lose the boots and hat unless you want to look like a space cowboy.
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BreAnn East 2 years ago
If the top was an actual top it would be much better.
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luka! (she/her) 2 years ago
I actually like the outfit, it gives off a summer beach vibes. They both look good in it
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Louby Of Morrowind 2 years ago
Look I'm sorry but I'm going to say it, the dress looks so much better on the curvy girl. I'm plus size, I was once small. I have 2 older daughters one is curvy and the other small so like the girls in this thread. I would (and have) told my daughter that certain styles are meant for certain body types. And this dress is for someone with boobs. There is no two ways about it, you need boobs, if this dress was a square cut at the top instead of having cups then this would look beautiful on both girls, but it just doesn't work.
Marno C. 2 years ago
Yes, I think it is just because of the fit in the bust. Nothing wrong with the figure of the slender woman; the tailoring just isn't right for her figure. Some 'cutlets' or stuffing or getting the dress retailored would improve the fit. As someone 'curvy' myself, I have that issue too because I am just not busty enough for many plus-sizes. It's designe/tailoring thing.
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Black Rabbit 2 years ago
I don't like the way the loop goes ove the breat rather than around the neck. Just looks like they didn't design it very well.
Fuzzy bunny feet 2 years ago
It's better on the curvy girl but still not a great dress. The slim girl should burn it. It's not a great color for either of them.
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Amberlie Mikelsen 2 years ago
Technically, I think it's what they're wearing UNDER the top that's different
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Kat O. 2 years ago
What is this? Surely you wouldn't wear this out. It looks like cutoff long johns.
Lauren S 2 years ago
Yes, this seems like jammies. But they look so happy I love it. Roommates in for a movie night and gossip.
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Lauren S 2 years ago
But is it? Is it a dress I mean? Lol. I can’t picture this by a pool or at a wedding. I’m not sure where you wear this.
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Danger Bunny (She/Her) 2 years ago
@Esist, you call these woman FAT !?!?!?!? WHAT ROCK HAVE YOU BEEN LIVING UNDER... AND DON'T COMMENT LIKE THIS ON A BODY POSITIVITY POST... politely f**k off
Marilyn Russell 2 years ago
I’m sorry, but I don’t like the current trend of “dresses” that are like underwear under a sheer sheath thing.
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Dani M 2 years ago
who is choosing this stuff? all the clothes are just awful!
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Nisha Ramveer 1 year ago
In my opinion the curvy girl is kinda mean to her friend and despite her narcissism protecting her self image which is great on her confidence She's kinda focused on outshining the other girl who is kind of empathetic but allowing her to touch her body In very superior manner. Somebody stop this.
Fuzzy bunny feet 2 years ago
Ugly top on anyone. The jeans look better on the slim girl. They do nothing for the curvy girl. They don't show off her curves.
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SarahJane Riordan 2 years ago
Yes, a thousand times! The 'bigger' lady here actually has a fairly unusual body shape, being curvy but having really quite a small waist.
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Dre Mosley 2 years ago (edited)
The bigger woman is also blessed with having a great shape and a relatively flat tummy.
Thenatural 2 years ago
In the words of Sir Isaac Newton....."l like them Thic as f**k!" Or to put it another way "the greater the mass the greater the force of attraction "
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
I’ve said this before, but I remember seeing some fashion magazines from the thirties and forties that my mother had saved (I’m 62, and she had me when she was 40). Every one of the would show clothing on a skinny model-sized woman AND both fuller and a plus-sized women too. It was to show you how the clothes looked on bodies with hips, breasts, and asses, instead of just on skinny models. I asked my mother about that, and she said it was common practice back then. Makes perfect sense. I am not skinny model sized. I can’t tell you how many times I have been disappointed in how certain clothes looked on me. I had no clue how they would look, because the only reference I had was of a skinny model wearing them. Why in earth the fashion industry would purposely alienate such a large portion of the population is beyond me. Why can’t they cater to us ALL instead? They would see their profits skyrocket, believe me, plus they wouldn’t have to suck up to rich anssholes all the time.
xLunarRosesx 2 years ago
I think both of these girls are beautiful, I think everyone can be beautiful in their own ways, but I feel like a lot of these outfits were tailored more towards curvy women which is why the slimmer girl is getting all this backlash about how she looks in these outfits, not that either of them should be getting backlash for having fun ofc, just my guess because it's hard to find clothes that "look right" on all bodies, although I think you shoukd just wear whatever makes you happy 😁!
Briana Kessler 2 years ago
The boots are hideous on anyone. And some of these outfits are TERRIBLE. I've seen this done better elsewhere.
SarahJane Riordan 2 years ago
Yes, a thousand times! The 'bigger' lady here actually has a fairly unusual body shape, being curvy but having really quite a small waist.
Load More Replies... Dre Mosley 2 years ago (edited)
The bigger woman is also blessed with having a great shape and a relatively flat tummy.
Thenatural 2 years ago
In the words of Sir Isaac Newton....."l like them Thic as f**k!" Or to put it another way "the greater the mass the greater the force of attraction "
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
I’ve said this before, but I remember seeing some fashion magazines from the thirties and forties that my mother had saved (I’m 62, and she had me when she was 40). Every one of the would show clothing on a skinny model-sized woman AND both fuller and a plus-sized women too. It was to show you how the clothes looked on bodies with hips, breasts, and asses, instead of just on skinny models. I asked my mother about that, and she said it was common practice back then. Makes perfect sense. I am not skinny model sized. I can’t tell you how many times I have been disappointed in how certain clothes looked on me. I had no clue how they would look, because the only reference I had was of a skinny model wearing them. Why in earth the fashion industry would purposely alienate such a large portion of the population is beyond me. Why can’t they cater to us ALL instead? They would see their profits skyrocket, believe me, plus they wouldn’t have to suck up to rich anssholes all the time.
xLunarRosesx 2 years ago
I think both of these girls are beautiful, I think everyone can be beautiful in their own ways, but I feel like a lot of these outfits were tailored more towards curvy women which is why the slimmer girl is getting all this backlash about how she looks in these outfits, not that either of them should be getting backlash for having fun ofc, just my guess because it's hard to find clothes that "look right" on all bodies, although I think you shoukd just wear whatever makes you happy 😁!
Briana Kessler 2 years ago
The boots are hideous on anyone. And some of these outfits are TERRIBLE. I've seen this done better elsewhere.
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