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By now, you’ve probably heard of the ongoing series Style Not Size influencer and model Denise Mercedes and her friend Maria Castellanos continue to share on their social media feeds. Well, if you haven’t, we’ve already talked about it right here and here. But in case you’re curious, their videos are all about rocking the same outfit side by side and showing how fabulous it looks on different body types.

With this challenge, the duo helps women and girls all over the world receive their daily dose of inspiration and feel more confident about their bodies. Not to mention, they collected a vast amount of new fans simply by proving that no clothes are off-limits.

Get ready to witness how unrealistic beauty standards slowly get shattered and see that anyone can look great, no matter what size they wear. Bored Panda has wrapped up a new selection of their stunning looks and put them all in one place for you to enjoy. So continue scrolling and make sure to upvote your favorite ones!

Denise: DeniseMercedes.com | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

Maria: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube

The two friends started working together in 2019 when Maria was Denise’s photographer. After teaming up for several photoshoots, Denise said she suggested taking a photo together wearing the same bikini — she wanted to showcase the same swimsuit on different body types and promote body positivity.

Once posted on social media, it did so well, the duo was over the moon to receive so much positive feedback. It inspired them to create and post even more videos, and their fan count quickly started growing. As of today, Denise has a whopping 1.5M followers on Instagram alone, while Maria amassed more than 492K.

"Once TikTok had become popular, we decided to do a fun video and that’s when it went viral," Denise told Bored Panda in a previous interview. Then they realized they needed to decide on a hashtag and start an actual body-positivity movement. Their Instagram followers voted between #ThroughThickAndThin and #StyleNotSize, and, as you already know, the latter won.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The juicy girl makes me feel jealous cause I have curves too but they are not even near like hers!

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Earlier on, Maria said that at first, they wore a similar style but not the exact same pieces. "I think we really wanted to push the boundaries and go for it! We dressed from head to toe to really showcase one same look on different bodies."

"We loved the public’s response and so I believe now we treat it as a job! A job to educate and open people’s eyes to the endless possibilities in fashion. And so we post more frequently and we cater to every style, so that there’s content to be enjoyed by everyone," she added.

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Denise explained that the key message of their videos is "to dress however you please and to love your body." According to her, it’s time "to stop comparing yourself to others" and start building a positive self-image from within. "The fact that we can inspire so many women to feel confident and be themselves makes us want to continue this movement," she added.

Maria also mentioned that they have been busy "working on challenging today’s industry standards! We really want the industry to hear and understand that they must be inclusive. Plus size, petite, tall, standard sizes should be available to the public because we all have bodies and they are all equally important and they should be treated as such."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

duuuude i wanna get rid of my hip dips so i can at least kinda match the girl on the righttttt lmaooo

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Well, the style influencers' efforts seem like it's paying off because they feel the body-positive movement is becoming more and more accepted by both modern society and the fashion business. "Lately, it’s been so easy for me to find clothes that fit both Maria and I great," Denise said. "Even sustainable clothing, which is amazing! The industry is progressing and even though there are still some improvements to be made, we are heading in the right direction!"

It looks like the pair is making sure that the fashion world will become even more inclusive by taking up a variety of projects. Recently, they partnered up with Abercrombie & Fitch to co-create a collection for fall. "It’s mind-blowing how much more of you you can show when brands aren’t the ones judging and how much society changes when they aren’t being told by the industry what is beauty," Maria told Teen Vogue.

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"It’s much more inviting." Denise agreed. "I would’ve never thought that a pair of Abercrombie jeans could look so good on me. Abercrombie has come a long way with today’s fashion."

This partnership helped to catch the eye of Macy’s and led to a loungewear collection. Believing it is really about your style, not your size, Maria told WWD: "We really want the fashion world to be size-inclusive." Plus, the design of the clothes is meant to be equally comfortable and flattering.

They made sure that materials, fabrics, and designs are up-to-date because "the fashion industry tends to do everything very basic for a lot of sizes." Maria added that "every single woman out there is human and we all have different shapes and different sizes. We work really hard to find the perfect pieces to showcase for Style Not Size."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the first one where the girl with the kick ass curves hasn't looked better than the other girl.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very nice on all three. Woman in the center does look most alluring.

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The series is here "to empower women and let them feel beautiful and in control, and not to judge or diminish," she said. Encouraging body positivity and showing that two different bodies can proudly wear the same thing, they remind people all over that size does not have to dictate your wardrobe. "We are super proud of Style Not Size, and we love seeing every single Style Not Size video from other women."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh, I wouldn't trust that top for myself, although it's cute. I would be scared to have a wardrobe malfunction 😅

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine ordering this dress and trying to figure out how to put it on

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Vicky Z
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have only one comment! Do they search a lot for these hideous outfits? The first ones I've seen are horrible in any body type! (I'm here early I'm sure the order will change though)

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SusanS
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That be a standing only dress, because no one would look good sitting in it.

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Jona Denz-Hamilton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meh and worse on the curvy girl. She's falling out of this dress in multiple places.

Trisha Howson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The upper part of this shirt looks so uncomfortable like I'd be afraid my boob would fall out lol

What it is What it was
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yall females some straight up HATERS so much low self esteem having woman if you eat healthy you won't be fat ugh yall get on my nerves

Debbie Decker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The one on the right is 3 sizes too small. This dress wouldn't look good on anybody.

Remen Zack
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All other photos have been 12/10 for both ladies but this dress doesn't do any justice to both of them at all 🥴

Lisa Udkoff
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dress isn't the right design the certain cut outs make the difference

Shelley DuVal
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This would be a fiddler dress, all the time wearing it you would have to be pulling up the sleeves which would also be pulling down the bra top.

Ashley Altamirano
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful girls but this outfit doesn't look great on either. Love most of the rest though

TG Davis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It works, but how in the heck are they going to keep from having nip slips in this!

D Barton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is exactly why Fashion Bug retail store needs to return. They had the same clothes in junior, misses and pays size. And they actually were actually matched USA sizing too.

XCALIBUR BRAND
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The white girl looks more formal and professional. Black looks like a rapper play thang. Walk into a room with an upstanding fit woman, not a fat hoochie black. Fat women won't get an upscale man. Period.

GadgetGirl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, that's one of the most hideous dresses I've seen in a while!

Virginie De Mozland
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well after looked all the pics, my question is, have you ever find such a similar choice in clothes when it come to +size? Without been extra expensive? In France where I live there is no way you find mainstream , affoardable cloches with that range of size.

Suzanne McKinney
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the brunette hair on the girl on the left!!!! I love it when someone can pull off whatever color they want! She could probably have rainbow hair and do it well, though…it’s all about attitude (AND maintaining the crayon colors properly - that’s also a big factor💯)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want the dress on the right! I like the neckline, the length, and the fabric texture.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Woman on left. Her neck is proportionally longer in keeping with her height. The neck band is fine on her but not as flattering on the shorter woman.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice neckline horrible colour of the dress! They could stand differently also they look like kids ready to say a poem at school!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like the blonde girl is wearing an outfit two sizes bigger cause the opening on the side is really huge here

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would totally wear this outfit, except the shoes lol

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This nice, hate the shoes, but maybe add a belt in a contrasting colour to add more definition. perhaps a nice long colourful scarf around the middle, idk.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish the top was more supportive for the larger breasted girl, then it would be a rocking outfit. As it is, it looks droopy and so unflattering.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's join hands and say NO to dresses with holes on their sides!!!

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