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New Yorker Katie Sturino firmly believes that great style can happen at any size. After 10 years of working in PR, she started a blog called the12ish style to introduce girls like her to more size-inclusive fashion and to share her tips and tricks on how to get dressed while being plus.

Katie's blog and Instagram quickly gained thousands of followers as people began to relate to her body-positive message. Finally, here was a happy, healthy woman for whom gaining some weight was not the end of the world. “When I was married, I was very concerned about my body. I was obsessed with maintaining a size 12, or staying close to it,” she wrote in Glamor.

“Then, about three years ago, I got separated and I gained a bunch of weight. At first, I didn’t even realize I was putting it on. I was working out, but it just kept happening. In total, I ended up gaining about 60 pounds. I became a size 16, which I still am, and a surprising thing happened—I really loved my body.”

Katie now runs the beauty brand Megababe on top of her blog, and also finds the time to have a little fun recreating celebrity outfits on Instagram. Scroll down to check out a few of our favorites, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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#1

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner

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Stevie
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This actually looks better on her than on Jennifer Garner

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    Meghan Markle

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    Chrissy Teigen

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    Victoria Pitt
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's hard to pull off white, they both do it well.

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    Blair Eadie

    Blair Eadie

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    Ina
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She wears it better than Blair Eadie

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    #5

    Blair Eadie

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    Kate Moss

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    Constance Wu

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    Lisa loves cats
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Constance wu is one of my favorite actresses!!!

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    #9

    Prince Harry And Meghan Markle

    Prince Harry And Meghan Markle

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    earringnut
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn she is rocking the hell out of this.

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    #10

    Busy Philipps

    Busy Philipps

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    Stevie
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am a plus size woman and i have to say i would never feel comfortable showing my belly. I you have no problem with it: more power to you, you rock. Crop tops or a blouse like hers is just something i would ever consider wearing.

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    Meghan Markle

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    Rissie
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a fan of the crumpled jeans dress.

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    Natalia Vodianova

    Natalia Vodianova

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    Laura Catania
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The shorter dress is so short it looks like she forgot her pants

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    #14

    Meghan Markle

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    Blair Eadie

    Blair Eadie

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    Lynda Momalo
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From personal experience, the one piece/pants thing looks pretty awful from behind on anyone over about 90 pounds (similar looks, sans prints, were in in the 70s/80s.)

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    Katie Holmes

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    Lucy Shupe
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry can’t see spending allll that money for holes in my pants. Though the outfit is cute.

    Amaranthim Talon
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree 700,000 % - pure idiocy. On the other hand, you can find some bargains on pre-disastered jeans at second-hand stores ;)

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    Keti Ledeno
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who stole Katie's butt? Can't find it anywhere

    margery whiteside
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What label are the plus jeans? They're FAB !

    Tamara Bradshaw
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is getting these outfits dead on. Lookin very good.

    OhForSmegSake
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love love love this! It's a great fit!!

    Myra Groenewegen
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She didn't quite get the top right here. A tad extra length would have balanced her abrupt body shape in her top half for a much more comparable tapered silhouette. Katie's top goes right past her hipline and also has oversized drop-shoulders. Both tailoring techniques are designed to deal with fat well visually, so it's kind of a shame the outfit copy missed them.

    Mary Paz
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The outfit is cute.....but the holes in the pants thing I just dont get it or like it.

    SusanS
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stiletto heals and jeans - idk always screams prostitute to me.

    Bettina Jansen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the top looks too short (it's a big boob problem I'm familiar with : some stuff must be bought one size bigger)

    Sherry Thiessen
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The copy cat needs a better fitting bra. I see spillage.

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    #17

    John Legend And Chrissy Teigen

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    Chrissy Teigen

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    Erin
    Community Member
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Two things here: 1. I absolutely LOVE Chrissy Teigan. She could wear a burlap sack and still look great. 2. I think that Katie Sturino looks fabulous in this outfit. Even next to Chrissy Teigan.

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    Meghan Markle

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    Elizabeth Macharia
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love Meghan and so does the woman in these photos.

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    Arielle Noa Charnas

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    Jessica Biel

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    Emir
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the shorter skirt better.

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    #22

    Jennifer Aniston

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    Victoria Pitt
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those pants are not flattering on either woman.

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    Kate Middleton

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    Analyn Lahr
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe it's the angle of the photo, but it looks like Kate hasn't seen a decent meal in a while.

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    Meghan Markle

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    Dilly Millandry
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fugly dress regardless of who wears it. Markle has never had much of a waistline though and a dress like this emphasises that.

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    Prince Harry And Meghan Markle

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    Safy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    DIGGING that man's jacket lining. That's nice!

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    Kate Middleton

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    Azaanel
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The skirt is not good - it is not sewn well.

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    Alexa Chung

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    Victoria Beckham

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    Coco
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nope. this one looks horrible. I'm sorry.

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    #29

    Gwyneth Paltrow

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    Lynda Momalo
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not really the same look though, is it -- only the colors are comparable.

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    #30

    Kate Middleton

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    Erin
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Super cute on both of them.

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    #31

    Chrissy Teigen

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    Laura Scolaro
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually think she rocks it. Her figure really fills the dress out properly and if shows of her gorgeous curves! I love that she's trying so many different outfits and spreading a message of body positivity

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    Meghan Markle

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    Sunsettaco
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that she also includes then man if there is one

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    #34

    Gigi Hadid And Isabella Khair Hadid

    Gigi Hadid And Isabella Khair Hadid

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    Slinkman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of the pictures look great. This one however does not. I myself have some extra kilos on the body, but some cloths just aren't made for the biger size. It looks off and forced, and i think this looks off and forced.

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    Reese Witherspoon

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    Meghan Markle

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    Safy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This just looks frumpy to me.

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    Meghan Markle

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    Miranda Kerr

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    Carrie de Luka
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The coat on the right is a really pretty pink.

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    #41

    Khloe Kardashian

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    European other
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wearing lingerie like this doesn't look good any size

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    #42

    Giovanna Engelbert

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    Lucas
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My eyes can't take all that ugly print...

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    #43

    Kendall Jenner

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    Katie Holmes

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    Safy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand why anyone would want to look like this to begin with. Then again, when I looked it up apparently it was a $250 cashmere bra Katie Holmes was wearing, so... I guess I'd want to show that off...?

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    Kendall Jenner

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    Sori
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Her legs are more attractive than the plastic girl (kendall)

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    #46

    Emma Watson

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    Lauren Niewold
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fabric is awful! I can't get past the wrinkles.

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    Kaia Gerber

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    JJM
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You look healthy and happy and gorgeous in every outfit.

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    Blair Eadie

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    Stevie
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a good example that the outfit suits them both.

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    Blair Eadie

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    Lucas
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are some naked deckchairs somewhere...

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    Kate Middleton

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    Hailey Rhode Bieber

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    Sandra Bullock

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    Busy Philipps

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    Lucas
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice jeans on the right.

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    Priyanka Chopra Jonas

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    Chiara Ferragni

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    Prince Harry And Meghan Markle

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    Reese Witherspoon

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    Hailey Rhode Bieber And Kendall Jenner

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    Sarah Phillips
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some attempts actually look like she is trying (but often failing). Others are just so far off that if she was legitimately trying...sorry, but it's not even close to the same outfit.

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    Kendall Jenner

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    Carole Radziwill

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    Kate Bosworth

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    Meghan Markle

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    Safy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The colors are a bit jarring for me.

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    #63

    Princess Diana

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    Stevie
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has nothing to do with her size. The outfit is just really weird and I am sorry to say this but kinda ugly

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    Meghan Markle

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    Carrie de Luka
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not with navy shoes... no matter who you are.

    #65

    Kate Middleton

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    Lucas
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better on the woman on the right in this case - Kate Cambridge is a bit too straight up and down for this outfit.

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    #66

    Priyanka Chopra Jonas

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    Gwyneth Paltrow

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    Meghan Markle

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    Gigi Hadid

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    Selena Gomez

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    Batwench
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please de fuzz the jumper....

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    Gwyneth Paltrow

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    Sill Marien
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, but the print of the dress is so different it kinda sticks out and destroys the whole thing

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    Giovanna Engelbert

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    Kylie Jenner

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    Selena Gomez

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    #75

    Lily Aldridge And Behati Prinsloo Levine

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    Sunsettaco
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love both of them but I have to say the one on the right is great except for the shoes

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    Priyanka Chopra Jonas And Sophie Turner

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    Nicole Richie

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    Pippa Middleton

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    Ania O
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better than the original!

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    #79

    Sienna Miller

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    Prince Harry And Meghan Markle

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    Kate Middleton

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    Safy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of a dress my grandmother wore. hahaha

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    Prince Harry And Meghan Markle

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    Tracee Ellis Ross

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    Irina Shayk

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    Diane Keaton

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    Carrie de Luka
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ankle socks! Those things should stay on small kids. Ugh.

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    Giovanna Engelbert

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    Jen Atkin

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    Kendall Jenner

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    Emily Ratajkowski

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    Kendall Jenner

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    Kaia Gerber

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    Olivia Culpo

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    Gigi Hadid

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    Dorian Reeves
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    @chi-wei Shen Gigi Hadid looks too frail to be a boxer but no one cares because she is thin

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