Disney Princesses Reimagined With Realistic Waistlines
Loryn's new versions of Disney princesses show us what a more inclusive future could look like.
Some Disney fans noticed something was off, and it was not the plot. It was the bodies. Loryn Brantz took the princess lineup, from Ariel to Elsa, and redrew them with more realistic waistlines, swapping the airbrushed “perfect” look for proportions that actually feel human.
Here’s where it gets messy, because these characters do not just live on a screen. They show up in costumes, selfies, school projects, and kids’ mirror moments. Brantz’s illustrations and her commentary push back on the idea that beauty has one narrow shape, especially when movies and shows keep repeating that same standard.
Once you see Belle and Jasmine reimagined like this, the whole conversation about what “should” look right starts to wobble.
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Ariel and Pocahontas might be floating in fantasy worlds, but the comments about their “real” bodies hit closer to home than anyone expected.
It’s a lot like the AITA dispute where someone split dinner by orders and sparked tension.
Elsa’s icy perfection gets swapped for something grounded, and suddenly the room goes quiet when people realize they were judging a silhouette, not a story.
When Belle’s and Jasmine’s waistlines look more like real life, the complicated part is how fast viewers compare themselves anyway.
Aurora rounds it out, and Brantz’s goal lands hard: the point is to make room for everyone, not just the version that fits the old frame.
By changing how Disney princesses look, Loryn Brantz wants people to reconsider beauty in a new light. She creates illustrations and discusses the importance of accepting ourselves and others for who we are.
As we navigate the impact of movies and shows on our lives, Brantz's ideas inspire hope for a world where everyone feels included and valued.
After Brantz’s princess redesigns, nobody can pretend beauty is one exact shape anymore.
Want more awkward honesty? Check out the AITA fight over an uneven restaurant bill with dietary restrictions.
