We Try Styling Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Can we make ugly Christmas sweaters fashionable?
Subscribe to As/Is: bzfd.it/2QaN0dR
About As/Is:
Subscribe for daily videos & series about beauty, fashion, style, body positivity, women’s experiences and lifestyle, and to join a community of incredible women working to empower and inspire each other. We accept you, as is!
Connect with As/Is:
Like us on Facebook: / urgreatasis
Follow us on Instagram: @AsIs / asis
Follow us on Twitter: / asis
Check out our website: buzzfeed.com/asis
Buy our merch: goo.gl/2ny7st
Subscribe to the As/Is Newsletter: www.buzzfeed.com/newsletters/...
Credits: www.buzzfeed.com/bfmp/videos/...
MUSIC
Licensed via Audio Network
SFX Provided By AudioBlocks
(www.audioblocks.com)
STILLS
Christmas lights isolated on background. Garland Lamp. New Year's holiday. Color Christmas lights. Winter celebration. Christmas lights background. Bulbs Festive.
Julia Bespalova/Getty Images
FASHION-FRANCE-RIHANNA-PUMA-CELEBS
ALAIN JOCARD/Getty Images
Vector set with colorful pompon
LizavetaS/Getty Images
'Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade' Special Taped At Magic Kingdom
Handout/Getty Images
VIDEO
Stars shine effect
Václav Křivský/Getty Images
simple funny animation on sweater pattern
lukutin77/Getty Images
/ asis

[@Rigspelt4ever]

When Merle is in a video, there's a 95% chance that Aria will be in it too and vice versa. I'm here for it.

[@muskangupta404]

RIGHT?!

[@kamieow]

INDEEEED

[@jessicab3242]

The black sweater is actually cute.

[@ady..b]

Jessica Bednarska I agree

[@fernandagonzalez8779]

Jessica Bednarska i need the link :(

[@ItsObivonneKenobi]

@@fernandagonzalez8779 Me too.

[@trinn184ify]

Let’s keep the comments likes at 6 6 6 :)

[@katiehouston2960]

I like the green one as well 😂

[@glittervirgo]

“She always looks gooooood, no matter what she wears.....” AWWWWW 💕💕💕

[@recoil53]

And look how Merle is looking at Aria when feels her sweater and bell bottoms.

[@disgr_ace]

glittervirgo “merle and Christmas your two favourite things” “That’s true” I’M- AAAAHHH

[@ivan.457]

@@recoil53 THAT'S OOF YOOO the tensioonnnn

[@Kuralai95]

Okay but Essence’s dress was so chic and she is so gorgeous herself??

[@recoil53]

That's what they said in the beginning - it's like they're not even for the same video.

[@Kuralai95]

recoil53 yeah! Totally not a fair competition 😅

[@shitlista4283]

She is gorgeous but her personality sucks

[@yodafaq]

She is omg. And that lip color on her, wow

[@nessa700]

Anyone click on this video just to see Merle and Aria?😂

[@soumilib4952]

Yaa

[@recoil53]

I knew there would be a meeting at some point. "Look, your two favorite things - Christmas and Aria".

[@minniepop90]

If Merle is in a video...you know Aria is gonna be in it...one way or another 😉

[@japreetbanipal9164]

100% ME

[@Rrr-bd2pd]

Vanessa Gutierrez tbh only buzz feed videos I watching

[@SHAYZAC]

I am here for the Merle and Aria content!

[@nellylobau9655]

Me toooo😂👍❤

[@tomvu8102]

that's why i am on buzzfeed after a hiatus lol

[@queenbree7305]

Right I feel like a sucker as well cause I am just letting buzzfeed do this 😂

[@sarah-sk8ts]

Wait who's Aria? Everyone's talking about them and I'm just like ???

[@sarah-sk8ts]

Wait nvm found him

[@murielgehring6143]

All the comments are about the essence dress or Merle and Aria. And I totally get that (especially Merle&Aria🥰) But can we please appreciate Jasmin. She is so positive and sweet, that really made my day☺️

[@theegrach]

YES. she's very cute

[@popio753]

Jasmine is the cutest 😂 Merle and Aria are a mood let me ship in peace. Essence is a beauty and can do no wrong 😂

[@tomvu8102]

seeing emo aria nightmare before christmas with The Grinch Merle makes me SHIP them so hard haha

[@wisdom23feb62]

“Aria, it’s Merle and Christmas, your two favourite things!” 😂

[@chloeemmaynne2922]

Also who else thought that essence’s dress was sooooo cuteee

[@CLB30ROX]

Mee! I lowkey want to buy it and wear it to a Christmas party 😁

[@spagetd1526]

me! i love her name too!

[@pratyushapilla3505]

@@CLB30ROX www.tipsyelves.com/christmas-lights-sweater-dress

[@CLB30ROX]

@@pratyushapilla3505 thanks

[@blodskal]

They're just throwing Merle into random videos she doesn't even care about, just because she's trending lol

[@theegrach]

she's only trending bc of aria.. so they put aria there too. lmao

[@blodskal]

@@theegrach I mean, I love them! I've been watching their videos many times because they're the sweetest thing ever, but putting them there just so is wrong

[@bstmeg5237]

Why are they trending ?

[@theegrach]

@@bstmeg5237 they're cute together.

[@recoil53]

@@bstmeg5237 They have been crushing on each other for the last 1/2 year or so - and spent most the time denying it. They've kept appearing in videos together, even though they work in different parts of BF. People started noticing how they are crushing. Eventually their co-workers are getting into it - handcuffing them together for 24 hours, sending Merle on a blind date, sending Aria on a speed dating thing. Basically everybody who watches BF wants them to finally get together.

[@melissacuesta4961]

I saw Merle in the thumbnail and I knew I was getting some more aria & merle content :)

[@ju-kc3qk]

If there's Merle in a video, there's also Aria in there. I see you buzzfeed 😜

[@frankiefrank3422]

1. Looooove seeing Essence! 2. I agree; Essence needed a tackier sweater bc I would be interested to see how she styled it!

[@user-rs1fo2dd9b]

i like how merle is a bit taller than aria us short boys have a chance at taller girls!!

[@shahanasuresh9254]

u have a chance at any girl cuz u're PERFECT!!!

[@404errorfilenotfound]

Aria is 5'8 which isn't that short. Merle is just tall for a girl.

[@dedaveful]

shorter guys are the best! girls who refuse to date shorter guys are missing out!

[@appalochian]

You do! Confidence is everything! My boyfriend (5'7") is shorter than me (5'10") and I love it

[@user-rs1fo2dd9b]

@@404errorfilenotfound 5'8" is on the short side for guys.. at least in the states..

[@lalipatino3088]

10:18 “She always looks good no matter what she wears” ❤️ 😍🥰

[@weivu]

My heart melts when merle puts her hands together and skips towards Aria

[@spoonbill1999]

She looks so in love and wanted to show her man how she looks like. ❤️

[@daphne0123]

I love how Curly styles everyone and magically makes them poppin'

[@mandolinbrown4987]

The black girl is BEAUTIFUL and the purple lipstick looks so great on her

[@mbhero20]

Jasmine's energy about Christmas and that sweater is what I need to have in life. I loved it.

[@yvonnesowell1838]

Buzzfeed is squeezing everything out of this Merle and Aria content. It’s funny, don’t get me wrong but if one is in a video, the other gets a feature

[@TeamFashionAndLove]

YUP. They did the same thing w Ashly and Andrew back in the day. It only stopped when Andrew got engaged. I hope people know they aren’t actually into each other.

[@nnyn211]

@@TeamFashionAndLove I think for Ashdrew they were only scripted videos though, right? I was an avid Ashdrew fan and I don't recall seeing them interact in a flirty manner outside of their Ashdrew videos.

[@recoil53]

@@nnyn211 Yeah, that was a totally different animal. That was all pre-planned and never had anything going on IRL. It was just a continuing storyline through different videos. Also Quintan was better.

[@yodafaq]

I know, but i’m still here for it 😂

[@larainesim8719]

Umm they are official now

[@oliviabrock7128]

Essence is seriously so SO GORGEOUS 😍

[@tanya.28]

Having Aria in this made me so happy 🙌🥰 #Maria

[@bass4844]

Lmao why I thought Essence's shiny/matte black booties were one pair 😂

[@samridhijoon4359]

"ohmygoddd you're dressed as a TREEEE"

[@danzomg7964]

At this point if Merle is in the thumbnail, then Aria will definitely appear!!

[@Litsune_Kitsune]

I love Christmas but I ain't gonna dress like ma tree 🤣

[@teagankunkle1033]

yep same

[@requelcrews550]

Saaaame

[@sierraleuty8780]

Merle: cut that Merle: cut that Merle cut that Buzz feed: 😈

[@grim_reaper_00]

For all those aria x Merle fans out there here ya go: 9:49. Also love how she does a little jog towards him, it’s cute. ☺️

[@LilyShard]

Came back just to say IT’S OFFICIAL YALL -Merlia is réal check her insta

[@viannastrandholdt9273]

Haha me every time I have to pick an outfit “Nah to much” “Nope to much” “No to much “Tooo plain” “Uuoooh this is cute” “Is this to much?” Lol

[@msh4908]

I am so impressed with the one who toook the black sweater wow she knows how to look attractive

[@HanahS.]

Seriously though, Essence looks like a young Whitney Houston when she smiles, especially at 10:36 😊 that lipstick colour is popping on her and goes perfectly with her beautiful skin tone 💋

[@aamyasharma3036]

I just love how they put stars on the screen when 'merlea' is onscreen.

[@lulur6817]

essence is the most beautiful woman i have ever seen oh my gosh i’m gonna cry look at her

[@alainadacosta1222]

Jasmine is so adorable, she seems positive 🧡

[@mariamme7233]

Yes that makes sense a thick sweater, an even thicker jacket, and sandals.

[@lizj4989]

Who else is here for aria and Merle 🥰

[@LongLiveGojira]

Lets be honest the only reason were here is for aria and merle

[@Dani-nf1un]

rene gonzalez true haha

[@myleskelly8056]

Merle and Aria are so cute😍❤️

[@tannerharding6359]

Essence: Gorgeous Tall Thin Stunning skin Gets a beautiful sweater to style Some people just have it all 😂

[@anggiaangela4810]

Tanner Harding true! She must look great in everything...I really like her

[@Aimee-dy7ez]

i love essence, she's so classy and gentle

[@swedebee9096]

"Your what?" "My nubbins!" Recoils dramatically

[@Pu3Sara97]

Came here right after Merle's instagram post :')) PLEASE TELL ME THE SHIP HAS OFFICIALLY SAILED!!!

[@leonievelders1129]

more Merle and Aria videos please! They are so cute together, I can't🤩

[@jezzabear8531]

OMG the way Merle pranced to Aria when she saw him outside 🥰🥰🥰

[@mcwjes]

Jasmine's outfit made me think of Lizzie McGuire's Aaron Carter episode for some reason.

[@tallmichael]

I love Curly always editing the girls!!! 💕

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

Essence is SUCH a supermodel!! I just love her!

[@livchavarria9439]

Rumor has it that if you say Merle 3 times in the mirror Aria will appear

[@lt4178]

i love essence’s personality and attitude ugh

[@danetuh]

I'm loving the Christmas Energy from Jasmine! 💕 😂

[@palak8423]

Jasmin was so cute and positive! Also Merlia obviously.

[@MyselfVlogsPaul]

10:26 everyone has to acknowledge that Rachel is 80% of the reason Merle and Aria made it together

[@ilovecheesecakee]

Paul Park I love Rachel. Everyone needs a friend like Rachel

[@upsidedownkatrinaYT]

Essence could never look busted she is stunning!

[@ts1331ts]

Essence is a queen!! Can we please see more of her?

[@lottie8594]

i'm here for Merle and Aria content , that's it , i need that content to function

[@tonythvch3500]

I shamefully agree 🥴

[@BigBabyBri]

I think I would’ve put some long bright yellow high waisted dress pants with the yellow Pom Pom Christmas tree sweater, a tan belt around the sweater dress some thigh high tan boots and cropped denim jacket, and for merles I would tuck it in a fitted mustard color midi skirt with some heels. I kind of want to do this challenge, it seems like fun

[@weebtales865]

Essence really pulled off her dress, IT WAS SO CUUUTE XD

[@CommanderMMD]

im LIVING for these videos with merle

[@maxien87]

Jasmine is so cute! loved her styling commentary.

[@georginaparsons3300]

Essence's outfit was so classy i loved it!

[@ellenrosegrey4804]

Merle and Aria are literally the most entertaining people on KZbin atm ,they should have their own channel omg or series I would watch it everyday😂❤️

[@puneshasankar]

Gosh, Essence is gorgeous and those purple lips! Wow 😍

[@savannahdriver8609]

When she said “is this to much” I related that’s so me everyday 🤣🤣

[@zsessley]

Jasmine is having the time of her life in this video

[@saundaryimamalviya2306]

Jasmine is so pretty.. And cute... And sweet... And kind... Yeah, I totally love her❤

[@rmannayr2129]

LOVE THE GREEN ONE!

[@kirrahasariddle]

"How am I gonna be like Rihanna?" a question we should all ask ourselves

[@mariecamacho3053]

I love Merle and Aria interactions 💕

[@HarunaMaurer]

I'm watching all Buzzfeed videos to catch Aria and Merle easter eggs lmao

[@disseria]

I am LIVING for all of the Merle/Aria content!!!!!

[@anihochishi7797]

Omgggg Merle and Aria warms my heart♥️♥️♥️

[@avantikakulkarni5234]

I would watch an entire 8 season TV Show with Merle and Aria in it!♥️

[@megzzk8072]

Merle's mood during the try on is amazing

[@AV-rk4xl]

I'm here after seeing Merle's and Aria's latest Instagram posts! 😍

[@Usernosh231]

Sameeeee

[@jamilla8588]

Jasmine is so sweet! she deserves more love in these comments, what a cutie :)

[@RosyCastillo_93]

Omg i can't with emo aria, is such a mood 😂😂 also I want an official "we are dating" from merle and aria😍😍

[@Wonder813lw]

Aria and Merle❤❤❤

[@missrobinhoodie]

Jasmine is so precious, I love her!

[@kculaton5924]

Aria and Merle are official! And these are their clothes in their announcement!

[@xxed1378]

ms essence you really ate that up, so beautifulllll

[@michelele859]

Omg jasmine is the cutesttttttt! She is like the good angel on everyone’s shoulder.

[@thelifeNtale]

Lmao @ “I feel like an embarrassed pet that someone dressed up” 😂🤣😂

[@SarahsASMR_]

The bit with aria!! 😍😍😍

[@Galinda33]

Merle likes the sweater more “...Mainly because so many people were just so happy to see me wearing it...” So many people=Aria

[@vidyabk1083]

Essence has an awesome style... she made that sweater look amazing!

[@kayb8025]

Merle is the scrooge in a hallmark Christmas movie that goes back to Christmas past to learn why she really hates Christmas so that she can find love in Christmas present

[@rosierhine7382]

Lol YESSSS

[@875amy]

Rachel being the true MVP with that Merle and Aria content

[@carveylover]

I was thinking to myself that when Essence said she was 20mins from the train that isn't to bad. LA blocks are short and then I remembered/ found out she was in NYC and was like 20 minutes is rough.

[@heyitsyagirl2124]

Can ppl just leave jasmine aloneeee She so cute, and I love her positive energy so muchhhh I actually thought her outfit was pretty cute, I think she did great and did the best she could have with the sweater.Like nowadays you can literally go outside half naked, but wearing sandals with a sweater and fur coat is a big deal... like hahhhh

[@tinab2800]

Literally just watched this video just so I could see merle and aria 😂😂

[@annejia5382]

Came to watch Merle and Aria but Essence's black sweater is sooo cute 😍

[@MakeupPileupPage]

I will watch any video with Merle in it, I love her energy

[@katierene4416]

Essence and I agree about bumming in GA for the holidays

[@RayrayTgh]

Jasmin can pair with a checkered skirt with leggings like the one in Fancy. Merle shouldn't button up and match it with denim shorts and a crop top inside. The other one is plain easy

[@erinburgess4664]

When Merle and Aria look at each other all is good in the world

[@user-hm4gj4pv9u]

The black sweater is so cute

[@avianastrunk5585]

I’m in love with the green sweater

[@tonythvch3500]

I’m in love with the person wearing it

[@ava.horizons3543]

Merlia makes my heart squeeze ♥️♥️♥️

[@shingo4172]

If I see Merle in the click bait, I know aria is gonna show up somewhere in the video. And Im all about it