How Has the Ideal Female Body Type Changed During the Last Century?

Published on September 18, 2022
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Hourglass Figure of the 1950s

While curves were always popular throughout the decades, the 1950s saw a shift back to the Gibson Girl persona. The hourglass figure came back, pushing thinness and broad shoulders out the door. Magazines even advertised weight gainers so that ladies could widen their hips!

Hourglass Figure of the 1950s

Hourglass Figure of the 1950s

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe needs no introduction! She’s probably the most famous woman in the world because of her hourglass shape. Plus, her beauty is unmatched, even with today’s standards. Monroe is still the most well-known star of Hollywood now!

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Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe