We all know that trends in fashion come and go. There are even times when something fades into obscurity after only a few months. The fashion industry’s ebb and flow is truly a challenge for Pinterest boards. However, it seems like clothes are not the only ones that fluctuate when it comes to popularity. The female body also seems like it goes through trends. Over the years, magazines have shown people what is deemed hot and not. A famous female celebrity is often considered the epitome of beauty in a particular era. Keep reading to see the different “ideal” body types of women throughout a century.
The Ideal Body Types Of Women Throughout The 20th Century
1910s – The Gibson Girl
Back then, publishing photos in magazines was too costly, so companies would hire illustrators in order to get their point across. One of the more famous women’s magazine illustrators at that time was Charles Gibson. This piece you are looking at was actually created by the artist! He depicted wealthy women who wore tight corsets which gave them a ramrod-straight posture and an hourglass figure. Corsets can cause difficulty in breathing, so it must have been tough for women to wear them.
1910s – The Gibson Girl
