The Ideal Body – Marilyn Monroe
We are pretty sure the lady in this picture needs no introduction. Without a doubt, you know Marilyn Monroe! After all, she had the perfect hourglass figure. At roughly 118 pounds, her measurements of 34-24-35 were remarkably similar to the estimated curves of movie star Grace Kelly (35-22-35). It is easy to see why many women in the ‘50s were so envious of the star. Monroe once said, “The body is meant to be seen, not all covered up.”
The Ideal Body – Marilyn Monroe
1960s – The Twig
This just shows that it is possible for the ideal female body type to change so drastically within just a few years. After a decade, the twig overthrew the hourglass figure. All of a sudden, it was no longer deemed fashionable to have curves. This time, people were all about narrow hips, small waists, and thin limbs! A boyish frame was preferred. Childbearing hips were either slimmed down or hidden beneath chic yet shapeless shift dresses.
1960s – The Twig
