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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
16th Century
Many women had the bell-shaped look with a huge lower half and a less dominant higher half. -
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17th Century
The petticoat rings become less common, giving the lower body more shape. -
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18th Century
Dresses were re-introduced and tight laced dresses caused women to have a high, round bosom and an upright posture. -
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19th Century - Victorian Times
Many women continued with the hour-glass shape and was emphasised by their huge skirts.
In the Victorian Times, the ideal shape for women was full figured and fleshy with a small waist with a tight corset. -
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1900-1920
Slenderness became more fashionable. Women increased in athletics and physicians. -
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Mid 1900's
The Victorian hourglass became more fashionable for women who bound their breasts to achieve the washboard look. -
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After the War
The curves in women were more popular in this period of time. Bra sizes were introduced in Britain to give more support for women. -
Period: to
Late 1900's
There was an increased emphasis on losing weight. In this period, the ideal body was slim and large breasted.