History of Women's Ideal Body Image***

Italian Renaissance

Period: Jan 1, 1400 to Jan 1, 1700

round stomach, fair skin, full hips

Victorian England

Period: Jan 1, 1837 to Jan 1, 1901

desirably plump, full-figured, cinched waist, corsets worn for ideal body

Roaring 20s

Period: Jan 1, 1920 to Jan 1, 1929

flat chested, short bob hairstyle, boyish figure

Golden Age of Hollywood

Period: Jan 1, 1930 to Jan 1, 1959

curvy, hourglass figure, large breasts, slim waist

Swinging 60s

Period: Jan 1, 1960 to Jan 1, 1969

thin, long slim legs, adolescent physique

Supermodel Era

Period: Jan 1, 1980 to Jan 1, 1989

athletic, svelte but curvy, tall, toned arms

Heroin Chic

Period: Jan 1, 1990 to Jan 1, 1999

extremely thin, translucent skin, waifish, androgynous

Postmodern Beauty

Period: Jan 1, 2000 to Jun 5, 2015

flat stomach, "healthy" skinny, large breasts and butt, thigh gap