History of Women's Ideal Body Image***

By 17460
  • Period: Jan 1, 1400 to

    Italian Renaissance

    round stomach, fair skin, full hips
  • Period: to

    Victorian England

    desirably plump, full-figured, cinched waist, corsets worn for ideal body
  • Period: to

    Roaring 20s

    flat chested, short bob hairstyle, boyish figure
  • Period: to

    Golden Age of Hollywood

    curvy, hourglass figure, large breasts, slim waist
  • Period: to

    Swinging 60s

    thin, long slim legs, adolescent physique
  • Period: to

    Supermodel Era

    athletic, svelte but curvy, tall, toned arms
  • Period: to

    Heroin Chic

    extremely thin, translucent skin, waifish, androgynous
  • Period: to

    Postmodern Beauty

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