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Jan 1, 1500
1500s
The silhouette was narrow and had emphasis on the shoulders and hips. This means that the perception of body image meant that women were to be thin and wear very tight corsets to maintain it. -
Period: Feb 4, 1500 to
Body Image
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1600s
Corsets were even more popular in the 1600s and accented the bust. The waist was seen as having to be were small and hips were accentuated.
Full loose sleeves started to be worn. -
1700s
The 1700s brought with it a widening a silhoutte for men and women. -
1800s
Corsets were gone and the bust more naturally emphasized with dresses that had a very high waist, above the natural waist. -
1830s-1900s
The corset was no longer worn and the hourglass figure was in. This meant curvy hips and full low bust. -
1960s
Slim was in during the 60s and if you were skinny, you were viewed as being attractive.
Models were becoming skinnier and smaller, as well as many of them were underweight. They were also the ideal image for women at the time. -
1970s
In the 1970s, the ideal body image for women was thin yet toned and fit looking. Some women used the modern day corset which was called a girdle to achieve the toned look without exercise. -
1980s
The 1980s continued the toned look that was trending in the 70s. Female athletes were seen to have the ideal body as they slim and toned. Anorexica was seen as a problem in the 80s as models would do anything to achieve the skinny look. -
1990s
The body image during the 1990s was very unrealistic for women. There was a large emphasis on a large bust but a very slim body. This lead to an increase in eating disorders, crash dieting and diet pills. The waif look also became known. The waif look was one of extreme thinness and youthfulness. -
2000s to Now
The 2000s to now were full of every body image possible. Skinny was still desirable and there are women with eating disorders. There has also been a focus on feeling comfortable in your own skin but yet making sure you are still healthy.
