All of us know that fashion trends come and go. There are even occasions when, after only a few months, something fades into obscurity. For Pinterest boards, the fashion industry’s ebb and flow is truly a challenge. However, it seems like garments weren’t the only ones that fluctuate when it comes to popularity. It also seems like the female body goes through trends. Magazines have shown people what is considered hot and not over the years. In a particular era, a famous female celebrity is often regarded as the embodiment of beauty. Keep reading for a century to see the various “ideal” body types of females.
The Ideal Body Types Of Women Throughout The 20th Century
1910s – The Gibson Girl
It was too expensive to publish photos in magazines back then, so businesses would hire visual artists in an attempt to get their point across. At that time, Charles Gibson was one of the more famous women’s magazine illustrators. Clearly, this piece you are taking a look at was developed by the artist! He portrayed wealthy women wearing tight corsets, giving them a ramrod-straight posture as well as a figure of the hourglass. Corsets can trigger breathing difficulty, so it must have been hard for girls to wear them.
1910s – The Gibson Girl
