The Ideal Female Body Type Changed Frequently Over the Last 100 Years

Published on December 20, 2022
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Star-Spangled Girl for the 40s

Because of World War II, things changed dramatically for fashion in the 1940s. The global war affected fashion and everything else for Americans. Broad shoulders with long limbs were preferred. Plus, the torpedo or bullet bra was popular at that time.

Star Spangled Girl For The 40s

Star Spangled Girl For The 40s

Betty Garble

Betty Garble was at the forefront for ideal women shapes in the 1940s. In fact, she was a popular pin-up girl for the decade. It wasn’t uncommon to see a photo of her in footlockers of all military men at the time.

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Betty Garble

Betty Garble