The Ideal Female Body Type: How It’s Changed in the Last Century

Published on July 4, 2022
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Star-spangled Girl (1940s)

Things changed drastically again in the 1940s because of World War II. It affected everything in America, including women’s fashion. Now, long limbs and broad shoulders were the best choices, and torpedo/bullet bras became popular.

Star-spangled Girl (1940s)

Star-spangled Girl (1940s)

Betty Grable

Betty was at the forefront as the ideal woman in this time period. She was a highly popular pin-up girl because of her body style. Therefore, it was common to see her picture in footlockers of military men everywhere!

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Betty Grable

Betty Grable