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1800's: A large body is a sign of health and fertility. Corsets
are worn to narrow the waist and enhance the bust. Women bought corsets two inches smaller than their waist.
1890's:Being curvy, chubby,
flabby, or round was the most celebrated at that time.
1910's: Paris designer creates slim sheath dresses,
declares that breasts are "out."
1920's: Era of the flat-chested, slim-hipped
flapper. First dieting craze of the 20th Century begins.
1950's-1960's: Voluptuous full figured shapes such as the photo of
Marilyn Monroe below.
1967: British model Twiggy, 5'6" and 91 lbs, arrives on the scene and
the diet industry explodes.
1970's-1980's: Models gradually become
taller and thinner and begin to show toned muscle definition. Breasts make a fashion comeback.
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| Farrah Fawcett |
Early 1990's: Waif-like figure of Kate Moss presents a wasted "heroin chic"
look and a pre-teen body.
Late 1990's: Tall, very thin models with no visible body fat and muscles,
highly toned by hours of working out. Large breasts remain in style, but are not common in this body type without breast implants.
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| Tyra Banks |
2000+: Bodies in all shapes and sizes. Plastic surgery, big butts/thighs,
breasts, and other features are becoming acceptable. Different styles
of clothing worn.
| The Famous Big Butt |
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| Jennifer Lopez |
| Before&After Breast Implants |
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| Kelly Rowland |
| Thick Thighs |
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| Beyonce Knowles |
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