How Has the Ideal Female Body Type Changed During the Last Century?

Published on September 18, 2022
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The Star-spangled Girl of the 1940s

World War II changed everything in the 1940s. Everything in America was affected, including what women wore. Broad shoulders and longer limbs were considered ideal. Plus, torpedo or bullet bras became popular because they were one of the only options available.

The Star-spangled Girl of the 1940s

The Star-spangled Girl of the 1940s

Betty Grable

Betty Grable was considered the ideal woman during the 1940s. In fact, she was every man’s dream, and most gentlemen had her pinned up somewhere. Military footlockers often had her smiling face ready to warm a hero’s heart after a long day.

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Betty Grable

Betty Grable