The Ideal Female Body Type Has Changed Dramatically In The Last Century

Published on September 13, 2022
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Flappers (Roaring ’20s)

The 1920’s saw a complete and dramatic shift away from the Gibson Girl. Flappers became the new coveted style. With cropped hair and loose dressed that didn’t define waistlines, Flappers also accessorized with hats. This was the time period of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote and changing the course of American history.

Flappers (Roaring '20s)

Flappers (Roaring ’20s)

Margaret Gorman

In 1921, Margaret Gorman was crowned Miss America. She had the ideal body type of the time, meaning she was long, lean, and even slightly boyish. This was a complete turnaround from the hourglass figure that was so coveted a decade before.

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Margaret Gorman

Margaret Gorman