Ben Squires
Beauty & Style

How the ideal female body shape has change over the years

There’s a reason you, at one point in your life or another, have found yourself yearning to look like a movie star. Audrey Hepburn’s slim waist and Marilyn Monroe’s curves were 10 times more enviable at the height of their fame, until the next Hollywood starlet came along with yet another enviable body type.

The silhouette of the “ideal woman” has been put through a series of fun house mirrors. It also changes year over year, so the physical qualities the masses embrace today are often at odds with those from other generations. Take a look at these interesting (and witty) images that show the evolution of the “ideal” female body throughout the years.

Image credits: Greatist.com

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beauty, history, fashion, style, body