A Walkthrough On How The Ideal Female Body Has Changed Throughout The Century

Dolores Del Rio Was A Hollywood Stunner

During that time, when the ideal body was fussed, people looked at Dolores del Rio. Today’s children would have said she’s their body inspiration! Photoplay describes her body as the “Mexican star” the Hollywood actress with the best picture, “roundly turned” and “warmly curved.”

Dolores Del Rio Was A Hollywood Stunner

The Star-Spangled Girl Of The ‘40s

There were several improvements in the 1940s. It is a decade of the Second World War that we must not ignore. The global war influenced almost all, including the ideal form of a female body. Long legs and broad shoulders were perceived as attractive. Also introduced during this time was the torpedo or “bullet” bra.

The Star-Spangled Girl Of The ‘40s