Beauty standards over the decades

[1nitestan]

While we're on the subject of body parts etc. I think this article deserves it's own thread.

http://www.diet-blog.com/07/female_body_shape_in_the_20th_century.php

What's your favorite shape?

 

[chilli]

Not chunky.

 

[87112]

I have liked all types from a bit round to tall and lean. Cant choose really. The face and a clean, healthy look I guess for me.

 

[VanessaofBC]

 

[Ms Erica Phoenix]

That's a silly article. They pick the smaller attractive woman to make their point. Kate Moss is the woman you use in the 90's? Really? Over Pamela Anderson, Tyra Banks, Salma Hayek, Claudia Schiffer and Jennifer Lopez? C'mon.

Raquel Welsh and Tina Turner are also missing in their respective decades.

Who would you pick for your 80s woman, rintin6?

 

[grusse]

Who would you pick for your 80s woman, rintin6?

I'd think Bo Derek,Linda Evans and Jacquiline Bissette would have to be in the 80's mix....also Adrienne Barbeau&Valerie Perrine.

 

[Ms Erica Phoenix]

If it's an open question, Catherine Oxenberg

Oh those beautiful blue eyes!

 

[Ms Erica Phoenix]

Edited, was only thinking of classic 80's look, not the best looking.
I'm still madly in love with Phoebe Cates, madly, madly in love.

The red bikini scene in "Fast Times..."? Love it...

 

[Ms Erica Phoenix]

Yeah, that and anything else like Paradise.
I used to have pictures of her with Kevin Kline torn out of them but them my parole officer and that bitch shrink that hates me said it wasn’t a very good idea. Now my shrine is well hidden muuhaahaahaa

*Laughs nervously while backing away slowly* That's nice, Lost; did you forget to take the large pink pill this morning?

 

[J.O. Henson]

Ooh Catherine Oxenberg. I forgot about that one.
I loved Lisa Hartman in the 80's. Those were some great eyes.

I'm always amazed at what is considered fat or the always ongoing BBW debate.
You can't find anyone that thinks Marilyn Monroe wasn't beautiful but by today's standard she'd be considered big.

 

[vancity_cowboy]

You can't find anyone that thinks Marilyn Monroe wasn't beautiful but by today's standard she'd be considered big.

my kinda big...

 

[1nitestan]

Marilyn was a size 12 when she was at her peak. It's all about proportions and the waist-to-hip ratio

 

[Cami Parker]

Marilyn will always be the most beautiful woman in history...

 

[Cami Parker]

Sad, but true....

You can't find anyone that thinks Marilyn Monroe wasn't beautiful but by today's standard she'd be considered big.

 

[VanessaofBC]

yes, this is from another thread,

 

[ironguy]

Marilyn will always be the most beautiful woman in history...

and from what I see, you my dear are right up there in the same league as marilyn......

 

[ironguy]

Marilyn will always be the most beautiful woman in history...

and from what I see, you my dear are right up there in the same league as marilyn......:nod:

 

[Man Mountain]

Edited list, top5 from 80's, in order:

Phoebe Cates
Catherine Oxenberg
Rebecca Demornay
Mia Sara
Kim Basinger

I like your list but I might replace Kim Basinger and Rebecca Demornay with the two Heathers -- Locklear and Thomas

The red bikini scene in "Fast Times..."? Love it...

Yeah, that and anything else like Paradise.

Four words for you: Private School For Girls

Edit: Remember Princess Caraboo?

Edit #2: The infamous Heather Thomas poster:

Edit #3: Heather Locklear in the 80's:

 

[J.O. Henson]

Amen to this too.

 

[J.O. Henson]

yes, this is from another thread,

So so accurate