Women: Do you have the ideal figure? Here’s what ‘they’ thought in 1950 Direct from ’50s fashion experts come these tips for calculating a woman’s body measurements for the ideal figure. See how much things have changed!
The perfect body, ’30s-style: Measurements women wanted in the thirties The perfect 1938 figure must have curves, but it differs from the perfect figure of past decades in relationship of curves to straight lines.
Back in 1900, men wanted women to have painfully small corseted waists, because thin wasn’t enough Back in 1902 – and despite knowing how painful and unhealthy it was for women – many guys still wanted their wives to have small corseted waists.
Relax – skinny is out of style (1974) If you’re making yourself miserable because you can’t diet your size-12 figure down to a size 8, relax. Skinny is out of style.
Women: How to gain weight (1918) Hot chocolate. Roast beef. Bread with butter. Naps. No, this isn’t the ideal vacation, but tips on how to gain weight from a famous actress of long ago.
The weight, height & measurements of the ‘perfect’ American woman (1905) The perfect American woman Measuring 50,000 of her sex to determine a standard The perfect American girl — how big around; how much does she
7 hot rum drinks from 1971 that are comforting treats for winter nights & holiday parties SEE IT NOW »
Cute vintage month-by-month printable calendar clipart from the 1960s you can still use today SEE IT NOW »
These 4 old-fashioned New Year’s cake recipes are so simple and delicious: Cocoa marble, orange & more (1950) SEE IT NOW »