See How Much The Ideal Female Body Changed Through The Years

Published on 09/21/2023
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1920’s ‘Flappers’

In the 1920s, the globe witnessed the Flapper look after the Gibson Girl persona. The previous image had undergone a significant change. These women wore hats, short hairstyles, and loose clothing. During this period, the government also approved the 19th amendment, granting women the right to vote!

1920's 'Flappers'

1920’s ‘Flappers’

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Margaret Gorman

When Margaret Gorman won the title of Miss American in 1921, everyone thought she had the ideal body type for the time. She had a boyish aspect because she was long and thin. The hourglass body of the preceding decade had undergone a significant change.

Margaret Gorman

Margaret Gorman

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