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The "Gibson Girl" is probably the best remembered of the artist's images. With her hair piled atop her head and a waist so tiny as to defy belief, the Gibson Girl represented a serene self-confidence that could surmount any problem. The envy of all who knew her, the Gibson Girl remained aloof of her surroundings but not to the extent of haughtiness. She was at once remote but yet accessible. The "Gibson Man," equally as handsome and self-assured as the Gibson Girl, provided her perfect partner. The Gibson Girl and the Gibson Man in some ways represent the "Barbie and Ken" dolls of the early 1900s as icons of popular Culture.
Culture and Social Media have a big role to play in body image.
Many have tried to define flappers. In William and Mary Morris' Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins, they state, "In America, a flapper has always been a giddy, attractive and slightly unconventional young thing who, in [H. L.] Mencken's words, 'was a somewhat foolish girl, full of wild surmises and inclined to revolt against the precepts and admonitions of her elders.'"6 Flappers had both an image and an attitude. Flapper Image The Flappers' image consisted of drastic - to some, shocking - changes in women's clothing and hair. Nearly every article of clothing was trimmed down and lightened in order to make movement easier.
When the men started going off to war, the women at home had to live a different lifestyle. Fashion was a large aspect of their lifestyle that had to be changed. They eventually learned to make do with what they had and to only buy what was necessary rather than wanted. Even though “fashion wasn’t important during this time” (Nelson) since attention was focused on the war, people still generally dressed formally “both before and after the war” (Lindop). Their typical attire included articles of clothing such as “hats, dresses, gloves, and stockings, while casual trousers, sweaters, and jackets were strictly” (Lindop) worn around the house.
1930's still had great style even though money was tight.
What was in during the 1940's? Puffy sleeves, dresses, and lots of ribbons.
The Fifties also saw changes in family life – women turned back into housekeepers and the glamorous Fifties housewife was born.The Fifties saw a new development in the music scene with Rock ‘n’ Roll and rhythm and blues music becoming hugely popular. The decade saw the start of music icons such as Elvis, Johnny Cash and June Carter.
The Classy housewife look is back!
Twiggy was born in north London on September 19th, 1949. She was named "The Face of '66" by the Daily Express. In the mid 60's at 16 years of age, Twiggy became internationally known as the world's first supermodel, her photographic modeling success epitomising the age.
Men's suits got a lot more fitted and gave it a more polished look. Men started getting bigger as well.
Farrah Fawcett was an American actress best known for her role in the TV series Charlie’s Angels. She was also famous for her pin-up status and her signature hairstyle.
Girls fashion got a lot more bright and body shape was starting to change.
This 1980 fashion Pinterest board shows all the latest raves in fashion. It's hilarious.
Fitness and wellness keeps getting more and more popular. Big hair was all the rage.
Boys and girls both wore baseball caps in many different ways. Mullets were stylish for a couple years and every sweater had a turtleneck under it.
The media’s concept of the ideal woman’s body isn’t static. Whoever People magazine deems “most beautiful” this year is just a representation of what has bubbled up in the cauldron of pop culture. That silhouette of the “ideal woman” has been put through a series of fun house mirrors (fashion, movies, pop music, politics). It also changes year over year, so the physical qualities we embrace today are often at odds with those from previous generations. To prove our point, we’re taking a closer look at body ideals over the last 100 years—which shows that, as they say on Project Runway, “In fashion, one day you’re in, and the next day you’re out.”
Beauty, fashion, and acceptable body image is different everywhere you go. In America the skinnier you are the prettier you are but not in some other countries.
The more natural healthy look seems to be changing over time and the slimmer look is more in style nowadays. You can find beauty in everything and everyone no matter what anyone says.
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