While stocky shoulder pads were in in the 1940s, women were still encouraged to keep that slim waist. Here's some images of real women in the 40s.
Most women bought their clothes through catalogs at their local department store. Here's some drawings of the clothes women could buy.
Of course, I didn't forget about the men. If you're looking for some male thinspo, the 40s have got you covered.
Now let's move on to the 1950s, an era infamous for misogyny and weight loss. While most of you may think of poofy skirts when you think of the 50s, shorts were in high fashion.
Now, don't get me wrong, the majority of women were still wearing those dresses we all know and love.
It was increasingly common in the 1950s to sew your own dresses. Each sewing pattern had drawings depicting women with slim waists.
To pass the time being a housewife, women read magazines filled to the brim with cooking and weight loss tips.
Most men in the 1950s worked all day to provide for their family, so of course they, too, had to stay thin for camera.
Hope you guys enjoyed this thread! I'm really into historical fashion (especially these decades) so I've been wanting to do this for awhile.
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