Star-Spangled Girl (1940s)
With the start of the Second World War, we see another huge shift when it comes to the ideal female body type. The war, which affected people globally, impacted Americans’ lives dramatically, including fashion. Long limbs and broad shoulders were now the most desired, and the “torpedo” or “bullet” bra also became increasingly popular in this decade.
The Star Spangled Girl Of The ‘40s
Betty Grable
Betty Grable was one of the actresses of the time that embodied the ideal woman n the 1940’s. She was one of the most popular pin-ups of the time, and it was quite common to find a photo of hers in many soldiers’ footlockers during this turbulent time.
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Betty Grable