A Timeline of Sexy Defined Through the Ages

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their natural bodies. Could you imagine someone telling you that eating more would

make you sexier? Sounds great to us.

Beauty: The termblondes have more funmay have stemmed from the Renaissance,

because they believed that the lighter the hair color, the better. As for makeup, pale

ivory skin was considered sexy, and vermillion was used to tint the lips to a deep red

color. Pale complexion and blood red lips it seems like the Renaissance era may

have originated the popularvampire-chic look.

Victorian Era: From 1837 to 1901 (named after Britains Queen Victoria)

Body Type:

Unlike Renaissance women, Victorian women were verybody conscious. Sexy meant
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having the smallest waistline humanly possible in order to achieve this look, women

worecorsets. Some corsets were wound so tight that women could hardly breathe, to

the point where sitting down was completely out of the question. Many women would

even break ribs trying to get their waistlines down to an inconceivable 12 inches.

Layered petticoats, hoops, and bustles became very popular, all of which magnified

the largest parts of the body can you say, Baby got back?

Beauty: Modesty was the operative word when it came to Victorian makeup. High-

class women were expected to use makeup sparingly.Bold colorswere considered

trashy, and reserved for prostitutes. Some religions at the time even proclaimed

beauty products to be the look of the devil.

The Roaring 20s: The era that brought us Coco Chanel, shorter hemlines, and

flappers.
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Body Type: The

1920s was a decade when women didnt want to look like women at all. We cant

imagine that men today would find this sexy, but some women of the 20s era would

even bind their chests with strips of cloth to achieve a little boy look quite

contradictory to some of the measures that todays women take in order to amplify

their chests. The loose silhouette of the flapper dress was in stark contrast to the

corseted waist of the Victorian era. Elastic webbed girdles replaced corsets and gave

off the look of a flat boyish abdomen.

Beauty: Going right along with the boyish look,the hair bob or finger wavewas a big

trend.Bold makeup, which had once been considered trashy, was now considered
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sexy. Powder was applied to make the skin look as pale as possible andeyebrows

were liftedand penciled in to appear thin and bold. Kohl was used to line the eye and

achieve an overall dramatic look.

The 1930s to 1950s: Hollywoods Golden Age

Body Type: As

they became more body conscious, women started to pay attention to what they ate.

Fashions accented the arms and legs, so women lifted light weights tobuild muscle

tone. The new padded stretch cotton bra was introduced something were sure all

men and women are very thankful for. Designers like Chanel (credited as the
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originator of the little black dress), Dior, andElsa Schiaparellistarted designing

glamorous attire that allowed women to show off their feminine curves.

Beauty: Hairstyles became more feminine than they had been in the 1920s.Hair

color varieddepending on which movie star one was trying to emulate. Jean

Harlowmade platinum blond a trend, meanwhile, Rita Hayworth (above)made

being a redheadpopular. Last, but not least,Marlene Dietrichrepresented for all

the brunettes out there.Makeup became a little less drag, and more girl-next-door

than in the 20s. The pasty white skin trend was finally pass, and women started

opting for foundations closer to their natural complexions.

The 1950s: A Step Back to Conservative

Body Type: The desired shape in the mid-century was the hourglass figure

popularized by movie stars likeMarilyn MonroeandGrace Kelly(above).

Women were told that their primary goal was to catch a man and have a family so

they were taught to dress to allure. Rule number one of the 50s was that women were

never supposed to leave the house looking sloppy meaning that our convenience
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store runs in sweatpants and sneakers would have been deemed completely

unacceptable.

Beauty: Hair was usually kept short at just below the shoulders, and was worn in

soft, curly, or wavy styles. Straight styles were considered undesirable so rollers

became a girls best friend.Women began to focus more onhaving flawless skinthan

anything else. The goal was a peaches and cream complexion.

The 1960s: The era that brought us hippies, Twiggy, and bell-bottoms

Body Type:

Mimicking the popular skinny models of the day, like Twiggy(above), women

became obsessed with being rail thin. In terms of fashion and beauty, two polar

opposites emerged:the hippie flower childand the modernswinging 60s woman.

The hippies put more of an emphasis on peace and love, than on style and beauty. On

the other hand, the Twiggy-girl put some time into her appearance and body. Luck

for all the guys out there, mini skirts became popular again.
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Hair: Hippies went for low to no maintenance hairstyles. As far as they were

concerned, the natural way was the best way. Needless to say, these flower children

usually avoided makeup all together.More modern girls also went for low

maintenance dos, but theyopted for short pixie cuts as opposed to long hair.The big

emphasis was on the eyes bigger and wider the eye appeared, the better.Fake

eyelasheswere a must-have, and mascara was applied to achieve the popular

tarantula lashes.

The 1970s: Its all about the Farrah Fawcett hair

Body Type: The 60s forever changed the way women viewed their bodies. By the1970s, the thinking-thin phenomenon was in full force we all know the tragic story
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of Karen Carpenter. It was official being thin equaled being sexy. Clothing was loose

and flowing, but the mini skirt of the 60s gave rise tothe micro mini of the 70s.

Beauty:The late Farrah Fawcett(above) revolutionized the way women styled

their hair. Her long, layered, feathery haircut became the look that every woman

wanted to have.This decade also marked the beginning of the bronzed beach look and

with it, the popular tanning boothtrend. Women began relying on bronzers and self-

tanners, things many women (and some men) still cant do without.
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The 1980s: The decade of big hair and The Material Girl

Body Type: Theaerobics exercise crazeof the 80s further emphasized fitness for women. Women

were expected to maintain a certain weight, but still appear toned all without being

too muscular. With all these body stipulations, its no wonder that the prevalence of

eating disorders skyrocketed in the 80s. This decade also epitomized over-the-top

fashion. Bright neon, matching suits with football player-sized shoulder pads, and

spandex were just a few of the quintessential trends of the decade.
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Beauty: There are only two words to describe80s hair big and hairspray. The

mantra of the decade was the bigger the better with all of those aerosol cans, were

sure the ozone took a big hit right around this decade. We cant imagine how men

found this sexy, but over-the-topmakeup was the look of the day just check out

Madonna above. Women opted for brighter colors, like the infamous blue eye

shadows and liners. Also, thanks to Brooke Shields,bushy eyebrowswere considered

very sexy.
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The 1990s: The era that brought usBeverly Hills, 90210 andSaved by the Bell

Body Type:

Models likeKate Mossfurther perpetuated standards of extreme thinness. The

heroin chic trend also came about in the 90s a strung-out and emaciated

appearance was the coveted look. Thanks to a few rebellious kids in Seattle, the 90s

also gave rise tothe popular grunge look evidenced by flannel shirts and an overall

unkempt look. On the other side of the spectrum, the spandex and fluorescent colortrends of the 80s stuck around for a good part of the 90s.Lycrawas introduced,
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becoming perhaps the biggest trend of the decade. Midriff-bearing tops also became

fashionable which coincided with the rise of pierced belly buttons.

Beauty: One of the most popular 90s hairstyles was the Rachel cut, named for

Jennifer Anistons character onFriends. Other popular hair trends included the

bob, bangs (a la Brenda Walsh), and bleach blond color (remember Donna

Martin?).Kate Moss epitomized the androgynous ideal, which led many women to

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The New Millennium (2000 to present): An era of choice and expression

Body Type: Although were currently in an age where women have more choice than

ever before, women are still expected to live up to animpossibly thin body shape. The

fact is that now, more then ever,the price of beautyis extremely high. This is evident

in the hugesurge in plastic surgeries that have taken place in the last decadeHeidi

Montag anyone? Were seeing a re-emergence of almost every major fashion trend of
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decades past from shoulder pads and menswear-inspired attire, to florals and wild

prints. We arent all copy-cats though, the emergence of low-rise,super skinny jeans

is unique to our generation.

Beauty: When considering hair and makeup, there is not one big trend. For possibly

the first time, the definition of beauty doesnt seem to be so concrete. Hair extensions

are a big trend today allowing women the freedom to have virtually any hairstyle

they desire.Makeup can range anywhere from thenew coral makeup trendto subtler

nudes. Many women opt for a more natural look or go for abolder smoky eye the

choice is theirs.
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