Women's-Beauty-Standards-Throughout-History
                     Women's Beauty Standards 
Throughout History
I never knew you could be insecure about certain features, but I've heard women critique themselves 
for things like the form of their nail beds, their asymmetrical lips, or the dimples—or lack thereof—on 
the small of their backs. Women's Beauty Standards Throughout History  It is nothing new for some 
people to view something as having plain defects, while others find it to be beautiful.
10 Influential Women Who Shaped Beauty Standards
Beauty Standards at 25,000 BCE
Look at the Venus of Willendorf, the much idealized Old Stone Age standard of beauty from the 
Paleolithic period. In reality, this is what an attractive lady would have looked like in this era, even 
though she may not be what we imagine when we think of an "idealized" woman.
1550 BCE Beauty Standards
In many aspects, men and women in ancient Egypt were viewed as equals, but not when it came to 
physical attractiveness. Women's complexions were supposed to be more of a light golden tan, while 
men were supposed to have reddish-brown skin tones.
300 BCE Beauty Standards
Is there a more perfect representation of the ideal Greek lady than Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty? 
Is she pictured with enormous breasts and a six-pack? Naturally, no. The depiction of Aphrodite, the 
embodiment of physical perfection, shows her squatting with noticeable stomach rolls. I don't know 
about you, but I think stomach rolls are delicious if the goddess of beauty approves of them.
800 AD Beauty Standards
Sometimes, Vikings are portrayed as vicious barbarians who only committed murder, rape, and 
pillage, giving them a poor reputation. They were, however, considerably more civilized than most 
people realize when you contrast their manner of life with the cultural standards of the rest of the 
Western world at the time.
In contrast to other European towns and nations, women in Scandinavia enjoyed a multitude of 
rights, including the ability to own land, file for divorce, and accompany men on raids. And the 
Vikings appreciated personal hygiene much more than the majority of the population did.
Viking women took great delight in keeping their long, lustrous hair and washed it as often as once 
a week, in contrast to the majority of Europeans of the time, who rarely took a shower at all.
1400 Beauty Standards
Large foreheads were regarded as an indication of exceptional beauty during the Renaissance, and 
despite the popularity of blonde hair, ladies would frequently thin their eyebrows and pull 
back their hairlines to accentuate their foreheads.
1790 Standards of Beauty
During the Georgian era, Queen Louise of Prussia—see above—was regarded by many as the most 
beautiful woman in Europe. "Proportion" was the standard for beauty throughout the 1700s and 
early 1800s.
1880 Beauty Standards
Men in the Victorian era were drawn to women who embodied the archetype of the "damsel in 
distress"—that is, ladies who depended on powerful men to keep them safe.
Women were therefore supposed to be delicate, feminine, and often even sickly. Women in the 
1880s wanted to have a s-shaped figure, so in addition to wearing tight corsets that raised the 
breasts and emphasized the waist, they also wore gowns with layers upon layers of ruffles that 
created the appearance of a bigger, more prominent buttock.
1920s Beauty Standards
During the 1920s, androgeny was very popular, in contrast to the Victorian era's expectation of 
femininity for women. Women were eschewing corsets for the first time in centuries because 
they were too constrictive for the active lifestyle of this new wave of rebellious, wild women. 
Women sought to maintain a thin body and wore loose, shapeless gowns that concealed and 
minimized any natural curves. Curves were out of style.
1950s Beauty Standards
By the 1950s, the world had drastically transformed. Women in the 1940s had to deal with the 
effects of World War Two and the Great Depression on the economy; women in the 1940s had 
to make do with what little they had.
1960s Beauty Standards
Breaking down boundaries and giving women the confidence to control their lives was the hallmark of 
the 1960s. The saying "flaunt it if you got it" became more and more popular with women. Slacks, 
shorter skirts, and even see-through blouses were worn by women more frequently.
1970s Beauty Standards
Throughout the 1970s, hippie culture was quite popular and impacted how many women saw 
themselves as beautiful. Many women started wearing their hair naturally, doing away with the need for 
color or bleach.
1980s Beauty Standards
In the 1980s, there was a lot of business and luxury. Following the latest fashion trends was critical; 
women got breast implants to get bigger breasts. The fact that more than a thousand movies on 
cosmetic surgery have been made since the 1980s shows how significant this subject was to women.
2000s Beauty Standards
The 2000s are especially fascinating since they mix the two images from the 1990s. Women began 
focusing on how they may use their bodies to express themselves rather than striving for thinness or 
flaunting their physical attributes.
In the 2000s, people were drawn to celebrities, and many started getting cosmetic surgery to look like 
them. With the ascent to financial and sexual success of female superstars, the era of monster refers 
began.