The flapper look with bobbed hair and slender figures, moving through the glamorous, liberated styles of Hollywood from the 1950s to the 1970s and the fitness-focused aesthetics of the 1980s. The 1990s brought the waif-like supermodel era, leading to the diverse and inclusive standards of the 2000s. This era celebrated various body types, skin tones, and individual beauty, representing a significant societal shift. Moreover, this century-long overview reflects changing fashion and makeup trends. Meanwhile, the deeper societal shifts in attitudes toward race, gender, and individuality are revealed. ‘The ‘Perfect’ Beauty Standards Through 100 Years’ mirrors the complex interplay between personal identity and collective ideals in the ever-evolving definition of beauty.
