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From: CA
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posted October 15, 2014 08:49 PM            

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Thought some might be interested in what I came across:
http://www.lostateminor.com/2012/03/17/vintage-ads-promoting-benefits-of-weight -gain-for-women/

More there. Interesting how standards change over the years, often back and forth like a pendulum.

Though it wouldn't surprise me if back then good curves represented some amount of wealth whereas someone skinny was more impoverished. A great aunt of mine would actually do yard work in makeup (constantly going in to reapply it) so she'd look pale and also not get a tan as having tanned skin meant you were poor (though surely no one thought she had her own servants to do the chores ). In this day of convenience and plenty that would no longer apply.

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posted October 16, 2014 12:22 AM            

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I don't think standards have changed at all. When I look at that woman in the picture, I see a woman with an attractive body and I think most men would agree with me, we generally like curves. If those curves come with a slim waist like the woman in the picture.

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From: Saturn next to Charmainec
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posted October 23, 2014 12:19 PM            

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You can also post this in Sweet Peas if you want.

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