This Is How The Ideal Female Body Type Has Changed Over The Last Century

Elle Macpherson

Another name that must be mentioned when it comes to 80’s supermodels is none other than Elle Macpherson, who was the embodiment of the ideal body type in the 1980’s, so much so that she was actually nicknamed “The Body” by Time magazine in 1989. Even decades later, Macpherson is still active in the industry, she even graced the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition in 2014, looking just as great as ever.

Elle Macpherson

The Waif Of The ‘90s

The 1990’s once again took a sharp turn from the tall and curvy ideal and instead favored a waif thin look with minimal to no curves. A lot of people refer to this look as “heroin chic.” This look could not be more different from the supermodel style of the 1980’s.

The Waif Of The ‘90s