Fitness Trainer Photoshops Pictures to Show Changing Body Standards Through The Years
By Ryan General
December 3, 2018
A fitness instructor from Los Angeles, California has ignited discussion about body positivity on social media after posting a series of images showing the evolving beauty standards throughout the ages.
Using Photoshop, Cassey Ho altered her photos to portray people’s body ideals in different time periods and then shared the results on her blog and social media accounts.
“If I had the ‘perfect’ body throughout history, this is what I’d look like,” Ho wrote. She then labeled each period with its respective summaries.
Mid 2010s-2018:
“Big butts, wide hips, tiny waists, and full lips are in! There is a huge surge in plastic surgery for butt implants thanks to Instagram models posting ‘belfies’. 🍑 Even cosmetic surgery doctors have become IG-famous for reshaping women. Between 2012-2014, butt implants and injections rise by 58%.”
Mid 90s-2000s:
“Big boobs, flat stomachs, and thighs gaps are in. In 2010, breast augmentation is the highest performed cosmetic surgery in the United States. 👙 It’s the age of the Victoria’s Secret Angel. She’s tall, thin, and she’s always got long legs and a full chest.”
Early 90s:
“THIN IS IN. Having angular bone structure, looking emaciated, and super skinny is what’s dominating the runways and the magazine covers. There’s even a name for it: ‘heroin chic’.”
1950s:
“The hourglass shape is in. ⏳ Elizabeth Taylor‘s 36-21-36 measurements are the ideal. Marilyn Monroe’s soft voluptuousness is lusted after. Women are advertised weight gaining pills to fill themselves out. Playboy magazine and Barbie are created in this decade.”
1920s:
“Appearing boyish, androgynous and youthful, with minimal breasts, and a straight figure is in! Unlike the “Gibson Girl” of the Victorian Era, women are choosing to hide their curves, and are doing so by binding their chests with strips of cloth to create that straight figure suitable for flapper dresses.”
1400-1700:
“The Italian Renaissance – Looking full with a rounded stomach, large hips, and an ample bosom is in. Being well fed is a sign of wealth and status. Only the poor are thin.”
”Why do we treat our bodies like we treat fashion?” Ho asked her female followers. “‘Boobs are out! Butts are in!’ Well, the reality is, manufacturing our bodies is a lot more dangerous than manufacturing clothes. Stop throwing out your body like it’s fast fashion.”
She then summed up her post by reminding her readers what is truly important: “Please treat your body with love & respect and do not succumb to the beauty standard. Embrace your body because it is YOUR own perfect body.”
Ho’s message struck a chord among netizens who found her advice worthwhile.
Feature Image via Instagram/blogilates
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