The thin model debate: it's a question of zeitgeist...skinny hasn't always been the focus

As a follow-up to the prior posting where the Sustainable Fashion class discussed how thin fashion models are today, I was surprised to find that fashion magazines have not always promoted the concept of being super skinny. Check out this ad in a 1935 Cosmopolitan magazine! (sorry about the water mark)

It's a shame to be SKINNY!





Check out the "perfect" measurements of this lovely girl with "solid, attractive flesh"