An Average American Woman Is Not Size 14

The Gibson Era

Although the average body has been changing since the dawn of time, it’s fair to say that it has changed an incredible amount in the past century.

The 1910s saw the rise of the “The Gibson Girl,” and she was the epitome of beauty.

The Gibson Era

This look was brought into the public eye by a male illustrator called Charles Gibson, and it’s safe to say that he had some requirements when it came to his dream woman.