There is no way that those stats are correct. The average woman in the 1700s was taller than 5'2"!
This might sound crazy, but what about posture? Girdles would certainly help one stay more upright, but it seems that…
I would just like to add that over my 50 yrs I have experienced these changes: Portion sizes have changed…
About feet - Nicole (ColeV) hit it on the head (or foot?). The binding of feet will result, just like…
I think a lot of the GMO foods have a lot to do with it. what we call "organic" food…
I wear a pair of stays for my part-time job, and I can actually tell a difference in my body…
Let's not forget about commercial sizing. Back then, a "12" dress wouldn't fit anyone now wearing more than a "6".…
One thing worth mentioning when talking about vintage bodies is exercise. In the past housewives really did housekeeping for most…
What blows me away is the average size of their FEET. That average woman is only 2" shorter than me,…
So chic!! Love this!