1940’s - Marilyn Monroe: Ultra Femininity
Monroe pathed the way for being unapologetically feminine and exuding body confidence through her looks. She famously wore size 16 clothing (8/10 in today’s size standards) which only made her curve hugging looks more iconic compared to the other stick-thin starlets of the time. In her own words, "I believe your body should make your clothes look good. You can't put on womanliness; you have to be womanly" (via The Guardian).
To pull a modern Monroe look together focus on form fitting dresses, glamorous slinky materials and vibrant color ways.