In 2013, we started to hear rumblings of an unusual fashion comeback: the corset. Yes, the garment worn in the 1800s that cinched in women's stomachs and left them in pain is being revamped and rebranded as a modern form of dieting. Even Jessica Alba was reported to have tried this bizarre diet, wearing a corset for 12 hours a day for an experience she called "sweaty, but worth it."
If you already think that's insane, consider the fact that doctors said that wearing a corset in order to lose weight is extremely damaging. According to bariatric physician Jyotindra Shah, M.D, it could cause bruising to internal organs, damage skin and restrict breathing.
Unfortunately, the corset is only one of the many tactics women have used to chase down the "perfect" body through the years. And that ideal female body has gone through dramatic changes -- in fact, the physical ideal has changed so much, it's hard to keep up. After reading through all the different ways to look "pretty" from one decade to the next, we've come to one conclusion: There really is no such thing as one "perfect" look.
1. The Renaissance Look (1400s - 1600s): Curvy and motherly.
The kind of body you will achieve: During this time, voluptuous bodies were considered beautiful. You'll want a full-figured pear-shaped body that will appear maternal, fertile and nurturing to the man who has caught your eye.
What you will wear: You'll mostly wear modest long dresses with a lot of jewelry. But if you really want to stand out from the crowd, dye your hair blonde. It was seen as the more sophisticated and preferable hair color.
What you will eat: Lucky for you, you'll be eating some great fatty and delicious food, since, during the Renaissance, people were just discovering the joy of how to use ingredients in many different and tasty ways. You'll be eating a lot of hearty stews, pies, roasts and soups. So go on and dig into that roasted rabbit!
2. The Victorian Look (1837-early 1900s): The hourglass shape with a super skinny stomach.
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