In fashion, we know trends come and go, but those same trends shouldn't apply to our bodies, right? Well, as it turns out, what we consider "ideal" or "beautiful" has changed dramatically over time.
One Instagram influencer wanted to prove this point by photoshopping her body to match the ideal body from different eras. She realized an important message about self-love in the process of making these photos.
What humans considered the "ideal" female body during the Renaissance looks way different compared to today's standards.
Instead, we get to compare ourselves against Instagram influencers. However, one Instagram model used her profile to send an important message about body positivity.
Her Instagram account, @blogilates has over 1.5 million followers!
She also hosts a "Puppies and Planks" festival; a charity event for humans and their fur babies.
She often posts funny comics or relatable memes about working out. This comic about periods made me LOL!
"Stop scrolling. Take a moment to ingest this comic. Read every word. Swallow every detail. If you’ve ever been on a diet, you’ve been here before. Maybe you’re still here. The keys will tell you how to escape," she wrote.
Cassey shared that she's gained weight since 2012, but she doesn't regret it because now she's actually feeding her body what it needs.
She photoshopped her body to match the ideal standard of beauty in different eras.
The Renaissance embraced fuller figures with cellulite on display. It seems body positive but the truth is, looking rounder was a symbol of wealth.
In this photo depicting the ideal of 1920s, straight "boyish" bodies were in. No curves here, folks!
Inspired by Marylin Monroe, fuller, hourglass figures were in. Cassey modified her body to try and match Elizabeth Taylor's 36-21-36 measurments.
The 1990s were the age of stick-thin supermodels (think Kate Moss) and women felt pressured to drop as much weight as possible. Cassey wrote that this body type was described as "heroin chic." Yikes.
That's what reigned in the late '90s and 2000s. It was all about trying to look like a Victoria's Secret Angel with big boobs, flat abs, and legs for days.
Thanks to Instagram and celebrities like the Kardashians, everyone is trying to rock a big booty and tiny waist. Cassey wrote that the demand for butt injections has surged in recent years because of Instagram.
After completing this experiment, Cassey said it made her realize how much she loved her own body.
"My question to all of us women is this: Why do we treat our bodies like we treat fashion? Who’s telling us what’s in and what’s out?"
"Please treat your body with love & respect and do not succumb to the beauty standard. Embrace your body because it is YOUR own perfect body."
"As we grow older our bodies change as well. We are women. That's what they are supposed to do. Embrace the change. Love the new you. Don't let anyone else tell you anything different," said one Instagram comment.
"Amazing post, it goes to show there is no real perfect body," said another comment.
