Today, fashion trends are often linked to dieting, gym routines, and staying slim. But 400 years ago, the beauty standard looked completely different.
In parts of Europe, being curvy was not something women tried to hide; rather, they proudly showed it off.
While some brides were deliberately fattened before their weddings, wealthy women padded their dresses to appear even larger. What’s more surprising is that a round stomach was briefly considered the latest fashion accessory.
