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When did women begin to prefer slim look?

Updated: 2014-07-28 20:38

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It's widely considered that during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), fat women were popular. But the truth is they were not so fat. Plump trends can be traced in paintings or statutes from this period.

 

When did women begin to prefer slim look?

Three female figurines from the Tang Dynasty. [Photo/IC]

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