Ah, for the days when twig-like arms and legs, visible ribs, and prominent collar bones in the First World meant malnourishment and poverty, not glamorous fashion statements (and cover model Photoshopping). Sure, it was just as "You can only be socially acceptable if you are the Correct Body Type" as today, but at least it was a bit more realistic about it. (via +Lucas Wiman( #ddtb
http://meagainstthem.com/2012/04/22/i-was-born-in-the-wrong-era/
There’s slender, skinny, and scrawny before you get to truly malnourished/anorexic/meth-head shape. Twiggy looks much more healthy these days.