The Bizarre and Dangerous Beauty Trends of Ancient Times

Figure Contests

Before wet t-shirt contests were a thing, women would participate in "figure competitions." These competitions were judged by men and the winner was deemed to have the "neatest figure." Women wore bags over their heads to conceal their identities.  

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