Each decade had that one iconic woman that defined that era, defined the way woman wanted to look and dress like. But what about their shape? People of an older generation are forever saying that girls in this day are smaller in size than ever, but was this the case, really? Everyone prepare for a timeline

The 50's- Marilyn Monroe

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It's undeniable that Marilyn was the ultimate icon of her time, with her shock of blonde hair, her small stature and womanly curves. It's widely believed that Marilyn fitted a UK size 14-16, but it has in fact recently be proven that she would now translate to a 10-12. She's still obviously gorgeous though.

The 60's Twiggy

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In years when the Hollywood starlet was in short supply it was a 16 year old British girl who shot to stardom. With her gangly limbs and cropped haircut she seem's like the 60's equivalent of a pro- size zero model. But my Nana told me, and she may kill me for this, that she weighed a mere 7 stone and 6 pounds back in 1977- when she was 3 months pregnant.

The 70's- Farrah Fawcett

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This girl is possibly the most iconic Charlie's Angel there ever was. Again though she isn't exactly stick thin and her hair is far from poker straight, but I can't imagine her being so well known if this were the case. The "Farrah Fawcett" hairstyle was only outdone by the "Rachel" almost 20 years later.

The 80's- Jessica Rabbit

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Ok so technically she isn't a real person, but that didn't stop girls wanting to look like her and boys salivating over a cartoon character. While she has got the perfect proportions, they're also massively flawed and if she were real poor Jess wouldn't even be able to stand up properly. But on a positive note- She's flame haired!

The 90's- Elle Macpherson

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She isn't known as "The Body" for nothing. with legs that seemed to go on forever and those blonde sun-kissed locks, the Aussie lady firmly secured her place as an icon. A very exciting little fact for me is that Elle is set to be the new presenter of Britain's Next Top Model.

The 00's Angelina Jolie

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Oh Angelina, lets set aside the whole brad pitt affair (I was totally team Jen by the way), the lady is clearly an icon. She's classy but also more than a little sexy, the lips and hips all add to her sultry look. I wish she would return to this image.

The 10's- ?

Images L-R Katy, Lady GaGa, Leighton and Florence

So who will be the Iconic woman of the 10's? Well who knows but hopefully it's going to be a fabulous role model who can help girls feel better about their appearance.