In the 1950s, the average-sized British woman was 5ft 2ins, 9st 10lbs, had size 3 feet and was a dress size 12. She had a petite figure, with a slim waist of 28 inches and a 34B bra size.

Hillary Clinton Says Professional Women Face 1950's-Like Economy in Silicon Valley Address. Published Feb 24, 2015 at 8:14 PM EST Updated Mar 18, 2016 at 10:16 AM EDT.

"When Women Were Dragons" by Kelly Barnhill; Doubleday (352 pages, $28) ... Kelly Barnhill reimagines a world where women face 1950s-style constraints, and find a path out. 0 Comments Share this.

In the 1950s, women felt tremendous societal pressure to focus their aspirations on a wedding ring. The U.S. marriage rate was at an all-time high and couples were tying the knot, ...

In the 1950s, women felt tremendous societal pressure to focus their aspirations on a wedding ring. The U.S. marriage rate was at an all-time high and couples were tying the knot, ...