Insanely Offensive Vintage Ads That Would Be Banned Today

She Can Have a Tummy

L. Gidding & Co. / CC0

This 1956 ad from Life magazine is promoting a style of clothing called Chubbettes. As the name suggests, it’s intended for parents with daughters who aren’t as slender as other girls. The wardrobe was also designed to hide the extra weight, you know, just in case having a few extra pounds would “offend” anyone.

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