Did being overweight actually used to be the beauty standard at least in Europe?

From the historical books and lessons that I learned from, being overweight or being underweight was really never the beauty standard back in historical Europe. It was more so about having fashion and natural beauty.

But there were in fact standards about having a body and face that was balanced, meaning a body that was not too plump, skinny, or curvy. Also back in Europe, women wearing corsets was natural, as many wanted to achieve a tiny waistline.

It is though without a doubt that back then, a women's body was somehow indicative by her moral character.

It is also important to note that Europe went through many standards of beauty, so what I just stated is not really summarizing the whole past beauty standards that Europe set upon women.

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From historical story, I don't think they ever have that beauty standard

Historically many Paintings and Sculptures portray full body Women and Men as subjects. PreModern Cultures found full body figures most attractive. Many Modern Cultures have retained the full body preference.

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From historical story, I don't think they ever have that beauty standard

Yes I also think like this

I know it was a beauty standard in the middle east at least. Bunch of guys committed suicide because this princess from Persia rejected them before

Being overweight was never a sign of beauty in most cultures. It's just that none of the women depicted in art at the time had flat stomachs and people assume that is overweight. But it's not. They just had a bit of curves but most appear to be a normal weight.

Being overweight was probably a sign of privilege and wealth as not everyone had the means to eat enough food to be overweight but it doesn't mean that being overweight was considered physically attractive.