President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their daughters Sasha and Malia watch the World Cup soccer game between the U.S. and Japan, from the Treaty Room office in the residence of the White House, Sunday, July 17, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Marilyn Monroe’s thighs touched when she walked, when she sat down, her stomach sometimes rolled over her waistband, her butt jiggled when she walked, and these were her measurements:

Weight: 118-140 pounds

Bust: 35-37 inches

Waist: 22-23 inches

Hips: 35-36 inches

Bra size: 36D*

*her weight fluctuated throughout her life.

She wore dresses from sizes 12-14.

And she is still considered one of the most beautiful women.

Now, a lot of women aspire to be a size 8, not have their thighs touch, and not have any extra weight in their stomach.

Are women really doing it for themselves or society?

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