Michelle Obama

Whatever adorns the first lady’s statuesque figure makes headline news. Even after Women’s Wear Daily's attempt to find out her measurements, we’re still unsure. Whether in Jason Wu or J. Crew, Mrs. O is 5 feet 9 inches tall, appears to be a size 8, and looks fabulous.

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Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe owned the hourglass figure in the '60s and has made it the universal symbol of femininity and sexuality. She had an incredible body ratio of 36-23-35. (Even Dolly Parton would be proud!) At 5 feet, 5 inches tall, Marilyn’s size 8 figure (not size 16, contrary to popular belief), made her the original curvaceous American icon.

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