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Marilyn Monroe voted best beach body ever

With her hourglass figure, she captured everyone’s attention.

Now, nearly fifty years after her passing, Marilyn Monroe has been declared the Top Beach Body of All Time.

This renowned Hollywood icon surpassed slim stars like Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham, and Miranda Kerr, indicating a potential shift away from society’s obsession with size zero.

Monroe’s voluptuous figure, which her dressmaker claimed measured 37-23-36, can be most vividly seen in films such as Some Like It Hot and The Misfits, where she showcases a variety of swimwear.

Also featured in the top ten were Christina Hendricks, Amy Childs, and Kim Kardashian, all of whom have cup sizes between C and GG.

Debenhams, a British clothing retailer responsible for the survey, now anticipates a trend favoring fuller figures, having reported a 58 percent rise in sales of bust-enhancing bikinis last season.

Sasha Nagalingham, a spokesperson, expressed: ‘The average cup size on the list has shifted from C to D in just one year, illustrating that a curvy figure is more desirable than ever.’

‘Women are eager to replicate this look; last season saw a 58 percent increase in sales of gel-filled bust-boosting bikini tops, and we are expanding our range for the spring 2012 surge.

‘Our findings reveal that looking fantastic on the beach isn’t about being the skinniest or the youngest woman present.

‘More women are celebrating figures that embody all the wonderful aspects of womanhood.’

Monroe secured first place in the list of celebrity beach bodies, outpacing contemporary icons like Christina Hendricks (second) and Kim Kardashian (fourth).

Despite the time elapsed since their prime, original Bond girl Ursula Andress and ‘One Million Years BC’ star Raquel Welch made the top ten as well, still remembered for their stunning physiques.

In last year’s poll for Best Celebrity Body of All Time, Marilyn came in second, with Kelly Brook taking the top spot.

As in the recent survey, slimmer celebrities like Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham were ranked lower, in 21st and 22nd places, respectively.

Jenny Caven, director of Slimming World—the organization behind the survey—stated: ‘We believe this sets a positive example for women.

‘There’s no need for everyone to strive for extreme thinness.

‘This serves as an excellent illustration for young women to see that real women possess real curves.’

Moreover, proving that sexiness knows no age, Oscar-winner Dame Helen Mirren, 66, captured seventh place in the recent survey after images surfaced of her appearing decades younger in a revealing red bikini.

Sasha Nagalingham remarked on the results: ‘With “My Week with Marilyn” generating buzz and “Mad Men” now considered a cult favorite, it’s no wonder Marilyn Monroe and Christina Hendricks are top of mind when it comes to honoring the female form.’

This summer marks the fiftieth anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s passing on August 5, 1962.

THE TOP 20 BEACH BODIES OF ALL TIME

  1. Marilyn Monroe
  2. Christina Hendricks
  3. Ursula Andress
  4. Kim Kardashian
  5. Tulisa Contostavlos
  6. Raquel Welch
  7. Helen Mirren
  8. Scarlett Johansson
  9. Amy Childs
  10. Lucy Mecklenburgh
  11. Kelly Brook
  12. Beyonce Knowles
  13. Tyra Banks
  14. Brook Shields
  15. Elle Macpherson
  16. Kim Cattrall
  17. Rihanna
  18. Sharon Stone
  19. Jennifer Aniston
  20. Goldie Hawn

by Harry Harper

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