Blue blood
In England in the 17th century, showing cleavage was super hip. Women were aware of the power of their breasts and showed them off with pride. This becomes apparent when looking at paintings from this time period.
At the same time, it was very à la mode to be as pale as possible. The darker your skin was, the more time you spent in the sun. The working class were out sweating in the sun all day. The wealthy showed off their pale skin to show that they didn’t need to work for their money. To look even paler, the rich women of the 17th century drew blue veins onto their bosoms to give the appearance of nearly transparent skin.
Did this trend send shivers down your spine? The next trend from Japan is even weirder!