Top Ten Pin-Up Girls
In the 40s and 50s, pin-up girls ruled the tabloids and marketstand magazines with their cute, sexy, playful poses traditional to boudoir. TopTenzLists chose their favorite pin-up girls!
10. Rita Hayworth - Her black lingerie pin-up crossed the Atlantic in 1941 with the troops, as she was one of the most popular pin-ups during war time.
9. Ava Gardner - Gardner was more well known for her acting chops, but was originally recruited by MGM after seeing her boudoir photography at 18.
8. Bomber Girls - Not just one woman, but drawings of scantidly-clad ladies on the nose of jets during WWII.
7. Elvgren Girls - Artist Gil Elvrgen is responsible for these pin-up illustrations, many of which were used for popular advertisments
6. Veronica Lake - Famous for her noir film acting and eye-covering bangs, many women took on her coveted swoop hairstyle at the peak of her notoriety
5. Zoe Mozert - One of the few female illustrations in pin-up, Mozert used herself as a model
4. Jane Russell - Nicknamed "the Sweater Girl," this pin-up got famous from her role in "The Outlaw"
3. Vargas Girls - Alberto Vargas was likely the most popular illustrator of the era, and produced monthly art for Esquire Magazine
2. Bettie Page - Though her career only lasted seven years, her distinctive bangs, bright eyes and endearing demeanor have made her one of the greatest
1. Betty Grable - Her simple pose in a white swimsuit and high heels earned the title of most popular pin-up of all time
