Sometimes, less is more. This is definitely true when it comes to beautiful women: A hint of sensuality is often more intriguing than a crass, full-on display.

In a modern world where images and videos have almost no limits, an old-school taste of classy sexiness is always refreshing. Here are five vintage pinup girls from different eras.

Era: 1950s
Artist: Harry Eckman
Our Take:
We would definitely pull some strings to get a better look.

Era: 1940s
Artist: Earl MacPherson
Our Take:
There is nothing even remotely phallic about this poster at all.

Era: 1960s
Artist: Jay Scott Pike
Our Take:
She’s on a polar bear. This is a 10 on the Awesome Scale.
No bear in history has ever been this thrilled at being mounted.

Era: 1950s
Artist: Art Frahm
Our Take:
Historic fact: Knickers in the 1950s used inferior, low-quality elastic.
As a result, panties dropped constantly.
All the time. Everywhere.
Don’t let this happen to you.

Era: 1950s
Artist: T. N. Thompson
Our Take:
If whiffs of smoke are covering the cleavage, it’s called “art.”
When a ladyfriend is near, always keep a cigar at the ready,
and anything that happens is just art.

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