Cute Short Hairstyles: 60 Style Icons Sport The Bob From The 1920s To Today (PHOTOS)

A chic bob is basically the perfect summer hairstyle . Think about it: Not only is your hair off your neck, but it also works with curly, wavy or straight hair .

In the 1920s, some short-haired stars like Clara Bow opted for a curly bob while others, like Louise Brooks , attempted a more angular cut. A similar edgy shape regained popularity in the 1960s when Vidal Sassoon gave style icons Mia Farrow and Mary Quant his legendary precision-cut bob.

Although Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour has had blunt bangs and ear-length hair since the 1980s , it looks anything but dated. Her signature style still stands out in the front row, even though starlets like Rose Byrne and Keira Knightley have adopted a similar look.

Take a peek in our gallery below for more bobbed hair icons and see how the summer-friendly style has changed throughout the years.

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