10 Pinup Girls Paired With Their Original Models

Nothing stirs up nostalgia for the good old days quite like pinup girls do. Sure, these portraits of idealized American sweethearts were overly flirtatious, overly curvaceous, and a touch risqué, but there was also something quaint about them. The women somehow seem both wildly independent andstay-at-home adorable. Both fun-loving andsafe enough to bring home to meet your mother. 

So here are 10 pinup girls painted by Gil Elvgren shown alongside their original models. It's interesting to see what gets left out of the painting, what makes it in, and what gets... enhanced. It's like the original photoshop airbrushing! We've even tried our hand at replicating some of the cheesy captions that always used to accompany each picture!

Who do you think is more beautiful — the painting or the original model? COMMENTand let us know!

1. Looks well-built to me!

2. I'm with the dog — I want to take that ride too!

3. Ahoy, there! Full steam ahead!

4. Just a couple of good-looking birds in the sand!

5. I'm definitely hot under the collar!

6. If she's the law, I'm okay with being the bad guy!

7. Looks like a healthy snack to me!

8. I'd be happy to wait for her at the bottom!

9. Take a look at those puppies!

10. Careful with those curves!

Who do you think is more beautiful — the painting or the original model? COMMENTand let us know!

h/t TheMindCircle