#11: Barbara Bates (1940s)

Barbara Bates brings playful pin-up energy to this classic Easter photo, posing confidently in a fuzzy two-piece bunny outfit—ears, mittens, and all—against a crisp white picket fence. It’s pure 1940s studio glam: light-hearted and a little cheeky, but still polished from head to toe.

Bates was often cast as the girl-next-door type, and this image leans into that vibe while giving it a seasonal twist. These shoots were designed to be eye-catching and fun, part holiday cheer, part career publicity. Today, they read like a time capsule, capturing a moment when Easter was less about eggs and more about style.