Gallery: The Sexiest Photos From The LIFE Archives

LIFE is known to showcase some of the sexiest girls throughout popular culture. From Marylin Monroe to Raquel Welch, LIFE always knew how to spot a provoctaive image or two. Join us as we look back at some of these iconic covers and featured photography from over the years. Continue to see a gallery of the sexiest photos from LIFE's archive.

Photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt
Marylin Monroe (1953)

Photo by Bruce Weber
Brooke Shields (1985)

Photo by John Dominis
Steve McQueen and friend (1963)

Photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt
Sophia Lauren (1966)

Photo by Allan Grant
Jayne Mansfield (1957)

Photo by Bob Landry
Rita Hayworth (1941)

Photo by Peter Stackpole
Jeanne Crain (1946)

Photo by Nina Leen
Satan and Lace (1901)

Photo by Carlo Bavagnoli
Jane Fonda (1967)

Photo by Peter Stackpole
Models at Work (1948)

Photo by Bill Eppridge
Raquel Welsh (1972)

Photo by Allan Grant
Suzie Parker (1957)

Photo by Frank Scherschel
Brigitte Bardot (1956)