Oh, what a blessing to know
that I'm perfect
know that I am ideal!

You have made a firm decision to lose weight, measured all your circumferences, weighed yourself, and now you are faced with the question: “What are you striving for? What are the ideal body parameters? And even if you are happy with your body, your weight suits you, it is still interesting to compare yourself with certain ideals, to find out how close you are to them.

And here it suddenly turns out that there are many ideals of beauty that are radically different from each other. The concept of beauty of an Asian is very different from the needs of a European. In addition, beauty ideals change over time. Remember the famous statues of antiquity, paintings by Rubens, sports parades from the times of the USSR. Isn't it true that these people are a little thick to the modern eye? On the other hand, the cult model of the 60s Twiggy, and even modern female models, seem too thin. And the parameters of a Barbie doll, if it were made life-size, would be 95-34-85. Can you imagine? Waist 34 cm?

How to take measurements?

A few simple rules will help you figure out how and where to measure yourself correctly:

• take measurements soft measuring tape - this will allow you to measure all circles with millimeter accuracy. It is important that all measurements are taken with only your tape. Mark the end of the tape with a marker on the side you are using for measurements. Why is it important? Measuring tapes are a fairly cheap item; manufacturers can be a little “hacky” when making them. It happens that the markings at different ends of the tape are applied unevenly, so 30 cm on one side will not always be equal to 30 cm on the other. Measure your tape periodically using a ruler as it can stretch or shrink over time. Store the tape rolled up to reduce the risk of deformation.
• All take measurements on “cold” muscles , preferably at the same time of day. Always measure one place, at the widest part. The measuring tape should be positioned strictly perpendicular to the main bone, and not obliquely.
• Don't measure yourself every day. Take measurements optimally once a week .
• Do it for yourself “selfie” once a month to see changes in your figure.
• Keep a diary, carefully record your data - this will help you visually monitor your progress.

In Ancient Greece they thought like this:

In ancient times, the famous ancient philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras developed the rule of the “Golden Section”. This rule was used by ancient scientists in many fields of knowledge, including anatomy.

According to this rule, the parameters of an ideal figure, regardless of a person’s gender, should correlate with each other as follows:

• neck circumference is twice the wrist circumference;
• waist circumference is twice the neck circumference;
• the length of the foot and the length of the forearm are the same (measure your forearm from the elbow bone to the wrist with a measuring tape, compare with the length of your foot, you will be surprised!);
• The width of the shoulders is equal to 1/4 of the height.

What are the ideal body proportions of contemporaries?

What are the parameters of a healthy ideal in modern science? To calculate exactly your ideal body values, you need to rely on three indicators: height, age, wrist size. None of these indicators depend on weight. Fat does not accumulate on the wrists. Practically, when we measure it, we measure bone. This is a very important parameter that will answer the question: what body type do you have - light, medium or heavy.

• Light type (thin-boned figure) - a woman’s wrist is smaller 14.5 cm, men have less 18 cm;
• Average type (normal figure) - a woman’s wrist is from 15 cm to 18 cm, in a man from 18 to 20 cm;
• Heavy type (broad-boned figure) - a woman’s wrist is from 18.5 cm to 20.5 cm, a man has more 20 cm.

Your ideal weight

There are many methods and formulas for calculating your ideal weight. The most accurate calculation is based not only on height indicators, but also on body type, taking into account age. All methods for calculating ideal weight, their advantages and disadvantages, as well as examples, see the article "Ideal weight".

The ideal female figure, from a scientific point of view

1.Ideal female proportions, relevant today:

Back at the end of the 19th century, the Russian doctor, coach, and sports promoter Alexander Konstantinovich Anokhin developed proportional physique standards for women. According to them, all parameters of an ideal body are calculated based on a woman’s height. Based on these standards, you can easily find out your ideal proportions:

Nature does not give us all perfect figures, but with the help of simple exercises at home or in the gym, it is always possible to achieve the ideal.

2. High and firm breasts!

The ideal parameters of a woman's breasts are a rather controversial issue. There are connoisseurs of both large and small breasts. We will be interested in the healthy answer to this question, based on the woman’s age and her body type:

Unfortunately, breast size is only adjusted downward when losing weight. It will help to make this seductive part of the female body attractive timely skin care.

3.Where will we make the waist?

The pride of every slender woman has always been and will be a thin, or as they say otherwise, a wasp waist. The following calculation of waist size was found on the Internet, it’s up to you to decide, but I believe that “According to Anokhin” the calculation is more complete (see point 1):

4. Beautiful, slender hips!

See hip circumference here:

The ideal body of a man, according to science

Unlike female canons of beauty, the ideal male figure from the point of view of the ancient Greeks or our contemporaries is practically the same thing. The main thing in a man’s body is a proportional physique, and it’s great to correct nature in the gym, if only you have the desire. The proportional physique of a man (based on the formulas of McCallum, an American bodybuilder and author of books on bodybuilding) is:

1. Chest volume consists of 6.5 wrist volumes
2. The volume of the hips is 85% of the volume of the chest
3. 34% of the chest volume is the volume of the lower leg
4. The waist should be 70% of the chest volume
5. Biceps - 36% of chest
6. Hip volume - 53%
7. Forearms make up 29% of chest volume
8. Neck - 37%.

If you carefully compare these parameters with the ancient Greek ones, the same formula of the “golden ratio” can be traced.

Another American bodybuilder, Joe Weider, developed a system of parameters where ideal male proportions are calculated based on the ratio of weight (kg) to height (cm). The weight is not taken as actual, but as ideal, the calculation of which was discussed above. Helps you achieve your ideal weight

The accepted ideal figure for women, 90-60-90, has long lost its relevance. The girl’s proportions (photos and tables for explanation are given below) depend on her build and height. It is advisable to adhere to these parameters, since excess weight carries with it serious diseases.

A woman’s body type will determine which part of the body is more susceptible to fat deposits. This is important to consider when a girl decides to engage in fitness or sports to eliminate excess weight. Since the main loads should fall on problem areas.

In total, there are 3 body types: ectomorphic (asthenic), mesomorphic (normosthenic) and endomorphic (hypersthenic). You can determine which body type a girl belongs to at home in two similar ways.

1st method. Measure your wrist circumference using a measuring tape. If the figure is up to 15 cm, then the physique will be asthenic. Indications within 15 – 17 cm correspond to girls with a normosthenic physique. And if the number is more than 17 cm, then this is already a hypersthenic physique.

2nd method. Wrap your fingers (thumb and index) around your wrist. If it worked out. Then the girl has the first body type. When the fingers barely reach each other, then this is the 2nd type. If the gap is decent, then this indicates the third body type.

Most often, body type is inherited. It can be corrected if you put a lot of effort into problem areas. It is not recommended for overweight girls to lose too much weight, as being too thin will not suit them. These body types have completely different proportions.

Ectomorph

The ideal figure of a girl (photos of the ectomorph physique are given below in the article for clarity) stands out with particular sophistication. It is especially difficult for them to gain roundness in the right places. There are other negative aspects to an ectomorphic body type.

Features of a thin physique:

Outwardly, these are angular girls with long necks and limbs. Height is above average. Breasts and buttocks are practically absent. Girls are not inclined to be overweight, especially when they are young. They are also distinguished by pale and thin skin and fine hair. There are also health problems.

Features of the health of ectomorph girls:

• get tired quickly, even with a small load;
• low pressure;
• low iron content;
• frequent colds;
• problems with the spine;
• vein diseases;
• problems with the gastrointestinal tract.

The food they eat is quickly digested, so they are forced to eat more often. Due to the lack of fat, girls are cold even in warm weather. The most suitable sports activities for them are gymnastics and dancing. If a girl decides to gain weight in the buttocks and chest area, it will take a long time. You will also have to make efforts to maintain rounded shapes.

Mesomorph

This body type is popular among men. The girl has curves in all the right places. Average weight and normal body proportions, not in poor health.

Medium build features:

1. There is fat mass, but it is within normal limits and only adorns the figure.
2. They can quickly both lose weight and gain it. Although with age, fat mass increases and it becomes difficult to lose it.
3. They have a clearly defined waist. With physical activity it can be adjusted even more.
4. The buttocks may be slightly larger than desired (from an aesthetic point of view), but they can be easily reduced through exercise.
5. They can easily endure physical activity, so this type is more common in all sports.
6. Slim stomach.
7. Normal metabolism.

When compared with the ideal in terms of physique and health, mesomorphs take 1st place. With physical activity, they can reduce the size of the waist, easily pump up the buttocks, and tighten the stomach, if required.

Endomorph

This type of woman was popular in the old days, although even now there are lovers of curvaceous figures. The girls are short, with much shorter limbs than girls of average build. They are distinguished by physical endurance (if the weight is not very large).

Full Body Features:

It is not recommended for women with the same physique to try to become thin. It is possible to do this, but it can cause irreparable harm to health. Ideally, the weight should be slightly higher than that of women of average build. Then the figure will look attractive and proportional.

Table of parameters of the ideal female figure for each body type

The ideal figure of a girl (the photo will not give a complete picture of the proportions, since each type of figure has its own parameters) is determined by basic indicators (waist, hips and chest). It is not necessary to look in the mirror; it is enough to know your measurements, which are shown in the table below.

Table of maximum standards for thin, average and overweight girls:

Body types	Chest (cm)	Bust (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hips (cm)
Ectomorph	81 — 85	88 — 90	59 — 63	85 — 90
Mesomorph	85 — 90	92 — 96	61 – 64	87 — 92
Endomorph	90 — 93	95 — 100	68 — 80	99 — 105

These are the parameters that a girl based on her body type should adhere to. An average-type girl should not compare herself to a skinny girl, since everyone has a different bone structure. Even if you manage to remove excess fat, your bones will not be reduced.

Optimal ratio of height and leg length

In addition to the basic parameters, girls also monitor the proportionality of their legs and body. This ratio also depends on the type. Unfortunately, deviations from the norms here can only be corrected with the help of shoes. But you shouldn’t overdo it, since too high a heel means an increased risk of injury to your feet.

When measuring your leg to body ratio, it is important to get the measurement correct. You need to measure from the hip bone to the heels (sometimes they measure to the toes). On average, legs should not be shorter than ½ height.

Leg length indicators:

1. Ectomorphs: 87 – 92 cm.
2. Mesomorphs: 85 – 89 cm.
3. Endomorphs: 83 – 87 cm.

These are averages. They can change depending on growth up and down.

In a woman’s everyday life, the length of a woman’s legs does not play a big role. Photo models and fashion models need to know this more. But ideal leg proportions attract men.

Ideal weight proportion for height 155, 160, 165, 170, 175, 180 cm

The ideal figure of a girl is not only compliance with all parameters, but also the number of fat cells per share of weight.

A photo can give average information about a figure; many are accustomed to trusting the ratio of weight and height.

Table of weight norms depending on the height and type of girl:

Age/height (cm)	155	160	165	170	175	180
15 — 18	48 – 50 — 55	50 – 52 — 57	52 – 54 — 59	54 – 55 — 60	55 – 57 — 62	57 – 59 — 64
19 – 25	50 – 53 — 57	52 – 55 — 59	54 – 57 — 61	55 – 59 — 63	57 – 60 — 65	59 – 62 — 67
26 — 39	52 – 56 — 59	54 – 58 — 61	55 – 59 — 63	57 – 61 — 65	59 – 63 — 67	60 – 65 — 68
40 – 49	53 – 57 — 60	55 – 59 — 62	57 – 61 — 64	59 – 63 — 66	60 – 65 — 68	62 – 67 — 70
50 — 60	55 – 59 — 62	57 – 61 — 64	59 – 63 — 66	60 – 65 — 68	62 – 67 — 70	64 – 68 — 72

The permissible average weight for ectomorphs is indicated through a hyphen; for mesomorphs; for endomorphs. With age, weight increases regardless of body type. Because metabolism and the general condition of the body changes. Although, if you follow proper nutrition and lifestyle, you can maintain your figure longer, and at 50 you can look no worse than 30-year-old women.

Ideal parameters of a female figure: chest volume, abdomen, hips

Not all girls rely on their body type. There are generally accepted standards for ideal parameters. Here you need the correct relationship between the waist, hips and buttocks. Where the hips should be proportional to the height. The waist and chest are proportional to the buttocks. That is, everything is interproportional.

Height	Neck	Shoulders	Rib cage	Breast	Waist	Buttocks	Hip	Caviar
150 – 152	28,5	28,5	80	87	57	88	52	33,5
153 – 155	29,5	29,5	80,5	89	57,5	89	52	33,5
156 – 158	29,5	29,5	82,5	91	59	91	53,5	34,5
159 – 160	30,5	30,5	83,5	92	60	92,5	54	35
161 – 163	30,5	30,5	85	93	61	93,5	55	35,5
164 -167	31,5	31,5	87	95	62	95,5	56	36,5
168 – 170	32	32	89	96	63,5	98	57,5	37
171 – 173	32,5	32,5	90,5	97	64,5	100	58,5	38
174 — 175	33	33	91,5	99	65,5	101	59,5	38,5
176 – 178	33,5	33,5	93	101	66,5	103	59,5	39
179 — 181	34	34	94	103	67,5	104	60,5	39,5
Permissible deviation standard	1-2	1-2	4-5	1	5-6	6-7	3-4	1-2

The table shows the average sizes and permissible deviation in cm (+/-) for ages 25-40 years. It is imperative that the stomach is flat, without unnecessary folds and there are no manifestations of cellulite on the thighs.

Standards of the female body, according to men

The ideal figure of a girl (photos of thin women do not always attract the attention of the opposite sex, since each man has his own ideal) is a purely individual concept. But there are also common features that attract everyone's attention.

Initially, the man pays attention to the girl’s face. It is desirable that there is no strong highlighting of the cheekbones, full lips and attractive eyes. Usually they like oval faces. Body build is average or slightly overweight.

It is imperative that there are circles in the right places (buttocks and chest).

Be sure to have beautiful posture and gait. Well-groomed long hair and beautiful skin. If a girl knows how to present herself well, then a man will not notice any flaws in her figure.

Breast

Breasts are the second thing a man pays attention to when looking at a woman. Lush and firm breasts are more popular. This is explained by the fact that a man is, first of all, a male. And large breasts indicate that the woman is mature and ready to reproduce. That is, the choice of large breasts occurs on a subconscious level.

And for the same reason, men can be put off by a small bust size. They are more typical for teenagers and do not arouse sexual interest in men. It is important that the breasts are symmetrical and not droopy.

If a girl cannot change her size without surgery, then her shape can be maintained for quite a long time.

Photo of a girl's ideal figure according to many men

Men also note that you can attract attention with medium and even small breasts. A lot depends on the girl here. If she loves her body and proportions, she knows how to present everything correctly. Then her breasts, even small ones, will be her advantage. The main thing is that she fits into the girl’s build.

Legs

Typically, men are attracted to straight legs, the length of which is slightly more than half the girl’s height. They should not be thin or too fat. It is not advisable for the calf to stand out too much, otherwise the leg may resemble the shape of a bottle, this is not very attractive to men.

Girls’ legs should not be completely straight; there must be 4 gaps:

• foot-ankle;
• under the knees;
• knees-hips;
• groin-hips.

The hips should be wide near the buttocks and taper smoothly towards the knees. There shouldn't be any orange peel. The calves are not too toned, but not completely absent either. The ankles flow nicely into the feet. No hair.

The tendons do not stand out too much and all the transitions are smooth, no protruding or sharp kneecaps. The knee itself should be located approximately in the middle of the length of the leg. The heel is smooth and rounded, there should be no flat feet.

Buttocks

The ideal figure of a girl (photos can sometimes refute the result obtained by measurements, where all indicators are normal) is also beautiful protruding buttocks. Even if the hip girth corresponds to the data in the table, but they themselves are not elastic and flat, then they will not attract the attention of men.

The stronger sex loves protruding and firm buttocks. To have something to pinch.

A good size indicates the maturity of the body and therefore men are drawn to such women for procreation, on an instinctive level. It is also believed that a lady with beautiful buttocks is passionate in bed.

Back

Men show more attention to girls with a straight posture and a back curve of 45-46 degrees (counted from the buttocks). It is this curve that gives the bulge to the buttocks.

It also tells men that there is no spinal disease. Dresses and T-shirts with an open back attract attention no less than beautiful breasts.

Shoulders

The male gender also pays attention to the open shoulders of women. But at the same time they should not be sharp or too voluminous. The amount of fat layer should be small. Puffy shoulders are also not welcome.

Neck

Men love to kiss women on the neck, so it plays an important role for them.
Most often, girls with medium or slightly elongated neck length are chosen. So that the muscles and blood vessels do not bulge too much (this occurs among female bodybuilders). Must have elastic and velvety skin.

Techniques and secrets for achieving ideal figure parameters

If you follow the rules of nutrition and physical activity, then any girl can improve her appearance. The most important thing is that the desire grows into a goal. And patience, which will come in handy at first, has become a habit.

How to achieve the desired parameters:

1. Nutrition:

2. Spend as much time outdoors as possible. You can arrange evening walks or jogging. Fresh air will help food digest faster, which means that extra calories will not be deposited.

3. If possible, walk to visit and work. Move as much as possible.

4. Additionally, introduce morning exercises, but not to exhaust the body, but to charge it with energy and start the digestive tract. Sleepy people store fat faster.

5. If possible, sign up for a gym. But not just anywhere and close to home, but to a proven trainer, where the result is guaranteed. And follow the instructions strictly.

6. When finances are limited, you can play sports at home; many books are sold for this and there are videos on the Internet. Self-control plays a major role here.

7. Do not start immediately with heavy loads, otherwise you can damage your muscles, and while they are recovering, you will gain extra pounds.

8. You can do yoga, it will restore psychological balance and improve your figure.

9. Believe in yourself and don't give up if the results are slow.

10. Take baths with herbs and do massages that disperse fat deposits and tone muscles. Otherwise, after losing excess weight, the skin will become flabby and hang.

11. Get enough hours of sleep. Since it has been proven that a person who sleeps little is more susceptible to obesity.

12. Avoid stressful situations. And monitor your immune system.

14. Maintain proper posture. The back is also part of a beautiful figure.

A beautiful figure is not only ideal parameters, but also well-groomed skin. Don’t forget to do scrubs and use creams. To speed up and improve the result, you can go for body wraps (especially on problem areas). This will further improve the condition of the skin.

Classic beauty standards are no secret to many, but few people know about the types of types that girls have. And it often happens that an endomorph girl starves herself with diets and exercise in order to achieve an ideal figure that simply does not suit her physique.

Thus, the girl only harms her health. And often an emaciated lady sees the result of her unnecessary labor only in a photo that does not suit her.

Article format: Mila Friedan

Video about a girl's ideal figure

The ideal figure of a woman according to scientists:

Throughout the existence of mankind, the lines and roundness of the female body have been objects of admiration and desire on the part of the male sex. The ideal parameters of female attractiveness have changed their standards several times over the past centuries. Society's views on beauty in the female body are subjective, they depend on culture and time. What was considered beautiful a hundred years ago is not necessarily beautiful today. Every woman, girl and girl is unique, and therefore conceals a special beauty within itself. Any figure is ideal and feminine if it is characterized by the naturalness and harmony of the owner’s forms.

Venus is a Roman goddess who embodied the functions of love, fertility, and desire. Depicted by the best sculptors, she shone with the beauty of her body, the ideal forms of which captivated the men of Roman and Greek civilizations. Ancient Greek sculptors based their depiction of the ideal male body on the Golden Ratio.

The golden ratio (1.618...) is an irrational number, i.e. it continues forever, which can serve as the basis for aesthetic proportions in the human body.

Plastic surgeons use the Golden Ratio in reconstructive medicine. For a person, the closer his shoulder to waist ratio is, the higher his body is to "divine proportion". For a woman’s body, proportionality of size is expressed at three bending points:

• waist;
• bust/shoulders;
• hips.

The human eye tends to track these three points as a curve, perceiving it as the visual shape of an ideal female figure.

Nevertheless, there is no ideal figure to satisfy the opinion of the whole society. Everyone creates for themselves an ideal to which they strive. For a figure to be considered beautiful, it must look harmonious, strong, and healthy.

There are 5 main visual female body types:

1. Hourglass shape.

This is the classic figure of a woman in the minds of the majority. It looks proportional as it has an ideal ratio of shoulders, hips and waist. The female waist of this type is thin, the hips are lush. And when you gain excess weight, they increase first.

1. Pear-shaped.

Owners of this type have a pronounced difference between the hips and shoulders. The lower body is much larger. At the same time, the waist is thin, graceful, and the shoulder girdle is underdeveloped and smaller.

1. Triangular shape.

This type is usually associated with masculine or athletic. He has wide, massive shoulders, and the lower part with the hips is narrow, usually little exposed.

1. Rectangle shape.

This type is somewhat reminiscent of an hourglass, since the proportions of the shoulders and hips are equal, but the waist is not pronounced and merges with the general line of the body. Weight gain occurs specifically in the abdominal area.

1. Apple shape.

This type is the most inharmonious. Along with thin legs and hips, fragile shoulders, the waist area is very pronounced. The constitution of the hips and shoulder girdle is almost the same, but the greatly increased volume of the abdomen disrupts the harmony of the proportions.

A woman's height, leg length, rounded breasts and hips can vary greatly among the fair half. You should always remember individuality as one of the components of beauty. There is no point in striving to be equal to the model that society imposes. After all, nature makes everyone unique in their physical constitution for a reason. Just look at the gorgeous photos of the girls in this article.

Ideal figures for women according to men

Every time, casting even a fleeting glance at a woman, a man on a subconscious level evaluates her figure and the degree of attractiveness for him. First of all, determining the capabilities of a woman’s body for healthy conception and bearing a child. It is for this reason that they are attracted to the ratio of a thin waist and curvy hips.

In general, men and women have different perceptions of what an ideal female constitution should be. Men have a preference for rounder contours for both women and men, while women prefer a slimmer physical build.

Numerous surveys have shown that in a man’s mind, the ideal body of a girl is of average height, has beautiful breasts, a toned tummy, a woman’s waist should be graceful, and her hips should be seductive.

Formulas for ideal female body proportions

Oddly enough, there is no formula for ideal proportions of the female body. Or perhaps it was intended by nature itself that achieving this perfection, applicable to absolutely all women on the planet, is impossible and illogical. After all, then everyone should be similar to each other, like clones, with only minor changes in parameters. But all women are unique, each of them is one of a kind. Therefore, searching for ideal female proportions is irrational.

Ideal female proportions are those given to everyone at birth. For a girl, the body and figure are only a shell in which inimitable attractiveness and grace are stored. But it is important to note that you need to take care of your figure in order to maintain natural beauty and fill your body with health. And this means leading an active and healthy lifestyle.

Determining your relationship to one of three physiological body types helps you learn more about your body type:

1. Ectomorph.

An ectomorph is easy to distinguish - below average weight in proportion to height, skinny build. He tends to have a high metabolism, so eating large amounts of food does not cause weight gain.

Characteristics:

• low percentage of subcutaneous fat;
• narrow constitution;
• narrow hips, collarbones;
• small joints (wrist/ankles);
• string abdominal muscles;
• long upper and lower limbs;
• small breasts and buttocks;
• hyperactivity;
• difficulty gaining muscle mass.

1. Mesomorph.

Mesomorph - physiological indicators average between ectomorphic and endomorphic types, reflects the qualities of both. Has the ability to quickly gain muscle mass and additional weight. Has a larger bone structure than endomorphs, but the percentage of body fat is similar to the ectomorph type.

Characteristics:

• wide collarbones and shoulders;
• symmetrical constitution;
• slim waist;
• long, round abdominal muscles;
• low fat percentage;
• big muscles.

1. Endomorph.

The endomorph body type is considered the complete opposite of the ectomorph. It is bulkier in appearance, has a small percentage of muscle mass, but a high ratio of fat.

Characteristics:

• enlarged chest;
• wider/thicker joints;
• hips wider than collarbones;
• short limbs;
• a large amount of fat;
• large skeleton;
• low muscle score due to adipose tissue;
• frequent fatigue;
• insatiable appetite.

The ratio of height and leg length

For most men, female height and ideal leg length are not a determining factor in the attractiveness of the opposite sex. If a girl does not have long model legs, then there is no need to give in to despair. As many men as there are, there are so many opinions about ideal beauty and the female figure. Some people like petite ladies, while others are seduced by the gracefulness of tall ladies.

There is a table to measure the ratio of height and leg length:

Leg height is measured by a simple centimeter from the protruding bone on the hips to the heel.

Proportions of chest, waist and hips

Many women may think that breasts and hips are the first thing men notice when they pay attention to them. But this is a mistaken opinion. Numerous surveys have shown that men notice these parts of a woman’s body only after her smile and eyes. And what is beautiful for one person does not arouse the interest of another. The most ideal female figure requires harmony while respecting the proportions of the waist, hips and bust.

If the waist volume is 60-70% of the hip volume, these are visually ideal parameters.

The standards for the width of the shoulders in relation to the hips should be in equal proportion. Deviations to a smaller or larger direction should be corrected by changing diet and exercising. This will help bring harmony to a woman’s appearance.

Ideal proportion of weight and height

An ideal weight is not an absolute goal for appearance or health. It is possible to look attractive across a wide range of female body types. But it is worth noting that being underweight or overweight in relation to height is associated with poor health outcomes. The main thing is to find an individual comfortable, healthy weight and try to stick to it.

Table of weight parameters for height:

Height in centimeters	Weight in kilograms
137	28 — 35
140	30 – 37
142	32 — 40
145	35 — 43
147	37 — 45
150	39 -48
152	41 – 50
155	43 — 52
157	44 — 54
160	47 — 58
163	49 -59
165	51 — 62
168	53 – 64
170	55 — 67
173	57 – 69
175	59 – 72
178	61 — 74
180	63 – 77
183	65 — 79
185	67 – 82
188	69 — 74
191	72 — 87

Is it worth striving for the ideal parameters of a female figure?

What the ideal parameters of a female figure are is still a matter of much debate. Some believe that this figure is 90-60-90. Others believe that the main thing is beautiful natural women, and not their parameters and volumes. This question is difficult to answer unequivocally, because there are several types of female figures. Each of them has its own characteristics.

The vision of the ideal female body is largely influenced by the media and tends to change over time. You shouldn’t fall victim to society’s pressure on what kind of physical physique a woman should have.

From the photos used in this article, you saw that even bodies that are far from modern ideals can look beautiful and ideal if their owner loves herself for who she is.

And in order not to lose an attractive shape, you should just lead a healthy lifestyle and pay attention, this will keep your body in good shape.

Nothing should make a woman doubt her attractiveness.

In pursuit of a beautiful appearance, most women put their figure first. To achieve this, the beautiful half of humanity sacrifices a lot to be like the beauties on the covers of fashion magazines: they diet, play sports, and so on. But are these efforts worth the reward in the eyes of men?

And what figure do they consider the most attractive when looking at photos of famous beauties? This question can be answered today by scientists from around the world who have repeatedly conducted sociological surveys regarding the most attractive female appearance.

What a “beautiful female figure she is through the eyes of men” - you will find out from our article!

It turns out that a beautiful female figure through the eyes of men is not at all the notorious sizes 90-60-90, as many women believe. But there is still some truth here.

As many different people as there are, there are just as many opinions regarding ideal appearance. Previously, at different times, chubby or very thin girls were in fashion. Nowadays, the main ideal of a female figure can be called symmetrical proportions, and the sizes of the chest, waist and hips are not so important.

There are lovers of both thin and plump women:

1. Too skinny should have round proportions to draw attention to your figure. It is better if the chest and hips are approximately the same size, and the waist is smaller. This figure is perfect for short girls. Men like this type of appearance due to the fact that you can feel like a gentleman while protecting and caring for her.
2. Curvy ladies also attract the attention of men. They are more often chosen for serious relationships. According to psychologists, this type of appearance is more popular with men of low social status or those with a mother of the same shape. But it is worth noting that fullness should be moderate - a sagging belly and sides do not look good on anyone. If you look through the eyes of a man, then a full female figure can be called beautiful if the waist is approximately 70 percent of the hips, and the chest is the same volume.
3. The most ideal appearance women have an athletic build. A toned stomach and hips, medium-sized breasts and slightly pumped up muscles of the arms and legs make the owner of the fair sex the most desirable in the eyes of a man. But here you need to not overdo it with pumping up the muscles, since too noticeable biceps make the figure less feminine, which men really don’t like.

The hourglass figure is the ideal body according to men

Although everyone’s tastes are different, most men agree on one opinion - a masculine figure with large shoulders and narrow hips is not attractive. The most ideal figure is considered to be the “hourglass”. This type of woman has a waist that is significantly smaller than her hips and chest.

This choice is connected with the fact that men, on a subconscious level, have the nature to choose a healthy and fertile couple. And a narrow waist and wide hips just evoke the idea of ​​a woman’s readiness to procreate.

Interesting fact! Scientists have found that women with a guitar-shaped figure have a large amount of estrogen, which contributes to the conception and bearing of children. It is this sex hormone that shapes the female body, making the hips wider than the waist.

Therefore, a beautiful female figure, if seen through the eyes of most men, should be in the shape of an hourglass, indicating that the woman will be able to bear and give birth to a healthy child.

Figure “90-60-90” - the ideal body for ladies' men

Not so long ago, the proportions 90-60-90 were considered the standard of beauty. It was these parameters that most beauties strove for. But, as it turns out, such volumes most often attract men who are not ready for a long-term relationship. If we talk about a partner for procreation, then The main criterion that men highlight is a thin waist and wide hips.

And centimeters are not the main thing here. But a man, who puts only the fashionable attributes of attractiveness in the first place, is looking for the most ideal, the most beautiful, the most slender. Such a partner will always cheat, looking for a more fashionable and glamorous beauty on the side.

A rectangular figure is the ideal body for male leaders

But a beautiful female figure through the eyes of male leaders is rectangular, without roundness or appetizing curves. Such a woman demonstrates a strong character and the ability to stand up for herself, so for her the best match can only be a strong man with leadership qualities.

But “mama’s boys” with a weak character, who are ready to live “under the thumb”, are also drawn to women with a “rectangle” figure, because they want to be under someone’s protection.

Note! In women with a rectangular figure, male hormones androgens predominate, which direct fat deposits to the waist area, removing them from the hips. Such hubbub increases stress resistance and endurance, which makes a woman’s character “steel-like.”

What should a woman's breasts look like?

You can often see models with large breasts in fashion magazines and on television. Many ladies try in every possible way to enlarge their breasts, believing that men like this type more. But it’s worth knowing that beauties with model appearance are more popular with teenagers or older men.

And such ladies attract them only because of the opportunity to assert themselves and show others their importance.

Not everyone considers a woman with large breasts to be beautiful. In the eyes of most men, the most acceptable size is considered to be the second or third. And they show rather simple curiosity towards busty ladies, but they do not want to marry such women.

On thin and fragile girls, large breasts look more vulgar than beautiful. Therefore, you should not disfigure your body with silicone, as this can lead to deterioration of health, and the desired result will not be achieved.

Waist and hips: what are the ideal parameters for men

Men, when looking at a woman, immediately pay attention to the hips and waist. This zone, according to the majority of the stronger sex, is the most attractive.

But what really captivates their attention? Scientists have found that on an intuitive level, men evaluate their potential partner in this way - is it worth getting to know her, is she already taken by another contender for her hand and heart, is she healthy, and so on.

And you can find out exactly by the waist, hips and their ratio:

• thin waist shows the man that the woman is not pregnant, and therefore not busy;
• toned, rounded hips they talk about the good health of the female and the opportunity to give birth to healthy offspring;
• difference between waist and hips will show the woman’s character and her ability to bear and feed a child.

No matter how plump the lady is, the optimal index between the waist and hips should not exceed 0.7. That is, the waist volume should be only 70% of the hip volume. Such parameters will attract attention regardless of the woman’s fullness, height and body weight (within reason, of course).

Interesting fact! Men don't need to walk around with a tape measure to see an attractive waist-to-hip ratio. They just need to look at a woman for 10 seconds, and their intuition itself will tell them the correct parameters of the female body, at which they can safely make further decisions on procreation.

Long legs are the standard of female beauty

An indisputable fact is the increased interest of almost all men in long-legged ladies. Regardless of height and weight, a woman’s legs must be long.

This whim can be explained by the fact that short legs indicate childhood, that is, the woman is still unprepared for procreation. And during puberty, women's legs begin to lengthen, and this intuitively allows men to understand that the girl is ready to bear children.

So the long legs and symmetrical figure of a woman are not at all the whim of a pampered and capricious man, but a completely practical choice in implementing the plan for producing offspring.

What size clothes should a woman have according to men?

If women think that they need to lose weight to clothing size 40 (or XXS by international standards), then this is a deep misconception. Numerous studies have shown that men prefer to see their girlfriends in size 46 rather than in the smallest.

For example, British TV presenter and actress Kelly Brook has a rather impressive bust, and it’s difficult to call her skinny, but her figure has become the ideal for most men.

For comparison, in order to understand how beautiful a thin woman is considered, you can look at the table of the ratio of positive votes received to the parameters of the figures of different celebrities.

As you can see, too small a size in women's clothing is not popular among the stronger sex and receives very few votes of sympathy.

But men also treat very plump girls with disdain, and will not be delighted if their chosen one suddenly begins to gain extra pounds. A particularly large amount of disapproval was heard towards girls who rapidly gained weight by three or more clothing sizes.

Men reacted relatively calmly when their partner gained 1-2 sizes in weight. And the opinion was divided almost in half if their chosen one gained 2-3 sizes.

So a beautiful female figure through the eyes of men is definitely not an anorexic model or a shapeless plump figure, but a curvy woman with round, proportional shapes and a thin waist.

A survey of men by German sociologists regarding the ideal female figure showed very interesting results. It turns out that the male ideal changes depending on the social status in the country.

In wartime or when a financial crisis occurs, men's eyes are turned to curvaceous figures, and in peacetime - to thin ladies. So you shouldn’t worry too much about the extra 2-3 kg of weight gained, the main thing is that your figure is toned and your body is healthy. To do this, you need to lead a healthy lifestyle, give preference to natural products and exercise.

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On TV screens we see actresses, singers and models with perfect figures every day. Achieving an enviable ideal is not easy for many of them. Diets, long hours of training, sometimes even operations... And all this to have ideal parameters. We conducted a sociological survey to find out which of the modern foreign stars, in the opinion of our readers, has the most ideal figure. We bring to your attention the top 15 most beautiful star figures.

In 15th place is an American singer, actress, dancer

• Age: 35 years
• Height: 168 cm
• Weight: 64 kg
• Parameters: 90-64-102

To maintain a beautiful figure, Beyoncé regularly diets, eats right and does fitness and dancing every day.

In 14th place is an American actress, fashion model, socialite

• Age: 36 years old
• Height: 158 cm
• Weight: 56 kg
• Parameters: 92-68-102

Kim is naturally endowed with very curvy figures, so she has to try to keep her body in good shape. She exercises daily, follows a diet and limits herself to sweets.

13th place is occupied by the South African supermodel, one of Victoria's Secret angels.

• Age: 28 years old
• Height: 175 cm
• Weight: 54 kg
• Parameters: 84-59-88

The girl maintains her ideal slim figure by training in the gym, yoga and boxing. Thanks to her excellent genetics, she does not have to adhere to strict diets.

In 12th place is the American actress, singer, dancer, fashion designer and producer Jennifer Lopez.

• Age: 48 years old
• Height: 164 cm
• Weight: 55 kg
• Parameters: 88-69-100

In order to maintain her appetizing shape, but not gain “excess,” Jennifer works intensively with a personal trainer, dances and eats fractional meals.

In 11th place is the Mexican-American actress, director, producer and singer.

• Age: 50 years
• Height: 157 cm
• Weight: 52 kg
• Parameters: 95-63-94

To maintain a beautiful figure, Salma periodically follows a special diet, drinks a lot of water and plays sports (strength training, dancing, swimming).

The American actress took 10th place.

• Age: 50 years
• Height: 169 cm
• Weight: 56 kg
• Parameters: 91-64-92

To have the figure of a young girl at the age of 50 and with two children, good genetics alone are not enough. Holly regularly works out in the gym and strictly monitors her diet.

The 9th place on the podium belongs to the singer and actress Rihanna.

• Age: 29 years old
• Height: 173 cm
• Weight: 60 kg
• Parameters: 90-62-92

Rihanna helps keep herself in shape by regular Pilates, dancing, karate and strength training with a personal trainer. In addition, the star periodically goes on diets.

Our readers awarded 8th place to the American actress and fashion model.

• Age: 31 years old
• Height: 163 cm
• Weight: 52 kg
• Parameters: 86-56-86

Megan admits that she owes much of her beautiful figure to Pilates, and she doesn’t starve herself.

In 7th place - American film actress and singer Scarlett Johansson.

• Age: 32 years
• Height: 162 cm
• Weight: 55 kg
• Parameters: 94-63-93

Scarlett doesn't really like cardio exercise, so she runs and works out at the fitness club only when necessary. But she tries to eat a balanced diet. There are always vegetables, fruits and lean meat on her table. Although sometimes she can afford a cheeseburger or ice cream.

American actress, singer, model Ciara took 6th place.

• Age: 31 years old
• Height: 175 cm
• Weight: 60 kg
• Parameters: 92-66-96

To stay in good shape, Ciara eats right, follows a strict diet, and works out with a personal trainer and choreographer.

5th place is taken by the Colombian singer, model and choreographer.

• Age: 40 years
• Height: 158 cm
• Weight: 48 kg
• Parameters: 91-60-89

A healthy diet and constant varied training (gym, dancing, tennis, swimming, basketball) help Shakira maintain a good figure.

In 4th place is an American actress.

• Age: 36 years old
• Height: 169 cm
• Weight: 55 kg
• Parameters: 88-60-88

Jessica eats healthily and eats often in small portions. In addition, he works out in the gym.

• Age: 36 years old
• Height: 178 cm
• Weight: 55 kg
• Parameters: 86-61-89

Having two children, Adriana is in great shape all the time. The supermodel admits that she tries to “eat foods in their purest form,” follows a special diet and drinks a lot of water. In addition, she dances salsa, does Pilates and strength training.

On 2nd place Nicole Scherzinger- American singer, dancer, actress, model.

• Age: 39 years old
• Height: 165 cm
• Weight: 55 kg
• Parameters: 89-61-91

The beauty Nicole's nutritional motto is “Everything in moderation.” She prefers healthy food and regularly practices yoga and strength training.

And finally, the 1st place in our rating, according to readers, should be occupied by the English actress and fashion model.

• Age: 37 years old
• Height: 168 cm
• Weight: 57 kg
• Parameters: 98-64-92

Kelly ranks second only to Marilyn Monroe among the sexiest women in film history. She maintains her figure with a healthy diet and an active lifestyle (gardening, swimming, cycling).

All the girls in our top, of course, have beautiful figures and deserve first place. Despite the different parameters of their figures, they are all recognized beauties.

If your opinion differs from the results of our survey or, in your opinion, there are not enough other beauties with ideal proportions in our top, share your thoughts in the comments.