Parameters of the ideal figure of girls. Ideal female body proportions

Hello everyone, everyone, everywhere! Triangle, rectangle, oval - no, we are not having a geometry lesson, I just decided to look at a very interesting ladies' topic - the ideal female figure, what is it like? In it we will look in detail at what body types there are, what are their features and fundamental differences from each other, and we will also study the issues of anthropometry and correct proportions. The article will be useful not only to those who want to know what an ideal female figure looks like, but also to those who are interested in building it.

So, everyone is assembled, so we can start, let's go.

Anthropometry: the ideal female figure

As I said earlier, it's time to take care of the young ladies. Well, because... The stronger sex is already aware of theirs, then it remains to educate our faithful companions, i.e., on this “formal” issue. You girls. The ideal female figure and types of female figures (next article) very interesting topics, because based on this information you can always choose for yourself the right wardrobe, create the one you need, and determine how close (or far) you are from the ideal.

Well, let’s dive headlong into issues of body composition and the theory of various numbers and anthropometry tables.

For women with body types, everything is much more complex and curvy. I specifically chose this wording because... their somatotypes go beyond the three known ones: ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph. Or rather, it would be more correct to say this - all those calculations that are associated with the above-mentioned trinity are applicable to them, plus they have their own specific “tricks” relating to some geometric shapes and fruits. Completely confused?...well, let's figure it out, but first a few words about ideal proportions.

Female beauty standards during 20 centuries have changed dramatically: “plump” women with their rounded shapes were in fashion, there were graceful young ladies with smooth curves, and, of course, thin women with their angular features. What am I telling you, I’d better demonstrate it clearly.

This concerns modern standards, but in Leonardo da Vinci’s theory, individual volumes do not play any role, the most important thing is their correct ratio. Any woman (and for a man, and even for a dog) the cherished numbers “90-60-90” are known, which are considered to be the single unified standard of female beauty. Most ladies strive to “adjust” their centimeters to fit these frames.

Indeed, according to Da Vinci's drawing - "Vitruviman" (person in circle), ideal body proportions are considered when the distance from the ground to the upper edge of the pubic symphysis is half the figure, to the nipples - 3/4 . Those. It turns out that the male one resembles a triangle, and the female one resembles an hourglass. In the “90-60-90” standard, the chest and hip volumes are equal, and the waist-to-hip ratio does not exceed 0,85 – coefficient of endocrine balance.

However, it is worth understanding that the numbers are not the standard of ideal female proportions; they are just one of the most favorable and advantageous ratios that emphasize your femininity. In other words, “90-60-90” is not golden symmetry and not a panacea for everyone, it does not take into account Various types women's constitution (not a set of laws :)), genetic data.

Ideal female figure: three body types

In general, the female physique is represented 3 main types:

• asthenic (thin-boned, 1) – an analogue of ectomorph;
• normosthenic (normosseous, 2) – analogue of mesomorphs;
• hypersthenic (big boned, 3)- analogue of endomorph.

Let's look at each of them in more detail.

Asthenic type

Typical representatives are thin. They have long limbs, thin bones, little “meat” (complete absence of fat deposits), poorly developed muscles. They are energetic, agile in nature and light in weight (with growth 165-175 cm, it barely reaches 45-50 kg). A regimen of enhanced nutrition does not lead to weight gain for a long time; any kilogram is difficult to achieve. Metabolism (metabolic processes) proceeds quite quickly, i.e. energy is spent faster than it is accumulated.

Most often, representatives of this type have narrow hips and a thin waist. The most prominent representatives include: Keira Knightley, Kate Moss, Nicole Kidman, Tina Turner.

Normosthenic type

The most correct type, from the point of view of the ratio of the main body dimensions. Correct proportionality in the volumes of the chest, waist and hips. There is “meat on the bone” (it just turned out to be cannibalistic somehow :)). Much more effective (compared to ectomorphs) muscle mass is gained. Metabolism is normal (average speed), subcutaneous fat is quite easily lost from aerobic activity (all types of cardio). The most beautiful female figures are those of this body type.

Representatives of this type include: Halle Barry, Monica Bellucci, Melanie Griffith.

Hypersthenic type

The most massive women, both in terms of weight and bone width. They have wide hips, large breasts, medium shoulders and a thin waist. Often have short stature (short limbs). Those. These are such “downed” young ladies. Metabolism is quite slow, so they gain fat faster than muscle. They look very feminine and sexy. Typical representatives: Marilyn Monroe.

To determine your approximate body type, you need to take a meter and measure the circumference of your wrist. For each type it is different, in particular: asthenics - 16 cm, normosthenics – 16-18.5 cm; hypersthenics – more 18.5 cm.

Note:

It should be borne in mind that most often, according to some measurements, a person goes beyond his typical category - this is normal, it’s just that you mixed type physique. Highlight the main (predominant) signs and build on this when creating a training program, nutrition plans, etc.

Anthropometry is not only body type, it is also correct weight, height, leg length and, of course, the chest-hip-waist ratio. We'll talk about all this further.

Ideal female figure: height and correct legs

Height is one of the few indicators that cannot be trained. It is customary to talk about the following gradations of growth in relation to women:

In general, for the asthenic type, the range from 168 before 172 cm, for wide/norm boned from 166 before 170 cm. From the point of view of correct proportions, height and leg length are in a certain ratio. In particular, if the length of your lower limbs is less than half your height, then you are “short-legged” :), if more, then the proportions are met. I think a reasonable question has arisen - how much more? For asthenics - on 6-9 cm, for normosthenics – 4-6 cm, hypersthenics – on 2-4 cm.

Note (example):

Body type – normosthenic, height – 170 cm, ideal leg length = 89-91 cm.

Leg length should be measured from the neck to the protrusion of the femur (see image).

In addition to the length of the legs, some of the components that determine its “correctness” are:

• leg diameter in calf;
• diameter of the leg at the ankle;
• leg circumference at the hip.

The table of ideal forms is as follows:

The last parameter, which also contributes to the “quality” of the legs, is their crookedness, or rather, the presence of three gaps. They are determined as follows: stand in front of the mirror in a “physical training” position - heels together, toes apart. You should observe three gaps: the first is closer to the hips at the top ( 1 ) ; the second - under the knees ( 2 ) ; the third - in the ankle area ( 3 ) . In other places, the legs should converge, together.

Let's move on to the next parameter.

Ideal female figure: p correct weight

Probably the most “painful” characteristic that is monitored by girls almost every day. Tell me what girl doesn't want to reset at least 1-2 kilogram? Young ladies are very scrupulous about weight gain and try in every possible way to keep it at a constant level. We all know very well the standard formula for calculating correct body weight:

Body weight = human height – 110 cm (for women).

However, this is too simple a formula that takes little into account (for example, she does not take into account body type, age, etc.)(body mass index, BMI)– the most progressive option.

BMI = weight (kg) / [height (m)] 2

The results are compared with tabular data.

For example: age – 25 years, height – 170 cm, weight – 75 kg. BMI = 75/(1.7*1.7) = 25,95 – the upper limit of normal body weight.

We must not forget that body weight also depends on a person’s age. For women aged from 15 before 40 For years, there have been special tables of weight and height ratios by body type (see table).

The given coefficients are nothing more than the ratio of weight (g) to height (cm), and show the most preferable parameters with age. For those young ladies who have problems with mathematics and don’t really want to bother with numbers and calculations, the following graph will allow you to determine your weight category.

Ideal weight is, of course, good, but the “correctness” of the figure is also affected by the level of subcutaneous fat, which must be in strict proportion. On average, the “ideal” body fat percentage for women should be between 14% before 24% . To measure the level of subcutaneous fat, you need to go to the pharmacy and buy a “fat caliper” - a caliper device. After this, stand up straight and trace the fat fold on your stomach. (2 cm to the right of the navel, vertical fold) and measure its thickness, ideally it should be 1-2 cm. Instead of a caliper, you can use a regular meter, but the results will be less accurate.

Well, we’ve reached the most “delicious” female parameters, namely...

Chest, waist and hips

The correctness of the physique and the degree to which a man’s jaw drops when he sees a woman :) largely depends on her circumference. All these indicators are usually called in one word - whites. Especially for you, my beauties, I have compiled a summary table of body types (see table).

If we consider all these figures in percentage terms, it turns out that the ideal proportions can be considered those in which the waist volume compared to the hip volume is 60-70% . Those. waist volume (cm) divided by hip volume (cm) and the coefficient should be 0,6-0,7 .

Note:

Let me give you a couple of examples of ideal women in terms of waist-hip ratio: Venus de Milo 0,7 ; Kylie Minogue 0,7 (63/89) ; Claudia Schiffer 0,67 (62/92) ; Marilyn Monroe 0,61 (56/91,5) .

Medicine has its own view of the ideal whites; it is believed that the coefficient of endocrine balance = 0,85 - this is the indicator in the ratio of waist circumference to hips, which indicates the “correctness” of the figure (both from aesthetic and medical points of view).

Because Girls are great fashionistas, and I first mentioned the wardrobe, it would be unforgivable on my part to ignore such a topic as shopping, or rather, correctly taking all the necessary measurements of your body. Therefore, I decided to provide a complete measurement map. Looking at her; You can easily take the required measurements and confidently choose your wardrobe (and not only in Russian stores).

So, we have considered the issues of anthropometry and the “golden three” of the main body types, but the shapes of our women are so diverse that they simply do not fit into any strict framework, and therefore we will consider the most popular types of female figures, but in the next full article.

Afterword

Today we got to know what the ideal female figure is. Let me give you a small “philosophical” summary.

Due to the dominance of glossy magazines, fashion channels and plastic “surgeon-editors” - Photoshoppers, the modern woman feels a little (or maybe a lot) not comfortable, i.e. divorced from reality. It seems to her that she is losing on all fronts to the “retouched” divas from the cover. Yes, perhaps this is so, but no one is stopping you from changing and acquiring your own individuality and zest. Well that's it necessary tools for change I will literally provide you with it in the following articles. So we follow the newsletter and monitor the mail :).

That's all, I was glad to write for you, dear girls. See you again!

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With respect and gratitude, Dmitry Protasov.

The description of the types of figures can be correlated with a geometry lesson - female forms can be compared to an oval, an inverted or regular trapezoid, and even a rectangle. Ideal girl figure usually associated with an hourglass. These conditional characteristics indicate body types and their main differences from each other. Every girl has her own image by nature.

Nowadays there are both plump and hunched individuals. But for some reason everyone thinks that men only like long-legged, petite beauties. But what actually happens? There is no need to consider separately the parts of the topic, because if a guy likes big breasts, this does not mean that he will look with admiration at a 120-kilogram young lady with large breasts. Or if he likes long-legged women, then he will be attracted to a 2-meter individual. Only based on these examples, one should conclude that it’s all about the individual proportions of the correct female physique; breasts, legs, hips do not solve anything if they are considered separately from each other, it’s all about their harmonious relationship.

Familiarization with the main types of female figures is not only informative, but also useful - knowing the type of constitution of your body, you can improve your wardrobe by choosing only correct combinations colors and items of clothing, create an effective training program or diet, and also objectively evaluate yourself.

The variety of female proportions is much richer than that of men, and does not fit into the well-known “ectomorph”, “mesomorph” and “endomorph”. More precisely, the classification begins with these three types, but then everything unfolds much wider - and comparisons begin with geometric images and even fruits.

Fashion for female types was constantly changing - beauties in different eras either they tightened corsets in an effort to achieve a “wasp” waist, then they adhered to the principle “the bigger the better” - and gained weight in every possible way, then they rushed to lose weight, bringing the image to a state of anorexic slimness.

Nowadays, the ideal female figure is democratic - it is not the numbers themselves that are important, but their harmonious relationship. This allows women to look attractive. There is a place, however, for unification when female image must fit into the ideal that the vast majority of the fairer sex strive to live up to. The 90-60-90 standard assumes that the hips and bust are equal in volume and that the waist-to-bust ratio is equal to or less than 0.85. These three well-known figures go back to the famous creation of Leonardo da Vinci - the drawing “vitrumen”, or “man in a circle”.

Important! It is considered proportional if the body is conventionally divided in half in the pubic area, and its length from the feet to the point between the nipples occupies 3/4 of the person’s total height

You shouldn’t take 90-60-90 as an absolute ideal - this is just one of the winning options for the right physique. That is, these numbers are not a panacea or a “law,” if only because this ratio is not suitable for all types and does not even take into account growth.

There are three main types of constitutional body shape:

• Asthenic (analogous to “ectomorph”), thin-boned – 1 in the figure;
• Normosthenic (analogous to “mesomorph”), normosthenic – 2;
• Hypersthenic (analogous to “endomorph”), large-boned – 3.

Expert opinion

Smirnov Viktor Petrovich
Dietitian, Samara

In an article on high level features and types of proportions of the female figure are described, but Special attention I would like to draw your attention to the tables reflecting the body mass index. There are congenital data that cannot be changed (for example, thin or large bones), and the structure of the skeleton cannot be changed. You cannot change the Solovyov index (or wrist circumference). But if a woman of any build tries to maintain her BMI in the green segment of the table, then her health will be the best.

It is also very important to take into account that the female body bears a large hormonal load, and the hormonal life of women is much more intense than that of men. Regular fluctuations in the ovarian-menstrual cycle can lead to fluid retention in the body, and therefore it is necessary to weigh yourself regularly both in the first, estrogen, and in the second, progesterone phase. After weighing yourself several times per cycle, take the lowest value to calculate your BMI.

Asthenic type

Representatives of this type are thin. Their characteristic features are Long hands and legs, thin neck and protruding collarbones, underdeveloped muscles and “light” bones. They are thin and characterized by mobility. It is more difficult for them to gain weight and build muscle than others. Metabolic processes in the body are accelerated, that is, energy is consumed faster than it can be accumulated through food. Such girls often have narrow “boyish” hips and thin waist. Bright representatives of the asthenic look are Keira Knightley, Paris Hilton and Victoria Beckham.

Normosthenic type

This type is called the most correct and ideal from the point of view of physiology and the ratio of basic body standards. In such women, fat deposits are proportionally distributed throughout the body, and their metabolism is average in speed. With this type, it is quite easy to develop muscles, and unwanted fat deposits are burned without any problems if the girl is quite athletic.

Interesting: The figures of such ladies are the most ideal and beautiful among the entire classification. Most models have exactly this type of physique (10 years ago, ladies of the asthenic type predominated).

This type includes Eva Longoria, Angelina Jolie and Megan Fox.

Hypersthenic type

These ladies can boast of the most correct feminine forms. They have large breasts and curvy hips, a plump tummy, a beautiful neckline and shoulders. Most often they are short with wide bones, and, as a result, voluminous ankles and wrists. The metabolism in the body is somewhat slowed down, which leads to rapid weight gain, primarily fat reserves. These ladies look very appetizing. Prominent representatives include Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian.

The circumference of the wrist, like no other sign of the correct physique, indicates that a girl belongs to one or another type of structure, therefore, to determine the type, they resort to measuring the volume of this part of the hand. You need to wrap a measuring tape above your hand, like a bracelet, and write down the numbers. A volume of up to 16 cm is characteristic of asthenic, 16-18.5 – normosthenic, more than 18.5 – hypersthenic.

Important to remember! It happens that the visual perception of the physique differs from the centimeter indicator - this is normal and only indicates that the lady belongs to a transitional species and combines the characteristics of several.

Anthropometry is not only about determining the type of build, it also considers height, weight and body proportions.

Height and legs

Height is perhaps the only parameter that cannot be adjusted. Unless in early youth you can “add” a couple of centimeters to yourself through special exercises. Conventionally, this indicator of representatives of the fairer sex is characterized according to this scale:

Generally accepted standards say that for thin-boned girls the ideal height is from 168 to 172 cm, and for the other two – 166-170. Besides overall indicator, the proportionality of the legs is important. For example, if the length of the lower limbs is less than half of the total height, then its proportions are far from ideal; equal or greater, then all parameters are normal.

For example:

For a girl of a normosthenic type, 1.7 m tall, the leg length should fit into 89-91 cm. The legs should be measured from the upper protrusion of the thigh bones to the point of contact of the middle of the foot with the floor, stretching the centimeter. It is better if an assistant does this:

In addition to length, the proportions of the legs consist of the following:

• Coverage of the leg in the area of ​​the calf muscles;
• Ankle volume;
• Thigh diameter.

The table of ideal proportions looks like this:

Important dimensions of the beauty of legs are the presence of three gaps - at the top of the legs (1), under the knees (2) and between the ankles (3). To properly evaluate them, you need to stand facing a large mirror, with your heels together and your toes apart. The ideal female physique implies the absence of gaps at the level of the knees and the convex parts of the calf muscles. These areas of the legs should remain closed without tension, in a relaxed position.

Correct weight

There is one formula that is most often used to calculate the correct physique: Body weight = Height - 110 cm.

This formula is full of shortcomings - it does not take into account structure, age, or any other important characteristics. In this regard, using BMI (body mass index) to calculate the desired weight is much more convenient and progressive.

BMI= weight (kg) / [height (m)]2

The results are tracked using the table:

Classification of health conditions depending on BMI	BMI		Health Risk	What do
	18-25 years old	25+ years
Anorexia nervous. Anorexia ataroxic	Weight less than 15% of expected, BMI less than 17.5		High	Weight gain and treatment of anorexia are recommended
Underweight	Less than 18.5		Absent
Norm	19,5-22,5	20,0-25,9
Excess body weight	23,0-27,4	26,0-27,9	Elevated	Weight loss recommended
Obesity I degree	27,5-29,9	28,0-30,9	Elevated	Weight loss recommended
Obesity II degree	30,0-34,9	31,0-35,9	High
Obesity III degree	35,0-39,9	36,0-40,9	Very tall	Weight loss is strongly recommended
Obesity IV degree	40,0 +	41,0 +	Extremely high	Immediate weight loss required

For example:

A 25-year-old girl with a height/weight of 170/75 has a BMI of 25.95 (75/1.7*1.7), which corresponds to the upper limit of normal.

A woman’s age cannot be excluded as a parameter when making calculations. Ladies from 15 to 40 can find ideal ratios taking into account the type of physique in the table:

The numbers indicated in the columns are the ratios of mass in grams to height in centimeters. In order not to carry out complex calculations, there is a schedule. At the intersection of the weight and height points, a color is obtained that corresponds to the girl’s weight category:

The visual perception of a female figure is greatly influenced by the percentage of subcutaneous fat in the body. The normal limits for this parameter are 14-24%. To measure you will need a caliper - special device, sold in a pharmacy. It can be replaced with a regular ruler, but then the result will not be entirely accurate. You need to pull back the vertical fold of skin on your stomach (near the navel) with your fingers. When taking measurements, you need to stand straight, not lean forward too much, but also not lean back. A fold more than 2 cm wide indicates excess fat content.

Chest, waist and hips

The beauty of a woman and the degree of her attractiveness in the eyes of men also depends on the size of her breasts and hips. These parameters and the waist together are conventionally called “whites”. In the table you can find summary data for each type.

According to the data given in the table, we can conclude that in an ideal female figure, the waist circumference is equal to 60-70% of the hip circumference. The coefficient in this case is 0.6-0.7.

Warning: Any figure, even the most luxurious and correctly formed, can be ruined by incorrectly selected clothes. That is why choosing a wardrobe is the final and very important part in creating the ideal female image.

In order to choose clothes by size, you should use the full measurement chart. It includes all areas of the body whose parameters you need to know before going to a store or studio:

The variety of female figures, of course, cannot be fully described with laconic and dry phrases inherent in the description of the 3 main types of physiques, but their study is the basis for carefully understanding the types in the future.

Probably humanity will never come to general decision what they should be ideal parameters female figure - everyone has different tastes, and fashion, which dictates trends, changes over the years. However, there is a certain type of female figure that is recognized by everyone as ideal.

Ideal parameters of a girl's figure

Striving for the ideal, we often mean the formula 90-60-90, but not every build will allow you to achieve such parameters, and not all men will consider these numbers to be the ideal figure of a woman. In fact, the ideal one, first of all, should be harmonious - lush breasts should be in harmony with prominent hips, long legs– with a slender waist.

Of course, not only the type of figure inherent in nature is of great importance, but also the shape. Naturally curvy girls look incredibly charming with toned legs and a flat athletic stomach, so, as we see, the parameters of an ideal figure can be completely different, it is important how diligently a woman takes care of herself.

Ideal figures of women from the point of view of men

1. Hourglass figure. Very few people achieve such a figure, but most diligently strive for such a standard. Such an ideal female figure has the following proportions: a thin, expressive waist, a flat, toned stomach, shoulders and hips of the same width, and approximately the same girth of the hips and chest. The most prominent owners of such ideal female figure parameters can be called Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, Monica Bellucci.
2. Many would consider the ideal type of female figure to be a “pear”, which implies a pronounced waist, wide, prominent hips and medium-sized breasts. Women with this body type are often short, slender, graceful and very attractive. Representatives of the pear figure are Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Shakira.
3. But a female banana-type figure is rarely considered ideal, although it has an undeniable advantage - long, slender legs. With the right clothes, a woman with this type of figure will look unusually beautiful and attractive - you just have to look at the example of Milla Jovovich, Keira Knightley, Julia Roberts.
4. Another body type that is considered very fashionable is the carrot body type, with broad shoulders, strong muscular arms and narrow hips. Many athletes, top models and celebrities have this figure, such as Angelina Jolie, Paris Hilton, Demi Moore.

The secret of a perfect figure

You can name the only true secret of an ideal figure - this physical form. Work out in the gym, choose individual exercises with an emphasis on different parts of the body, and regardless of your natural parameters, you will be beautiful, slim, and ideal!

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 female body 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, perfect shapes who captured the men of the 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. Women's waist of this type thin, curvy hips. And when typing 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 with little exposure.

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 of average height has beautiful breasts, toned tummy, women's waist should be graceful and seductive hips.

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 watch your figure in order to maintain natural beauty and fill the body with health. And this means being active and correct image life.

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. It tends to have a high metabolism, so consumption large quantity eating does not affect 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 lead to harmony appearance women.

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 insufficient 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 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 maintain healthy image life and pay attention, this will keep the body in good shape.

Nothing should make a woman doubt her attractiveness.

At all times, artists and sculptors glorified the beauty of the female body, and women strived for ideal proportions of their figure. But what is considered an ideal - Venus de Milo, Danae or one of the current models, Kate Moss, for example? Let's see what the ideal figure should be according to men, and what medicine thinks about the ideal proportions of the female body.

Ideal female figure: men's opinion

Why do girls strive to make their figure ideal? Of course, to please men! But do the strong half of humanity like the well-known 90-60-90? It turns out that a girl’s figure does not necessarily have to meet these parameters. Many men call girls wearing size 46 clothes ideal figures. Therefore, the main thing is maintaining proportions. The male gaze is invariably attracted to ladies with a thin waist and wide rounded hips, those with an hourglass figure. That is why corsets were so popular in the 19th century, because they allowed even “plumpy” women to make their waist thin.

How to explain men's weakness for this particular type of figure? Quite simply - the hourglass is considered symmetrical, and symmetry in the male brain is associated with the possibility of producing healthy offspring. In addition, this type of figure reports a sufficient amount of estrogen (the female hormone), which contributes to the formation of “correct” fat deposits - on the hips and chest, and not the waist. This also tells the male subconscious that a woman is ready for pregnancy. Well, a thin waist signals that the woman has not given birth yet, although many ladies return to their previous shape after childbirth. And looking at such a woman, you would never say that she has children.

But you shouldn’t blame men for being too picky - they are ready to be charmed by girls with a different body type. True, provided that the charming lady has long legs. For short legs Men associate them with childhood, and therefore they do not perceive such women as sexual partners.

Ideal proportions of the female body: medicine

The masculine ideal of a female figure, taken to the point of absurdity, is the Barbie doll, but if she were the size of an adult, her proportions would be 95-34-85. This is such an anatomical deformity. It is clear that doctors adhere to other concepts about female beauty. What, in their opinion, should be the ideal body size?

And everyone is different! So, for a woman with a wide build, 166-167 cm tall, a waist of 70-76 cm and hips of 95-106 cm are considered correct. In this case, the circle chest should be more than half the height by 8-10 cm, and the bust should be 8-10 cm larger than this figure. The length of the legs is considered normal if it exceeds ½ the height by 2-4 cm.

If a woman has a thin-boned build, then her parameters should be as follows:

• waist – 60-64 cm;
• hips – 85-94 cm;
• chest – 84-86 cm;
• bust larger than the chest – 4-6 cm;
• the length of the legs is more than half the height by 6-9 cm.

If the lady has an average bone width, then the dimensions should be as follows:

Also, modern scientists have come up with a formula that can be used to calculate the proportionality of a figure. To do this, you need to divide the thigh circumference (under the gluteal fold) by the sum of the circumferences of the lower leg, shoulder and neck. If the resulting coefficient is in the range of 0.54-0.62, then your figure is proportional.

Girls with ideal proportions can calmly rest on their laurels, men love them anyway. But what should those women do whose figure cannot be called ideal? Don't be upset - some things can be corrected with diet and exercise, and the rest can be easily corrected with the right clothes and shoes.