The ideal figure of a wife. Types of female figures: ideal parameters and harmonious proportions

Beauty is a relative concept. What seemed attractive in the last century can often become inappropriate or even cause a smile today.

How beauty standards have changed in different eras

Women's body standards change with the passage of time. And today this is happening much faster than in ancient times. In different eras, different countries had their own ideal parameters of female beauty. Since ancient times, women have sought to please men and have made various sacrifices in pursuit of this ideal. Let's see how ideas about female beauty have changed over time.

It is surprising that already in the Stone Age one can find evidence of the ideals of that time. Judging by the found figurines of ancient women, called “Venuses”, in those days a large female body was considered beautiful, capable of bearing, giving birth to and feeding many children: large saggy breasts and belly, large arms and shoulders, huge hips. Venus of the Paleolithic era is a large woman, a mother of many children.

In Ancient Egypt, women achieved equality and could inherit the title of pharaoh on an equal basis with men. The characteristics of a beautiful woman in those days describe a long-haired, slender, tall woman with tiny breasts, long legs, and broad shoulders. Despite this, thinness was not as revered as developed physical strength.

In Ancient Greece, appetizing round shapes were valued, but the body was not flabby, but young and fit, of short stature. Venus de Milo (Aphrodite) had the following parameters: height 1.64 m, chest 86 cm, hips 93 cm.

In the Middle Ages, religion dictated its standards: pale thinness, short stature, small breasts. And already in the Renaissance, curvaceous beauties, glorified by Rubens, came into fashion.

The Victorian era was marked for women by cinched corsets that emphasized the waist, a tendency towards fullness and rounded shapes. The figure resembled an hourglass.

With the advent of the 20th century came a period of emancipation. In the 1920s, androgyny in appearance came into fashion, women hid their waists and hid their breasts, and a boyish figure was valued. Women have started to play sports, there is a trend towards slimness, women wear short skirts and show off their slender legs.

From the 30s to the 50s of the twentieth century there was a period of Hollywood fashion, in which a beautiful woman should have appetizing shapes, a thin waist, and ample breasts. Marilyn Monroe was considered a symbol of beauty among women of that time.

The ideal of the 60s of the last century was the model Twiggy, who brought miniskirts and short dresses into fashion. Thinness, long legs, a slender body and small breasts were valued. “Teenage girl” is the main style of fashionable girls of this time.

Thanks to the efforts of Jane Fonda, Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer and other famous girls of the 80s, women began to take care of themselves much more, go to the gym, achieving the appearance of supermodels. A tall, fit girl with curvy figures was considered the standard of beauty.

A decade later, in the 90s, girls in the style of Kate Moss entered the fashion arena, symbolizing fragility, unhealthy thinness with protruding cheekbones. At this time, cases of anorexia and drug addiction increased noticeably.

And finally, the era of our time, starting from the 2000s, places many demands on the ideal woman:

• she should be thin, without a hint of fullness;
• her thinness should be healthy and athletic;
• slender legs;
• lush breasts;
• flat tummy;
• round butt.

With the development of plastic surgery, an increasing number of women are resorting to its help to achieve their ideal.

Body types

Body type is a set of characteristics that describe a person’s constitution. The main characteristics are:

• structure of muscle tissue;
• structure of bone tissue;
• a number of biological features.

Physiologists divide people into three main types of constitution:

By determining your size and body type, you can find out your ideal weight and determine the most appropriate exercise and nutrition program.

Let's look at each type separately.

Ectomorph

Women of this type are usually thin, have thin bones, long necks and limbs, flat chests and narrow shoulders. It is very difficult for them to gain weight and build muscle. Ectomorphs are often quite tall and have a thin, long face, which is why they are called lanky. Such women are energetic and graceful, they almost never have problems with being overweight.

Mesomorph

A woman with a classic proportional figure. She has well-developed muscles and minimal body fat. Such women often have a harmonious figure.

Endomorph

These women have heavy and large bones, large shoulders, rounded shapes and broad chests, arms and legs are slightly shorter than other types, and height is shorter. These ladies are very hardy and strong, but not flexible, they have a large amount of subcutaneous fat, weak limbs with large fat deposits. No matter how much people of this type starve, they are more likely to become simply hungry endomorphs, but will not become like the other two types.

Determining the parameters of an ideal figure for each body type (table)

There are few women who are exactly one pure body type. Basically, they contain signs of each type, but the quantity of some prevails, so it is possible to describe the ideal proportions for women in whom one or another body type prevails by taking measurements.

Table of the ideal figure for each type of woman

Thus, before adjusting your figure to the “ideal” parameters, you must first determine the type of your constitution. Each type has its own physiological characteristics, without taking into account which can greatly harm your health, and the desired parameters cannot be achieved.

The ratio of height and leg length

We have already found out how to determine your constitution type based on the visual features of your appearance. But this is often difficult to do, as women’s appearance sometimes contains characteristic features of several types, or a woman simply cannot objectively assess her external data. How can you find out your type of constitution objectively?

This can be done by taking simple measurements of your height and leg length. There are some objective relationships between these parameters in women. Legs can be called short if they are less than ½ of her height in length. To measure the length of the legs, the count must be taken from the tuberosity of the hip bone to the floor.

For women of mesomorphic and endomorphic constitution types, normal height is considered to be in the range from 166 to 170 cm.

It is believed that the ideal leg length for each type of constitution is as follows:

• Ectomorphic type: legs are 2-4 cm more than ½ the woman’s height;
• Mesomorphic type: legs 4-6 cm more than ½ height;
• Endomorphic type: legs 6-9 cm longer than ½ height

If your performance does not match the ideal, do not be upset. There is a well-known way to make your legs visually longer - these are heels.

Ideal proportion of weight and height

Many women strive to lose weight, but not everyone can objectively assess their body and, in pursuit of ideal parameters, they harm their health and look disproportionate.

On the other hand, obesity and excess weight also greatly harm a woman’s health, lead to premature aging and interfere with a full life. Overweight people find it more difficult to adapt to social life; they often experience psychological problems.

Therefore, it is extremely important to have knowledge about your own normal weight range. These limits depend on many factors, not only on the number of years and height, as many believe.

Previously, we identified the main features for women of three body types. To accurately determine a woman's normal weight range, it is necessary to use this knowledge, because excess weight is not in all cases determined by the amount of excess fatty tissue in the body. And if you consider that without the required amount of fat, the body is deprived of the functions it needs, then attempts to lose weight without knowing your constitution can end in failure.

The normal amount of fat in a man's body is 1/20, and in a woman's body 1/16 of body weight. Approximately 75% of fat is subcutaneous. It protects against bruises and protects against cold. Fat inside the body helps keep organs in the right place and prevents them from moving and shaking too much. Oddly enough, fat is a source of energy that our body needs as a reserve reserve.

Let's consider a very good way to determine your proper weight, using knowledge about the type of your constitution, by studying the table below.

First, let's calculate your actual weight per 1 centimeter of height using the formula:

weight per 1 centimeter of height = total body weight (in grams) / height (in centimeters). Having received a certain number, compare it with the recommended one in the table:

Age	Exomorph	Mesomorph	Endomorph
15-19	315	325	355
20-26	325	345	370
27-40	335	360	380
41-50	345	370	390
51-61	355	380	400

It is normal that weight tends to increase over time, given the same height, a woman in her years should weigh more than in her youth.

Even professionals use such tables. But it must be taken into account that the data may have slightly different meanings for people with different biological characteristics.

Ideal parameters of a female figure: is it worth striving for them?

For a very long time, since antiquity, women have always had a certain standard of beauty that everyone aspired to and it was happiness to be born in accordance with them.

As we were able to show, there are a large number of ways to find out the ideal relationship between the parameters of the female body, which is what many girls are currently doing in pursuit of the ideal body.

And now we will tell you the truth...

Of course, for many it is no secret what we want to tell you about, but nevertheless, if everyone followed this simple fact, then there would be much more girls satisfied with their appearance and receiving many compliments.

The fact is that the essence of an ideal body lies in a combination of factors that can be combined under one broad concept of “lifestyle.” This includes not only nutrition and physical training, but also many other things that affect your well-being and, as a result, your figure.

• regular exercise (gym, outdoor running, swimming, cycling, winter sports and many others);
• proper nutrition (a balanced diet that includes all the microelements the body needs);
• absence of bad habits (stop smoking, eliminate alcohol - all this can have a very negative impact on your figure too);
• healthy sleep (sleep directly affects many aspects of metabolism);
• work and rest schedule (do not overwork, staying in one position for a long time is detrimental to the body, rest more often, give preference to active recreation).

In the following video you can familiarize yourself with special tests that will help determine whether you have an ideal figure:

Every woman is good in her own way; moreover, some women simply cannot achieve full compliance with these parameters, since each of them is individual. But with the desire and due diligence and perseverance, absolutely everyone, no matter what constitution she has, can emphasize all her merits in the best possible way.

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Even without being fixated on their appearance, both men and women would not mind getting an ideal figure. But it is the beautiful part of humanity that is most often concerned with how to bring the body to the parameters of the models. However, we are mistaken in believing that the ideal girl should easily fit into any women's clothing presented on the catwalks. In matters of beauty, proportionality is much more important than outright thinness. If you understand that your figure is far from perfect and want to correct it, then first you need to understand what parameters you want to achieve. Tables of proportionality of the female figure will help in determining them.

Ideal figure

The question of whose body is beautiful and whose is not is very controversial. The main thing is that a person likes his own reflection in the mirror! But among the ladies there are especially meticulous ones who simply need to have an ideal figure in order to sleep peacefully.

The basis of many sciences was the rule of the “golden section”, derived by ancient mathematicians: In a proportionally built person, most parts of the body have the following proportions of the “golden section”: the smaller part is related to the larger one as the larger one is to their total size.

For example, the elbow divides the arm in the “golden ratio” in the same way that the knee divides the leg. Everyone knows the square and circle of Leonardo da Vinci: the silhouette of a proportionally built man, standing with his feet apart, arms to the sides, can be inscribed in a square; Without changing the position of the center of gravity, the silhouette of a person together with the square can be inscribed in a circle.

So, a proportional figure is one in which all parts of the body are proportional to each other:
– the circumference of the hand clenched into a fist is equal to the length of the foot;
– neck circumference is two times smaller than waist circumference;
– wrist circumference is half the neck circumference;
– the length of the foot is equal to the length of the forearm;
– the width of the shoulders is equal to 1/4 of the length of the body.

If you refer to the first table, you can not only determine the proportional ratio of the wrist and lower leg, but also determine your body type. Using this table you can understand how ideal your calves are. For example, with a height of 1.7 m and a wrist circumference of 16 cm, the ideal calf circumference would be 32.5 cm.

Quite often you can hear someone attribute body flaws and their own laziness to their body type: “I’m not fat. I have a wide bone!” In fact, the wrist circumference is a fairly accurate measurement area for determining large bones - after all, there is very little fat on the wrist and practically one bone is measured.

If we have established what type of figure your body is (small bone, normal bone, big bone), then we can move on to the formula for determining the ideal weight:

Body weight = height (in centimeters) /1000*k, where k is the weight-height coefficient (g/cm).

• The recommended weight-height coefficient (g/cm) is determined from the table:

Calculation of ideal body weight

The most popular Quetelet index is:

For example, if your weight is 60 kg and your height is 1.70 m, then the Quetelet index is 20.76.

It can be formulated differently: the mass of a thin-boned woman should be 315–335 g for every centimeter of height; with normal bone width – 340–360 grams; broad-boned – 365–385 g.

Those. if you have a normal bone build and height 170 cm, then ideally you should weigh: 0.340 (0.360) * 170 = 58 (61) kg, in other words 60 kg +/– 1 kg.

An index between 19–25 is considered normal. An index of about 19 is an ideal weight, more than 25 is already obese (unless you are a girl powerlifter).

This formula has a sufficient degree of accuracy for ordinary people, but is not suitable for athletes, as it does not provide an accurate ratio of fat to muscle in the body. It happens that thin-looking girls have decent folds of fat and almost undeveloped muscles.

Other indicators of an ideal figure:

• Chest circumference calculated depending on height, age and body type:

• Waist circumference calculated depending on height:

• Hip circumference calculated depending on height, age and body type:

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 no extra calories will 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:

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Girl's body types

You cannot measure all women to the same standard. In addition to their internal individuality, representatives of the fair sex are distinguished by their physique features. Something can be corrected with the help of sports, nutrition or plastic surgery. But there are three constant body types from which general proportionality is based.

Ectomorph. A girl with this body type is fragile and sophisticated. The fat layer is minimized. Arms and legs are thin. The waist is aspen. Height is high. It is difficult for her to gain muscle mass, since weight gain is not observed due to accelerated metabolic processes. An ectomorph girl shows others her thin wrists and fingers. Often the hip bones and collarbones protrude into relief. She cannot boast of large breasts and firm buttocks. A skinny woman is good with sports and can be particularly resilient, but not when it comes to strength training. A typical representative of ectomorphs is Keira Knightley.

Mesomorph. Body sizes for this type have an ideal ratio. Well-developed leg muscles, rounded hips and broad shoulders are harmonized by the waist. She is not wasp, but without excess fat. A girl with such proportions looks athletic. With moderate physical activity, the body becomes feminine and sculpted. Freely builds muscle mass, but can just as easily gain a couple of extra pounds. For a mesomorph, it is important not only to exercise regularly, but also to eat right. A striking example of such a physique is Halle Berry.

Endomorph. This type includes all girls who have crossed the mesomorph line in weight and volume. Their metabolism is slow. Fat is actively concentrated in the hips, buttocks, waist and arms. A distinctive feature is an expressive bust. Growth is predominantly low. Endomorphs easily gain muscle mass, which is hidden under fat reserves, if you do not include aerobic exercise and dietary restrictions. This category includes not only girls who are clearly overweight. But also those who have an idealized proportion of 90-60-90, with a tummy, extra pounds in the hips. A typical example among famous personalities is Marilyn Monroe. The actress was not overweight, but she did not hide her curvy figure.

Photo. Endomorph body type: Marilyn Monroe

It is impossible to distribute all women in the world between the three above-mentioned types. One hundred percent agreement on all characteristics is rare. Therefore, there is such a thing as a mixed body type. The girl combines the principles of two prevailing types.

Types of female figures: which one is ideal?

Each girl has different body features. Some of them are congenital, genetically determined, and the rest depend on lifestyle. The female body type is formed from pronounced characteristics. Based on them, the trainer draws up a training program, and the stylist selects clothes.

Hourglass. This figure type is graceful. It shows balance. When a thin waist neutralizes moderately voluminous hips and bust. The buttocks are round and the legs are slender. Fat, if any, is distributed evenly over all parts of the body. An hourglass is the ideal parameters for a girl. Most representatives of the fair sex strive to approach them.

V-shape (triangle). Body type with broad shoulders, large breasts, fairly narrow hips and slender legs. When engaging in physical activity, a girl with such characteristics needs to increase the volume of her buttocks. The fat layer likes to accumulate in the upper abdomen, while the waist is visible, which means that this deficiency can be corrected with nutrition.

Rectangle. A boyish figure without relief curves. The proportions: chest, waist, hips are almost the same. A rectangular girl gains weight with great difficulty, since her metabolism is accelerated.

Pear (spoon). With this type of female figure, the emphasis falls on the lower part of the body. The buttocks are massive, the hips are wide, but the shoulders, chest and stomach look disproportionately small. The pear girl is predominantly short in stature and has short legs. Fat is concentrated below the waist.

Photo. Jennifer Lopez: a typical representative of the female pear figure

Apple. The most dangerous area for this type of figure is the waist and stomach. They create a visual association of a girl with an apple. Flat buttocks and narrow hips add fuel to the fire. Slender legs and an expressive bust improve the situation. Intense training and serious dietary changes will help restore balance in your figure.

Deficiencies in one or another type of figure are covered by correction with the help of physical exercises. For example, girls with a V-shape need intense training for large muscle groups - the legs. For the “pear”, it is important to focus on the upper part of the body. For the “rectangle,” nutrition comes first. The “apple” will need an intensive training regime. Girls with this type of figure should lean on cardio. The “hourglass” is in the best position. Ideal proportions allow them to simply keep themselves in shape and enjoy the process.

Ideal parameters and standards

The world has long been struggling to develop a formula for the ideal proportions of the female body. This includes not only a visual picture of body types and body types. There is no escape from the basic parameters: weight, height, volume and leg length.

1. Ideal weight. A difficult topic for many girls. Some people want to get rid of extra pounds. Someone is trying to get the missing ones. The question arises: is there an ideal standard for female body weight and how to determine your comfortable weight? There is definitely no single standard. However, there are boundaries that should not be crossed in order to stay in shape. Each girl’s indicators are individual. To determine your ideal body weight, the following methods and tools come to your aid.

Case mass index according to Quetelet's formula. In order to calculate your personal body mass index, you need to know your current weight and height. The obtained result is compared with tabular indicators. The girl’s health status is determined and a recommendation is made on what to do - increase or decrease body weight. Or perhaps not change anything, since the weight is ideal.

With clear characteristics: below normal weight, optimal, overweight, obesity, severe obesity.

Table depending on the girl's age and body type. In this case, the age category from 15 to 40 years is considered. Body build types: thin-boned, normal-boned and broad-boned.

2. Ideal height and leg length. If a person can adjust his weight throughout his life, then he will have to come to terms with growth. There are general standards:

Girls with short stature- do not go beyond boundaries 150 cm;
- below average – from 151 to 156 cm;
- with average – from 157 to 167 cm;
- tall ladies – from 168 to 175 cm;
- very tall – above 176 cm.

The ideal leg length depends on body height. Girls whose legs are less than half their height are considered short-legged. If it is greater or approximately equal, then the figure is balanced. Compliance with proportions affects the visual perception of a girl. In addition, this parameter is taken into account in the models. There is nothing to do on the catwalk without long legs. To complete the characteristics of the lower extremities, scientists derived a formula for ideal legs based on three gaps: in the ankles, under the knees and between the thighs at the top. They can be seen simply by bringing your legs together. There shouldn’t be any other “holes”, only then the girl’s legs are perfect.

3. Ideal bust, waist and hip volume. Body parts must be proportional. The most expressive female forms have always been: bust, waist and hips. We are not talking about the exact 90-60-90 standard. Everything is much more delicate. A truly thin waist should be a maximum of 70% of the hips. Each girl has an individual result. Because everyone's body type is different.

The ideal proportions of a girl’s body are not those that men came up with in the fit of their wild fantasies. This is the daily work and self-love of the lady herself. Beautiful female figures are born from jewelry work: sports, nutrition, inner harmony and the right clothes. This is the key to success.

Ideal figure in different countries

The ideal parameters of a girl are different in every corner of the planet. There is no clear standard of what a woman should be. Whether in Spain, Japan or California, each has its own idea of ​​the proportions of beauty.

Europe. Most European girls have a slim figure. Spanish sportswomen. Italian women are graceful and have a thin waist, despite their delicious food. Slavic girls at the world “council” were recognized as thin. Ladies from the Netherlands can boast of long legs.

Photo. Italian with a thin waist Monica Bellucci

Asia. Fragile and short in stature, this is how others see Chinese women. In Israel, they do not attach special importance to the figure of girls; attention is directed to facial features. In Vietnam, women are sophisticated, with thin necks.

America. Despite the massive problem of obesity, most girls in the United States dream of ideal hourglass proportions. Those who managed to achieve a thin waist are Mexicans. In Peru, women became famous for their wide hips and full bust.

Africa. On the continent, representatives of the African race have very slender bodies. They are the envy of Europeans who go on diets and American women whose standards are far from ideal. In Africa, women know a sense of proportion and balance. They eat little and are constantly on the move.

How beauty standards have changed over the years

Over the past century, significant changes have occurred in the world of ideal standards for female figures. Every ten years the proportions changed. The hips were wide and narrow. The waist was retracted, the stomach added a couple of extra pounds. The bust changed its size every now and then depending on fashion. And only long legs have always been valued by true admirers of female beauty.

At the origins of the last century there were girls in corsets. Their thinnest waist is still considered an unattainable luxury. However, literally ten years later everything changed dramatically. A boyish figure, without a full bust and graceful waist, is becoming trendy. Men could not tolerate such beauty standards for a long time and protested. In the 30s, femininity with rounded shapes returned again. After another ten years, a woman takes on the responsibility of home, family, and work, which means she trades slimness for broad shoulders on which she carries all this burden.

In the 50s, the world was rocked by the sexy forms of famous actresses. They were followed sharply by a decline and a transition to blatant thinness. During that period, diets became fashionable. Since the early 70s, a woman's tummy was supposed to have a normal percentage of fat, or better yet, no fat at all. Another 10 years later, fashion models introduced thin standards with long legs. The 90s were famous for being painfully thin. But that time has passed. Protruding ribs are replaced by slender legs, six-pack abs, or simply flat tummies and firm buttocks.

Photo. Athletic female figure

conclusions. The concept of a girl's ideal figure varies depending on the continent, time and outlook on life. There are a lot of existing proportions and ratios. It is impossible to put the female form into a general formula. Each girl is individual, which means that her parameters are only subtly adjusted to the general standards of female beauty.

The notorious 90-60-90, firmly entrenched in the mind as a standard for the parameters of a female figure, alas, is not such. Not from a medical point of view. Not even at times, from an aesthetic point of view. They may well belong to either a two-meter basketball player or a miniature Thumbelina, 1.45 cm tall.

The type of female figure is determined not by volume, but by the nature of the lines of the body, the structure of the skeleton, and proportions. All this is genetic. You can go on endless diets or constantly try to gain a couple of centimeters in the desired place - this will not change your figure type.

Shape Options

Da Vinci also noted that proportions are much more important than parameters. The ideal for him was determined by the structure of the body, allowing it to fit into a circle. But this is an ideal, you can strive for it all your life. If we take it for granted that perfection is practically a utopia, and look at ourselves objectively in the mirror, we are all different. Each body type has both its advantages and disadvantages. The former must be unobtrusively emphasized, the latter must be delicately veiled.

The standard classification involves dividing all types of figures into 5 categories:

- “A” - triangle;

- “X” - hourglass;

- “V” - inverted triangle;

- “N” - rectangle;

- "O" - apple.

To determine your body type, you need to take the following measurements:

Shoulder width;

Bust volume;

Waist volume and width;

Volume and width of hips.

Volume is measured standardly, width is a plane measurement that allows you to determine the width of a particular part of the body. Based on the results obtained, a conclusion is drawn about the type of figure.

Triangle or “A” female figure type

A feature of this type of figure is that the top is lighter compared to the hips. Narrow shoulders, neat chest, thin waist against wider hips. This is a very seductive type, associated in men with femininity and procreation.

To visually correct figures of this type, it is enough to adjust your wardrobe:

Give preference to dresses and blouses with a deep neckline;

Wear light, voluminous pullovers, sweaters, and blouses with wide transverse stripes;

Choose pencil skirts made of thick fabric and the correct length;

Light top, dark bottom - this is exactly what balances the light top with a weightier bottom;

Trousers must be either straight or slightly flared from the knee;

Dresses with a slightly high waist, frills under the bust;

Voluminous sleeves are welcome;

Any accents in the chest and neck area look advantageous: brooches, flounces, scarves, ruffles;

Shoes with high, stable heels, with a pointed toe.

“A” celebrities: Salma Hayek, Julia Roberts, Shakira, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, Beyoncé.

Hourglass or "X" body type

The type of female figure that is as close to ideal as possible. No more than 10% of women have it. A clearly defined waist and visual equality of shoulders and hips are the main signs of an “hourglass”.

Such women do not have any particular problems with choosing a wardrobe. Almost everything suits them. But if a watch woman still wants to further emphasize her undeniable advantages, she can include in her wardrobe:

Straight trousers or jeans;

High-waisted skirts;

V-necks on sweaters, blouses, dresses;

A-line skirts;

Sheath dresses and wrap dresses;

Narrow belts that visually make the waist more defined;

Wide belts adding sexiness;

Formal blouses with the top buttons undone.

Famous Mrs. "X": Marilyn Monroe, Halle Berry, Brigitte Bardot, Gina Lollobrigida, Sophia Loren.

Inverted triangle or "V" body type

Women of this type are characterized by wide shoulders, an indistinct waist and narrow hips. For the most part, “V” women have long and very slender legs.

Correction of the “inverted triangles” wardrobe consists of minimizing the upper body and focusing on the lower part:

Blouses with vertical stripes, V-shaped or deep oval necklines;

Tight fit on the hips;

Light bottom - dark top;

An abundance of accessories with angular shapes;

It is necessary to avoid excess volume in the shoulders;

Trousers and skirts with a low waist, flared from the hip; wide patch pockets, active decoration in the hip area.

“V” celebrities: Madonna, Cher, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Edith Piaf, Marlene Dietrich, Sienna Miller, Anastasia Volochkova.

Apple "O" body type

The main feature of this type of figure is a barely defined waist, prone to fullness. The chest and hips of such ladies are approximately the same in width and volume. What is difficult for such women to complain about is beautiful breasts and slender legs.

Well-chosen outfits help visually lighten the upper body, emphasizing the grace of the legs:

High-waisted sheath dresses;

Straight sleeves;

Flared skirts;

High-waist trousers, shortened and slightly tapered;

Heeled shoes.

Famous owners of the “O” figure: Jodie Foster, Lindsay Lohan, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Tina Turner.

Rectangle female figure type - “H”

If the width and height of the rectangle in women of type “H” does not tend to a square, then this is a completely proportional female figure type that can be corrected quite well. The equal width of the shoulders, waist and hips makes a woman’s silhouette look like an elongated quadrangle.

The wardrobe of women with an “H” figure is formed with the utmost delicacy:

The blurred geometry of coarse fabrics should unobtrusively “draw” the waist line;

Oval or square cutouts;

Sleeveless vests or dresses with short sleeves;

Asymmetry, bias cut, different textures of fabrics with well-placed accents;

High-waisted dresses and sheath dresses.

Stars with an "H" figure: Mischa Barton, Keira Knightley, Anne Hathaway, Demi Moore.

According to this general classification, world leadership belongs to women with rectangle-type figures. Apple women share the palm with them. Pear or "A" - takes second place. Only a quarter of all women have an inverted triangle. And the much-praised “hourglass” occupies the last line of the list.