The Ultimate Beauty Standard: A

Comprehensive Guide to Embracing

and Redefining Female Beauty Ideals

The ideal of female beauty has constantly evolved in recent years. In the past, the ideal measurements of 90-60-90 were considered beautiful. Today, extremely slender and tall women with distinctive facial features and eyebrows, well-proportioned breasts, long hair, and equally long legs are considered the ideal image. Ultimately, it is the media that determines the beauty ideal of a woman, as tastes vary significantly between women and men.

Today, women are considered beautiful if they are tall, slim, fit, and sexy. Large, expressive eyes and bushy eyebrows, long hair, and prominent cheekbones emphasize the natural beauty of a perfect woman. Even in Asia, flawless, powdered skin is considered one of the most important beauty ideals for a woman. Sports, diets, and cosmetic surgeries are almost a must today to conform to the ideal image of a woman.

What are examples of past beauty ideals?

Beauty ideals have likely existed as long as there have been people. In the late 19th century, for example, the wasp waist was considered the epitome of beauty. In the 1930s, the curvy waist made a comeback, while the 1940s were known for boxy figures and a full bust (Katherine Hepburn). The "hourglass" represented sensuality in the 1950s (Marilyn Monroe) before women became increasingly slender over the years.

What proportions are considered ideal?

90-60-90 is definitely out. Women must be slim and petite today. The female body should be characterized by a toned stomach, gazelle-like legs, and well-shaped breasts (cup size B). Ideally, the shoulders should be broader than the hips, with the legs measuring between 110 to 112 centimeters.

What defines a beautiful breast?

In the perfect female breast, 55 percent of the breast volume should be below the nipple, and the breasts must be symmetrical. Ideally, the nipple should point slightly upward – only then is the female bust considered sexy. As for size, tastes are as varied as men.

What is considered beautiful legs?

The legs should be smooth, firm, and athletic, with leg length playing a subordinate role. However, it is important that the legs are not excessively tanned. A healthy skin color is considered ideal in this regard.

What is considered a beautiful buttocks?

Men usually look at a woman's buttocks first. However, the female buttocks should be well-shaped and not too firm. The buttocks can also be a bit larger – after all, a voluptuous women's buttocks symbolize fertility.

How slim should one be according to men's opinions?

According to a survey, a BMI between 19 and 24 is considered normal. A BMI of 25 or above is already considered overweight. For example, a woman who is 1.75 meters tall and weighs 70 kilograms has a BMI of 22.86. However, BMI is just one measure. It is important that everything fits together and looks harmonious.

Which face shape is in vogue?

Soft and round face shapes are particularly attractive. Neither the nose nor the chin should be too large. This ideal image corresponds to the classic child schema, characterized by an oval to round face shape, large eyes, and a relatively small nose.

Which eye shapes and eye colors are considered beautiful?

The perfect eyes must be large and round. Women with bright blue eyes are considered particularly attractive – the male gender agrees. Following closely are women with green and brown eyes, while gray eyes are more considered "unattractive."

Where is body hair expected?

The women on the catwalk set the example: armpits, legs, arms, and the bikini area must be shaved. However, there are increasingly more women and models breaking the beauty ideal by shaving rarely or not at all.

Which muscles to train are good?

Through fitness training, women get sexy curves that men find extremely attractive. Emphasizing shoulders, waist, and buttocks is trendy. Even Hollywood stars swear by a muscular body that highlights female virtues and does not appear masculine.

What height is considered ideal?

For a woman's proportions to stand out, she should be at least 1.70 meters tall. However, surveys confirm that many men prefer women who are shorter than them. This corresponds more to a height of 1.60 to 1.65 meters.