What is the ideal body shape for a woman?

The ideal body shape is subjective, but the hourglass figure (curvy bust and hips, narrow waist) is often considered the most desirable.

What is the perfect weight for a woman?

The perfect weight varies depending on height and body composition, but a BMI of 18.5-24.9 is generally considered healthy.

What is the ideal body fat percentage for a woman?

The ideal body fat percentage varies depending on age and fitness goals, but generally ranges from 21-33%.

How can I get a smaller waist?

A smaller waist can be achieved through a combination of regular exercise (core workouts, cardio), a balanced diet (low sugar, high fiber), and good posture.

Perfect Woman Body • BodyMeasurements.org

Although an opinion on what is considered an ideal female figure varies across time and culture, there are some universal attributes associated with the perfect woman body. Most of them are applied subconsciously.

In the following article we are going to describe the most important of female characteristics. When woman has most features mentioned below, she is perceived as attractive. Whether your ideal looks like Kim Kardashian or Jennifer Aniston.

Breast size

On the ideal breast size, there is no consensus. Men tend to overestimate the bust size they desire in women and Western civilization in general promotes rather bigger breasts. However physical appeal is frequently judged by a well-balanced size of the bust and hips, along with a noticeably slimmer waist. This is so-called hourglass figure.

In fact, the shape of breasts is more important than their size. As a symbol of youth, firm bust is more desired than saggy. Firm shape is commonly called perky breasts. If woman has smaller cup size, there should be no fold under her breasts (famous ‘pencil test’). However from certain sizes, small fold is inevitable in order to look natural. The bigger the breasts the bigger fold under them is still not considered unattractive. Shape also changes depending on posture of woman.

Line art illustrating natural breast shape and firmness with and without a bra.

What escapes most people’s attention is the so-called “breast ratio”. Researchers discovered that the upper half of breast should make 45% of the total breast volume and a lower half 55%. Only while wearing a bra or other supportive lingerie, convex shape is present also on the upper half of breast. Nipples should point upwards at an slight angle of 20 degrees. But these are average values of attractive bust not strict criterias.

3 reasons, why some breast implants don’t look natural:

Shape remains the same whether the woman is standing, lying or bending (unnatural firmness)
Even big bust has no fold on the bottom (unnatural firmness)
They look like big balls (ignoring natural breast ration)

More on how to recognize breast implants in this separate article

Hips and buttocks

The perfect hips are curvy, yet proportionate, with a gentle slope and a smooth transition from the waist to the thighs. They are wide enough to create a beautiful silhouette, but not so wide that they overpower the rest of the body. When viewed from the side, the perfect hips form a gentle “S” curve, creating a sensual and feminine line that is both beautiful and attractive.

Compared to a men, a women should have wider hips and bigger butt to look feminine. Once more, the shape is more important than size. Firm round butt cheeks are perceived sexually attractive. Often mentioned is the so-called “heart shaped ass”.

Bottom curve of each cheek is rounded and in ideal case also inner curves are slightly rounded (give an impression that cheeks are pressing against each other). This results in buttocks having shape of inverted heart.

Tummy

Flat tummy is another proof of youth and fitness and therefore considered to be attribute of beauty. A perfect tummy is typically described as toned and well-defined. This means having visible muscle definition, especially the abdominal muscles. This is often achieved through a combination of regular exercise, including core strengthening workouts, and a balanced diet.

Good posture enhances the appearance of the belly. Standing tall with shoulders back and the stomach slightly pulled in can make the midsection look more attractive and defined.

Legs

Long straight legs are perceived as attractive. There were many debates whether there should or shouldn’t be a gap between the thighs, but we are sure that you can find both cases to be attractive. Legs that are proportionate to the rest of the body are also considered attractive. Long legs are frequently idealized in fashion and media.

Perfect legs are often characterized by a combination of tone, definition, proportionate length, and smooth skin. Achieving this look typically involves regular exercise to strengthen and balance the leg muscles, a healthy diet to support overall fitness, and a good skincare routine to maintain smooth and even-toned skin.

Face

A perfect face is often described by harmonious proportions, clear and even-toned skin, and well-defined features. Symmetry is a key aspect, balanced facial features such as evenly spaced eyes, a straight nose, and a proportional forehead and chin. High cheekbones and a well-defined jawline contribute to a striking profile, while expressive eyes enhance overall appeal. Healthy, radiant skin free from blemishes or excessive wrinkles adds to the face’s attractiveness.

The perfect face is often associated with the Golden Ratio (1.618:1), a mathematical proportion believed to create the most aesthetically pleasing and harmonious facial features. This ratio is found in the distance between the eyes, the shape of the nose, the contours of the jawline, and the fullness of the lips.

The face is the most expressive part of the body, with over 40 muscles working together to create a wide range of emotions and expressions! In fact, the face is so expressive that it can produce over 10,000 different facial expressions, from a subtle smile to a dramatic frown.