Female body attractiveness is a contentious topic with different perspectives. This leaves everyone confused and lingering around the perpetual question of what’s considered beauty. Traditionally, for female beauty , the golden ratio is applied for symmetrical facial aesthetics, while for body attractiveness, the waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), which is a measure of the circumference of the waist divided by the circumference of the hips, is employed.
However, a study published in Scientific Reports revealed that the curves play a greater role in beauty perception than adherence to the waist-to-hip ratio. ALSO READ: Bridal beauty trends you’ll love in 2024: From bold lips to blush-toned eyes, here’s what’s in Beauty in proportion The answer to the ever-puzzling question of female beauty is often sought in balance and proportion, making it a standard criterion for beauty evaluation. Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is all about balancing the proportions of the body's contours.
A lower WHR, around 0.7, is linked to higher attractiveness - it’s basically the typical hourglass figure with a cinched waist and a voluminous upper and lower body. Evolutionary psychology suggests that this ratio may serve as a visual cue for health and fertility.
These are the qualities that may unconsciously appeal to potential mates. However, the study expands on this idea, believing that the waist-to-hip ratio alone is too simple to quantify attractiveness . ALSO READ: Are attractive people viewed as mo.