Scientists at the University of Manchester, working with the supermarket chain Asda, have come up with the golden ratios for beauty.
According to David Holmes, a senior psychology lecturer at the University of Manchester, "The human curve has come to represent the healthiest and most fertile form, highlighting the most suitable breeding partner and has evolved to be universally attractive to males for that reason."
Here are the findings of the survery:
* A, DD or E cup is considered the optimum breast size.
* The ideal thigh-height ratio - calculated by dividing the thigh's thickest circumference by total height - 0.3
* Hip-Waist ratio is reached by dividing circumference of the waist by that of the hips - the optimum figure is 0.7
* Scores of 1 to 5 are assigned for 'body curve line' and 'body symmetry' based on visual assessment. Higher the total score, the more perfect the hourglass shape.
Been reading news about research on such beauty ratios for years. I guess after taking into account cultural differences we would realize these optimums are just an indicator and not the exact figure. It would be interesting to find out the parameters used for scoring 'body curve line' and 'body symmetry.'
Source : TOI
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