Times are changing, and with them the standards of beauty. We remember periods when women with curvaceous shapes were in fashion. They were idolized in a bohemian society, poets sang in their songs, artists depicted on canvases. There were also centuries when the standard of beauty was considered to be girls with an aspen waist, pulled into a corset. And then it didn’t matter to anyone that women constantly fainted, walked as pale as a wall, and were unable to endure healthy offspring. This is a completely different story. And now for us the main thing is that it was fashionable and thousands of girls, despite the fact that such a lifestyle negatively impacted their health, exhausted themselves with diets and corsets, and they all got thinner, thinner and thinner.
In today's world, people are more and more attracted to individuality and it is believed that beauty is a matter of taste. The fashion industry would argue with this postulate, although the standards have become less severe. And even through centuries and distances, standards remain that can win the hearts of most people. One example is the beautiful figure "guitar." Whether a woman is a little pysheka or a thin one, round breasts, lush hips and a thin waist are always welcomed in her.
Gold Beauty Standards
In times when the figure of Aphrodite served as a standard of beauty, magnificent female forms were appreciated. According to some sources, the beauty's growth was only 164 cm. The chest volume reached 86 cm, the waist was 69 cm, and the hips were 93 cm.
Such options were fashionable until the Middle Ages. Then the volume of the hips remained virtually unchanged, but the chest and waist decreased significantly and were on average 80 and 60 cm, respectively.
The figure of pyshechek again became popular in the Renaissance. Then the volume of the chest and hips reached 100 cm, and the waist - up to 70 cm. According to the modern system, such parameters are equated to the fiftieth size of clothes.
The nineteenth century also distinguished itself, which pulled the beauties into tight corsets, honing the narrowest hornet's waists in the entire history of our existence, and the chest looked more elevated and noticeable. As a result, the female body was transformed into a figure of a “guitar” and an “hourglass”. According to some sources, the waist of Natalia Goncharova (wife of Alexander Pushkin) was only 42 cm, while the chest volume reached 92 cm.
The end of the XIX century makes women actively and massively lose weight. The situation worsens at the beginning of the 20th century, after the abolition of corsets. There is nothing more to support the forms, and all the imperfections of the body became noticeable. And then there is the great Coco Chanel with her seductive black dress - the dream of any girl. The parameters of the female figure have changed and become closest similar to modern ones: chest 90-94, waist - 64-66 and hips - 94-96 cm.
Despite the fact that the female standard of beauty has repeatedly changed, the ideal shape that all girls strive for, regardless of height, weight and other indicators, is the figure “guitar”.
Types of female figures
It is generally accepted that there are five basic types of female figures. In fact, there are many more, since in most cases the woman’s body has a unique set of parameters. But today we look at types such as the shape of a guitar, a pear, an inverted triangle, an apple, and a rectangle. Knowing your physique helps girls to choose the right program for sports training and create a wardrobe with which you can present their forms in the most favorable light, hiding flaws and emphasizing advantages.
Due to the fact that each woman is unique in her structure, it is sometimes difficult to determine the type of figure. This task is facilitated by a variety of calculators, which, having received the necessary data on the physique of the girl, are able to independently determine which category the figure belongs to.
Hourglass type (guitar)
The most attractive type of figure for men and desirable for women. Just as an oval face is an ideal shape, so the type of figure “guitar” is a standard of beauty. This physique has the most harmonious proportions. The ratios of height and weight, leg length and upper torso, waist to hip size (0.7) are ideal. The volume of the chest and hips is the same. The buttocks are rounded, and the legs are slim and attractive. The waist is narrow, sometimes even too much. The curves of the body are smooth, soft and distinguished by grace. The accumulation of fat occurs evenly throughout the body, and no matter what the girl is a little daisy, a beautiful physique will remain. Needless to say, a woman with a “guitar” figure was very lucky. Bright representatives of this type are Sophia Loren, Scarlett Johansson, Monica Bellucci, Marilyn Monroe, Holly Berry.
Type "pear" ("spoon")
One of the favorite female types of figures in men. About 15% of girls have these parameters. Unlike the female figure “guitar”, the pear-shaped body is distinguished by the presence of a more magnificent lower part. The hips and buttocks are rounded, wider in size than the chest area. But the bust and waist are small. The short legs of such women have wide ankles and calves. At the same time, arms and legs are narrow in girth. As for body fat, it occurs mainly in the thighs, sides and buttocks. At the same time, the shoulders do not change in size, and the contrast between the top and bottom increases. We can say that this process occurs on the principle of "every yummy goes to thigh." Alas, cellulite is a fairly common phenomenon among girls who have a pear-shaped figure. Women of such a physique need to constantly monitor their posture, since a hunched back will give out all the flaws. Bright representatives of this type are Christina Aguilera, Kate Winslet, Jennifer Lopez.
Inverted Triangle Type (Form Y)
The shape of the inverted triangle is the opposite of the pear shape. Such girls are characterized by broad shoulders and a magnificent chest, a thin waist, as well as narrow hips and a small flat butt. The upper body is most often shorter than the lower. If a woman with a figure of the “inverted triangle” type gets fat, then the fat is deposited on top: in the chest, arms, stomach and back. And the lower part remains slim. This figure resembles a sports one. The real weapon of women with an "inverted triangle" type are beautiful, slender legs that can lure any man. Bright representatives of this type are Demi Moore, Sigourney Weaver, Cher, Renee Zellweger, Sienna Miller.
Apple type
Girls with such a type of figure as an "apple" are distinguished by a round breast of a large size, a short neck, thin buttocks and hips, a chubby face. The growth of women in this category is in most cases average. The advantage is also beautiful, slender legs. However, girls of this type are prone to fullness, and excess fat is deposited in the waist and abdomen. Bright representatives of this type are Alla Pugacheva, Kelly Osbourne.
Rectangle Type
Girls with a rectangle-like figure are physically similar to men. The parameters of the chest, waist and hips are not much different. Women of such a warehouse are thin, there are no special expressive features in the figure. A high metabolic rate helps to maintain weight within the normal range. In other words, girls with a rectangular type of shape are very difficult to recover. A striking advantage of women of this physique are beautiful, slender legs.
The perfect wardrobe for every type of figure
Of course, when choosing clothes, girls should focus on their own preferences. After all, often we focus on different parts of the body. And depending on our mood, we can change clothes altogether several times a day. Therefore, it is best to know what is capable of spoiling the image of a woman with one or another type of figure and avoiding basic mistakes when creating a wardrobe. Even the perfect figure of a “guitar” in girls can be ruined by wearing the wrong clothes. It must be remembered that when buying things you must first be able to hide the flaws of the figure and emphasize its merits.
Wardrobe for hourglass or guitar figure with photo
Due to the fact that this type of figure is classic, it is difficult to spoil it with the help of clothes. However, there are some recommendations from stylists that girls with a “guitar” figure should listen to. The impression of such beautiful forms can spoil both shapeless clothes and too tight (especially skinny jeans). Dense, coarse fabrics will create the effect of fullness. And if a girl with a “guitar” figure has big breasts, then one should not choose clothes with a “boat” neckline. When choosing prints, it is better to abandon clear geometric patterns. Successful clothing will be one that is able to emphasize the waist, for example, blouses with a wide belt. And beautiful slender legs will look great with skirts. In the photo of a girl with a figure of "guitar" you can see smooth lines and chic shapes that should be emphasized with the help of clothes.
Wardrobe for "pears" ("spoons")
When choosing clothes for women with a “pear” figure, it is necessary to find a balance in not too hiding their forms, but also not unnecessarily displaying them. As in the case of the figure “guitar”, representatives of the pear-shaped form will not fit wide, baggy clothes. The difference is that you cannot hide the waist line in such a style, which can lead to a feeling of weightiness of the figure. Tight clothing will emphasize the large size difference between the waist and hips. When choosing, dense, non-drapable fabrics should be avoided. They will plump. In order not to visually enlarge even the wide hips, you should abandon the tulip skirts, as well as distinctive elements in this area. Visually reduce the volume of the lower body will help a skirt or pants in dark or even black. But the ideal top, on the contrary, should be emphasized with tight clothing, tops.
Wardrobe for the "inverted triangle" (form Y)
The main function of clothes for girls with an “inverted triangle” figure is to hide their broad shoulders or, at least, not to emphasize them. To achieve this effect, massive collars and wide cutouts, including a boat, should be abandoned. In the chest area, pockets, large jewelry and decorative accessories should be avoided. Narrow trousers are unsuccessful in that they are able to further emphasize the difference between a massive top and a narrow bottom. But wide skirts of different lengths are able to emphasize the beauty of the legs. Girls with the figure of an "inverted triangle" is better to abandon thin, soft tissues, as well as folds. Skirts and sleeves should not be too long.
Wardrobe for the "apple"
When choosing clothes, emphasis should be placed on slender, beautiful legs and décolleté. A too narrow clothing, including trousers, jeans and skirts, will become a bad choice. Just like for girls with a figure of the shape of a “guitar”, fabrics with large prints will not work. With the help of clothes, it is necessary to transfer emphasis from the abdomen to arms, back and legs.
