The female figure is the most discussed topic in society. Everyone has their own ideas about beauty, their tastes and preferences, so the debate about the ideal female figure does not subside. So, what types of a female body do exist, and is it possible to call at least one of these modifications ideal?
"An Apple"
Most often, a female figure is classified according to the ratio of the volumes of the shoulder girdle, waist and hips. Such a classification is convenient in that it helps women to determine their type and, in accordance with it, choose a suitable wardrobe, as well as a set of exercises that would help to “work out” problem areas.
So, the first type of figure is the type “O”, or “Apple”. Why does he have such a strange name? Everything is extremely simple. If such ladies begin to grow fat, then their legs remain unusually slender, but the middle part of the body gradually increases. Moreover, the hands do not really “suffer” in this case, and the waist and lower abdomen take on outstanding forms. As a result, if we draw an analogy, the figure in appearance resembles an apple on thin legs.
Among the stars, the most famous owner of such a figure is Jessica Simpson. While the singer remained slender, it was difficult to suspect that she belonged to “apple” women, but as soon as Simpson got fat, the features of her figure became obvious. On the Russian stage, Alla Pugacheva has a similar figure.
How to mask your flaws in this case? First, you need to abandon any tight clothing and large prints. Skirts and trousers should be slightly flared down. Blouses do not need to choose baggy, but tight-fitting ones also will not work - it is better to opt for free-cut models.
"Pear"
The peculiarities of the female figure - "pears" are such that the outstanding hips of a woman are visible with the naked eye. At the same time, her shoulders are quite narrow, so the hips stand out even more. But the obvious advantage of such ladies is the slender waist, which is visible even if the lady is overweight.
Of the celebrities, the most obvious owner of such a figure is Jennifer Lopez. Stories about her “fifth point” are still surfing the Internet, in particular, stories about the fact that she even insured the body part known to everyone. Well, you have to give credit to Jen: she was not taken aback and turned her disadvantage into an advantage. The actress and singer sometimes chooses unsuccessful dresses, and the features of her figure are striking. But sometimes she undoubtedly can learn to dress. For example, flared dress pants and tight-fitting T-shirts are a favorite thing in the actress’s wardrobe. There is some common sense in this, as Lopez disguises too “prominent” hips, but emphasizes the graceful waist.
"Pears" should not litter their closet with baggy clothes that will hide their undeniable advantage - a thin waist. If you are overweight and your hips are too wide, then tight leggings and miniskirts will also not work.
"Hourglass"
Everyone remembers the hackneyed standard "90-60-90". These parameters in most cases are suitable specifically for ladies "hourglass". A great advantage of these types of figures is that the width of the shoulders is equal to the width of the hips, and when excess weight appears, it is evenly distributed between all parts of the body. For such ladies, there are practically no restrictions on the choice of clothes.
Curiously, there are a lot of sex symbols among women with such parameters. Suffice it to recall Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren and Gina Lolobridge. All these actresses possessed the classic hourglass figure. At the same time, they could afford to have a drop of excess weight, since this did not appear in any way on their proportions, but they made it even more appetizing.
It is no wonder that among celebrities there are so many ladies with an hourglass figure. For an actress, singer, model, it is important how she looks. It is also important to have universal parameters in order to allow yourself to wear any stage costumes. It is difficult for a “apple” woman or a “pear” woman to bring her proportions into harmony, while the “hourglass” does not even need to strain too much.
"Banana"
A wide female figure, devoid of attractive bends, in which the volumes of the shoulders, waist and hips are almost equal, is called "Banana" or "Rectangle". Representatives of the fair sex with a similar figure, as a rule, have a very small bust, and in general their body looks like a boy.
Such ladies should be wary of being overweight, as he is able to turn their figure into a less attractive banana. But if you keep yourself in shape and choose the right clothes, there is a chance to purely visually come closer to the standards of the hourglass figure.
In Hollywood, such parameters are possessed by famous actresses Mila Jovovich, the star of “Pirates of the Caribbean” Keira Knightley, as well as the brawler Lindsay Lohan. You can also say that Cameron Diaz and Nicole Kidman have a rectangular shape.
The main thing for the owner of such a figure is to try to give her feminine bends. Flared dresses, swimwear with a skirt, blouses with a V-neck will look great on such a girl. In general, such ladies do not have problems with the wardrobe, since any clothes fit perfectly on them, like on models.
Critically complete figure
The parameters of the female figure, as well as the male body, can be subjected to yet another classification, which is important in terms of health, control of one’s own weight and lifestyle correction. This classification is based on the measurement of one parameter - the percentage of fat in the body.
Moreover, "fat fat strife." There is a “useful” fat - visceral, which supports the internal organs in the right position, and there is an “extra” one, which is stored in humans, does not play a particularly useful role, but it causes a lot of problems. And the point is not even in the proportions of the figure, but in the fact that the muscles, bones, blood vessels, heart receive a double load, carrying all this good.
You can determine your belonging to a particular type of figure by measuring a number of anthropometric characteristics: the amount of visceral fat, bone mass, muscle mass and, in fact, “excess” fat.
The process of "obesity" began in a person if his percentage of "reserve" fat approached the mark of 40%. Moreover, for young people this mark is slightly lower - 39%, for people 40 years old - 40%, and in 60 obesity begins if the indicator has exceeded 42%.
40% of fat is an SOS signal. This means that a person has a critically complete figure and should start losing weight immediately.
Full female figure
If a person has a fat layer of 33 to 39% of the total body weight, then we can safely say that it is full. For people of 40 years, this indicator varies from 34 to 40%, and in the elderly - from 36 to 42%.
Is it good to be full? For health, this is not entirely acceptable. However, while critically fat people have never been in a “trend”, then full female figures flaunted on the canvases of Rubens and Rembrandt. It was an ideal of the Renaissance.
As for the realities of today, full ladies have a hard time looking at actresses, singers and girls from the covers of magazines. But the same celebrities sometimes show that they, too, are not averse to being in the place of the usual “donut”: everyone remembers stories when skinny divas like Christina Aguilera, Kim Kardashian, Bjonse, Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears turned into well-fed for some six months ladies who, perhaps, were close to the first stage of obesity.
This is not to say that from this woman ceased to be beautiful. They kept their beauty. The artists explained their decision to gain weight by the fact that they were tired of diets, they want to eat whatever they want, and love themselves for who they are. Such zeal is laudable. But sooner or later, under pressure from the public, each of them again went on a diet, went to the gym and appeared in public as it is customary to appear in our time.
A slim body
A slender figure is one of the most common figures in the modern world. Young people under 39 years old can consider themselves slim if their body fat ranges from 28 to 33% of the total body weight. A slender figure for those who are “over forty” is possible within 30-34% of fat, and for older people within 33-36%.
Slender figures visually look juicy, but there are no special folds on the body. Similar parameters were popular in the cinema of the 50-60s. Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, Gina Lolobridge’s sex symbols looked just like that. Artistic or muscular women were not honored.
In our time, priorities have shifted a little, but there are still stars with similar figures: for example, the well-known Monica Bellucci. The actress has never been distinguished by thinness, but at the same time you cannot call her complete either. Jennifer Lopez throughout her career had a “juicy” form. Socialite Kim Kardashian does not differ in model parameters, but attracts the eyes of an admiring audience.
Controlling your body type is not so difficult. Previously, you could find out your anthropometric characteristics only in the fitness center. Today you can buy special scales home and in a couple of seconds find out what percentage of "excess" fat is in the body.
Muscular figure, or "Fitness"
A female figure these days is considered ideal if it contains no more than 28% and at least 24% fat. What gives such a ratio? This is the balance when the body does not lose its “juiciness”, but at the same time muscles (which need to be pumped up first) begin to emerge.
Fitness figures are the figures of most modern stars. In the XXI century, as it used to be in ancient Rome, muscular taut bodies are again held in high esteem in both men and women. On a normal diet, it is difficult for a woman to achieve the relief of the outlines and the required amount of fat. To do this, you need to switch to a special balanced diet, in which there will be less carbohydrates, but more protein.
The biggest fitness fan in Hollywood is Madonna. In the 80s, her body was a classic type of "fitness". Over the years, as a result of lengthy training, the figure has come closer to athletic parameters. And the singer still does not lose her form, although she is already 57 years old.
The body of Holly Berry, Alice Milano and Jennifer Aniston looks quite muscular, which, after breaking up with Brad Pitt, became a regular visitor to the gyms.
Athletic
A female figure, which contains from 20 to 24% fat, can be considered athletic if its owner has well pumped muscles. It is not enough yoga or regular fitness, it will require heavy artillery.
The athletic figure requires a lot of attention and long hours of training. As a rule, this type of body goes to professional athletes. A separate category is women bodybuilders who spend hours in the gyms to build muscle.
A sports female figure is a rather rare phenomenon. To get such a body, one must subordinate it to all life. It is unlikely that among actresses or singers there is a woman with such parameters. Although Madonna in some periods of her life was quite like an athletic lady. For this, the singer was repeatedly criticized by the female half of the audience. Fans and anti-fans complained that the Madonna looked like a man.
Thin
A lean figure is a body whose fat level has fallen below 20%. The disadvantages of the female figure, which is not supplied with the right amount of fat, are obvious: female seductive forms are lost, the general appearance of such a girl looks a little painful, the bones on the body and veins on the hands begin to protrude strongly.
The appearance of thin girls is a little painful, because in part this is so. For example, they often suffer from low blood pressure, muscle atrophy, and malfunction of the glands. All these symptoms are logical.
You can bring your fat indicators to such a level only by greatly limiting yourself in food. And even if this food is of excellent quality, its consumed volume will be too small to provide the whole body with the necessary energy. As a result, the body begins to give alarming signals in the form of weakness and dizziness. Most of these girls have problems conceiving and bearing a child. The worst outcome comes when fat levels fall below acceptable limits. Then death from exhaustion may occur.
Anorexic girls became popular in the 90s. Then, on the catwalks, girls, deprived of any sexual characteristics, skinny and flat walked all the time. It was convenient for fashion designers who could put any thing on such a model, like on a hanger, but became a real tragedy for ordinary women: many plagued themselves with diets, but could not achieve such painful thinness.
By the 2000s, admiration for extra-slim models faded. However, to this day, diets are the most discussed topic among ladies.
