“Beauty has no size, no skin tone, no hair color, no eye color, no facial features, no muscle definition… for we are all uniquely beautiful and the standards are unreal.” – Anonymous
Beauty should not have a fixed definition, but society keeps changing the rules. Every decade, a new beauty trend takes over, and people feel pressured to fit in. In the 1950s, blonde hair and fair skin were considered ideal. In the 1960s, thin and youthful-looking women were admired. The 1980s favored athletic, curvy figures, while the 1990s pushed for extreme thinness.
From the 2000s to today, the so-called “perfect” woman is expected to have a thin waist, a flat stomach, big breasts, wide hips, and flawless skin. Think of celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner. It doesn’t matter how they achieve these looks—what matters is fitting into the trend.
Despite the rise of curvy figures in pop culture, fashion brands and modeling agencies still prefer extremely thin women. Models like Olga Sherer, Kim Noorda, and Kaia Gerber represent this standard. Many women go through extreme measures to meet these expectations, but change is slowly happening.
Science also has its own version of ideal beauty. Researchers from the University of Texas claim that the “perfect” woman is 1.68 meters (5’5”) tall with bust, waist, and hip measurements of 99-63-91 cm (38.9-24.8-35.8 inches). A real-life example? Kelly Brook, an English model and actress who has been recognized for her natural figure.
Kelly’s journey in the modeling industry wasn’t easy. She was rejected by agencies for being “too plump,” as they preferred ultra-thin models. Yet today, she is celebrated as a beauty icon. Studies also show that men are naturally drawn to curvier women, linking curves to youth and fertility.
However, true beauty isn’t about a specific body shape. Fashion expert Jennifer Lee explains that models are chosen based on how clothes fit, not beauty standards. The industry favors slim figures to keep the focus on clothing.
In the end, beauty is different for everyone. Imagine a world where everyone looked the same—it would be dull. Every body type matters, and everyone deserves to feel confident in their own skin.