Unexpected Hurdles in Research Studies: Traditional Beauty Standards
Science often backs up our existing ideas, but sometimes it stuns us with new findings that shake up long-held beliefs. A recent scientific study suggesting a 43-year-old model has the “perfect figure” has faced backlash. Here, we look at the study’s results and the shifting ideas of beauty.
The Ever-Changing Ideal Body
The fashion world has long favored extremely thin body types, like the ones Kate Moss represents. The love for an hourglass figure has replaced the adoration for Marilyn Monroe’s curvy body. But a new, game-changing study from Texas University has thrown this established view into doubt.
Embracing Fuller and Curvier Bodies
The study shows women like “fuller” and “curvier” body types. The recommended body mass index (BMI) is 18.85, along with specific hip, waist, and bust measurements. Interestingly, these match the features of British model Kelly Brook, whose looks go against the old beauty norms.