<p>Scientists at the University of Manchester worked with the supermarket chain Asda to devise the formula.<br /><br />Researchers said that the bust size and ratios of the thigh-height and hip-waist ratio are the crucial dimensions.<br /><br />However, the curviness and symmetry of the figure are also important, they said.<br />A DD or E cup is considered the optimum bust size, while the ideal thigh-height ratio—calculated by dividing the thigh’s thickest circumference by total height— is 0.3.<br /><br />The hip-waist ratio is reached by dividing the circumference of the waist by that of the hips - with 0.7 being the optimum result - and scores of one to five are assigned for “body curve line” and “body symmetry” based on visual assessment.<br /><br />A survey conducted as part of the research found that 72 per cent of men are attracted to curvier women - citing a full bust, small waist and rounded bottom as the most attractive physical attributes.<br /><br />On the other hand, 63 per cent of women would prefer to look like curvier celebrities than slimmer stars. <br /><br /></p>
<p>Scientists at the University of Manchester worked with the supermarket chain Asda to devise the formula.<br /><br />Researchers said that the bust size and ratios of the thigh-height and hip-waist ratio are the crucial dimensions.<br /><br />However, the curviness and symmetry of the figure are also important, they said.<br />A DD or E cup is considered the optimum bust size, while the ideal thigh-height ratio—calculated by dividing the thigh’s thickest circumference by total height— is 0.3.<br /><br />The hip-waist ratio is reached by dividing the circumference of the waist by that of the hips - with 0.7 being the optimum result - and scores of one to five are assigned for “body curve line” and “body symmetry” based on visual assessment.<br /><br />A survey conducted as part of the research found that 72 per cent of men are attracted to curvier women - citing a full bust, small waist and rounded bottom as the most attractive physical attributes.<br /><br />On the other hand, 63 per cent of women would prefer to look like curvier celebrities than slimmer stars. <br /><br /></p>