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WE CAN’T ALL BE BLESSED WITH THE FACE AND BODY OF A GODDESS – BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN WE CAN’T USE A LITTLE NATURE KNOW-HOW TO MAKE US IRRESISTIBLE…

By John Triggs

BREASTS

THE SCIENCE: According to anthropologists at Harvard University, men have evolved to fancy women with pert breasts because breasts sag with age – so a pert pair is a sign of youth and healthy fertility.

THE CHEAT: “The easiest way to make your bust look perky is to wear the right bra,” says Fabulous’ fashion director Tracey Lea Sayer. “Eight out of 10 women wear the wrong size. Go for a proper bra fitting and you’ll 
be amazed by the difference it makes.”

WAIST AND HIPS

THE SCIENCE: Nothing is more sexually appealing than a perfect waist-to-hip ratio (waist divided by hip measurements). Yes, it’s that child-bearing potential again. Fashions may change, but men have always found a ratio of 0.7 irresistible. Kylie is an almost perfect 0.69.

THE CHEAT: You can change the appearance of your body shape with a little clever styling. “Dressing is about optical illusion,” says Tracey. “For example, to add curves, use belts to pinch in your waist and emphasise your bust and hips. This season’s wide gladiator belts are perfect for creating a sexy, wasp-waisted silhouette.”

EYES

THE SCIENCE:The reason big eyes are so sexy is that your pupils dilate when you see something you desire. So large eyes show you’re interested – which in turn makes you more appealing. Big, attention-grabbing eyes also make a woman look younger and therefore more fertile.

THE CHEAT:“Smoky eyes, using dark colours on the lids and blending them seamlessly, is still one of the best ways of drawing attention to the eyes and creating that sexy, doe-eyed, Bardot look,” says celebrity make-up artist Gary Cockerill. “Finish off with eyeliner and long-lasting mascara.”

LIPS

THE SCIENCE: One of the effects of the female hormone oestrogen is to make the lips a little bigger. So Angelina Jolie’s pout is really just her body’s way of showing off how packed full of sex hormones she is.

THE CHEAT: “There are lots of products that promise to plump up the lips by stimulating them but they tend only to work for short periods of time,” says Gary. “You can make lips look bigger without resorting to collagen by taking your lipliner a little wider than your natural lip. Don’t overdo it, though, unless you want to look like Jodie Marsh.”

FACE

THE SCIENCE: The sexiest celebrities in the world are actually just Mr and Mrs Average. Because when it comes to faces, both men and women are attracted to features that are as close to the norm as possible. It’s our way of preventing our offspring from inheriting any weird genetic mutations.

THE CHEAT: Make the most of your natural beauty by using a good foundation to smooth out any shadows and odd patches leaving a lovely, regular base to work on. “Get the right one for your skin tone and you won’t be tempted to cake it on,” says Gary. “Then use blusher to create flattering contours.”

LEGS AND FEET

THE SCIENCE: The reason men have evolved to like long-legged women is because they are less likely to develop heart disease or diabetes. As for high heels, some scientists believe their appeal comes from the way they mimic how a woman’s feet point during orgasm, making women feel and look sexier.

THE CHEAT: Killer heels give the illusion of long, elegant legs, but Italian researchers recently found they can also improve your sex life by exercising your pelvic floor muscles. There are other ways to make your legs look longer though. “High-waisted jeans and skirts help to lengthen the legs and give the illusion of height,” says Fabulous’ Fashion Director Tracey.

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Photography: Scope Beauty, Alamy, Corbis, Lancton