In the 1920s, the charming and childishly playful expression of American film star Marilyn Monroe left a lasting impression on people, to the extent that women of all ages later took her as a beauty role model. In the 1930s-40s, Olga Chekhova, the niece of the famous Russian writer Anton Chekhov, was an idol in the hearts of many Germans. Her captivating demeanor attracted numerous high-ranking Nazi officials, with even Hitler falling under her spell.
In contrast, foreign women appear more self-assured and open compared to Chinese women, a trait particularly evident in some developed Western countries and regions. For example, in the U.S., U.K., and France, almost every young woman aspires to be beautiful. Beauty standards in some Asian countries are relatively close to those in China, such as Japan and South Korea, where there is a general emphasis on feminine charm and Eastern elegance.
However, these countries also have different aesthetic trends in different eras. Taking Japan as an example: before the 1970s, women valued heavy makeup and polite behavior; in the early 1980s, the ideal beauty standard was the "virtuous wife and good mother" type, with actress Momoe Yamaguchi being the dream lover sought after by Japanese men at the time. In the mid-1980s, individuality in women was emphasized, with exaggerated makeup attracting men more effectively. In the early 1990s, Japanese women seemed to lose their appeal, replaced by tall, blonde, blue-eyed foreign models. By the late 1990s, free-spirited and uninhibited women were favored by Japanese men, with unique makeup and fashion styles reflecting strong individuality. During this period, Namie Amuro became a representative beauty icon. Entering the year 2000, full-figured, healthy, and outgoing women became the ideal type for Japanese women.
In recent years, international beauty standards have become more diversified and changeable. Sometimes, skeletal beauties with prominent facial features, wild personalities, and a strong sense of self-expression take the stage. At other times, "ultra-thin" beauties dominate the scene. Occasionally, the trend shifts back to Marilyn Monroe-style voluptuous beauties who capture the aesthetic landscape. And sometimes, East-West hybrid beauties come into vogue.
A U.S.-based women's fashion website claims that people will evaluate modern women's health and beauty from the following ten aspects in the future:
(1) Normal bone development with proportional body parts.
(2) Rosy and radiant skin with a healthy glow and luster; smooth, supple skin with elasticity; a well-rounded figure rather than obese or bloated.
(3) Large, spirited eyes with regular facial features harmoniously matching the face shape, like a couple wearing matching short-sleeve T-shirts.
(4) Symmetrical, rounded shoulders, slightly slim, without the appearance of a hunched or drooping neck.
(5) A straight spine when viewed from behind, with normal body curves visible from the side. No wing-like protrusions or upward flipping sensation of the shoulder blades.
(6) Broad chest with round pectoral muscles and full breasts that do not sag.
(7) Slim yet strong waist, slightly cylindrical in shape, with a flat abdomen. The standard waist circumference should be approximately one-third smaller than the bust size.
(8) Rounded and slightly upturned buttocks, without appearing droopy.
(9) Slim lower limbs with no sense of bending when the legs are brought together, whether viewed from above or the side. Balanced arms with soft hands and long, delicate fingers.
(10) Overall observation reveals no signs of clumsiness, flabbiness, or excessive thinness or robustness. Center of gravity is balanced, with harmonious proportions.
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