It might be a bit of a throwback compared to what we are told today, but the most desirable female body shape is one with a “low waist-to-hip ratio,” or what is termed an “hourglass figure.” Thats according to a new study recently published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior.

What kind of body shape is most attractive?

According to a new study published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior, women with a low waist-to-hip ratio (WHRs) - commonly known as an hourglass figure - are seen to have the most attractive bodies.