FYI: "hourglass figure" ratios

Hi
In trying to decide which size implant to do, I did research on the net. 
I found a useful formula for hourglass ratio proportions that I thought I would share.

Evidently, in many studies cross-culturally, the "preferred" bust to waist to hip" ratio was .74 or .7.  That means if you have a waist measurement of 29 and divide that by .7 or .74, you will get a visually appealing measurement for the breast area.  In this case, 41 inches.  I am sure you could go bigger, but that is the minimum cited in the studies for that curvy view.

Not endorsing it, but felt it was useful in what seems like a random kind of choice to me -- how many ccs. I am just going to tell the doc, after the tt, measure my waist and do this calculation, and put at least that much in !

My waist is smaller than that, but my bust is 41...and I personally feel VERY BUSTY..and from all the stares I get from guys apparently they like it! LOL! My husband is quite fond of the porportions as well. ; - ) I would be happier being smaller, because it's hard to fit all that into a medium sized shirt, I usually have to get a bigger shirt to accomodate my chest...that part is frustrating for me. And don't even get me started on dresses...not made for women with boobs!

I think the perceived size of breasts depends on your frame size -- height, shoulder width and BMI - so the fact that you have a smaller waist (how much smaller?) will make breasts look better. If you are short or petite, then it will appear even more so.
I do know what you mean about the shirt size. You don't want to have to wear baggy shirts or be a person that people see your chest before your face --or notice it anyway!

Yes, I am short...5'3".  My waist is currently 28" and my hips are 37.5 inches and my bust is 41".  So my waist is only 1 inch smaller than what you listed.  I can wear size 6 and 8 pants and skirts...but when I go to buy a dress, I have to buy at least a 12 or 14 just to accomodate my bust.  Same thing with button up shirts...anything made fitted usually takes into account a smaller bust.  I'm not saying I can't find shirts...it's just a lot harder.  I end up looking like Jessica Rabbit...which is OK for going out, but not so great to wear to work.  I'm not complaining about how I look, I'm thrilled with how I look...I just think maybe I'd be happier with a smaller size bust.  I don't have implants, I just got a lift 10 weeks ago...so this is what God gave me and I'm sticking with it!  Good luck on picking your size!!  I'm thinking those measurment ratios were made by a man!  ; - )

Yes they were made by men! The ratio was determined by surveying men's perception of women's attractiveness in various cultures and this was found to be a number.
Thanks !

HAHAHA!  Thanks for posting the info though...at least it gives you something to go by when trying to figure out how big you want to go!!

this makes sense, but what cup size would work best?  I don't want to be top heavy, but I would like to be attractive.  I'm thinking that would depend on my height and weight. 

In college, I was a 38DD/26/38.  It's exactly the rule of .7 --

I never realized that until just now.

Interesting topic.