Physical Attractiveness
Something flippant in the journal for a change
I took this test a long time ago, and I really wanted to take it again to see if my tastes have changed, but it seems it doesn't work anymore. Boo. Enjoy my last assessment. Quite funny in parts, undoubtedly and uncannily accurate all over.
According to Match.com's fine Physical Attractiveness test, my ideal man (physically) looks like this:
Your Type
Your physical "type" refers to men you find appealing and whom you expect would find you attractive as well. In the test, you picked a relatively small number of men as attractive.
The choices you made in the test suggest you have strong, automatic preferences for certain types of men. You made your choices quickly suggesting you have clear physical instincts. A variety of features stood out as important to you. This report explores these features in detail. To start, look at the list of features below that were most common among the men you liked. These "turn ons" were noted in different combinations across many of your choices.
Your Favorite Features:
Your photo choices suggest a man over 35 is probably getting a little old for your tastes.
Very handsome men
Sharp, narrow chins
So-called "Ecto-Mesomorphs," with narrow chins and nicely angular faces
Dark brown hair
Wavy hair
Straight hair
Short hair
Unique Traits
This report highlights your "unique" tastes, or what makes some men personally attractive to you but not to everyone else.
Interestingly, a lot of the features you liked are not especially popular. They're not what usually defines "mainstream" attractiveness for men. But who cares what the mainstream thinks?! Below is a list of some of the unique features you found appealing in men.
Sometimes, you like younger men, by a good gap
Sometimes, you like men over 5 years older than you
Very attractive Black/African descent men
Very attractive Hispanic or Latino men
Cute, button or small noses
Glasses and the sophisticated and smart look that goes with them
You appreciate how sexy someone very lean or slender can be
Are You Picky?
Who is attractive or handsome? Women approach this in five different ways, from being very open to very picky, and from mainstream tastes to more unique tastes. Here's what your choices told us.
What Is Your Approach to Judging Which Men Are Handsome or Very Attractive?
Very Picky: It's official: You're "picky." The fact is you are drawn to the most handsome of the handsome. You know what you like in men and are more selective than most women your age. Your tastes seem instinctual. You'd make a great casting agent, because you have a good eye for men who have "star quality." In real life, your high standards may be an obstacle for you. It's hard to find a man with the strong features you like, who's also well-rounded in other ways. Still, you know the importance of a real physical "spark" in a relationship, and aren't willing (or able) to settle for less. The challenge is finding a man who really wows you physically, even if he's not the most handsome man in the room.
Looks
Aside from the specific face types and features you like, there is often an overall "quality" about a man that makes him especially appealing. There's something about his style and the personality he conveys that sets him apart. Next, we illustrate two "looks" that capture some of the common traits we saw across your choices.
Some may call one of your types "Pretty Boys," but all you know is that they're gorgeous. The combination of classic good looks with small noses, beautiful eyes, and full lips is hard to resist. These guys tend to be clean shaven, have clear skin, and get good hair cuts. They're taking good care of themselves so they can be "pretty" just for you! [Well, you and the 1 in 3 women (33%) that are also after them]]
Your Favorite Body Types
You liked the most desired male body type, which scientifically is called a "Mesomorph." This is a fancy way of saying that you like muscular, hunky guys. You'd find this type among leaner quarterbacks and other athletes, who are strong without being bulky, and have good flexibility and agility. They have broad shoulders, a muscular upper chest (nice pecs!), and the classic V-shaped torso. So, he looks great in (and out of) clothes. Around 10% of single men are Mesomorphs. Keep your eyes out for other signs like prominent jaws, square or rectangular shaped faces, good posture, and large wrists and hands. [Oh, and this type is prone to have very cute "bubble" butts]] At about 5'10", they tend to run about 185 pounds.
Other Body Types You Like
Another type of body you seemed to especially like is scientifically called an "Ectomorph," which is a fancy way of saying you like "skinny" guys. Okay, so he's put on a couple of pounds in the mid-section. But he'll always have a long, narrow frame and look good in or out of clothes. Since these guys don't get as much attention as the football jocks, he'd probably be surprised to know that for you skinny is sexy. His shoulders may not be broad (and are probably a little bony, so you won't want to rest your head on them indefinitely). But he has long, strong arms to wrap around you. These men make up around 3% of the single population. Keep your eyes out for signs like long necks, Adam's apples, pointed chins, and relatively long upper bodies compared to legs. At about 5'10", they tend to run about 130 pounds.
Eyes
You seemed especially interested in men with blue eyes. In the test, you may not have even noticed eye color on a conscious level. However, those beautiful blue eyes apparently stood out to you on an unconscious level. Supposedly, blue eyes give the impression of openness and honesty.
Nose Type
You have an eye for men with attractive noses. You seemed especially interested in men with what's called a "Button" nose. These noses tend to be short in length, with a small bulb or "button" at the tip. From a profile, button noses turn slightly upward at the tip. Even though you liked men with a variety of nose types, you seemed especially drawn to men with a "cute" and approachable look, which button noses tend to convey.
Lips
You preferred men to have nice average-sized lips; not too thin and not too full. Even though thicker lips are more popular, you were not especially drawn to them. Perhaps it's because you like "All-American," mainstream handsome guys. Or, maybe you found fuller lips on men a little too feminine for your taste.
Smiles
You love men with big, happy smiles. You were much less interested in photos where the men had small grins or serious expressions. Although you probably didn't notice this tendency, the preference for big smiles fits your overall interest in men who look fun, friendly, and approachable.
Hair Color
You liked men with a variety of hair colors, but you seemed especially interested in men with deep, brown hair. In the test, you picked a definite subgroup of men who had a variety of different features and "looks," but many had dark brown hair. This seems to fit with your overall interest in handsome MEN, not boys. Blondish guys can appear too boyish for you, while darker hair represents a more serious, masculine look.
Facial Hair
You like your men to be clean shaven. In this test, the men that had beards or goatees were not especially appealing to you. You may occasionally find a bearded man sexy, but at least with this set of photos, your choices were not similar to women who say they love facial hair. Maybe you love the clean-cut look. Or, maybe you're just trying to avoid rubbing your face against scruffy beards. After all, how would you explain the stubble burn on your face and neck after a date?!
Body Hair
You prefer guys with smooth chests, with little or no chest hair. Maybe you find chest hair too scratchy or you like the muscular definition smooth chests provide. Regardless, you want to date a man, not a gorilla!