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Women 'most beautiful at 31'

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Nine actress Kate Hudson is looking more stunning than ever. Is it her new-found love with Muse frontman Matt Bellamy that's making her glow? Or, could it be that the golden-haired beauty turned 31 this year?

According to a new British survey, women are most attractive at the age of 31, as a combination of confidence and a sense of style trump fresh-faced beauty.

The survey commissioned by the UK's QVC shopping channel surveyed 2000 men and women and found that 70 percent say confidence is a key factor in making a woman attractive, followed closely by physical beauty (67 percent) and a sense of style at 47 percent.

Find out the stay-young secrets of the stars!

Almost two-thirds of the women surveyed agreed with the saying "With age, comes beauty" and more than half said that they have let go of insecurities as they'd aged.

"This research shows that what many have already suspected — real beauty is more about more than just good looks but a combination of confidence, style and personality too," QVC marketing director Sue Leeson said.

Have your say: When do you think women are most beautiful?

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I agree ,being over 50- confidence is a boost to beauty. Age is no hindrance to being and feeling beautiful.
It really has taken this long, and also I've had that feedback, mostly the confidence factor really makes a difference. In which case I'm looking forward to some more fun times to come, it just keeps getting better. The journey has been worth it.
I'm glad to hear that. I just turned 31 and I must say I'm more confident than when I was in my 20's. I know what I want and I'm not a shy person anymore. Although I look quiet young for my age I feel different inside, like I can now contribute to the world in a good way due to my maturity and experience. I LOVE being "31".
I agree with this. I am 33 and I feel so sexy and attractive then I was in my 20's. I feel more comfortable with who I am and in my own body.
Damn! Wish I had known this earlier! At almost 34, I think I missed the boat!
Better not tell the guys running the catwalk kittens, they're still stuck in the sweet 16, Blond, bone skinny pedophilia genre. There are older fashion models but they didn't get their start as old models, they all come in as Young, mostly blond and Bone Skinny. Watch next top model, Activist Women haven't penetrated the Fashion industry sufficiently yet to effect a change here, the ones that have just seem to help perpetuate the stereotype for fear of rejection by the establishment and the resulting loss of their income.
how many chicks in the photos had babies? Don't agree. They now say 50 is the new 40 and once the kids are out of your hair, life is absolutely free and wonderful.
Woman are smarter than men. I totally agree on this subject, woman grows to a complete package of SBC (smart, confident & beautiful). It's in their nature to care, knows how to handle problems, knows how to confide. Woman are multi tasking species. They have ability to change the world for better. I have personally researched and practically seen cases. Woman specially who reaches 30+ gains more confident. This way it effects your heath too. Anyone can see charm and brightness on face, which makes person beautiful inside and out. And nevertheless, personality builds up and it shows naturally. Little bit of make-up is like icing on the cake. myself turning 31 this year.
This is another ridiculous assumption about women. We are all different and what makes a person 'sexy' depends on both the person and who is making the judgement. Anyone who thinks it's all over for 'sexiness' once a women gets over 31 is limiting their perspectives - women can be, and often are, more sexy as they get older. To me, sexy means confident, happy and feeling good in one's own body - so when that happens is when a woman is most sexy - whether that be 21, 31, 51, or even 81. Please stop labelling and stereotyping women.
What a relieve to hear that. I am turning 30 this year and was very nervous to let go of my twenties, now i am kinda looking forward to 31!

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