Some people believe that the appearance of English women is closest to the ideal female beauty. Some, on the contrary, claim that they are completely devoid of natural femininity and attractiveness. PEOPLETALK has compiled a rating of the most beautiful and famous representatives of Great Britain.

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn was born in Brussels. She trained in ballet before becoming an actress and moved to London in 1948, where she worked as a dancer in local theaters. In 1954, Audrey received her first Oscar for her role in the film Roman Holiday. Her popularity growing with each new film made her one of the highest paid actresses of her time.

Diana, Princess of Wales

Although she does not have naturally ideal features, she still attracts the eye. The sophisticated, elegant princess was a person with a big heart. She was actively involved in charity work, campaigned for animal protection and was an activist in the fight against AIDS. For her services, Diana took third place in the list of the 100 greatest Britons in history, according to the BBC. And this woman's style is tragic fate are still copied by new generations of English ladies.

Jane Birkin

This Anglo-French diva was born in London in the family of military man David Birkin and actress Judy Campbell. The love for cinema was instilled in the girl by her mother. Jane's acting career began at the age of 17. She is also known for her long-term romance with the famous French actor and singer Serge Gainsbourg (1928−1991). It is in Jane’s honor that the famous and beloved model of the Hermès handbag, the Birkin, is named.

Keira Knightley

Keira was born in London to actors Will Knightley and Sherman MacDonald. Already at the age of three, the future star decided that she wanted to follow in the footsteps of her parents, so during school holidays Kira studied acting. And for good reason! Today she is one of the most famous British actresses, was twice nominated for an Oscar.

Rosamund Pike

Born into the family of singers Julian and Caroline Pike. At the age of 16 she entered the National Youth Theater, then to Oxford University, where she studied English literature. After graduating from university in 2011, Pike dedicated herself to acting career. She starred in a number of famous films, such as “Pride and Prejudice”, “Die Another Day” and “Promised Land”. Rosamund made her main acting breakthrough in 2014, performing main role in the movie Gone Girl.

Gemma Arterton

This dark-haired beauty was born in Gravesend (England). Arterton's parents had nothing to do with cinema. My father was a welder, and my mother was a cleaner. Gemma already knew at the age of 16 that she wanted to become an actress, and after college she entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She played her first role in the television drama Conquest of Mary. She became popular after her role in the film “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” with Jake Gyllenhaal.

Kate Moss

Moss earned her first million at the age of 20, and in 2000 she became the highest paid model in the world. Only one contract with Chanel brought her $5 million in 4 years. Kate's face has repeatedly graced the covers of the most famous magazines; the world's best fashion designers considered it an honor to work with her. Her style is imitated. And no matter what she wears, it looks incredibly stylish and luxurious!

Emma Watson

The young and promising actress was born in Paris into a family of English lawyers, and when Emma was five years old, the family moved to England. At the age of six, Watson already knew for sure that she wanted to become an actress. Harry Potter brought her worldwide fame. In 2009, Emma was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most highly paid actress decades.

Kate Beckinsale

Kate was born in acting family. Early years spent in London. After graduating from school, the girl decided to become an actress, and the first role in her career was the role in the film “One Against the Wind.” After numerous roles in low-budget films, Beckinsale's popularity was brought to her by the film Pearl Harbor.

Kate Winslet

Born in Reading (Berkshire). At the age of 11 I began to learn the basics acting. A real breakthrough for her was her role in the film Titanic, which brought the actress worldwide fame and her first Oscar nomination.

Sienna Miller

The blond beauty was born in New York, but after her parents divorced, she and her mother moved to England, where she studied at a boarding school for girls. From the age of 16, Siena worked as a fashion model. She received her first role in 2002 in the film “The Ride”.

Emily Blunt

Emily was born and raised in London and played in the theater for a long time. People started talking about the talent of this actress after the film “The Devil Wears Prada,” in which she played a supporting role. According to critics, in this film Emily outplayed Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, who got the leading roles.

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl was born in Newcastle in large family. WITH early age She was interested in dancing and music, so at the age of nine she entered The Royal Ballet dance school. In 2002, Cole became a member of the popular British group Girls Aloud, and in 2009 she decided to start solo career.

Victoria Beckham

Former member of the world famous pop group Spice Girls, fashion designer and a businesswoman - simply could not help but get on this list. One of the most famous Englishwomen of our time has been recognized more than once as a style icon and has become an example for many girls. As a mother of four children, Victoria always looks amazing, skillfully combining motherhood and career.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Rosie was born in Plymouth (England). My modeling career she started at age 16. Debut in modeling business took place in 2004 at New York Fashion Week. For a long time the supermodel was one of the Victoria's Secret Angels, which ensured her worldwide fame. In 2010, Rosie starred in the film Transformers directed by Michael Bay.

Felicity Jones

Born in Birmingham (England). Since childhood, the future actress was a diligent student. She graduated from the Royal Norton School for Girls and then attended King Edward VI's Handsward School. She took part in theatrical productions. Felicity made her film debut in 1996 in the film “Treasure Hunters.”

Catherine Middleton

Prince William's wife was born in Reading (England). And before marriage she was the most ordinary girl. Since 2011, Kate has been married to Prince Ulm, and in 2013 she gave birth to George Alexander Louis. One year later official representative The Royal Court confirmed information about the second pregnancy of the Duchess of Cambridge.

Cara Delevingne

Kara began her career at the age of 17 and today is one of the most sought-after models. Not a single show of famous designers takes place without her participation. According to the American Vogue magazine, Delevingne is one of the most stylish people fashion industry under the age of 45.

Catherine Zeta Jones

Under the gun: English women through the eyes of men

You are probably familiar with stereotypes and rumors about the residents of Foggy Albion: they say that they are unkempt, arrogant, love to drink and are insatiable in sex. However, not all of the above is true. The ZagraNitsa portal found out what English women are really like, how men from the CIS countries treat them, and the easiest way to meet a British woman.

At home. It is difficult to call an Englishwoman a good housewife. Of course, you say, there is no point in putting everyone under the same brush, because there are exemplary housewives in England. We don’t argue, but in most cases a British woman would prefer to eat in a restaurant for dinner rather than stand at the stove. And anyway, it’s not easy to get her into the kitchen! The reason for this is the desire of Englishwomen to make successful career and realize herself in her profession: here it’s rare for a woman to start a family before she’s thirty. And what kind of washing-cleaning-cooking is there when the plans are so ambitious?!

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In self-care. The fact that English women are not very attractive is no longer even discussed. What can you do if nature has not endowed them with such beauty as the Slavs? But when describing British women, unkemptness is often added to pointed facial features, an icy gaze and an unnatural smile. Again, this is in comparison with girls from the CIS. Indeed, an English woman will prefer, sometimes not the sexiest from a male point of view: ballet flats (at any time of the year), Ugg boots and leggings, and uses minimal makeup. But even if she wears sneakers with a business suit and throws a backpack over her shoulder, it does not mean that she does not take care of herself. But British women have significantly larger breasts than Slavic girls: for last years The most purchased bra size has increased from 34B to 36D.

Daniil Arkhipov:

I came to the UK 6 years ago. At that moment it seemed to me that English women were really not attractive at all. The style of clothing and manners did not correspond at all to what I was used to at home. Now I look at it more simply and often notice practical people in them. On the contrary, when I come to Russia or Ukraine and see these knee-high boots in combination with a miniskirt, I cringe - it reminds me of the Red Light District in Amsterdam. English women are very practical: they will never wear heels if they are just going for a walk in the park, which certainly cannot be said about our girls. Of course, they are not so economical, they are careerists - unlike ours, they have more opportunities to get a good education, and they rarely think about things like cleaning.

In communication. Don’t mistake traditional English politeness for a girl’s interest in you: being friendly and smiling is in the English’s blood. But if you take a closer look, British women are quite cold and unapproachable. They gossip much less than Slavic women, and do not stoop to publicly discussing other people.

Dmitriy:

British women have a hard time communicating. As a rule, they are very arrogant - there are, say, girls “the life of the party,” but very rarely.

On vacation. But residents of the United Kingdom vacation a lot and often. We have already written about what the British like to drink, but their faithful do not stand aside. Girls do not neglect a pint of ale in a pub and stronger drinks in nightclubs. British women have even been called the most drinking women in the world more than once.

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In sex. Even despite a certain arrogance, liberated British women - complete opposite reserved British men. If an Englishman is embarrassed to cast a hot glance at the girl he likes and would rather compliment her dress than her beautiful ass, then British women are not particularly modest. They do not neglect short-term dating, but cheat on their partners more often than men. So, a few years ago, the whole world was shocked by the story of a 25-year-old British woman who boasted that she had 5 thousand sexual partners!

Dima Moskalu:

For British women, having sex with a man is a common thing. Many people quietly “walk” until they are 30, and then, when their career is more or less built, they begin to look for permanent partner and build a family with him. But it is undeniable that young British women behave promiscuously and provocatively in pubs.

Daniil Arkhipov:

English women are very relaxed and have no complexes. They have no problem putting on a short skirt without tights, even on a cellulite butt. They are not at all bothered by the fact of casual relationships for a couple of days. Like any woman, they are instinctively attracted to healthy, handsome men who are able to satisfy it, regardless of nationality and cultural interests.

If you decide to meet an English woman in a bar or club, just throw a couple of pleasant words and she will be won over. The main thing is not to seem stingy and boring - statistics say that such traits in a man are the first to repel a British woman. And one more thing: do not call the waiter by snapping your fingers - more than 60% of British women will not forgive you for this on the first date.

Alexander Solodovnik:

If you know how to pick up girls, then it doesn’t matter what nationality they are. But, undoubtedly, British women are crazier in bed than our girls. They are cheeky minxes.

Which British women do you know? Share your impressions about the residents of the United Kingdom in the comments.

Are women beautiful in England? About class division. And a little about English fashion.

I very often come across the expression that in England women are ugly. Precisely from those people who saw the Englishwoman in the photo, or briefly, as a tourist.

Especially after the selections “How to greet New Year in England", or "How they celebrate graduation in England". And away we go... “Wow, it’s not only here in Russia that people drink” , " And our ladies will be more beautiful ", they would have said be-be-be :). Comrades, do you care how they have it here? Many people are concerned about the European YU, French and English gays, the appearance of the local population.

The post will be long, there are a lot of letters, so I ask under the cut for those who are really interested.

Underclass (lower class) - There are such people here, and quite a few. In my opinion, absolutely not evil people, just lazy. Although there are also those involved in criminal activities, in this class there is a huge percentage of rednecks. This is a class that appeared after the war, due to the emergence social security. This includes individuals who left school immediately after compulsory education (that is, at age 15); not working or working here and there for cash; receiving subsidies from the state.

Among women of this class, it is popular to have at least three children in order to receive sufficient support from the state. People of this class are often obese, but they don’t worry about it at all; they wear a lot of exaggerated gold jewelry a la gypsies. Apart from their love of gold jewelry, women of this class usually do not take care of themselves in any way; as a rule, they do not wear makeup or do their hair. Complete naturel in one word.

In England there is a wonderful comedy series Little Britain, where main character, played by a man, is a caricature of this class.

By the way, about weight... In England (as elsewhere in the world), there is a connection between weight and social group. You can tell which area you are in by the playground. In the same way, you can immediately determine who is standing in front of you by looking at the cart in the supermarket. Middle class people have salads, bread, meat, fish, fruit, a bottle of French wine. The bottom one has frozen foods/prepared foods, almost a dozen bottles of milk of 4 pints, or even 6, toast bread for freezing, chips...

In expensive areas, my mother will be slim, in the rest I will be quite plump. I think the point is that the more educated and wealthy a person is, the more pleasures in his life that are not related to food. He has other opportunities to relax, de-stress, or have fun besides eating.

Next group- working class . These include those working in production, maintenance, construction workers, telephone operators, and taxi drivers. Traditionally in England, the working class were people who worked with their hands. But since very few of them have remained over the past fifty years, this class has practically merged with Lower Middle Class. Their education usually ends at age 18, although some go on to study for blue-collar jobs after school. This is an analogue of the Soviet vocational school.

Unlike the representatives Underclass Women love to decorate themselves in this layer. Tattooed eyebrows, hair extensions, inlaid nails, lifelong fake tan and, most sacred of all, a miniskirt. In any British city, in any weather and time of year, on Friday and Saturday evenings you can see the same picture: the girls went ahead. It may be frosty and snowy outside, but English girls walk around in a miniskirt, with a huge neckline, with bare feet, in high heels. These are exactly the girls who especially bother “our” people :)

From all of the above, one may get the wrong impression that representatives of the English working class are savages. In fact, this is not at all the case. Basically, everyone works honestly, pays taxes, takes care of their family, raises children, and is interested in football and maybe rugby. They don't necessarily go in for sports. They vacation in Egypt, Bulgaria or the Canary Islands 1-3 times a year. They just have a unique way of spending their leisure time.

For example, they have great reverence for “aristocratic” entertainment and love to go to Ascot. They also come there in groups and dress up in all the brightest, most conspicuous and shiny things.

Middle class - implies the presence of several mandatory characteristics. Namely: higher education and “professional” work. It includes doctors, teachers, lecturers, scientists, accountants, journalists, programmers and other employees. In America, to belong to the middle class, you need a certain income - above average. In England, teachers with a salary of 20 thousand pounds a year and doctors with a salary of 150 thousand are in the same social class. This class is defined by cultural rather than material achievements. Most valued here good manners. The famous English politeness is the prerogative of this social group.

The expression Middle class very often begins with the word aspiring. This is because members of this segment of society are constantly trying to improve their situation. They are eager to buy best house, best car, get better job, to get in better society, and, preferably, pass for Upper Middle. Representatives of the middle class try to achieve all this through education.

In England, only 7% of children attend private schools. Private education for even one child is beyond the reach of the vast majority of families across all classes. However, quite a few middle-class parents literally deny themselves everything in order to give their children an independent education. Because a good education is a pass for their children to the same middle class or, if you're lucky, higher. Belonging to the Middle class is not inherited and must be confirmed in each generation. Therefore, this is the class that is most concerned about the stability of its position.

An English middle class woman will never be overly adorned. Extended lips, extended hair and nails, orange tan, navel-length neckline or micro-mini are unacceptable here.

To imagine what an English woman from Middle class looks like, just watch the weather forecast on the BBC news.

I'm climbing higher on the social ladder -Upper Middle Class (upper middle class).

In many ways, this class is similar to just Middle class: it also requires higher education, professional career and good manners. But there is one significant difference: it has much more money. While in the middle class there may be people with lower salaries (for example, teachers), here the income cannot be less than a certain figure (about 300 thousand pounds per year). As a rule, members of the upper middle class receive not only higher education, but also Masters, and most often at prestigious universities, where about half of them are still, despite the fact that the class itself makes up no more than 5% of the entire population. Children from this layer almost always study in private schools.

Among them are many doctors with private practice and senior management large companies, financiers from the City, successful entrepreneurs.

Women in this layer are usually beautiful.

In this class you will not see excess weight. Women almost always have their hair down. With short nails, no tattoos, no piercings, no tan.

Without noticeable logos on clothes, very stylish and discreet. Glitter, piercings, bright lipstick, tight dresses and protruding breasts are unpopular here. A style with sporting elements is preferred: equestrian, skiing, polo, tennis and hunting. Lots of shirts, skinny trousers and jeans, boots, large bags, scarves, biker jackets.

The last step is Upper class or in our opinion, aristocrats. First World War dealt a heavy blow to the English aristocracy. Firstly, a lot of men from this class died. Secondly, conditions changed and those who served the estates went to the front or to production. Those who remained demanded such payment that most large estates could not support them and could not exist without them.

Therefore, today in England there are very few estates, and almost all of them are open to visitors for the purpose of earning money and avoiding taxes. But the titles were preserved and the culture of the British aristocracy remained.

Outwardly, the women here are similar to Upper Middle Class women, but more careless and loving extravagant things. They may be wearing wild-colored trousers or a sweater torn at the elbows. The rest of the aesthetics in this class differ little from the Upper Middle Class; there are no lips like a carp, no fake tan, no glitter. Upper Class is the only class where foreigners (or representatives of other groups) cannot enter. You can't marry into this class, you have to be born into it...

English society has a strict class hierarchy, reflecting the centuries-old traditions of the islanders. The British sense of belonging to their class seems to be innate. Even for me, not a local, it’s quite easy to determine social status interlocutor within a few minutes, or even by appearance and some inherent details. The innate sense of class is so strong that the British sometimes don't even think about taking a step up.

All this has a very rational basis. A society where everyone knows their place works much more efficiently: no one teaches anyone how to live. Workers work, entrepreneurs work, higher classes study and manage. Moreover, everyone is proud of the role they perform (this is how society educates them) - then the country will have plenty of ordinary soldiers, engineers, scientists and businessmen. So, in Victorian era, when classes were literally told what to say and what to do, Britain reached its peak.

Indicators, of which there are many: from appearance, car brand, place of residence (district) to accent and many indicator words. It is important that in England money/income is not an automatic indicator of belonging to a particular class. For example, a hereditary peer may be very poor, but at the same time he will have excellent English and manners. Working class - simply working people who earn their living by physical labor. The income and standard of living of builders, skilled workers and representatives of many other professions may not be inferior to the Middle middle class. And plumbers are generally equated to the upper middle class (a joke with some truth:).

After all the material presented, I would like to say... People, never draw conclusions about the beauty of this or that nation, about their way of life, especially if you have not been there, or have been there for a short time. This applies to everything - stereotypes about “stupid” Americans, “ugly” English, German and French women. Nasty English cuisine can also be included in this list :)

You can safely move on to discussing the fair half, or rather, English women.

There is an opinion that girls in England not particularly beautiful. This is a stereotype, as they say, to each his own, some like Russian looks, others like English ones. And there are many beauties among them. – the article is just to make sure of this. But they clearly share beauty among themselves, believing that the higher your social class, the more beautiful you are, accordingly. But the lower strata of society are not very complex about this.

They don't particularly like makeup, preferring a natural appearance.

Like any representative of the fair sex, Englishwomen love sales and look forward to them. English rationalism also plays a role here - why buy expensive branded items if they are much cheaper on sale? Compared to many other countries, girls do not go to beauty salons very often. Firstly, they are brought up this way, and secondly, English salons are an order of magnitude more expensive, for example, American ones.

Without focusing on their waistline, English women will not refuse a pastry or cake; they can often be found in fast food cafes.

When it comes to clothing, Englishwomen primarily prefer comfort and convenience. They rarely wear heels and a dress, only if they go to a party. festive evening, elite or to a restaurant. The rest of the time they can be seen in comfortable jeans or trousers, sweaters or shirts without a deep neckline, and shoes flat sole. A sort of combination of classics and comfort. You can read about women's ones separately.

By nature, English girls are quite confident in themselves, they are ambitious, and in some ways even self-sufficient. They are always ready to pay their bill on a date. When in society, they constantly smile welcomingly, because this is what they are taught from childhood. They are quite practical and thoughtful, especially in terms of everything related to the household. In general, English women make quite good housewives; they like to spend time at home and take care of their garden.

English women will never violently express their emotions, there will be no scandals with breaking dishes and leaving home - again, features. This is even good, because it’s easier to save relationships without arguing about every issue.

By the way, one bad trend is now being noticed - English women have begun to drink a little more alcohol than before. Perhaps in this way they are trying to establish themselves as feminists, it is increasingly possible to see girls in British pubs drinking on an equal basis with men.

Get married women in England usually they are in no hurry, they search for a long time and meticulously for the same one, by analogy with our prince on a white horse. On average, they start a family only at the age of about thirty. This is a little late for having children, but the expensive living conditions in England are such that before giving birth, you must first be completely confident in your chosen one.

English women - not particularly emotional, but sincerely loving, wearing jeans, but going out in full dress - they are contradictory and mysterious, it’s difficult to understand them, but it’s worth it.

Of course, all people are different, but English girls struck me to the heart, breaking yet another stereotype about Britain. Instead of thin, prim, Englishwomen dressed in formal suits, I saw overweight women, dressed in who knows what, and drunk (youth alcoholism serious problem modern Britain), with cigarettes, loud-mouthed high school girls or students. I’d rather keep silent about other details. Of course, all this happened in the dark and in the area of ​​entertainment venues.
To be fair, there were some pleasant exceptions.
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Original taken from teh_nomad in Scary women abroad

This photo is probably the most normal thing that took place at the races in England:

A few days ago, the so-called “Ladies Day” took place at the famous Grand National horse races, which take place near the British city of Liverpool. The central event of this event is not the horse racing itself, but the appearance of women dressed for the occasion on the track. Before important event False eyelashes, cosmetics and self-tanners are disappearing from stores.

Women's Day attracts both ordinary British women who want to show off their dresses, crazy heels and, of course, hats, as well as local celebrities, including pop singers, TV presenters and footballers' wives. This year on Women's Day the weather was very cool: on average it was no more than +6 degrees Celsius, and in addition, it was blowing cold wind. But this didn’t bother the participants of the event much - many came in outfits more suitable for a party on the beach and kept warm alcoholic drinks, jackets and hugs.