Discover these top tips on how to look beautiful and attractive to glow up & look and feel your best.????
Elevating your looks is easier said than done.
Society puts a lot of emphasis on how we look. From wearing the latest fashion trends, to achieving the perfect skin care routine, upgrading your looks, or "glowing up" seems to be a hot topic these days.
While there's nothing wrong with wanting to learn how to look beautiful and attractive, it's important to understand it takes time & effort to truly "glow up" and be more physically and mentally attractive.
That's why in this article, you'll learn how to look beautiful everyday, how to look beautiful and attractive without makeup, and so much more!
Beauty Is Subjective
It's important to note before diving into the nitty gritty on how to look beautiful and attractive that BEAUTY IS SUBJECTIVE.
That's right, while there are certainly beauty standards or ideals, there's no definition or how-to book on how to look the most beautiful to everyone around you.
This is because we all have preferences on what we find beautiful (both physically & mentally & emotionally) and what we don't find beautiful.
And that's just a part of life.
However, this is not to say that making certain changes/ improvements in life to upgrade your looks is meaningless.
In fact, there are many physical and emotional things you can do to make yourself more attractive.
Plus, you shouldn't feel guilty for wanting to make positive change to improve your looks and/or mindset to feel more attractive.
That being said, it's always important to 1) never compare yourself to others and 2) have realistic expectations when it comes to learning how to look beautiful and attractive.
Change won't happen overnight because positive change takes time and consistent effort.
However, by following some of the below tips, gradually with time you'll start to look & feel your best in no time!
How to Become More Physically Attractive
1. Wear Flattering Clothes
Dressing well isn't about just wearing the latest designer brands.
The type and fit of clothing you wear matters. ????
It's essential you wear clothes that best flatter your figure.
While this doesn't mean wearing a super tight short dress everyday....
this does mean wearing clothes that fit your body, rather than wearing extremely baggy and loose-fitting clothes.
Examples of flattering clothes that can help accentuate your figure include wearing:
- Skinny Jeans
- Leggings
- Bodysuit
- Tank Top
- Well-Fitted Denim Jacket
- V-Neck T-shirt
2. Invest in a Stylish Wardrobe
Following the same theme of clothing, wearing stylish clothing is also important.
You don't want to just throw on the same t-shirt & skinny jeans each day.
Clothing gives you the ability to show off your personality and further accentuate your figure.
And, clothing includes shoes too!
Consider mixing your wardrobe up. If you always wear the same jeans and a t-shirt, consider going out of your comfort zone and wearing a romper or skirt.
3. Accessorize
Accessories can be a game-changer to any outfit.
However, it's important to understand that not all accessories are the same in that your accessories can definitely make or break your look.
If you don't already, consider wearing earrings, necklaces, and or bracelets.
Also, consider buying more high-quality jewelry, otherwise you run the risk of the jewelry tarnishing easily and looking cheap.
4. Wear Red
There's a reason why the color red is closely linked to attraction... because it is!️
That's right, various studies have supported that wearing the color red increases your attractiveness.
Specifically, wearing the color red has been linked to feelings of passion, love, and desire.
So, if you don't already, consider adding more red pieces of clothing to your wardrobe.
5. Be Naturally Fit & Healthy
Although you may think that being skinny is the most attractive body shape for women since many top runway models are thin, you may be surprised to learn that this isn't the most attractive body shape.
At least by studies conducted by what men find most attractive.
When it comes to female body shape, men find an hourglass figure most attractive.
An hourglass figure meaning a low waist-to-hip ratio.
Why is an hourglass figure more attractive (in the eyes of men) than any other figure?
It has everything to do with biology such that men find women are better able to successfully reproduce with a more hourglass figure.
Now, it's important to throw in a reminder that beauty is SUBJECTIVE.
As long as you maintain a healthy weight and feel comfortable & confident in your own skin that's what's most important.
However, from a biology standpoint, it's key to keep in mind that in general, an hourglass figure is considered the most attractive figure by men.
6. Self Tan
Self tanner is truly a game-changer!
There's nothing quite like having a gorgeous tan to make you feel more glowy, healthy, & confident.
Self tan is great because it gives you an attractive tan without damaging your skin's health.
Tanning outside or in a tanning bed can be extremely drying & damaging to your skin.
Therefore, self tan gives you the chance to achieve a gorgeous tan while keeping your skin healthy & hydrated.
When it comes to self tan, finding the right brand and shade for your unique skin tone is important.
Not all self tan is of the same quality. And unfortunately, the wrong self tan can make you look orange and unnatural.
But, fear not, as long as you invest in a high-quality self tan and apply it carefully, it will look super natural.
I LOVE the Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water and the Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops.
Both the tanning water and tanning drops give your a gorgeous, natural tan without looking too orange and streaky. Plus, they don't smell that gross self tanner smell when applying which is always a bonus!
7. Show Your Hips
Another way on how to look more attractive is showing off your figure, specifically your hips more.
Now, this doesn't mean wearing a super tight, uncomfortable mini dress everywhere you go.
This does, however, mean and further support the idea that a more hourglass figure is most attractive.
So, consider wearing fitted jeans or leggings that accentuate your hips.
8. Show Your Arms
Showing off your arms is another way on how to look more beautiful everyday.
Yep-- showing more of your arms, especially if you have longer arms, is scientifically proven to be more attractive.
The reasoning behind the attractiveness of long-armed women, while seemingly random, is again due to a biological perspective similar to that of how women who have a good hip-to-waist ratio are seen as attractive.
So, if you have longer arms, don't be afraid to show them off!
9. Wear Contacts
Another simple fix to look more attractive is making the switch from glasses to contacts.
Various studies have found that people who wear contacts are seen as more attractive than people who wear glasses.
While this is of course very subjective and it's important to wear what you feel most comfortable in, if you go back & forth between wearing glasses and contacts, consider wearing your contacts to look more attractive.
How to Look Beautiful and Attractive With Makeup
10. "Grow" Longer Lashes
Long eyelashes help make your eyes pop!
If you struggle with shorter, straight lashes, there are many things you can do to achieve longer lashes.
First, consider trying a lash serum. I swear by lash serums to help me grow longer, fuller lashes. While it does take about 1 month to start seeing results, and lash serums can be quite expensive, trust me they are worth every penny.
I use the Grande Lash Serum and it's truly life-changing. It works the same as other more expensive lash serums (i.e. Rodan and Fields Lash Boost), at a more affordable price.
Other ways to achieve longer lashes is by perfecting your mascara game and using falsies to enhance the length & fullness of your lashes.
When it comes applying mascara, always make sure to curl your lashes first, then apply your mascara. This is especially helpful if you have straight eyelashes to keep them lifted and appearing fuller & longer.
11. Maintain Well-Manicured Eyebrows
Eyebrow thickness seems to be more of a trend. One year thick brows may be in, while another year thinner brows may be in.
If you have thicker brows naturally, you may be tempted to pluck them, but wait!
Thicker eyebrows are seen as attractive, as long as they are well taken care of.
So, be sure to pluck any excess hair between your brows; however, you don't need to pluck your thick brows all off to look beautiful & attractive.
12. Wear Flawless Makeup
Makeup, done right, can greatly enhance your natural beauty.
However, the key is to apply your makeup properly.
Otherwise, your makeup runs the risk of making you appear less attractive.
While there's no "right or wrong" or rules when it comes to applying makeup, there are a few tips to keep in mind when applying makeup to look effortlessly flawless.
1. Apply Makeup in the Correct Order: When applying makeup, there is a certain order in which you should apply the products to ensure they 1) look their best and 2) last on your face.
Here's a brief breakdown of the correct order in which you should be applying your makeup products:
Foundation-> Concealer-> Bronzer-> Blush->Eyeshadow-> Eyeliner-> Mascara->Highlighter->Setting Spray
While there is of course some room for variation, such as whether you should apply blush or bronzer first, it's important to try and follow roughly the above order to achieve a flawless makeup look.
2. Less is More: Makeup can do wonders to enhance your natural beauty. However, too much makeup can detract from your looks. Therefore, when applying makeup, try to always look natural and resist the urge to wear heavy makeup as it will take away from your natural beauty.
3. Using the Right Shades: We've all been there, using the wrong shade of foundation or concealer. It's important to find the right shades of face makeup because again the goal is to look natural & flawless. It may take a couple tries and experimenting to find the right shade for you.
13. Make Your Eyes Pop with Eye Makeup
Eye makeup is a game-changer when it comes to bringing out your eyes.
Your eyes are arguably one of the most prominent features that people notice first.
Therefore, eye makeup can help define and compliment your eyes to look that much more gorgeous.
There are various eye makeup products like: mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow.
Try experimenting with different colors and looks to see what eye makeup look best complements your eye color and eye shape.
My go-to eye look is a neutral eyeshadow base and a winged eyeliner look, with some mascara and highlighter in the inner corner of my eyes.
14. Manicure & Pedicure
Having well-maintained nails is another easy way on how to look beautiful and attractive.
There's nothing worse than constantly picking & biting your nails and getting nasty hang nails that are unflattering.
Consistently getting a manicure (and a pedicure if you want) is a great way to maintain the health and appearance of your nails, especially if you tend to bite and pick at your nails.
15. Hydrated Lips
Keeping your lips nice and hydrated is another way to naturally look more beautiful and attractive.
We can all agree that chapped lips are considered unflattering.
While it can sometimes be difficult to prevent your lips from being chapped (especially during winter), be sure to consistently apply Chapstick and periodically use a lip scrub to help keep your lips hydrated & exfoliate your lips.
Also, consider getting into the habit of applying lip gloss or a natural lip color to highlight and elevate your lip look.
How to Look Beautiful and Attractive Without Makeup
16. Moisturize Your Skin (+ SPF)
Keeping your skin hydrated & moisturized is important to not only look more attractive, but maintain your skin's health.
Try to get into the habit of applying moisturizer on your face and body both in the morning and night.
This will ensure your skin is getting the hydration it needs to look & feel its best.
Plus, try to always use a moisturizer with SPF to protect your skin.
Two of my favorite go-to facial moisturizers are the Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 35 and the Elta MD Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 44.
Both do wonders at keeping your skin feeling nice & hydrated while also working to protect your face with SPF.
If you're looking for just a basic everyday moisturizer, try the Cetaphil moisturizer. But, if you're looking for more light-to-medium coverage with your moisturizer, consider trying the Elta MD tinted moisturizer.
17. Exfoliate (Face + Body)
Exfoliating helps remove any dead flaky skin. While you don't want to exfoliate every single day, exfoliating 2-3 time per week on your face & body is another easy way on how to look beautiful and attractive.
Exfoliating doesn't just help make your skin feel silky smooth, but when you apply makeup and/or self tan, it's important that you don't have any excess dead skin.
Otherwise, the dead skin will either make your self tan look patchy or your makeup rough & textured (which we don't want).
Need some exfoliator product recommendations?!
Try using the Era Organics Facial Scrub (for face) and the Tree Hut Shea Sugar Exfoliating Scrub (for body) to make your skin feel soft and silky smooth!
18. Hair Care Routine
Maintaining soft, silky smooth hair that's healthy is an absolute must on how to look beautiful and attractive.
Whether you color your hair or not, maintaining healthy hair that's shiny will help make you look more attractive.
Inevitably, the more you color your hair and use hot styling tools to style your hair, the more difficult it is to achieve healthy-looking hair.
Having a go-to hair care routine with high-quality products is important.
Personally I use Olaplex products to keep my colored hair looking healthy, and Olaplex truly does do wonders at keeping my hair healthy & silky smooth.
When it comes to hair care, you should always use a quality shampoo and conditioner. Don't forget to use a purple shampoo if you color your hair blonde to keep your hair from turning brassy.
Also, don't forget to use heat protectant when using hot styling tools to prevent hair damage & breakage.
19. Have a Signature Fragrance
Wearing perfume is another way to on how to look beautiful and attractive.
While you obviously can't see perfume, having a signature go-to fragrance can certainly elevate your attractiveness.
Just be sure to not over do it with the perfume!
20. Maintain Good Hygiene
Maintaining good hygiene, though obvious, is another easy way on how to look beautiful and attractive without makeup.
This includes keeping up with brushing your hair, teeth, showering everyday, etc.
Not only will keeping up with your hygiene help you look better, but it will also help you feel better too!
How to Look Beautiful Naturally Everyday
21. Attitude
Having a confident, positive attitude is a top way on how to look beautiful naturally everyday.
Feeling comfortable and confident in your own skin significantly boosts your attractiveness.
While it may sound like a cliché, being yourself and loving yourself is truly the first essential step to genuinely feeling more comfortable & confident in your skin.
22. Sleep
Sleep impacts your looks & attractiveness more than you might think.
Not only does a lack of sleep put you at risk of developing dark circles under your eyes, but your overall mood and attitude will likely be more agitated and irritable compared to if you got a full night's sleep.
Plus, a lack of sleep can harm your skin's appearance and cause you to get lazy when it comes to maintaining your appearance (which is never good!).
23. Water
Keeping hydrated is another way on how to look beautiful naturally everyday.
A majority of our body is made up of water. So, if you aren't drinking enough water each day, this can negatively impact your appearance and health at large.
Drinking plenty of water will help you feel more energized while also hydrating and helping your skin look more glowy & refreshed.
24. Smile
Smiling is another easy way to improve your beauty & attractiveness.
Although rather easy and straightforward, it's human nature to feel more drawn to people who are more happy and positive. And, smiling is an easy way to naturally become more attractive.
25. Posture
Having a good posture is another way on how to look beautiful everyday.
This is because a good posture will help you look taller & slimmer, which are generally perceived as attractive features to many.
Having a good posture can also make you look & feel more confident, which is another attractive bonus!
26. Diet
What you eat matters, Not only does your diet impact your weight and how you look and feel, but diet can also impact your skin.
If you struggle with acne flare ups, part of it may be to blame for having a bad diet.
Eating fast food, sugary drinks, chips, donuts, etc. that are all notoriously unhealthy foods are not only bad for your health, but can harm your skin's appearance and increase your risk of breakouts.
Therefore, try to eat bad food in moderation (such as 80/20) so you are mainly eating healthy foods that are nourishing and will help you look & feel your best.
27. Exercise
Similar to diet, exercise is another way on how to look beautiful everyday.
Whether you enjoy cardio, lifting weights, playing a sport, whatever form of exercise you enjoy, what's important is getting your body moving & active.
This will help you in the long-run maintain a healthy figure and feel your most confident self.
Final Thoughts: How to Look Beautiful and Attractive
While beauty is subjective, there's no denying there are several proven things you can do to elevate your attractiveness.
Who doesn't want to look their best, right?
When following these above tips on how to look beautiful and attractive, it's important to keep in mind these are tips on how to improve yourself.
You're trying to be the best version of yourself, not striving to be someone else.
As you can see, there are countless ways on how to improve your appearance for the better.
Don't expect to magically glow up overnight. But, in time as you work on improving yourself, you'll start looking & feeling your best in no time!