What is the ideal shape for a woman? A stupid question. Some women look fabulous with slim and toned bodies, but many look better with more curves. Elle MacPherson put on weight to play the role of model for artist Norman Lindsay in the film Sirens.

Right: photograph from the studios of Australian artist Norman Lindsay

Norman Lindsay is in my opinion the greatest observer of true female beauty in the history of art, if 10 to 15 kilos above the current standard of perfection is good enough for the master it is good enough for me.