Three generations of two families strip off to compare their bums and see which generation has the best derriere
Two sets of daughters, mums and grandmothers bare all to compare their bodies - so how does your shape change with age?
KIM KARDASHIAN bared her unairbrushed bum last week.
The reality TV star, famed for her shapely behind, was photographed with cellulite on a girls’ holiday in Mexico.
She described the picture as showing off her “flawless body”.
But do you feel as confident as Kim about your bottom?
Diana Appleyard asks three generations of two families to uncover how they feel about theirs.
The Phillips family
Hayley, daughter
Height: 5ft 8in, Size: 8-10, Hips: 32in
SALES team leader Hayley Law lives in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, with her carpet fitter husband Neil, 35.
They have a daughter, Harley, who is one-and-a-half.
Hayley says: "I feel I have inherited my mother’s genes – we are a very similar shape.
"She does a lot more exercise than me but holding down a full-time job and being the mum of a young child doesn’t leave me much time to work out.
"I do like the shape of my bum – it’s small and round and I get lots of compliments about it.
"I’d say that my bottom, as well as my eyes, are my favourite things about my appearance.
"Mum works very hard to keep her figure and I know there will come a time when I will probably have to do the same, but not yet.
"It’s very interesting that the menopause had such an effect on Gran’s bottom – at least I will be aware of that when the time comes to fight the ageing process."
Sandie, mother
Height: 5ft 7in ' Size: 8-10, Hips: 34in
SEMI-RETIRED property developer Sandie Meadows lives in Burgess Hill, West Sussex.
Divorced, she has three children and one grandchild.
She says: "I look at my mother Heather’s shape – lovely as she is – and it has made me determined to fight the ageing process and weight gain.
"I know that genetics largely determines our body shape.
"But with the modern approach to diet and exercise, it is possible to keep “pear shape” at bay.
"I get compliments about my bottom – it’s small and quite round, and there is definitely no sag.
"I do exercise classes three or four times a week, mostly Body Balance, which is a mixture of Pilates and Tai-chi, and I do a lot of walking and play tennis.
"Many of the exercises I do are designed to keep your bottom toned and I wear skinny jeans to show it off.
"I’ve always been slim but I work hard to keep what I have, and I love my bottom."
Heather, grandmother
Height: 5ft 4in, Size: 16-18, Hips: 32in
ACTIVE Heather Phillips lives with husband Frank, 83, in Dartford, Kent.
Both are retired and they have three children.
She says: ";My body, especially my bottom, has inevitably changed.
"As I’ve gained weight as I’ve got older, my bottom has got larger.
"There is a trace of cellulite which I never used to have.
"I try to keep in shape by swimming two or three times a week.
"I love my food but try not to eat too much.
"It makes me put on weight since I went through the menopause.
"I like my curvy body and don’t have any hang-ups."
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The Marquis family
Monet, daughter
Height: 5ft 10in, Size: 8-10, Hips: 32in
DRAMA student Monet Marquis lives with mum Cecilia in North West London.
Single Monet says: "We all have slightly different body shapes in our family but I think I have inherited the good genes from both my grandmother and mum.
"I have my grandmother’s small breasts and my mum’s bottom, just a smaller version.
"I wish my bottom was a little more round now and less flat.
"I don’t exercise much and lean towards a vegan diet, as that makes me feel much healthier.
"When I do exercise, I do squats to try and make my bottom more rounded but still show if off in high-waisted jeans.
"As I’ve got older I have realised I must learn to accept how I look and be happy and proud in a strong, healthy body."
Cecilia, mother
Height: 5ft 6in, Size: 10-12, Hips: 36in
EVENTS manager Cecilia Marquis lives in North West London.
Newly single, Cecilia has one daughter, Monet.
She says: "I love how great my bottom looks in jeans.
"I’ve recently lost some weight, which has helped the shape.
"I feel I’ve inherited a good bottom shape from my mother.
"I’m certainly more curvy now than I was in my twenties and I like my bum.
"It has some fat, a little cellulite and some stretch marks on the side, but it’s still pert for my age.
"As you get older, you need to choose your clothes with care, and usually tight-fitting and body-hugging shapes work best.
"My diet is mostly fish and chicken, with lots of salads.
"I allow myself some treats, but you have to eat less as you get older, to prevent a spreading bottom."
Theresa, grandmother
Height: 5ft 7in, Size: 12-14, Hips: 36in
PART-TIME administrator Theresa Marquis lives in Stanmore, Essex.
She is separated and has two children.
She says: "I’m not too disappointed with the shape of my bottom at my age.
"When I was in my twenties, I had an athletic build.
"Now I have some fat on my arms and bottom but it’s not too bad.
"I’m pleased my bum hasn’t started to sag – I think at my age, you look better for having some curves.
"I don’t dress to cover up my bottom.
"I do cover up my arms but I’ll wear jeans and leggings to show off my bum.
"I still enjoy wearing figure-hugging clothes.
"I used to do a lot more exercise than I do now – going to the gym and swimming.
"But on balance, I am very proud of my bottom for my age."