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Deconstructing The Appeal Of Jessica Alba: Why Is She Every Man's Ideal Woman?

April 28, 2011 by Charlotte Steinway
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Perhaps it has to do with the scarves and the sunglasses…

In honor of Jessica Alba‘s 30th birthday today, we’ve decided to take a closer look at her, and her widespread appeal—specifically to the male species.  Yes, we think she’s gorgeous and all, but we can’t seem to put our finger on what exactly makes men want Alba for their girlfriend more than any other woman. Granted, she apparently boasts the ideal .7 waist-to-hip ratio that is perfect for attracting men, but there is clearly somethingelse going on here. It could be her perfect pout or her button nose, but Alba said it definitely isn’t her “exotic” look. “People today are more ethnically mixed,” the actress, who is Mexican, French and Dutch, told InStyle. “The girl next door looks like me.” There you have it: Jessica Alba herself demystifies her own appeal: she is every man’s dream girlfriend because of her laid back style and easygoing looks. So in her Honor (pun intended. Anyone?), we’ve rounded up her ‘girl next door’ style staples:

Be sure to check out the rest of our coverage of celebrity style, boyfriend jeans, and buying guide to scarves.

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