There is a degree of self selection that distorts this picture. For example, gay people would tend to choose poses and grooming to appeal to their sex, and this would...
Continue Reading certainly be the case in dating site samples. As for conservatives tending to be a bit more attractive (probably a bit too subjective anyhow), may reflect the difference in acculturation: traditional thinking places a strong importance on looking good, whereas the liberal mindset is that looks are not as important, so you are likely to find a significant downplay of visual attractiveness (especially with women in matters of cosmetics and hair styling).