Singer Nicole Scherzinger says it's better to show off shoulders than curves.

The 35-year-old prefers to wear outfits that are "open across the top", reports contactmusic.com

`You see me wearing dresses that are open across the top. That area shows grace because it's dainty, but it also shows strength. I think shoulders are sexier than cleavage,` Scherzinger told the Daily Star Sunday newspaper's TV Extra magazine.

The former Pussycat Doll believes in herself by `staying in shape`, but explained it is all in her mind.

She said: `Staying in shape is where I get my power from. It keeps my temple strong. Physically it helps because you feel more confident in your clothes and how you hold yourself, but it's a mental for me.

`If I don't work out I actually look more slender as I don't have as much definition ... Once you embrace your size and your style - and you wear clothes that make you feel confident and take care of yourself from within - you will look and feel better on the outside.`