Hips never wider than shoulders. The male may be somewhat larger than the female. Hind legs higher than front. In good proportion to body. Tail hair spreads out like a plume.
Hair is longest on the tail.
Allowance should be made for darker color in older cats as Balinese generally darken with age, but there must be definite contrast between body color and points. All of the same shade. Mask covers entire face including whisker pads and is connected to ears by tracings. Mask should not extend over top of head. No ticking or white hairs in points.