Apparently, There Are Seven Different Breast Types—Here’s How to Find The Right Bra For Yours

We know all breasts are not created equally—but did you know that experts have identified seven different types? Unsurprisingly, that means the process of finding the right bra for each person goes way beyond getting the right cup and band size down. Apparently, there’s also width, length, and placement to think about, as these all affect what your set is like. The lingerie fit pros at ThirdLove make a business out of getting women into the right bras, and offered to share their diagrams identifying what each breast type looks like (and which bra’s best for ’em) with us. Check out their findings, below.

The type: East West

What it is: Your breasts gravitate toward the outside of your torso, pointing outward and leaving some space in the direct center of your chest.

What type of bra is best: A T-shirt bra will give you all the shaping you need.

More options:

Lane Bryant, $42.50, Lane Bryant

Lively, $35, Lively

The type: Separated Siblings

What it is: Breasts are fuller than East West but still fall out toward the sides of the body.

What type of bra is best: A plunge style, which will help pull the breasts up and together.

More options:

Natori, $68, Journelle

Fleur du Mal, $98, Fleur du Mal

The type: Bell of the Ball

What it is: Breasts are slightly thinner at the top before rounding out to a curve.

What type of bra is best: A full-coverage style perfectly shapes your ladies. Since many women with this breast type are also bustier, extra support can be good for lifting and cradling.

More options:

True and Co., $56, True and Co.

Cosabella, $99.50, Cosabella

The type: Globe-Trotters

What it is: Breasts are very round and equally full on top and bottom.

What type of bra is best: Since your pair doesn’t need to be moved much, consider a thin, unlined style that offers a light amount of coverage.

More options:

Negative Underwear, $80, Negative Underwear

Lonely Lingerie, $80.70, Lonely Lingerie

The type: Petite

What it is: Most likely a small cup size, the breast is longer than wide.

What type of bra is best: A plunge is your best bet for helping to center and lift your breasts. Depending on your cup size and desired look, consider a bra with padding on the outer curve.

More options:

Little Bra Company, $60, Little Bra Company

Aerie, $20, Aerie

The type: Siblings, Not Twins

What it is: Both breasts are not the same size and can be asymmetrical in shape.

What type of bra is best: If the size difference is enough to be noticeable, shop for a style with removable inserts, allowing you to remove the padding on the side with your larger breast.

More options:

H&M, $17.99, H&M

Calvin Klein, $75, Net-a-Porter

The type: Teardrop

What it is: If there was such a thing as a “normal” breast, we guess this would be it. The shape is full, belling out slightly at the bottom.

What type of bra is best: Pretty much any style will work, so shop based on what you prefer, coverage- and lift-wise.

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