Clearly, not all breasts are created equal. That is why there are so many different types of bras, with different fits and levels of support—there’s something special for every boob shape out there. If you’ve found yourself asking, “what type of bra is best for me?” the first thing to do is determine the shape of your breasts.
The Best Bra for Each Breast Shape
How do you know what shape your boobs are? Take a look in the mirror naked. The descriptions below will help you find the shape that most closely matches yours. Keep reading to understand how your shape is unique, and which types of bras are best for your breast shape.
The Best Bra for Asymmetrical Breasts
For asymmetrical or uneven breasts, a great option is a supportive, shaping T-shirt bra, which can help reduce the appearance of the size differences. A plunge or push-up bra is also perfect for asymmetrical breasts.
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Bare The Favorite T-Shirt Bra by Bare is available in 10 colors and has fully adjustable stretch straps.
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Natori Feathers Plunge Bra has a deep, wide neckline and cups that cater to each breast separately.
The Best Bra for Athletic Breasts
Athletic breasts tend to be smaller and more muscular. They also tend to need less support and are perkier than other breast shapes. For athletic breasts, consider a padded bra for more volume, or a plunge or wire-free bra that allows your breasts to keep their natural shape.
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Wacoal Embrace Lace Petite Push-Up Bra is great for athletic breasts. The removable push-up pads give you more versatility in everyday wear.
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Bare The Favorite Wire-Free Smoothing T-Shirt Bra is stellar for athletic breasts, as its lightweight design keeps you comfy and supported without an underwire.
The Best Bra for Bell Shaped Breasts
Bell-shaped breasts look exactly how you might think. They tend to be heavier at the bottom. If you have bell-shaped breasts, it’s important to find bras that offer support and structure. An unlined, side support underwire bra—full or demi cup, your choice—is your best bet for comfort as well as enhancing your breast shape.
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Goddess Keira Satin Side Support Bra is great for bell-shaped breasts. It offers full support as well as a lift in one pretty package.
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Empreinte Cassiopee Seamless Full Cup Bra offers support, separation and high style. Available in nine colors, this bra will emphasize your breasts' size and give them a more rounded shape.
The Best Bra for Conical Breasts
Conical breasts are slightly cone-shaped and can have a sizeable separation between them. If you have conical breasts, a T-shirt bra can help you increase the volume of your breasts and close the gap.
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Wacoal Basic Beauty T-Shirt Bra imparts structure while giving a rounded silhouette. This bra is great for conical-shaped breasts because of its structure and shape.
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Fantasie Smoothing T-Shirt Bra is perfect for larger conical-shaped breasts. It offers perfectly seamless support and lift.
The Best Bra for East-West Breasts
East-West breasts point in opposing directions. The best bra for East-West breasts is a contoured T-shirt, side support or front-close bra that brings wide-set breasts together.
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Bare The Effortless Front-Close Bra offers comfy support as well as shaping to help give you the forward projection you’re looking for.
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Elomi Cate Side Support Bra serves East-West breasts well with full cups contoured to deliver a truly great shape.
The Best Bra for Relaxed Boobs
Relaxed breasts have nipples that point downward. The best bra for relaxed breasts will give full band support and a bit of a boost. For relaxed breasts, look for balconette-style bras that help your breasts live up (literally) to their full potential.
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Panache Jasmine Side Support Balconette Bra is a subtly beautiful bra that positions your breasts up where you want them.
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Freya Fancies Longline Bra gives serious band support while shaping and pushing your breasts upward.
The Best Bra for Round Breasts
If you’re looking for the best bra for full, round breasts, look at bras for close set breasts that offer a lot of support, like a T-shirt bra, unlined bra (who needs any more padding than you've got?) or wire-free bra. For gorgeous cleavage, you can also consider a plunge bra; for the opposite of that, check out minimizers.
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Fantasie Reflect Spacer T-Shirt Bra showcases your full, round breasts in a comfortable, refreshingly lightweight way.
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Prima Donna Divine Seamless Lace Bra is a supportive lace style that gives you separation and lets your girls breathe.
The Best Bra for Tear Drop Breasts
Much like bell-shaped breasts, teardrop breasts tend to be heavier on the bottom; unlike bells, they're a little less full up top. If you have teardrop breasts, one of the best things you can do is lift your breasts up a little to give the impression of volume. For this reason, the best bra for tear drop shaped breasts could be a demi-cup, side support, unlined or balconette.
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Freya Idol Balcony T-Shirt Bra delivers support while lifting your breasts within the rounded cups for a fuller look.
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Panache Clara Sweetheart T-Shirt Bra offers full support for larger tear drop shaped breasts—as well as a shapely boost.
Which Bra Shape is Best for You?
When it comes to choosing the right type of bra for your boobs, the best thing you can do is start by finding what shape your breasts are. After that, it’s all about having fun shopping for your favorite designs that will help you create the perfect shape and support for you and only you. Once you’ve found the bra you’re looking for, talk to our Bra Fit Experts or visit our Bra Size Calculator if you have questions about sizing. When you’re ready to shop for the perfect bra for your breast shape, start right here with us at Bare Necessities.