Just when we thought we can comfortably put them into 2 categories -- big or small, the experts at ThirdLove came up with a Breasts Shape Dictionary to give us a better idea of the different shapes and sizes of our boobs.
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Apparently, we aren't differentiated by just our cup sizes. The shape, length, and even the direction each breast is facing make a difference. ThirdLove categorizes our boobs into 9 different types to help us find our perfect bra fit. But no matter which breast type you belong to, I believe that we are all imperfectly beautiful!
Asymmetric
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Like what its name suggests, one breast is larger than the other. It is more common than we imagined it to be and in fact, most of us have a certain degree of asymmetry. Unless the difference is very significant, there is no need to get customized bras.
See your suggested bra types for Asymmetric Boobs
Athletic
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Athletic types are less full and are wider. They have more muscular breasts with more tissues.
See your suggested bra types for Athletic Boobs
Bell Shape
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Bell shape boobs are slimmer at the top and fuller at the bottom, and this type of boobs requires bras to have more support.
See your suggested bra types for Bell Shape Boobs
Relaxed
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Characterized by downward pointing nipples, the relaxed type are breast with lax tissues.
See your suggested bra types for Relaxed Boobs
East West
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With each breast facing different directions, this type of breast shape is aptly termed the East West type. They each point outwards, leaving a bigger space in the middle. It is best to wear bras that help to draw the breasts into the centre to provide support and create a cleavage.
See your suggested bra types for East West Boobs
Round
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Round breast are equally round on top and at th bottom, and they may be the surgically enhanced type, or not. The lucky ones are born with them since they look good in anything!
See your suggested bra types for Round Boobs
Side Set
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Side set breast have a larger space between them. They are fuller, with forward pointing nipples, as compared to the East West breast type. Get bras that provides more lift and draws breasts into the centre.
See your suggested bra types for Side Set Boobs
Slender
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Slender breasts are thinner and have got downward pointing nipples, and they are more long than full. Slender breasts types usually have smaller cup sizes and push up bras are the way to go.
See your suggested bra types for Slender Boobs
Tear Drop
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Just like the shape of a tear drop, they are fuller at the bottom and more slender on top. Tear drop shaped implants are gaining popularity in Korea plastic surgery hospitals in recent years and it seems like the tear drop breast type is one to yearn for, after the round breast.
See your suggested bra types for Tear Drop Boobs