Which Bra Style is Best for Your Boobs?

• Balconette - a staple for most women that covers the lower part of the breasts.  Most women will fit this shape.

• Plunge - V shaped bras, the wires are shorter in the centre of the chest.  These are good for cleavage and suitable for most,depending on the depth of V.  Women who are flatter on the top of their breast will find that some plunges will fill it much better then a Balconette.  If you are fuller on top you might need to go up a cup size to make sure when you bend over you breast does not pop out.

• Full cup - this is a higher cup from a Balconette and covers more of the breast and chest, it comes up much higher. Full Cups are great for fuller busted women. If you're breasts are flatter at the top, with a fullness at the bottom of the bust you may find you won't fill it out. If you are flatter up top a full cup bra with stretchy cup material that moulds to you will be better.

• Half cup - this is a 'straight across the bust' style (the cup is shallower than a Balconette). Great for an uplifting shape and it gives a good shape without going for a plunge if you want something sexier. Good for most breasts.

• Padded - padded bras exist to make your boobs look bigger.

• Molded - gives a rounded shape and stops your nipples showing.  These are great for when you want a smooth finish.  They will not make you look bigger!

• Non molded - Do not be fooled in to thinking non-molded bras will make you look pointy.  The cut of the bra will distinguish the shape of your breasts in the bra.

• Strapless -  Any one can wear a strapless bra, but here's the thing - the back must be firm.  All bra support comes from the back - the support does not come from the straps. If you don't feel like you are getting the support - don't just tighten the straps (you'll just get sore shoulders and it'll start to pull the back of the bra up) the answer will always be that the back is too big or has worn out!  If you do not have a firm back strap your breasts have nothing to be supported from!

General rules:

• Balconette styles will be your normal go-to size
  
• Plunge - generally need to go up a size in the cup (if you are usually a G you may need a GG)
  
• Half cup - again, generally need to go up a size in the cup.
• Full cup - may need to go down a size (Usually a G? Try a FF)

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