The 9 Breast Shapes: A Complete Guide to Identifying Yours
Did you know that there are 9 different breast shapes and that nearly 80% of women don't know their exact morphology? Yet, identifying your shape is the key to choosing lingerie that enhances your figure, provides optimal comfort, and highlights your silhouette. Discover in this complete guide how to recognize your morphology and find the perfect bra for your bust.
How to identify your breast shape in 3 simple steps?
Step 1: Observe in a mirror
Stand topless in front of a mirror, with your arms at your sides. Observe:
- Where is the main volume located? (top, bottom, center)
- Do your nipples point forward, downward, or outward?
- Is there a space between your two breasts?
Step 2: Lean forward at 90°
Lean forward. How do your breasts fall?
- Do they remain rounded? → Round or tear-drop shape
- Do they lengthen? → Bell or relaxed shape
- Are they thin? → Slender or athletic shape
Step 3: Compare with our illustrations
Browse the dictionary below and find the shape that most resembles yours.
💡 Good to know: 70% of women combine several characteristics. This is completely normal!
Dictionary of the 9 breast shapes
Every bust is unique, but we can identify 9 main morphologies. Recognizing yours will help you select the most flattering bra cuts and styles.
1. Asymmetric Breasts
Characteristics: Breasts of different sizes (one cup fuller than the other).
Description: Many women have breasts that are slightly or significantly different in size, which is completely normal and natural. This asymmetry can be barely noticeable or more pronounced.
Recommended bra: Adjustable triangle, wireless bra with soft cups that adapt, or models with removable padding to visually balance.
To avoid: Rigid push-up bras with fixed underwires that accentuate the difference.
→ See our wireless bras suitable for asymmetric breasts
2. Athletic Breasts
Characteristics: Wider breasts, with less volume and more muscle.
Description: This type of bust is often more toned and less rounded, with thinner breast tissue spread over a wide surface. Common in athletes or women with strong pectoral muscles.
Recommended bra: Bralettes, bandeau bras, triangle bras, or wireless bras that follow the natural shape without adding artificial volume.
To avoid: Deep cups or balcony bras that create creases and empty spaces.
→ Discover our bralettes and wireless bras
3. Bell-Shaped Breasts
Characteristics: Thinner at the top, fuller and rounder at the bottom.
Description: Bell-shaped breasts are often more voluminous in the lower part, giving a beautiful natural curve. The volume is concentrated below the nipple.
Recommended bra: Half-cup bras, balconette bras, or push-up bras that lift and balance the volume. Underwires provide excellent support.
To avoid: Triangle bras that do not offer enough support and accentuate a sagging effect.
→ See our balconette and push-up bras for bell-shaped breasts
4. Relaxed Breasts
Characteristics: Looser, elongated breasts, with downward-pointing nipples.
Description: Relaxed breasts can have a more drooping and less firm shape, which is common with age, after pregnancy or breastfeeding. Breast tissue naturally loses elasticity.
Recommended bra: Underwire bras with deep cups, wide straps, and reinforced support bands. Minimizer styles work very well. To complete your lingerie and gently refine your silhouette, our tummy control shapewear bodysuit adapts to all body types.
To avoid: Unstructured bralettes and triangle bras that offer no support.
→ See our reinforced support bras for relaxed breasts
5. East-West Breasts
Characteristics: Breasts are spaced apart with a wide gap in the center, nipples point outwards (towards the armpits).
Description: East-West breasts have a significant gap between them, with nipples oriented outwards rather than forwards, creating a more spaced-out look.
Recommended bra: Centering push-up bras, plunge bras, or t-shirt bras that visually bring the breasts closer together and create a harmonious cleavage.
To avoid: Balconette bras that are too wide and accentuate the spacing.
→ Discover our centering push-up bras for East-West breasts
6. Round Breasts
Characteristics: Breasts equal in volume at the top and bottom, perfectly rounded.
Description: Round breasts have a balanced and uniform naturally curved shape, often perceived as the "ideal" shape according to aesthetic standards. The volume is harmoniously distributed throughout the bust.
Recommended bra: All styles suit you! Push-up to accentuate cleavage, triangle for a natural look, balconette to enhance. This is the most versatile morphology.
To avoid: Nothing in particular, try what you like visually.
→ See our entire bra collection
7. Side Set Breasts
Characteristics: Full and voluminous breasts but spaced in the center, nipples point forward.
Description: Side Set breasts are full and generous but slightly spaced in the center of the bust, giving them a more spread-out look while maintaining volume.
Recommended bra: Plunge bras, V-neck bras, or centering push-up bras that bring the breasts closer together and create a beautiful central cleavage.
To avoid: Cups that are too wide on the sides and increase the space between the breasts.
→ See our plunge and V-neck bras
8. Slender Breasts
Characteristics: Thin, narrow, and elongated breasts, with little volume and projection.
Description: Slender breasts have low volume and a shape that is more vertically elongated than horizontally, often with nipples slightly tilted downwards.
Recommended bra: Push-up bras with padded cups, padded triangle bras, or bandeau bras that add volume and create a rounded shape.
To avoid: Deep and rigid cups that create empty spaces.
→ Discover our padded push-up bras for slender breasts
9. Tear Drop Breasts
Characteristics: Round but slightly less full at the top, with more volume at the bottom (like an inverted teardrop).
Description: The teardrop shape is very balanced and natural, with a slight downward curve that gives a soft and harmonious appearance. It's a very feminine shape.
Recommended bra: Balconette bras, half-cup bras, or light push-up bras that balance the volume between top and bottom. Underwires enhance this shape.
To avoid: Cups that are too covering and hide the beautiful natural curve.
→ See our balconette and half-cup bras for teardrop breasts
Comparative table: find your shape at a glance
| I notice that... | My shape is probably | Recommended bras |
|---|---|---|
| My breasts are different sizes | Asymmetric | Triangle, adjustable wireless |
| My breasts are wide and flat | Athletic | Bralette, bandeau |
| My breasts are fuller at the bottom | Bell | Balconette, push-up |
| My breasts naturally sag | Relaxed | Reinforced underwire, minimizer |
| My nipples point outwards | East-West | Centering push-up, plunge |
| My breasts are perfectly rounded | Round | All styles! |
| My breasts are spaced but full | Side Set | Plunge, V-neck |
| My breasts are thin and not very voluminous | Slender | Padded push-up |
| My breasts resemble a teardrop | Tear Drop | Balconette, half-cup |
💡 Practical tip: Take a profile and front photo to better identify your shape.
