When shopping for bras, many women simply consider their bra size, but it is also important to consider your breast shape. There are many different breast shapes including round breasts, asymmetrical breasts, teardrop breasts, side set breasts, slender breasts, and relaxed breasts. Another breast shape is bell shaped breasts. If you have bell shaped breasts, you may struggle to find a bra that fits well and flatters your natural shape. Keep reading the article below where we go through everything you need to know about bell shaped breasts, and recommend the best bra style for this unique breast shape.
What Are Bell Shaped Breasts?
Bell shaped breasts are those that are fuller at the bottom than the top. If you have this breast shape, you likely have more breast tissue in the bottom of your bust, as opposed to a round breast shape which is full throughout. If you have bell shaped breasts, the majority of your breast tissue likely lies beneath your nipple placement.
How to Tell If I Have Bell Shaped Breasts?
You can tell if you have bell shaped breasts by looking in the mirror at your breasts. If your breasts have more volume at the bottom, and form a gentle sloping shape from top to bottom, then you likely have bell shaped breasts. This breast shape mimics the shape of a bell: it is fuller at the bottom.
Are There Any Special Considerations for Bell Shape Breasts?
Different bras will work better with different boob shapes. Knowing your bust shape and your proper bra size is key to finding a bra that fits well and provides the comfort, coverage, and support your breast shape needs.
How Should Bell Shaped Bras Fit?
If you have bell shaped breasts, you will want a bra that encapsulates the fuller breast tissue at the bottom of your bust. Generally speaking, most bras work well with this breast shape. Balconette bra styles work well with this bust shape, as do full coverage bras that comfortably encapsulate your bust. You might prefer a push up bra that lifts the breast tissue to create cleavage, but not every woman prefers this bra style as it can also make bell shaped breasts appear even fuller than they are at the bottom. A full coverage bra that is unlined and unpadded will also work well with this breast shape, especially if you have a larger chest.
Like all breast shapes, you will want to find a bra that beautifully accentuates your natural shape and provides the comfort and support you need to go throughout your day.
What Types of Bras Work Best With Bell Breast Shapes?
If your breasts are bell-shaped, you want a style that provides lift and support from underneath your bust. Bell shaped breasts are naturally fuller at the bottom, so a bra style that lifts the bust up and accentuates your natural shape is best.
These are some styles we recommend:
- Lace Comfort WonderWire Bra
- MagicLift Seamless Support T-Shirt Bra
- Front-Closure T-Back WonderWire Bra
Lace Comfort WonderWire Bra
This underwire bra is a great option for those with bell shaped breasts. This style features 3-piece cups with vertical seams that help create the appearance of round breasts. Plus, the cushioned underwires provide comfortable support for everyday wear. This bra will work well for all breast shapes, but is especially great for those with bell shaped breasts.
MagicLift Seamless Support T-Shirt Bra
Every woman should have a good T-shirt bra in their wardrobe. This wireless T-shirt bra is a great option for women with bell shaped breasts, but will work well with other breast shapes as well. This bra features our signature MagicLift wire-free design that lifts, shapes, and supports without a wire. If you have bell shaped breasts, the wire-free inner bust bands in this full coverage bra will comfortably lift your breasts to create a rounder bust appearance.
Front-Closure T-Back WonderWire Bra
This plunge bra is another great option for women with bell shaped breasts. Featuring our cushioned WonderWire design, this bra comfortably lifts and shapes the bust. Plus, the T-back straps provide an added lift for women looking to accentuate their cleavage. If you have bell shaped breasts, this is a great style to try.
Final Thoughts
It is important to consider both your breast shape and your breast size when shopping for bras. Different styles will work better with different breast shapes. If you have bell shaped breasts, most styles will work well for you, but a bra with seamed cups or with added lift in the cups will be especially beneficial for accentuating your natural breast shape.
About the Author
Maeve Gesualdi is a Fordham University alumna where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Fashion Studies. Based in New York City, Maeve is part of the marketing team at Glamorise. Maeve regularly interacts with customers via social media and product reviews, as well as with influencers and models. She is constantly getting feedback on our products as well as gaining a better understanding of what women in our category struggle with and/or look for when searching for a bra. Aside from writing, she is passionate about all things travel and fashion.
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