ThirdLove knows a lot about breasts and the retailer’s breast shape dictionary gives an informative and eye-opening look into the diversity and uniqueness of breast shapes. With breasts varying in size and form, the illustrated guide serves as a valuable resource for shoppers seeking the ideal bra fit. While it serves as a helpful starting point for understanding where breasts may fit into any one of these categories, the spectrum of breast shapes remains vast and varied.
We talked to a few of our breast experts and they agree that a guide like this is helpful for identifying a general shape; after all, no two breasts are created equal.
Featured Experts
- B. Aviva Preminger, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York
- Alan Durkin, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Vero Beach, FL
- Simona V. Pautler, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon in McMurray, PA
Understanding Your Breast Shape
“Breasts do indeed come in all shapes and sizes! In fact, not only are there differences in breast shape among women, but most women also have differences in shape and size between their two breasts to some degree. I like to say that a set of breasts are sisters, not twins,” says New York plastic surgeon B. Aviva Preminger, MD.
It’s understandable that breast shapes have fluctuated in popularity since the introduction of breast augmentations. McMurray, PA plastic surgeon Simona V. Pautler, MD notes, “Round implants often provide a fuller, perkier appearance, while teardrop-shaped implants are designed to replicate a more natural breast contour. However, due to the risk of rotation, surgeons often favor round implants.”
Vero Beach, FL, plastic surgeon Alan Durkin, MD, adds, “Women should recognize that their individual breasts will always have subtle differences compared to a certain type, and they shouldn’t get frustrated if their breast shape does not fit the mold of a flow chart. There are going to be differences between each breast. In other words, everyone has a good boob and a bad boob.’
Even if your breasts don’t perfectly match any of the seven breast shapes below, ThirdLove’s dictionary can still assist you in finding the ever-elusive perfect bra you’ve always dreamed of.
The 7 Most Common Breast Shapes
