What needs to be taken into account when a bra is fitted?
As well as your chest and cup size, it is also important to take the shape of the breasts into consideration. Breasts can be full or shallow in shape, or sit close together or far apart on the body. Breasts that are full have a naturally rounded shape both above and below the nipple. In this case, special attention must be paid to the top section of the bra cup to ensure it doesn’t cut in. Breasts that are shallow carry the fullness from the nipple down and need firm support and a gentle boost in order to avoid a silhouette that resembles a ducks bill. Breasts that sit close together often deliver great cleavage but may need a bra that gently separates in order to avoid a mono-bust look. And finally, breasts that sit far apart or tend to hide under the arms are referred to as having ‘East to West’ swing. The solution for this is to look for bra cups that have side slings, ridged or lined lower cups and side boning. This will provide greater forward projection and a more natural rounded
