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Breast Type: Wide-Set

Bra Recommendation: Balconette and Wireless Bras



As you can likely imagine, wide-set chests are set even farther apart than separated breasts — three or more fingers' width between each boob, to be sure. Because of the distance, HerRoom admits "the ability to create touching cleavage is almost impossible," and that underwire bras can pose many difficulties (namely discomfort) for women with this layout. But, fear not, because there are plenty of options for all you wide-set ladies out there.



"For this shape, a wireless or soft bra is optimal since it is particularly challenging to find underwire bras that’ll fit comfortably," says Cosabella's designer Granjot. If you’re someone who has constant issues with poking, this is a great option. But, keep in mind: Women with larger busts may still need an underwire for proper support. If that’s the case, you’re best off looking for underwire bras with wider center gores to work with your shape.



Balconette and demi styles are other great choices for wide-set breasts. Negative's Vosper recommends them because they "often have wider-set straps and space between the cups — which is usually flattering on most body types, but especially on those with wide-set chests." Bonus: They’ll also help you achieve better cleavage, if you so desire. "The open décolletage will play up your assets and highlight your clavicles." Additionally, ThirdLove's Zak says, "The cups can be unlined or have foam, but either way you cut it, you’ll get a decent amount of cleavage with shorter cup styles. If you’re shallow at the top of your breast, go with foam cups. And, if you’re full at the top, go with unlined ones."



And, a pro tip to help you avoid annoying wire poke-throughs: Vosper suggests hand-washing your undergarments in cold water instead of sending them off to the laundromat. "I know — it sounds like a total hassle, but wires tend to warp in the washing machine, which can cause that pokeage later on."