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The Best Bras for East/West Breasts

Discover what it means to have east/west breasts and learn which bras work best for them.

We’re back once again with our ongoing series on finding a bra that fits perfectly. At Wacoal, we understand that size + shape = the perfect fit. Today, we’re exploring the topic of breasts that are wide
set with tissue that rests mostly on the sides of the body, also known as the east/west breast shape.

 

 

Do I Have East/West Breasts?

 

Unclear if you have east/west breasts? We have an easy trick that will help determine if you do. Simply put one of your hands into a fist and place it right over your sternum. If your knuckles aren’t touching either breast, there’s a good chance you have breasts that are east/west.

 

 

How Do I Select the Right Bra?

 

For women with east/west breasts, the goal is to bring the tissue in, centering the bust within the body frame. This shape benefits from bras that have open wires that do not cut into breast tissue and side slings, which push the breast tissue inward. Seamed bras are also a great option for women with this breast shape because the construction of the seams help to contour the breast tissue for a natural more rounded shape. Below, we’re sharing three Wacoal bra styles that work particularly great for east/west breasts.

Lifted in Luxury Underwire Bra

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Beautiful seamed lace underwire bra with full coverage cups to provide a round shape.
  • Lifts the bustline up to one inch.
  • Features an open neckline, making it perfect for low-cut styles.

La Femme Underwire T-Shirt Bra

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Ideal for under a t-shirt with sweet embroidered details that only you can see.
  • Features firm yet comfortable foam cups that lift and shape the bust.

Simone Sport Underwire Bra

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Our best-selling sport bra is designed with a unique outside underwire to minimize bounce and deliver everyday comfort.
  • Moisture-wicking fabric helps to keep skin dry and mesh back helps to keep skin cool.
  • Hidden sling in cups for added support in G to I cup sizes.

Lifted in Luxury Underwire Bra

Why You’ll Love It:
  • Beautiful seamed lace underwire bra with full coverage cups to provide a round shape.
  • Lifts the bustline up to one inch.
  • Features an open neckline, making it perfect for low-cut styles.

La Femme Underwire T-Shirt Bra

Why You’ll Love It:
  • Ideal for under a t-shirt with sweet embroidered details that only you can see.
  • Features firm yet comfortable foam cups that lift and shape the bust.

Simone Sport Underwire Bra

Why You’ll Love It:
  • Our best-selling sport bra is designed with a unique outside underwire to minimize bounce and deliver everyday comfort.
  • Moisture-wicking fabric helps to keep skin dry and mesh back helps to keep skin cool.
  • Hidden sling in cups for added support in G to I cup sizes.

FIND THE PERFECT BRA FIT FOR YOUR SIZE + SHAPE

Breasts change size and shape over time—don’t forget to track your bra measurements regularly.

 

Use our online Bra Fit Calculator for easy DIY bra measurements—or, ditch the measuring tape and try the mybraFit™ app, our unique (and free) digital sizing tool designed to help you stay on top of your bra measurements.

 

Reference our Breast Shape Guide to learn more, or chat with one of our Fit Experts today to determine the right bra for your size + shape.

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