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There are seven breast shapes. Which one are you?

When was the last time you had a look at your breasts? Not a breast cancer feel, but a good, solid I-might-become-an-artist-and-paint-these-little-ladies look.

Obviously, no breasts are the same. Not even two breasts on one woman are the same. They fall differently, and they fill differently. Some nipples take up a lot of real estate; some nipples take up a tiny corner on a main highway.

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But a San Fransisco bra manufacturer, Third Love, has come up with seven main breast shapes. Apparently knowing which type you are helps with which type of bra you should buy. You know, there's your cup and back size and then there's the shape of your breast.

Apparently, the shape can impact on bra fit. Thanks, scientists in bra research labs.

We're interested in the talk about shape because we're stunningly, selfishly curious. What breast shape are we? Can our breasts even be defined in terms of a universal shape? Can all the breasts on all the women in all the world come down to seven shapes?

You decide. Here are the seven breast shapes according to Third Love's breast dictionary.

What are the different breast shapes?

Tear Drop

Round by slightly less full at the top.

The 'tear drop' breast shape. Image: Third Love.

Slender

Thin breasts, nipples pointing downward.

The 'slender' breast shape. Image: Third Love.

Side set

Wide space between breasts.

The 'side set' breast shape. Image: Third Love.

Asymmetric

One breast larger than the other.

The 'asymmetric' breast shape. Image: Third Love.

Bell Shape

Slimmer at the top, fuller at the bottom.

The 'bell shape' breast shape. Image: Third Love.

East West

Nipples pointing outward.

The 'east west' breast shape. Image: Third Love.

Round

Equally full at the top and bottom.

The 'round' breast shape. Image: Third Love.

Once you've worked out your shape, Third Love provides advice on the bra you should buy. You can check that out here.

Feature image: Canva.

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Top Comments

Guest 9 years ago

Enormous slender breasts here. Emphasis on the "nipple pointing downwards". Ditto paying a high price for 2 kids.


Ben 9 years ago

Hmmm. My breasts are very different pre-baby & post-baby. After having 2 boys my shape has definitely changed. I went from a very pert 12B wear-a-bra with no sag to 12A saggy stretched boobs which look terrible without-a-bra. I can't imagine life without my 2 beautiful sons but my body & boobs have paid a very high price.