How to Choose the Best Bra for a Small Chest

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Finding a well-fitting bra is challenging and women with small busts are familiar with those unique issues. Standard bras often have cups that are too deep, while straps and bands tend to be either too loose or uncomfortably tight.

Why Finding the Right Bra Matters

With so many bras designed with a one-size-fits-most approach, smaller chests women are underwhelmed with market offerings. Well fitting bras offer more than just looking pretty. The support and comfort encourages better posture and reduces strain on shoulders and back.

Perfect Fit

Fit matters as bands need to be firm and flush against the torso. Shallow cups encase the breast tissue without gaping. Take the Fit Finder Quiz to find your perfect size and bra styles recommended for your shape.

Half Sizes

25% of women wear a half cup size - do you? No need to compromise if you’re in between sizes. ThirdLove’s proprietary half cup sizes make it possible for everyone to find their perfect fit.

Light Padding or Contour Cups

Light padding gives subtle support and shaping while removable padding allows the wearer to adjust the shape as needed.

Wireless Designs

For those who prefer to go wireless, we have a large array of different wireless styles for every bra-blem. Whether you’re looking for a daily, lightweight bralette or a gravity-defying push up wireless bra, we have it all.

Adjustable Straps

One size does not fit all and adjustable straps are perfect for keeping cups in place. You should be able to move while your bra stays secure.

Plunge Styles

From bralettes to plunge styles, there are an assortment of comfortable designs for small breast bras. Light padding and molded shapes with removable pads puts you in control of how much contouring you are after.

ThirdLove’s Best Bras for Small Chests

T-Shirt Bras

You can’t go wrong with a classic t-shirt bra and the 24/7® Collection is the hands down winner for everyday small breast bras. The first bra ever made in half sizes, the memory foam cups of the 24/7® Classic T-Shirt Bra mold to your shape and stay invisible under clothing.

Push-Up Bras

For a gravity defying lift, the Zero Edge™ Wireless Push-Up Bra offers all the enhancements of a push-up bra without wires and is one of the best push-up bras for small chests. This no-show style is perfect for ladies who want the comfort of a wireless with an exceptional push-up.

Wireless

ThirdLove’s everyday 24/7® Collection also includes several wireless options for those looking for a natural, everyday fit. The smooth, silky microfiber used in this collection ensures that each wireless bra is so comfortable, you’ll forget you’re wearing it. Try our 24/7® Classic Wireless Bra for a great daily option and our 24/7® Classic Wireless Bralette for more casual days where you’re looking for a lightweight lounge bra.

Plunge Bras

Show off that neckline with the perfect plunge bra with removable pads. You control the amount of cleavage with a bra designed to compliment your frame. This classic plunge bra provides natural lift perfect for those with more petite frames.

Styling Tips for Women with Small Chests

Enhance your styling efforts with these few tips for ladies with smaller chests.

Necklines matter. Go for high necklines that create a chic, elongated look that won’t overwhelm your frame. Enjoy deep, plunging necklines that will show off your decollete without being overly revealing.

Switch it up. Experiment with lightly padded and different styles of bras. You can still enjoy push up options that naturally contour to you and do not look artificial.
Choose shallow cups. To achieve a secure and flattering fit, select shallow bra cups that will encase the breast tissue. Shorter cups mean less upper cup to fill resulting in no gaping and a smooth silhouette.

Added touches of style. Play with patterns, textures, lace, frills and pleats to add visual interest to your fashion style.
The right fit. Opt for fitted or tailored styles that will enhance your natural proportions rather than drowning your frame under overly baggy clothing.

ThirdLove is the go-to brand for a wide variety of comfortable yet stylish bras for those with smaller chests. With wired, wirefree and half cup options as well as styles that can adapt to your fashion needs, you can explore all the best bras for small busts.

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