Teardrop Breasts
Less full on top, rounded below. How to recognize the shape, which cups fit it (and why) and how to fix what goes wrong.
What are teardrop breasts?
Teardrop breasts are slightly fuller below the nipple than above, with a gentle slope from the top: the most common natural shape. Most styles work; unlined full-coverage cups cut for upper fullness are the exception.
How to measure a teardrop shape: Standing, tape level at the nipple line. If tissue is soft, lean forward slightly.
See why each cup fits (or fails) a teardrop shape
Tap a construction. The dashed line is the cup; the shading shows where this shape leaves a gap or spills over.
Diagram is schematic: it shows the mechanism, not your exact body.
How to tell if you have teardrop breasts
From the side, a slight slope above the nipple, rounder below
Full-coverage cups can gap a little at the very top
Balconettes and demis fit without adjustment
Bra styles for teardrop breasts, ranked
| Construction | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Full cup | Tall unlined cups gap slightly at the top (shaded); a shorter or seamed full cup is fine | |
| Balconette | Open top matches the slope; lift from below | |
| Plunge | Works well, padding optional | |
| T-shirt (molded) | Good unless the cup is cut tall | |
| Push-up | Fine; adds top fullness if wanted | |
| Wireless | Fine at smaller cups |
fits · works with the right details · avoid
What goes wrong for teardrop shapes, and the fix
| Symptom | Fix |
|---|---|
| Slight gap at the top of a full cup | Try a balconette or demi before changing size |
| Wrinkling at the top of a molded cup | Cup a touch large or too tall: next cup down or a shorter shape |
Sizing note: Teardrop shapes usually fit the calculated size; if the top of the cup gapes, change the style before the size.
Every symptom, every shape: the fit guide and its interactive diagnostic.
Teardrop vs the shapes it gets confused with
| Shape | How it looks | Cuts that fit | Where it fails |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teardrop | Less full on top, rounded and fuller below; apex slightly low | Balconette, plunge, demi contour | Full molds gap at the top |
| Bell | Slim at the top, most volume low; longer slope | Seamed full cup with lift, balconette | Open tops on large cups |
| Round | Even top and bottom | Any | Few |
| Relaxed | Soft tissue that settles low | Seamed cups that lift | Anything that does not lift |
Shapes overlap: a breast can be teardrop and asymmetrical, or teardrop and wide-rooted. Fit the shape that is causing the symptom in front of you.
How a teardrop shape fits at every cup size
| Cup range (US) | What changes | Reach for |
|---|---|---|
| A to B | Reads as small and even; demi and plunge contours fit cleanly | Demi contour, plunge |
| C to DD | The most common shape here; balconettes and plunges fit, full contour cups gap at the top | Balconette, plunge; demi contour under knits |
| DDD to G | Lower fullness needs lift; seamed balconettes and three-part cups carry it | Seamed balconette from a full-bust house |
| H and above | Teardrop at this size behaves like bell; lift and side support | Side-support full cup, longline for strapless |
Under clothes. Teardrops suit scoop and V necklines, where a balconette or plunge lifts the lower fullness into a round line. Under a crew neck a full molded cup shows its empty upper section as a ridge; a seamed balconette or a demi contour lies flat.
Four checks for a teardrop shape
- Look at the top edge standing still, then bending: a gap that appears on movement is the cut, and a lower edge fixes it without a smaller letter
- Feel under the cup: the low fullness should fill the bottom with no air pocket
- Try a balconette and a plunge in the same size; the one whose edge ends where your fullness ends fits
- Skip full molded cups unless the maker cuts them shallow at the top
The root width and projection pages explain the two measurements a tape does not take; the types of bras hub lays out every cut named above.
Brands and lines that suit teardrop shapes
Try: Basic Beauty contour, Halo Lace
Try: Feathers contour
Try: Dream Tisha
Try: Body by Victoria demi
Try: One Fab Fit demi
Try: Passion for Comfort
Try: Love My Curves
Try: Elements of Bliss
Try: Perfectly Fit demi
Try: Vanishing 360 demi
Try: 24/7 Classic Demi
Try: Floral Lace balconette
Every brand page converts your measured size into that brand and notes how it runs. All brands →
Not quite you?
Teardrop breasts: answered
What are teardrop breasts?
Teardrop breasts are slightly fuller below the nipple than above, with a gentle slope from the top: the most common natural shape. Most styles work; unlined full-coverage cups cut for upper fullness are the exception.
What bra is best for teardrop breasts?
Balconette, Plunge, T-shirt (molded). Balconette: open top matches the slope; lift from below; Plunge: works well, padding optional; T-shirt (molded): good unless the cup is cut tall.
What bras should teardrop shapes avoid?
No construction is off-limits for this shape; fit is about size.
How do I know if my breasts are teardrop?
From the side, a slight slope above the nipple, rounder below Full-coverage cups can gap a little at the very top Balconettes and demis fit without adjustment.
How should teardrop shapes measure for a bra?
Standing, tape level at the nipple line. If tissue is soft, lean forward slightly. Teardrop shapes usually fit the calculated size; if the top of the cup gapes, change the style before the size.
Do teardrop breasts change over time?
Teardrop is where round shapes go with time and where bell shapes start; the top slope is the tell.
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