Shopping for bras can be a tedious and uncomfortable process, especially for women with big boobs. Despite what the diamond-studded fantasy bras of years past may tell us, bras can feel extremely unsexy to try on and purchase. And many American lingerie manufacturers cater to smaller cup and band sizes, leaving bustier consumers with ill-fitting or drab styles, if anything at all. Frequent Cut contributor Aude White has raved about Chantelle, a French brand that makes bras that are both well-fitting and sexy. This minimizer can reduce up to a cup and a half in size and has more than positive reviews. Shoppers say that its sleek silhouette makes it ideal under T-shirts but that the material might not be well suited for hot days.
For as long as I can remember, my boobs have been an issue. I was the first one in my class to shop for a training bra because it hurt to run in gym class. I recall the first time I took a basketball to my chest during a championship game. And I remember that during the same game, I missed a free throw because my arm hit my boobs.
Everyone knows that boobs can be either big or small, but did you also know that they can be asymmetric, bell shaped or side set? There's a chance you don't even know what some of those words mean when it comes to determining what type of boobs you have, and it turns out that there are many more descriptors beyond just the size. There are words to describe nipple placement, where exactly your boobs sit on your chest, and what direction your boobs even face when they're out in the wild aka not in a bra. Would you have ever guessed that there are NINE different types of boobs in the world?!