Are your breasts widely spaced or splayed? That means you can probably put three fingers between them easily. Or, do they go east/west rather than straight ahead or down? If this describes you, you probably have trouble finding bras that fit properly.
You need a bra designed to fit widely spaced breasts. Some brands tend to be more suitable than others. For instance, Fantasie and Panache bras generally have cups that are close together with a tall and narrow center panel, while Simone Perele tends to have bras with a wide triangle center panel.
Narrow center panel bras may hit in the wrong place, won't lay flat, and you'll be uncomfortable. There's no perfect solution to this, but there are a few tricks you can use to find a bra for widely spaced breasts, which will fit better.
Here are four tips that will help.
First, some bra styles have no center panel at all. Plunge bras in particular often have little or no center section, so while they're great for low necklines, they're not good if you have widely spaced breasts (you'll simply pop out of the bra). Demi cups or balcony styles are a better choice, since the style of the bra means the cups are further apart. The same thing applies to front closure bras (as the cups will be separated by the clasp).
Second, there are styles that just have cord between the cups. This sort of bra is better if your breasts are widely spaced, as the cord will pull apart to adjust to your body shape.
Third, bras with side support or slings can help too, particularly if you're large busted. The slings and panels help push your breast tissue forward and closer together.
Fourth, if the bra does have a panel, look for one that's wider than average. It will look a bit like a wide triangle with a flat top, rather than a tall, skinny one. Since it's easier to show this than describe it, here are two bras so you can see what I mean.
The brown strapless one, from Curvy Kate, has a tall, narrow center panel. It's much better for women with larger, close-together breasts. If your breasts are wide set, this style won't fit you very well.
Embellished with lace on the cups, the sides, under the cups, and along the back, this bra is both gorgeous and supportive.
The seamed cups and side slings provide lots of lift and support while giving you a natural, rounded shape. With all of that, the bra is surprisingly lightweight and comfortable, even at larger sizes. And, while it does have seams and lace, it doesn't show through except under really thin tops.
The cups are set far apart (see that wide triangle), so it's a good choice for widely spaced breasts.
Available in 13 colors, including white, sand, yellow, denim, purple, hollyhock, and black. All but the white have contrasting lace. US Sizes 32-40 B-DDD.
This bra also comes in a tshirt version if you'd rather have a smooth cup. The t-shirt version does run small in the band, so go up a band size and down a cup size to get a better fit.
Made with special material that remembers your shape (and its own) so that it travels well. It molds to fit you and it won't get smooshed in your luggage. The center is nice and wide and there's no band, so it's a good option for widely spaced breasts, as well as for shorter women, or if you have a large stomach.
Since it's completely smooth (the only decoration is a little center bow) it won't show under your clothes and there's no lace to bother more sensitive skin.
It does tend to run shallow, so it's better if you are too (that means that you are fuller on the bottom).
Also, the bands are a bit big, so you might have to sister size (down a band, up a cup).
Comes in beige, toffee, blue, rose, and black in EU sizes 32, 34, 36 B-G; 38 B-E; and 40B-D.
A truly outstanding bra that gives you something you may have never thought you'd get with widely set breasts: cleavage!
It has a great fit that hugs your body and pushes you together, creating décolletage even if you are wide set or tend to go east-west rather than straight ahead.
Since the fabric is spacer material, with no padding, it's still lightweight and comfortable. There's no extra bulk or size added. You'll hardly know you're wearing it.
Contrasting guipure lace on the straps and along the band adds a touch of elegance and sophistication. The straps are fully adjustable (up to the point where the lace starts), so it's a good bra if you have a long torso. They're also wide set, so it's best if you have broader shoulders too.
Beige, blush, peau rose, amaretto, , rose, and black in EU sizes 30C-F, 32-36B-G, 389G-F and 40B-E.
A sleek, lightweight t-shirt bra that molds to fit your figure. Your body heat activates the foam and it adjusts to fit your shape. Pretty cool!
The center panel is wide (great for wide-set breasts) and arched, so it won't dig into your stomach. There's no band either (which also makes it good if you are petite or have a short torso).
Calvin Klein tends to run small, so keep that in mind when ordering. Comes in US sizes 30 B-DD; 32, 34, 36 A-DDD, and 38B-DD.
While it does come in sizes up to DDD, there are only two hooks and the brand runs small, which is why I am putting it under average figure bras.
This bra has a great plunging neckline that's perfect for low-cut summer tops. The center panel is wide, and there's pretty lace along the back of the band and between the cups. It's also bandless, so it's more comfortable if you have a large stomach or if you are short.
The straps are inset to help keep them from slipping or sliding off your shoulders.
The demi cup styling make it a good choice if you are more shallow, but not if you want or need full coverage. If you're full and round, you might spill out of it.
US sizes 32, 34, 36A-DD, and 38B-DD.
This brand runs small, so it's best for smaller sizes. Comes in tons of colors: white, gray, black, shell, latte, black/beige, ivory/shell, navy/white dot, bright pink, pale pink, fuchsia, peach, lilac/gray, and red.
A beautiful bra embellished with lace along the cups and around the entire band. There's a sheer inset at the top of the cups for looks, with just a hint of contour padding on the bottom for modesty. The cups are also a bit stretchy, which is great if you aren't even, or don't quite fill out the top of the cups.
The center plunge front is perfect for lower cut tops. Wide-set straps won't show under square necklines or tops with deep scoop necks.
Comes in lots of different colors, but not in all sizes. Most sizes have white, black, beige, then there's jewel, red, truffle, gray, greens, and blues, in US sizes 30A-DDD; 32, 34, and 36A-G, and 38B-G. I have put this in "average" even though it comes in full bust and full figure sizes because Natori tends to run a bit shallow and small.
A classic bra with just a bit of lace between the cups and a tiny cross-hatch pattern on the straps. The plunge, wide center is great for wide set breasts. A high back and sides keep underarm and back fat under control.
It's shaped, but not heavily padded. The cups are just thick enough to avoid the "headlight" look.
Since the sides are high, it's likely best if you're taller or have a longer torso.
Comes in US sizes 36D-DDD, 38C-DDD, 40C-DDD and 42C-DDD in beige, black, white, ivory, steel violet, navy, walnut, beige leopard, inky blue, pindot black/white, and peach.
The inset strap design keeps the straps on your shoulders where they belong.
Comes in caramel and black, plus eclipse navy and festival pink print. in UK sizes 32GG-JJ, 34G-JJ, 36-40D-JJ, 42D-HH, 44D-G, and 46D-DD.
The Little Bra Company designs bras specifically for women who are both small-busted and petite. The center panel is wide, so it's a good option if your breasts are far apart (you can fit two fingers between them).
It's got padding for extra cleavage and shaping, to give you more oomph without looking fake. It's also versatile; the straps can be worn standard, criss-cross, or halter.
The cups are smooth (no seams to show through), with lace around the entire band and along the front of the straps.
Sizes 28, 30, 32, 34 A-C; 36 A and B; 38A in vanilla, lilac, mocha, and black.
Plenty of pretty colors here (though I think they were hungry when they picked them), and band sizes down to 30 make this bra unique. It's made of smooth, soft fabric with stretchy, flexible cups for a better fit.
The lace center panel is wide so it's ideal for wide-set breasts. There's also lace along the band for a refined look.
The straps are fully adjustable so you can get them just the right length (whether you are tall, short, or somewhere in-between).
It does go up to a G cup, but I think it's not supportive enough for the larger sizes. Stick to the small ones.
Available in US sizes 30-38A-G in cafe, mocha, guava, rose beige, radish red, green pear, ming blue, smoke blue, ink, lilac, plum, purple, raspberry, silver, and black.
No lace, no fuss and nothing to show under your clothes. It's got thin straps that won't peek out under your tops.
It does have some padding, but not excessively so, just enough to hide the "headlights" from the world.
The wide center panel is more comfortable if your breasts are widely spaced. It's also arched and bandless so it won't rub against your stomach.
Champagne and black (some slate blue) in US sizes 32A-36DD.
Second, there are styles that just have cord between the cups. This sort of bra is better if your breasts are widely spaced, as the cord will pull apart to adjust to your body shape.
Third, bras with side support or slings can help too, particularly if you're large busted. The slings and panels help push your breast tissue forward and closer together.
Fourth, if the bra does have a panel, look for one that's wider than average. It will look a bit like a wide triangle with a flat top, rather than a tall, skinny one. Since it's easier to show this than describe it, here are two bras so you can see what I mean.
The lace-embellished blue and white bra on the left, from Wacoal, has a wide center panel and a sweetheart neckline shape. There is a lot of space between the cups, so it's a good option if your breasts are widely spaced or splayed (going east west)
Bras for Widely Spaced Breasts
(Full Bust)
I've sorted the bras by the body type (full bust, full figure, small bust, etc. to make it easier to find a bra that will fit your figure).Embellished with lace on the cups, the sides, under the cups, and along the back, this bra is both gorgeous and supportive.
The seamed cups and side slings provide lots of lift and support while giving you a natural, rounded shape. With all of that, the bra is surprisingly lightweight and comfortable, even at larger sizes. And, while it does have seams and lace, it doesn't show through except under really thin tops.
The cups are set far apart (see that wide triangle), so it's a good choice for widely spaced breasts.
Available in 13 colors, including white, sand, yellow, denim, purple, hollyhock, and black. All but the white have contrasting lace. US Sizes 32-40 B-DDD.
This bra also comes in a tshirt version if you'd rather have a smooth cup. The t-shirt version does run small in the band, so go up a band size and down a cup size to get a better fit.
Made with special material that remembers your shape (and its own) so that it travels well. It molds to fit you and it won't get smooshed in your luggage. The center is nice and wide and there's no band, so it's a good option for widely spaced breasts, as well as for shorter women, or if you have a large stomach.
Since it's completely smooth (the only decoration is a little center bow) it won't show under your clothes and there's no lace to bother more sensitive skin.
It does tend to run shallow, so it's better if you are too (that means that you are fuller on the bottom).
Also, the bands are a bit big, so you might have to sister size (down a band, up a cup).
Comes in beige, toffee, blue, rose, and black in EU sizes 32, 34, 36 B-G; 38 B-E; and 40B-D.
A truly outstanding bra that gives you something you may have never thought you'd get with widely set breasts: cleavage!
It has a great fit that hugs your body and pushes you together, creating décolletage even if you are wide set or tend to go east-west rather than straight ahead.
Since the fabric is spacer material, with no padding, it's still lightweight and comfortable. There's no extra bulk or size added. You'll hardly know you're wearing it.
Contrasting guipure lace on the straps and along the band adds a touch of elegance and sophistication. The straps are fully adjustable (up to the point where the lace starts), so it's a good bra if you have a long torso. They're also wide set, so it's best if you have broader shoulders too.
Beige, blush, peau rose, amaretto, , rose, and black in EU sizes 30C-F, 32-36B-G, 389G-F and 40B-E.
Bras for Splayed (East West) Breasts
(Average Figure)
A sleek, lightweight t-shirt bra that molds to fit your figure. Your body heat activates the foam and it adjusts to fit your shape. Pretty cool!
The center panel is wide (great for wide-set breasts) and arched, so it won't dig into your stomach. There's no band either (which also makes it good if you are petite or have a short torso).
Calvin Klein tends to run small, so keep that in mind when ordering. Comes in US sizes 30 B-DD; 32, 34, 36 A-DDD, and 38B-DD.
While it does come in sizes up to DDD, there are only two hooks and the brand runs small, which is why I am putting it under average figure bras.
This bra has a great plunging neckline that's perfect for low-cut summer tops. The center panel is wide, and there's pretty lace along the back of the band and between the cups. It's also bandless, so it's more comfortable if you have a large stomach or if you are short.
The straps are inset to help keep them from slipping or sliding off your shoulders.
The demi cup styling make it a good choice if you are more shallow, but not if you want or need full coverage. If you're full and round, you might spill out of it.
US sizes 32, 34, 36A-DD, and 38B-DD.
This brand runs small, so it's best for smaller sizes. Comes in tons of colors: white, gray, black, shell, latte, black/beige, ivory/shell, navy/white dot, bright pink, pale pink, fuchsia, peach, lilac/gray, and red.
A beautiful bra embellished with lace along the cups and around the entire band. There's a sheer inset at the top of the cups for looks, with just a hint of contour padding on the bottom for modesty. The cups are also a bit stretchy, which is great if you aren't even, or don't quite fill out the top of the cups.
The center plunge front is perfect for lower cut tops. Wide-set straps won't show under square necklines or tops with deep scoop necks.
Comes in lots of different colors, but not in all sizes. Most sizes have white, black, beige, then there's jewel, red, truffle, gray, greens, and blues, in US sizes 30A-DDD; 32, 34, and 36A-G, and 38B-G. I have put this in "average" even though it comes in full bust and full figure sizes because Natori tends to run a bit shallow and small.
A classic bra with just a bit of lace between the cups and a tiny cross-hatch pattern on the straps. The plunge, wide center is great for wide set breasts. A high back and sides keep underarm and back fat under control.
It's shaped, but not heavily padded. The cups are just thick enough to avoid the "headlight" look.
Since the sides are high, it's likely best if you're taller or have a longer torso.
Comes in US sizes 36D-DDD, 38C-DDD, 40C-DDD and 42C-DDD in beige, black, white, ivory, steel violet, navy, walnut, beige leopard, inky blue, pindot black/white, and peach.
Most full-figure bras have a narrow center. Not this one. Pretty tone-on-tone patterns, and a sheer lace band along the tops of the cups turn this bra into a real stunner. And, it comes in lots of sizes too.
Cut-and-sewn styling gives better lift and support for larger cup sizes and there's a support panel encircling the entire bottom and sides for extra lift.
The inset strap design keeps the straps on your shoulders where they belong.
Comes in caramel and black, plus eclipse navy and festival pink print. in UK sizes 32GG-JJ, 34G-JJ, 36-40D-JJ, 42D-HH, 44D-G, and 46D-DD.
Stretchy lace gives this bra a great fit that really hugs your curves. There's no padding or extra bulk, as it's unlined. The seaming gives great shape and lift, even if you are a JJ cup! As a bonus, there's a clever hook in the back so you can wear it the standard way, or as a racerback.
It's got a wide, arched center, great for wider set breasts, as well as if you carry weight in your stomach. It haa a leotard back so the straps will stay put. There's also side support to push tissue forward and away from your arms.
UK sizes 32 through 34 GG-JJ, 36-40 D-JJ, 42D-HH, 44D-G and 46 D-DDD (UK sizes) in black, white, honeysuckle, pale pink, aubergine, and fashion colors.
It also comes in a t-shirt version.
Bras for Widely Spaced Breasts
(Small Bust)
The Little Bra Company designs bras specifically for women who are both small-busted and petite. The center panel is wide, so it's a good option if your breasts are far apart (you can fit two fingers between them).
It's got padding for extra cleavage and shaping, to give you more oomph without looking fake. It's also versatile; the straps can be worn standard, criss-cross, or halter.
The cups are smooth (no seams to show through), with lace around the entire band and along the front of the straps.
Sizes 28, 30, 32, 34 A-C; 36 A and B; 38A in vanilla, lilac, mocha, and black.
Plenty of pretty colors here (though I think they were hungry when they picked them), and band sizes down to 30 make this bra unique. It's made of smooth, soft fabric with stretchy, flexible cups for a better fit.
The lace center panel is wide so it's ideal for wide-set breasts. There's also lace along the band for a refined look.
The straps are fully adjustable so you can get them just the right length (whether you are tall, short, or somewhere in-between).
It does go up to a G cup, but I think it's not supportive enough for the larger sizes. Stick to the small ones.
Available in US sizes 30-38A-G in cafe, mocha, guava, rose beige, radish red, green pear, ming blue, smoke blue, ink, lilac, plum, purple, raspberry, silver, and black.
No lace, no fuss and nothing to show under your clothes. It's got thin straps that won't peek out under your tops.
It does have some padding, but not excessively so, just enough to hide the "headlights" from the world.
The wide center panel is more comfortable if your breasts are widely spaced. It's also arched and bandless so it won't rub against your stomach.
Champagne and black (some slate blue) in US sizes 32A-36DD.
