Swimwear for the Smaller Bust

The best swimwear for small busts

Swimwear shopping can be challenging whatever your bust size. We can all feel a bit self-conscious about our bikini body sometimes. If you are smaller on top it can sometimes be difficult to get the right fit. Whatever style you choose, it needs to be comfortable, well fitted and above all, flattering. When you feel good, you look good! We’ve created the ultimate guide on the best shapes and styles for small boobs. If you’re happy with your size and want to find out which designs will suit you best or if you want advice on boosting your assets, then this guide is for you! Read on for our top tips on the best swimwear for the smaller bust and check out some of our favourite designs that are perfect for your bust size.

Cup-sized swimwear and fully adjustable designs

Some women with small breasts find a swimsuit will fit on the bottom but will be too big on top. No one wants a gaping neckline! Our top tip is to look for cup-sized swimsuits, bikini and tankini tops. Cup-sized swimwear is specifically designed for your bust size, whether you’re an A cup or a G cup. But remember, there are some classic designs out there where a standard dress size will give you that perfect fit too. Try tops and one-pieces that are fully adjustable to your chest size with a tie fastening at the neck, or better still, across the back too. This will ensure that you get the right fit and feel comfortable and confident in your swimwear.

Perfect styles for small busts

The best styles are those that focus the attention on the upper body. You can achieve this through the design, detailing, texture and print or colour. This will create the visual illusion of a curvier top half. Anything that balances your proportions and focuses on the bust area will work for you.

Embrace what you can wear.

• Cutaway one-pieces
• Plunging necklines
• Asymmetrical one-shouldered swimsuits and bikini tops

For starters you have an advantage – you can pull-off all those tiny tops and unique styles, as smaller bust requires less support than a large one you can get away with the more daring models such as cutaway one-pieces. A deep-V neckline or a U-neck one-piece is the perfect style for you as well as it draws the eye to the centre of the chest and gives the illusion of bigger breasts. A padded plunge will boost your cleavage too! Asymmetrical swimsuits or bikini tops will similarly look fantastic on a small chest as they visually push the focus upwards and off to one side. Larger busted women can have the worry of feeling overexposed in these styles so be confident and embrace all those low necklines and revealing styles that look totally fabulous on you!

Bikini tops for small bust sizes

A small bust looks great in so many different styles of bikini tops. The right bikini top can also give you a curvier bustline and enhance your cleavage. When it comes to buying bikinis you have more choice of styles than someone with a bigger bust. You are so lucky!

Best non-wired bikini tops for a small bust

• Triangle
• Bandeau
• Halter
• Tie-front top
• High Neck
• Sporty scoop-neck

Without any boosting or padding, the Triangle top is the classic minimalist and bust enhancing design. Absolutely perfect for highlighting small breasts, the simple triangle creates a curved line on the chest making the bust appear fuller. This design draws the focus to the centre of the chest where the base of the triangles meet. They are a particularly flattering style on a small chest so this is a fantastic choice for you. Women with small breasts also look particularly good in Bandeau bikini tops, especially ones with ruching or texture to the fabric. Halter tops are great too! They add cleavage and lead the focus upwards towards the neck. A halter top will also give you great, adjustable, light support and shape. Choose one with a back and a shoulder tie so you can adjust them to get the fit just right. Other flattering options are high neck top tops or a sports bra type scoop-neck top which offers light support without the need for underwiring.

Boost your bust.

• Padding
• Bustier or push-up necklines
• Underwiring

If you’re not happy with your size and want to give your bust an extra boost there are lots of options. Try padding and push-up styles. These add volume to your bust and amplify your cleavage. A light padding will give you a natural lift but if you want that extra padding and to look a cup size or two bigger, go for it! You don’t require underwiring and strong bust support but if you’re more comfortable with a structured top, that’s fine, it will give you more shape. Underwiring does create more cleavage and will provide support, structure and lift. Look for models that combine padding and underwiring for the ultimate boob boosting look. A padded, underwired sweetheart neckline is the perfect example. Choose bold patterns, colours, and styles to further emphasise your bust.

Ruffles, textures and prints

• Front knot detail
• Ruffles, flounces, fringes
• Textures
• Vibrant patterns, prints or colour
• Gathered or ruched cup

Detailing and textures can really draw the eye to the upper body and visually increase chest dimensions. If it’s the fuller chest look you want, then the more eye-catching the better! Embellishments are your friend. A front knot detail puts the focus on the centre of your chest. Try a tie-front top. It will also amplify your cleavage. Flounces, fringes and ruffles will all add volume to the upper body and enhance your silhouette. Textures and patterns do the same. Look for a gathered or ruched cup to give a fuller look. Ribbed textured fabric, bold prints or vibrant patterns or colours can all distract the eye. All these extra details increase curves and add femininity.

Recap

Try one-pieces with embellishments on the bust, asymmetrical swimsuits and deep plunging necklines. Think eye catching prints over the bust area on simple classic designs like the triangle or halter top. Padding and underwiring, feminine details and frills and textured cups all work well. You’ll look and feel amazing!

Here at Moontide we have a huge range of styles that suit a small bust; triangle, halter, bandeau or cup- sized, underwired and padded. We sell bikini tops and bottoms separately so if you’re a different size on the top and bottom you can always achieve a perfect fit and be sure to look sensational on the beach this summer.