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It’s All About Smaller Sizes!
June 25, 2010 by Alison
Feeling left out is no good for anyone. We often find when we write an article about large bra sizes, we get emails from those who have problems finding a bra to fit their more petite proportions. One of the reasons why we promote labels and designers who concentrate on large sizes, is because up until only a few years ago, ladies with large boobs didn’t get a look in when it came to pretty bras. Added to that, the Knickers girls are now all above a DD cup!
Trying to find beautiful bras large or small, outside what is the perceived norm, is not easy; and those who think smaller cupped ladies are quids in when it comes to finding their perfect bra, probably need to think again. A petite frame with small girls can be as much of a ‘problem’ as someone with a large frame and big girls.
Smaller Cup Bras
As someone who used to be somewhere in the region of a AA cup and a 28 back, I found it virtually impossible to get a bra that fit me and didn’t feel like someone had attached part of a mattress to my chest. Yes, I occasionally felt like I wanted to oomph the girls up a bit, but for every day wear, I wanted something that didn’t promise I would have a better life if my boobs were pushed up within an inch of their tiny lives.
Ok, so petite ladies with petite girls don’t need as much support in the boob department, but by no means does that excuse tacky designs and unpleasant padding. Bras that are designed to fit and look good are what we look for, no matter what the size!
Luckily there are various options for those with smaller cup requirements; it’s just a matter of preference.
Choose your favourite
If you can’t live without underwire, take a look at Lulalu (top images); they have a great range of A and AA cup bras – whether you’re looking for an everyday T-shirt bra or something more special. Check out their red satin bra, which is perfect if you like elegance without the Schnickschnack, as they say in German. The online store, Eve’s Apples (yes, we had a little giggle) is also worth looking at: we like The Little Lingerie Company’s plunge bra – yes, it’s padded and yes, it is lacey, but it’s not over the top!
Those blessed with smaller proportions can also wear underwire or non-underwired bras and bralets; these are usually sized small, medium and large and come in a large variety of fabrics and designs. They’re delightfully comfortable to wear day-to-day and the great thing about these is that there are so many different designs on offer. One of our favourites is Lailides (above), a brand that concentrates on the smaller cupped lady without compromising on style or fit. We also love that they make bras suitable for all sized bodies and that they are “on a mission to make the difficulty of shopping for small size bras a thing of the past.” What more could we ask for!
There’s always room for a treat!
Whatever your size, there’s nothing better than treating yourself to something special and if you fancy delicate silk and vintage lace, Ayten Gasson’s designs at La Magia are perfect. Go for a bralet or a more structured bra and you’ll fall in love the moment you touch it! You can also find stunning unstructured bras in smaller sizes at Catriona Mackechnie, who stock luxury labels like the amazing Bordelle and the fabulously flirty Gonzalez.
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Filed Under Bras, Everyday, Smaller Sizes, U.K., U.S.
Tagged: A Little Lingerie Company, Ayten Gasson, Catriona MacKechnie, Eve's Apples, La Magia, Lailides, Timpa
All I ever read about are small proportions and large proportions. No one ever writes about "What if you have both?" What if you have a size 28 frame but wear a size G cup? You don't find any stores in America that even cater to that. There might be some 30's out there, but they're just too darn big, and way too pricey for just a small piece of fabric. And then the looks you get when you tell the *sales associate* your size.
I hear your frustration Heidi; we do of course take into consideration those with small backs and larger cups – Freya in particular do small backs and larger cups, as do Curvy Kate.
here are a couple of links to Bravissimo (in the UK, but they will deliver to the US) and Figleaves US as well as Curvy Kate http://www.bravissimo.com/products/lingerie?back=... http://tinyurl.com/39nj9rz http://www.curvykate.com/
We hope this helps, but do let us know if you need anymore information – just drop us an email at thegirls@knickersblog.com
Alison
There's plenty of smaller bras out there in the UK with shops like Marks and Spencers starting their bra sizes at 28AA. If you're less than that then I think you're strictly into training bras I think. And to be honest I can't imagine how wonderful it'd be to not need to wear a bra! There's some lovely camisole tops that would provide the discreet cover a girl needs under thin clothes and they would be perfect!
Larger ladies have been catered for so magnificently in the mainstream now that perhaps it's time for designers to look across the size ranges again.
Those bras are so so pretty! I stock bras from an A to I cup but never understand why they don't do a 30 back in the A and B cups. That said we don't really get a lot of demand for them so maybe the designers find the same.
Our customers who are a A/AA say that it is very hard to find bras which fit – especially if they are an under 10/32 back. We find many ladies who have been wearing size 10, despite being an 8 or 6, as that is all they can find. We have found a wonderful brand, The Little Bra Company, sizes 28-36, cups A & B only. Customers love their bras – pretty yet wearable for every day, and give a beautiful shape.
Thank for this article. It's very hard to find nice looking bras in smaller cups. Bralettes are not sexy in my eyes. There are so many bras available for sizes in the norm but for extreme (read small or large) it's hard. For smaller cup sizes, finding a bra without padding is very hard. Everyone talks about accepting your body, but when you really do, one cannot find a bra without padding.
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I have my own petite bra problem. I am an athlete, and therefore do not have a lot of body fat, but a wider back. I have found that both Natori bras, and The Little Bra Company work for me. I wear anywhere between a 36AA in Wacoal, to a 36A in Natori. My favorite bra right now is the Natori Sheer scroll bra. It is a pretty t-shirt bra, that has convertible straps, and only lined cups. Highly recommend it if you are a like me:) http://www.aveclamour.com/lingerie-bras/natori-sh...
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