How to flatter a small bust with bikinis. Choosing swimwear for small busts!

What swimwear best suits a small bust? There are a few key things to look for when you’re shopping for the perfect set:

1. Underwire

Underwired bikini tops will sit firmly below your bust to give you support and push-up your breasts. It’s also very important for holding up any padding and extra inserts you place into the top to increase your cleavage (you don’t want sagging)! Not to mention, it gives the cups that rounded shape to give you the illusion of a bigger bust.

2. Moulded cups

Moulded cups are the opposite of soft cups. They are made of firm material so that they retain their rounded shape on their own- regardless of whether you’re wearing them or they’re sitting in your closet. If you are small busted, moulded cups are are a God-sent as they create curves out of nowhere.

3. Padding

Padded within the cups will lift your breasts to make them appear bigger and create cleavage.





Of course, if the top has bra pockets for EXTRA inserts- even better we say! Fabric/foam bikini inserts and silicone bikini inserts are among the different types of inserts available for you to boost your bust further. Fabric/foam inserts are lightweight so are great for lounging around the pool or beach or one-off dips and swims. However, they do absorb water so may make you slightly uncomfortable if you’re planning on staying in your bikini for a long period of time (this is down to a matter of personal preference though- this may bother some, whereas others aren’t bothered at all). Silicone inserts are 100% waterproof so are ideal for long-term wear (even though they’re slightly heavier- but this really doesn’t matter as long as you have good straps to hold up your bikini!).

Remember- don’t try to stuff bikini inserts into your top if it doesn’t have bra pockets. The pockets are crucial for holding them in place while you move about and swim! You really don’t want anything migrating or slipping out when you’re out and about in public.





4. Halter-neck styles

Choose styles with ribbons/straps that you can tie around your back and neck. This will allow you to tie them as tight as you like and adjust how much cleavage you want. Halter neck styles will bring it the sides of your breast to create cleavage- just remember to adjust the sides of your cups to hug the sides of your breasts properly and bring them inwards. Also make sure the band/underwire sits flat against your skin beneath your bust so that your breasts sit properly in the cups.





5. Wear frills, patterns or loud/bright colours on top and dark, monotone colours on the bottom
This will draw eyes upwards and emphasize your bust- an especially good trick if you’re pear-shaped.





We love red!

6. Avoid bandeaus styles like the plague
We are sorry to say this but they really do squish your boobs flat and hide whatever cleavage you have…what more need we say?

Check out our store for bikinis which have all of the above, as well as fabric/foam and silicone bikini inserts!

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