10 Great Indie Lingerie Brands for Small Boobs
Do you ever get the feeling that bra companies aren’t taking your small boobs seriously? Cup sizes AAA and AA need support, too—but in a different way. Slipping straps, bands that ride up, and extra space in the cups are all common complaints for women in the IBTC. And let's be clear, just because you have a smaller chest doesn't mean you want to go straight to the push-up, extra padded section in the bra store (although that is an option if you're looking for a boost).
For those petite in the breast department, there are several indie brands that cater to sizes AAA through C. The options span from simple bralettes to T-shirt bras, so you can get the coverage you need for your small boobs without feeling like you have too much on.
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Courtesy of Aikyou1Aikyou
When you think A-cup, maybe the first thing that comes to mind is a push-up bra. Well, that is one style Aikyou doesn't make. The brand is all about embracing the natural shape of your breasts—they even have a separate collection for those who've had a mastectomy. What sets Aikyou apart is all the graphic and sporty cuts. Oh, and everything comes in basic black (which I can totally appreciate as a New Yorker).
Courtesy of the Little Bra Company2The Little Bra Company
When you visit The Little Bra Company's website, the first thing you'll realize is that you have options. The styles come with and without padding, wire-free or with underwire, lace or none. Plus, one really helpful tool: You can select bras that are for close-set or wide-set breasts, a trait that completely changes how any bra fits.
Courtesy of Beija London3Beija London
British brand Beija London is different because they create every bra design in three different styles: X, Y, Z. The X version is always a wireless look that caters to A and B cups. Since the bra is specifically designed for smaller bust, you won't have to worry about gaping or extra space in overdone molded cups.
Courtesy of Yellowberry4Yellowberry
Remember that awkward moment when it was time for your first bra, and you had to get fitted in the department store? Well, your daughter won't have to deal with the same mortal embarrassment. Yellowberry is making the rite of passage so much easier for modern girls with wire-free bra designs made specifically for preteens—and all sold online. The bras have just enough padding to ease the growing pains that come with puberty, and there are also motivational messages sewn into some pieces.
Courtesy of Elma Lingerie5Elma Lingerie
If you want something beyond a basic black bra for every day, check out this Etsy shop. Elma's designs are unique, with silk and lace details that mold perfectly to petite frames and small busts. You'll definitely feel confident and sexy in these looks.
Courtesy of Lula Lu6Lula Lu Petites
While some small bust brands go all the way up to a C-cup, Lula Lu focuses in on the A-cups: AAA, AA, and A. The brand offers a range of styles from T-shirt bras and bralettes to push-ups and even strapless.
Courtesy of Ysé Lingerie7Ysé Lingerie
French brand Ysé Lingerie gives off a retro vibe for cup sizes A through C. The styles have unique lace, mesh, and stretch details that give them a luxurious look. The brand also does swimwear if you're struggling to find one-pieces and bikinis that don't gape.
Courtesy of Timpa8Timpa Lingerie
Timpa has been creating bras for small busts since the '50s, but the lace and mesh styles feel super modern. And the colors are so bright! You can get shades ranging from hot pink to bright yellow—not all your lingerie needs to be nude. These colors will make you want to show off your underwear as outerwear.
Courtesy of Evgenia9Evgenia Lingerie
The best word to describe Evgenia Lingerie is whimsical. The patterns are just so fun, including floral prints mixed with hearts, velvet and stars, and adorable sheer ribbons. The sizing comes in small, medium, and large, but the cut-out bralette is best for those who have a smaller bust.
Courtesy of Little Women10Little Women
Little Women is a UK retail shop that caters to women with AAA, AA, A, and B cups. While the site does sell other brands of lingerie, the signature Little Women styles are the most popular. The Pearl style pictured here is the brand's best-selling T-shirt bra. It has padding to boost cleavage or you can take it out if you want a more natural look.
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