How to Make Wide-Set Breasts Look Closer in Clothes
Mirelle
What changes how wide-set breasts look is what you wear: a bra that pulls the cups toward the center, cups that fit, and a neckline that leads the eye to the middle. Here are four ways, from the one that does the most to the finishing touches, and what to skip.
The short answer:
- Wear a bra that tightens at the center front, so the cups move toward each other.
- Choose push-up cups that fit your cup size, so nothing gapes.
- Pick necklines that meet in the middle.
- For backless or very low dresses, use body tape or an adhesive bra.
And skip what flattens: bandeaus, and cups that are too big.
1. A bra that pulls toward the middle
This does most of the work. A bra that closes behind you tightens the band all the way around, but does little to move the cups toward each other. A bra that adjusts at the center front can: as you tighten it, the cups come in. Check it in the mirror from the front and the side: the middle should lie flat against your chest.
2. Push-up cups that fit
Lift helps only when the cup fits. A cup that is too deep leaves empty space at the top, which can make your breasts look farther apart, not closer. Small, wide-set busts usually do best in push-up cups made for A to C cups.
3. Necklines that meet in the middle
| Neckline | Effect on wide-set breasts |
|---|---|
| V-neck or wrap | Draws the eye down the middle |
| Sweetheart | Its dip at the center frames the middle |
| Square or straight across | Shows the full width of the chest; pair it with a bra that pulls toward the center |
| Strapless | Works best over a strapless bra that brings the cups toward the center |
4. Body tape or an adhesive bra, for backless outfits
When a band would show, body tape or an adhesive bra that clips together in the center can give a closer look. How long it holds depends on the product and your skin: follow the instructions on the pack, and try it at home before the day you need it.
What to skip
- A bandeau. It tends to flatten rather than lift, and does little for the middle.
- Cups that are too big. The empty space at the top reads as distance.
- Only adding padding. Extra volume without a pull toward the center leaves the space in the middle as it was.
Where Mirelle fits
The Mirelle Strapless Bra is built around the first two steps. Its first clasp, at your sternum, brings your breasts together; the second lifts them, with two levels of adjustment so you set your own look. The push-up cups are made for A, B and C cups, and removable straps let you wear it classic, halter or one-shoulder when the neckline calls for it.
Read next: Push-Up Bra for Small, Wide-Set Breasts: The Fit Guide
Questions women ask
How can I push wide-set breasts together without a special bra?
Body tape can give a closer look under backless styles, and a V or sweetheart neckline draws the eye to the center. For everyday wear, a bra that adjusts at the center is the simplest option.
How do you get cleavage with wide-set breasts?
Bring the cups toward the center first, then lift. Lift alone keeps the space between them.
Can clothes alone make wide-set breasts look closer?
Yes, for how they look in clothes: a bra that pulls the cups toward the center and a neckline that meets in the middle change the look while you wear them.
