I am the queen of metaphors, and to cheer us all up on this snowy day I thought I would share one of my favourites.
Women’s breasts come in so many different shapes as well as sizes, and understanding them can go a long way to help fit bras properly. When I am training a staff member or a new store owner, I often invoke mountains and hills to describe breast shapes. While this may be a fairly commonplace comparison, I have dissected it more then most.
Let me take you on a summer stroll, or a mountain hike i
f you prefer…
Some mountains you climb for the challenge. They have a steep incline, and once you reach the top there isn’t a lot of room for gatherings! Similarly, most women’s breasts grow out of smaller portions of their bodies and come to a smaller area at the tip.
On the other hand, some breasts have a more gentle incline and a greater plateau at the top. Perfect for picnics – you can take a easy stroll up there and then spread out your blanket with a group of friends. One of my staff members loves it when I describe her breasts like this – she says it makes them sound friendly.
Contrary to what you might expect, both these breast shapes can fit exactly the same bra size. Both hills can have the same mass overall but a very different shape. The woman whose breasts are shaped more like the steep mountain may not always be able to wear the same bra as the woman who has the wider breasts.
Just as a mountain climber needs to accurately assess the terrain, so the bra fitter must have an understanding of different breast shapes to select the best bra possible.










