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Boobs are tricky old things. They come in all different shapes and sizes. In fact they come in more than just different shapes and different sizes and we're here to show some of them to you.

This post will explore different boobs and the contributing factors that make your boobs unique to you. Below is just a small list of the things that affect breasts and make them what they are:

Breast Volume

Breast Shape

Breast tissue type

Breast root width and height

Size of Torso

Shape of chest/ribcage

Back band Width

So yeah...quite a few things.

This post is designed to explain some of the boob types out there and how they differ. We would never be able so show every single type of breast, (because we'd have to show every single women's boobs in the world as they are all different) but we thought it would be useful to show a range of the ones we see every day when fitting women in bras, then explain what style of bra would suit them best.

Below is an a group of illustrations showing some breasts types. Remember these are not definitive categories that you necessarily fit in to, but more a guide and aid to understanding the wide variety there is. You could easily have more than one of these characteristics to your boobs but understanding why they are the way they are and how to find bras for them is helpful.
1) East-West Boobs
East-West describes a shape of breast that sits to the left and right. They aren't necessarily wide apart in the middle but it explains that the 'point of bust' (The bit of your boob that sticks out the most, more often than not it's where your nipples are) sits facing outwards. They won't always look like the illustration above as levels of Ptosis (sagging) can vary as well as root width and height (Explained below).

If you think you have East-West boob characteristics then a plunge such as Curvy Kate's Wonderfull and Victory should fit well. This style draws the breasts in at the sides and centralises them, giving great cleavage without spillage.
2) Full Boobs
Full boobs means that the breast tissue is evenly distributed across the breast. They appear firm and tend to have less ptosis (sagging). There will still be a point of bust but they may appear more 'Round'.

Many styles would work for a Full bust including balconies and plunges however low-cut balconettes might not fit as well due to the fullness of the top of the breast spilling out.
3) Centre-heavy boobs
Centre-heavy boobs means there is more breast tissue to the centre of the breast than the outer. It means that without a bra they can touch or at least sit close to one another (basically your boobs want to be best friends). It can also result in your nipples/point of bust pointing slightly East-West as the larger volume of tissue in the centre, pushes them outwards.

Styles to fit central boobs would be a balcony such as Daily Balcony or Emboost. The higher central gore will separate the breasts and give them a rounded shape.
4) Bottom Heavy
Bottom heavy boobs refers to boobs where the majority of the tissue weight is held at the bottom. They can be referred to as 'Shallow on top' as they aren't as full at the top of the chest. Bottom heavy breasts can be effected by Ptosis (sagging) but this isn't always the case.

Bottom heavy boobs need the volume lifting up into the cup so Balcony bras such as Sex Education from Scantilly and plunge bras like Lucky Star are great for this.
5) Wide Set Boobs
Wide Set Boobs are breasts that have a bigger gap in the middle. The illustration above demonstrates boobs that look quite 'East-West' but that isn't always the case and wide set boobs can be any shape it just describes where they are positioned on your chest.

Wide-Set boobs tend to lend themselves to Balcony and Balconette style, as the bra lifts them up rather than in. However like everything in the post, it's just a guide. You may have Wide-set and Full breasts and balconettes may not work for you - it's about getting to know your body and knowing what a good fit is on you.
6) Asymmetrical Boobs
Asymmetrical boobs is pretty self explanatory. What not many people know is that the majority of women will have asymmetrical breasts to some degree, in fact it's almost impossible to be perfectly symmetrical- so don't stress, you're perfectly normal!

However, the difference in breast size between each boob can differ quite dramatically in some people, sometimes by various sizes but fear not bras can help even this out if you want to. The best style would be a moulded or foam-lined style such as Smoothie. This style allows you to support the larger breast and then the more rigid cup can help to disguise any gaping or space that isn't filled with breast tissue. You can also buy bra pads or fillets to go in your smaller cup if you like. *Remember you always fit to your larger breast, for more info on Asymmetrical boobs then read here.
7) Low Breast Roots
Breast roots ( explained fully here) refer to where your breast is attached to your body. It's essentially where your underwire will sit. The Image above demonstrates boobs that have low down breast roots. It just shows that where your boobs stick out of your body underneath, is lower down and closer to the waist.

Breasts with this characteristic don't necessarily need a specific type of bra, however they may need fully adjustable straps as the distance between shoulders and cup may be increased.

It's also good to mention here that the positioning of your breast root (height wise) can affect your back band measurement. If your roots are lower, your back band will sit closer to your waist which is usually smaller, if you have high roots then your back band may be larger as it may sit on the widest part of your ribs. Again (sorry to keep repeating) it's down to finding what works for you.
8) Narrow Breast Roots
Again this refers to Breast Roots ( post here). Narrow breast roots mean that your under-boob and where it joins your torso is a smaller area. Typically it means the wire will be a deeper 'U' shape than your breast and won't go as far back under the arm pit.

So there you have a round up of some of the different boob types out there. This is by no means all of them, there are hundreds and hundreds but we thought it would be useful to show our customers a few so you can get a feel of just how diverse boobies really are.

Remember these are not categories you should try and 'fit in to', they are merely an educational guide to show what's out there. One woman could find herself with Full, Asymmetrical, Low-rooted and Wide-Set breasts while another has Narrow-rooted, bottom heavy ones and this could change throughout your lifetime. The whole point is to help you figure out what you might have, learn what it means and then how to find bras for them in the future.

So, did you find this post helpful? What kind of boobs do you have? Have you found any Curvy Kate bras to be good for a specific characteristic? If so let us know on Twitter or drop us a comment below.

Big Love x

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1.What is the issue?

Venezuela's leadership was compromised by other Latin American countries like Ecuador and Nicaragua because of the citizens' choice vs. the world leaders' choice in who should lead.  It was a debate between Maduro and Guiado because Maduro believed was supposed to lead again as president for his sixth term, but Guiado thought he should be the president on constitutional grounds.

2. Was it resolved? How was it resolved?

Yes, it was resolved by mass protests being shut down by Nicaraguan and Ecuadorian governments and police.

3. What would you have done differently?

We decided it would have been best if the governments had reacted differently to the violent protests. They could have listened to what the protesters had to say instead of shutting them down so quickly, so they wouldn't have felt the need to be so violent in the first place.

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1. The cause of these protests in France were due to the high prices on gas and diesel. some of the outcomes to this protest were very violent

2. The way that these protesters resolved things and came to ends with the government was by discussing and talking about how to solve this problem

3 Our opinions on how we would've handled it better:

Taylor: For the protestors, there were a few times when they were more violent than necessary.

Sean: I think that the protesters acted very childish. If they had just talked and made an agreement then things wouldn't have escalated. I also think that the government shouldn't be raising the taxes on gas, it just makes people mad when you raise taxes on a specific thing.

Sadie: I think the protesters were more violent than they should have been.

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Issue? People started protesting when a bill was proposed, allowing extradition back to China.  Hong Kong was fighting for freedom and democracy
Was it resolved?  The Honk Kong protest was not resolved and protest are still continuing today.
What would you have done differently? There isn't much we could have done differently, the people in Hong Kong were giving their lives for freedom and will protect it at all costs.

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What was the issue?
The issue was that Omar  Bashir was extremely cruel and committed genocide, and had unfair schooling systems especially for woman
Was it resolved?
Woman protested Omar Al- Bashir in Sudan and he was ultimately removed and went to jail, he is  trying to appeal this sentence with corruption charges, this is still a work in progress though so the results really could vary.
What could have been done differently?

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County: Chile

Issue: Since the governments’ transition to Democracy, not all citizens have been on board with it.

Resolution:

Brutal response to protestors. The government called it a state of emergency.

Changes such as reforms and amendments were announced but they won't be voted on it until April

How it would be done differently: Speak to the people since it is a democracy and try to persuade them into being in favor of the government. Not using brutal force.

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Issue: Since the governments transition to Democracy, not all citizens have been on board with it.
Was is resolve
How was it resolve

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Question: What is the issue? Was it resolved? How was it resolved?What would you have done differently? 

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What is the issue?
Systemic corruption and economic struggles.
Was it resolved? How was it resolved?
It wasn't really resolved but it was calmed down. The carnival was canceled. The moise continued to hold power even though the citizens struggled with the deepening economic crisis.
What would you have done differently?

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Nur and Reagan
Colombia
1. What is the issue?
Columbia had been dealing with a civil war for over 50 years. They started a national strike in November against the Colombian government.
2. Was it resolved? How was it resolved?
There hasn't been resolution yet because it is still a current event.
What would you have done differently?
We would've peacefully protested instead of using of violence.

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Percival and Marylou
Algeria
Algeria has a major focus on religion and conformity to the rules of religion, so there's a great oppression on society to obey the religious rules.  Political turmoil caused by the president stepping down and a new government stepping in caused extreme civil unrest.  Algerians are still upset and there are still many religious constraints.
The final question should really be "what should the government have done differently." Most of the unrest was caused by rejection regarding the presidential election results, so if the results were different, perhaps protests would have been lessened.

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Cayden and Gabriel

The Issue:
Lebanon proposed a WhatsApp tax that sparked anger across the country. Now the protests have turned from taxes to anti government protests.
Was it resolved? How?
The prime minister of Lebanon stepped down because of the protests, which quenched the protester's thirst for government limitation.
The aftermath:
Lebanon is now in a state of financial ruin, and currently is losing businesses due to the protests.
What could have been done differently:
Lebanon's government should not have "bit off more than they could chew" by not proposing a stupid tax plan, and even lowering taxes. It was foolish to believe their people would not be enraged by more and more taxes in their day to day lives.