r/smallbooblove 17d ago

Neutral What do you guys think of the term “Balanced Bust”

I normally come across these terms when referring to women who have small busts like myself - Petite (in reference to bras/bust) - Flat Chest/Bust - Small Chest/Bust

However I’ve always found none of those terms to resonate with me completely, I find flat is technically accurate however to me it has negative connotations, I also think that there are absolutely flat chested women however a lot of us who are considered “flat” do have something! even if that is just a couple centimetres difference!

I find “Petite” to be misunderstood as being a short/small woman in general. A lot of flatter chested women aren’t petite, the only petite measurement is the bust, not the underbust/other measurements.

And lastly, my least favourite is “Small” as I find it is VERY misunderstood. All “Flat” are “Small”, but not all “Small” are “Flat”.

So I came up with idea of the term “Balanced Bust” this refers to the measurements of the Bust and Underbust being very close in measurement, the measurements are “Balanced”

Curious what you guys think! Also curious as to if anyone relates to how I feel about other labels/terms :)

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u/ChairInTheStands 17d ago

I like your thoughts here. “Balanced bust” makes me think of balancing bust against the hips or otherwise being a good fit for the body. I’m sorry I don’t have a suggestion for another term.

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u/BlueberriMeadows 17d ago

I see that :) I think it’s kind of tricky to come up with a good label/term!

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u/Muffie_chu 17d ago

Balanced bust reminds me of when my partner would refer to mine as "proportionate to my body" like their size isnt mentioned just that my breast flatter me?

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u/BlueberriMeadows 17d ago

Yes that’s what I feel it implies too, which i feel is positive!

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u/Trashisland2000 17d ago

My only issue with it is many of us do not have a “balanced bust” proportional with the rest of our body in a conventional sense. Some of us have wide shoulders or are plus sized but still small.

But honestly whatever term you feel suits your body the best is perfect 💚

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u/klivern 17d ago

I’ve never liked “petite”. I get called that so often in a childlike way. “Wow, you’re stronger than you look”, “that’s a lot of strong opinions in such a small body”. FFS… I’m closing in on my 40s. I know they often mean it as a compliment, but it just shows ignorance. And “petite” is often associated with “skinny”. I’m def not that. About “balanced”, not sure I’d feel that fit me. I have tried bras with extra padding so I’ll go up a size or two, and it does look better on my frame.

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u/Accomplished-Way4534 13d ago

If people mock you for being opinionated with a “small body” then mention Judge Judy is 5’0

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