Bikinis for small-chested ladies...?

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Looking for something other than the big foam triangle cups, but going for something with no structure at all is no good. Don't mind spending a bit - any suggestions?

Last summer I got a bikini top that was padded but where the strap started from the middle of the cleavage part, if that makes sense. The strap was thick and meant it covered up the lack of cleavage in the middle. I got it from figleaves.

If you're after proper padding max cleavage are very good (sorry can't link on iPhone).

i am a 36A cup and also struggle with this. last summer i spent a small fortune on a new bikini and a one piece swimsuit, both beautifully made and both good for my zero cleavage situation. The bikini was JETS by Jessika Allen (i've just googled the website and it's not very good but there are samples on netaporter that I think might work for you) and the one piece was by an Australian label called BAKU. the one piece had well concealed breast padding and lots of ruching which hides a multitude of sins.

I've just been looking at the Seafolly ruched bandeau bikinis on figleaves - I think they are a BAKU brand.

I just can't find anything in the shops, and online is so difficult to buy, as I need a bit more bottom coverage, but a bit of help at the top, and the fit is so important. I'll keep an eye on the suggestions you've made as they get their summer stock in. Am trying to start early as anything decent sells out by mid-Feb!

Are the gel-filled ones not a big jiggly? Or weighty in the water?

biT jiggly... not big jiggly, although perhaps that's the look I'm after, subconsciously....

Yes, seafolly, that's the brand I've got.

I have had a gel one before - tbh, it's all about the fit for it to look natural. They're pretty solid so no jiggling.

One other option I looked at - gel inserts that are waterproof from rigby and peller, that can go in any bikini, though I would want to fix them in somehow.