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http://dx.doi.org/10.12940/jfb.2018.22.5.32

A Study on the Breast Shape Analysis of Big-breasted Women  

Han, ChoHee (Dept. of Clothing & Textile, Graduate School the Catholic University of Korea)
Yi, Kyong-Hwa (Dept. of Clothing & Textile, the Catholic University of Korea)
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Journal of Fashion Business / v.22, no.5, 2018 , pp. 32-40 More about this Journal
Abstract
Big breasted women often experience dissatisfaction with ready-made brassieres, that do not account for individual breast types nor provide adequate cup sizes. This study was conducted to provide basic information on common breast shape and measurements of Korean big-breasted women, and to facilitate development of big-breasted women's bras with excellent fit and comfort. The study analyzed direct upper body measurements of 178 women in their 20's whith cup size C or bigger in the 5th, 6th and 7th Size Korea. In addition, 3D body scan data of women with bra size 75 and cup size C were re-collected and their breast types were examined. Average under-bust circumference of big-breasted women was 75 size in brassiere size. The average stature was 159.78 cm and the body weight was 60.33kg, indicating "overweight". Also, it was revealed that common breast types of big-breasted women, were hemispheric and cone types. The study can facilitate better understanding of breast shapes and sizes of standard big-breasted women, and will be useful as reference in selection of subjects in future studies.
Keywords
big-breasted women; brassiere; Size Korea; breast shape; bust size;
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