Busttyper

Busttyper is a term used in fashion design and tailoring to refer to categories of bust shapes. The word combines 'bust' with the Swedish/Scandinavian word 'typer' (types) and is encountered primarily in Scandinavian-language sources and translations. There is no universally standardized taxonomy of busttyper in English-language fashion literature, and meanings vary among authors and brands.

In practice, busttyper inform guidance on garment fit and pattern development. When designers prepare patterns or fit models, they consider bust type to decide where to place darts, how much ease to allow, and how to shape cup areas in bras or bodices.

Common considerations in describing bust types include fullness (how much volume is present at the bust), projection (how far the bust projects forward), and symmetry. Different sources may label archetypes differently; some describe fuller versus shallower busts, while others focus on whether fullness is on the upper or lower part of the bust.

Limitations: Because there is no universal standard, terminology and criteria for busttyper can vary, and practitioners rely on measurements, visual assessment, and client feedback to select sizing and shaping approaches.

Related topics include bust measurements, pattern making, bra sizing, and body shape classification. Busttyper should not be confused with sculptural busts in art, which is a separate domain.