As your daughter transitions into her first bra, it is important to consider the 3 C’s of tween and teen bra shopping—comfort, convertibility, and concealing. You want her to feel confident and at ease from the outset. For a first-time bra wearer, the right vibe sets the stage for a positive shopping experience all around!
Making the transition to wearing a bra can be an important milestone for many young girls- a moment in time full of excitement, anticipation and probably a little bit of anxiety or uncertainty, too. As her body is growing and changing, comfort is key! Feeling great in her skin is the goal at this age, right? Right. And that feeling should start with the first thing she puts on every morning. The bra that she chooses should feel easy and non-constricting- like slipping on her favorite sweatshirt, soft and stretchy with no uncomfortable wire digging in.
This new stage of her life should be anchored by a sense of security and ease. As your tween/teen navigates the world around her and develops her own sense of self, providing comfort is the ultimate gift you -and her bra- can give! There is no need to compromise on style either; there are bras available in a variety of colors and designs, offering her choices that make her first purchase even more fun, special and customizable. She can express herself without compromising on comfort.
Oh, and keep this in mind: It is important to find a bra that fits well, so that when it comes time to buy another bra, she can find something just as comfortable to wear on any occasion. Knowing the right band and cup size, along with her personal style and fit preferences, will make expanding her bra wardrobe much easier.
As her body is growing and changing, comfort is key and what she chooses should feel easy and non-constricting. Her first bra should be soft, stretchy and perhaps wire free, making her transition into wearing a bra feel a bit less overwhelming and more grown up. Wearing something comfortable should be as comforting as her favorite sweatshirt.
Many tweens and teens gravitate towards tank tops and other styles which typically come with skinny straps and don’t offer the support they require to wear them with nothing underneath. But finding the right bra that can work with the unique necklines of these skimpier styles can feel like a challenge!
A convertible bra as the base layer is a perfect option for wearing these looks out and about with confidence. Convertible bras can easily adjust to different outfits that a teenager wants to wear, while providing comfort and support. We suggest bras with a J-hook feature that provides an adjustable solution: the hooks in the back of the straps make it so easy to reposition them so they don’t slip off or peek out from beneath clothing. With a convertible bra, your tween or teen can wear everything in her closet that she enjoys with the support she needs.
When shopping for a first bra for your daughter, opt for a style with a lightly padded cup. This will provide just the right amount of opacity so your daughter can feel comfortable knowing that her overall look when she walks out the door will be smooth. Thanks to the modesty that the light foam padding offers, she is concealed without added bulk; she will appear as the most polished version of herself.
Offering a balance between having control over what gets revealed and being comfortably covered can be achieved by choosing the right first bra. At this age, her bra of choice should be about evenly distributing, and supporting, her shape so she can embrace her natural beauty and feel amazing doing it!
