How to Buy the Right Training Bra

First Bras for Tween and Teen Girls

Dec 26, 2009 Christina Majaski

Helping a girl select her first tween or teen bra can be a little simpler with these tips.

The first teen bra for a young girl can be embarrassing as well as confusing. Find the correct bra size to select a bra that fits the girl correctly, is comfortable and helps her with this first step of many into adulthood.

When is it Time for the First Teen Bra?

First determine if it is even time for the tween or teen to buy her first bra. There is no set time to buy a girl’s first bra with ages ranging anywhere from 7 or 8 to 15 or 16. It is recommended that the right time is about when the girl is self conscious without wearing one. Training bras are good first bras and can be worn virtually as early as the girl chooses.

What is the Purpose of the Bra?

Know what the bra is needed for, whether it’s sports, support or just fun. There are a number of different kinds of bra styles to choose from and it will be important to know whether shopping for a training bra, sports bra, padded bra or push up bra. For example:

Training Bras: Perfect for developing breasts that don’t fit in standard cup size bras. Are more comfortable and can help a girl get used to wearing a bra.
Athletic Bras: For support in sports and activities. Also a great first bra because they are flat in the cup area.
Padded Bras: Include padding to add shape to girls’ breasts.
Push Up Bras: Make the breasts look larger and add cleavage.

Also take into consideration the types of clothes the tween or teen wears and whether she strictly wears t-shirts or will need strapless bras.

Buy the Right Bra Size

A correctly fitting bra is just as important for tween and teen girls as it is for adult women. There are online fitting calculators if the girl is shy, otherwise, most lingerie stores will assist in a professional fitting and will also help find a suitable bra as well.

If trying to measure at home, a flexible measuring tape is needed to measure the frame size as well as the breast size.

Try the Bra On

Although the internet provides for privacy in situations like this, it’s best for the first time and until the size has been determined to actually go into a store. Even if one has measured themselves correctly, it is more likely that a comfortable and suitable bra will be purchased if it is tried on first in a dressing room. Once the teen knows the perfect size and style bra that is preferred, then they can be purchased online in the future.

Buying a girl’s first tween or teen bra can be embarrassing and confusing. Listening and keeping these tips in mind will help choose a comfortable first bra that she’ll be proud of.

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