Teen bras do's and don'ts!

For many of us - we can’t remember getting our 'First Bra’.  It was something we just happened upon later on in life where we either guessed what size we were or went to a well known high street clothing store for a fitting because we didn’t know where else to go.

Thankfully, times are changing.  Our younger generation are growing up with a better understanding of their bodies and what they need to do in order to keep them healthy, in many ways our young people are guiding us and when it comes to breast health and a correct fitting bra, we couldn’t be more pleased.

Most young people start thinking about bras from the age of 10 - some may need one then, others may not need one until they are over 14.  It’s a really personal and important milestone and it’s as individual as the wonderful children we’re raising.  Deciding on the right bra and style can be difficult.  At the start, the developing breasts can be really sore so comfort is key.  With First Bras as well it’s really important that we both support the delicate breast tissue but also allow it the space it needs to grow without restriction.  

It’s tempting to go for a Sports Bra but we really don’t recommend wearing these full time, as a good sports bra has almost a compression effect, and that’s the opposite of what we want for developing breasts.  

We have a wonderful brand Schiesser in store, who do a fantastic pull over bra - this is a great place to start.  It has removable padding, which can help offer nipple coverage.  We wish our lovely young people didn’t get embarrassed about their changing bodies, but they do and removable padding is a great way to give them a confidence boost at a difficult time.

One question we frequently get asked is when it’s advisable to start wearing a wired bra.  That again, is different for everyone.  We find some young people need the extra support and in that instance we would recommend a wire but they will need it checking more frequently to make sure they aren’t outgrowing the wire - as many of us will know, there’s nothing worse than a wire digging in!  

We hope that this has helped a little bit, but we are always here for any questions.  We know it can be daunting at any age to have a bra fitting, but we promise to make it an enjoyable experience that will set you up for a lifetime of great fitting bras that in turn help you feel and look great!