Teenagers especially girls are a real vulnerable lot and their feeling of insecurity stem from the fast changes taking place inside their bodies. The visible change in shape and form around the breasts not just makes them curious about it but also shy and awkward in front of other. This is the time when they really need to take care of their bodies and wear special undergarments that suits them.
Wearing a bra is among the new experiences that teenagers go through and most find it very uncomfortable during the initial stage. But this is an important accessory for them as bras provide the grip and support to the tender breast muscles that would otherwise sage without care.
When to start wearing a bra as a teenager
From the time that the breast buds begin to poke out of the shirt making a form visible over it, it’s time to don on the right bra. This is the time when normal jumping as a small girl starts feeling uncomfortable due to the movement of the breasts. It’s time to give breast the support and comfort of the bra to hold it in place. The normal age when all of this starts is usually between the age of 12-13, but of course plus-size girls may need it earlier at the age of 11.
What types of bras are right for teenagers?
Well, teenagers should not start off with run-of-the-mill lingerie as their body is still evolving and is in a delicate stage. Here’s the list of bras that teenagers should wear before their bodies evolve into that of a full woman.
Beginner bra
This is the item to start with go give any teenager the comfortable feel that they need and initiates them into the world of bras easing the movement to other types later. Beginners’ bras are made of soft material that help the developing breasts get the support they need. These do not have the cup sizes like normal bras as teenagers’ breasts are too small to fit into regular cup sizes.
Slip-on bras or training bras
These look much like the regular sports bra and are best suited for the growing body of teenagers. They work best for teenagers whose breasts have just started developing, that is, meant for the early stages of breast development. Slip-on bras offer minimal support but at the same time enough coverage for the growing breasts. These are usually seamless and unpadded.
Sports bra
Teenagers are supposed to grow up playing and amidst a lot of physical activities. Having a sports bra is best suited for growing breasts of teenagers who are into active sports. These bras prevent delicate breast tissues from being damaged during vigorous athletic activities as they provide the necessary support. They do not look like regular bras but like slip-ons but can come with racer back and look stylish.
Underwired bras
Teenagers with fuller breasts and those in the category of plus size will do well to wear these special bras that come with a plastic or metal wire sewn under each cup. The wire is supposed to lie at the crease of the breast giving it support and also a natural lift. The entire feel of wearing these bras is comfortable with adequate support such that it takes away the feeling of growing large breasts.
Light padded T-shirt bras
These are meant for teenager too and they help in concealing the nipples without changing much of the shape of the breasts. Wearing a T-shirt as a teenager can turn embarrassing without anything inside and these bras do the needful of concealing and giving the necessary grip and support. They are comfortable and are best worn under form fitting clothes as they are seamless and made of soft fabric.
Double-layered bras
This is also a great choice for teenagers during the initial stages of breast development when they need the support but without the fuse of padding or underwire. The layered fabrics themselves provide the necessary support to the breast muscles and also hide the nipples that tend to protrude over outfits at this stage with variations of temperature.
While a lot of teenagers tend to directly begin wearing bras with size 32, there are different options available in the market that should be chosen according to the body type. Each teenager’s body is different from the other especially at this juncture when they are fast evolving. The right teenager’s bra should be comfortable, not dig into the skin but provide necessary support to the muscles.