Thursday, January 18, 2018

Best Bras for Tweens and Big Girls Getting Their First Bra

Maidenform girls Molded Softie Cup training bra
I must have been about 12 years old when my mom took me to get my first bra. There were no best bras for tweens, just “training bras” (what exactly were you training for exactly?) and adult bras that were way too big, too frilly, and just plain wrong for a 12 year old!.

I didn’t really need it at the time, but I wanted it really badly! We went to one of those places where the fitter looks at you and hands you a stack of bra boxes. Then she started adjusting and poking and prodding. It was embarrassing and unpleasant. And there weren’t too many good options either. Tween bras didn’t really exist then!

Fortunately, there are many more choices now. The bras are far more suitable for tweens and younger women, without adult lace, sheer cups, or plunging necklines. And, with online shopping tween girls don’t have to be pawed at by a strange woman in a dressing room!

These bras are modest, simple, and pared down. No lace, no frills, no inappropriate details— just comfortable, soft styles suitable for older girls.

Note that there are some adult women buying these bras because they come in small sizes. It works occasionally, but not most of the time. The trouble is that they are not designed for fully grown bodies. The straps are too short and the bands are smaller. If you need a small size, and you are an adult, try this post instead.


Best Bras for Tweens and Big Girls


Maidenform girls Molded Softie Cup training bras, Nude, 32A US

Thanks to the J-hook in the back, this bra can be worn standard or as a racerback. That makes it a good option for sleeveless or tank tops, since the straps won’t show. The straps are fairly thin so they also won’t show under scoop necks, button-down shirts or square necks. It’s smooth, with just a little padding for modesty, so nothing will peep out under t-shirts or fitted tops. 

Maidenform tends to run small, and since this is sized for pre-teens and tweens it will fit differently than a bra for an adult woman.

Sizes 32-36A in white, beige, and black.


Yellowberry Tulip Seamless Training Bra Bundle Basics Collection (Pack of 3)(L/XL, Snowflake)

Yellowberry bras were originally designed for teens by someone who was a teen herself at the time. Her first bra shopping trip was a failure (sounds like mine!) and she decided to do something about it. 

The bras come in fun colors, and they are light, comfortable, and breathable. There’s a lining, but absolutely no padding at all. This one can also be worn criss-crossed.

Comes in coconut, beige, turquoise, black, orange, huckleberry, and white. Sizes are XS/S, S/M, and L/XL (there’s a chart on the page to help measure).



Trimfit Girls' Lightly Lined Wirefree Cotton Bra (Pack of 2)

This is more of a standard bra style. I would think it’s best for older girls (closer to 12 or 13) than say a 9 or 10 year old child. 

They are made almost entirely of cotton and don’t have any underwires so they are more comfortable and can be machine washed. It says they can be tumbled dry on low, but I would hang them up to drip dry. 

Available in a two-pack of blue/blue hearts, gray/black, pink/white or blue hearts/white in sizes 32AA-36A.



Maidenform girls Molded Softie Cup training bras, White, 30A US

Just the thing for a young tween. The bra has light padding, for modesty and coverage, rather than adding size, plus the option of a racerback closure to wear under tank tops. The straps are slightly stretchy, for a better fit. No wires to dig in or cause discomfort. 

White, beige, butterfly, leopard print, or black in sizes 30-36A

Tween Sports Bras


Yellowberry Aspen - Best Comfort Bra for Girls and Tweens - Great for a Teen Girls First Cotton Bra (Iceberg, XS)

Cotton! Yes! Cool, comfortable and breathable. It’s soft, comfy cotton so it will wash well and won’t get all sweaty. There’s just a little bit of spandex for stretch. No padding, but the bra is heavy, high quality cotton (so nothing shows through). Great for running around, jumping, and wearing to gym class or sports. Since it has a racerback, the straps won’t slip while being active. And it comes in three color-blocked shades: blue, huckleberry, and white. Sizes XS, S, and M.



Maidenform Big Girls' Seamless Racerback Sports Bra, Green Space Dye, S

Just the thing for sports, this bra has thick straps and a racerback so it’s easy to move around without doing the strap adjustment dance. It’s made out of nylon, so it will wash and dry more quickly than cotton. It’s ideal for gym class or layering under other clothes, almost like a crop top. And no itchy tags either. It’s a bra without being terribly bra-like, so it’s good when she wants to feel “covered” and grown up, even if it isn’t strictly “necessary” yet.

Comes in black, black/white, green/white, white, and red/white in sizes S-XL.


Under Armour Girls' HeatGear Armour Sports Bra , Daiquiri (843)/Beta Red , Youth X-Small

A sports bra that manages to be both practical and fun, The moisture-wicking fabric keeps skin dry and the fabric will stretch four different ways to get the perfect fit. The back is a racerback so it’s great for sports (no slipping straps). The mesh back reduces the weight and helps keep cool and the band is nice and wide so it won’t ride up. The fun part is the snazzy colors. It comes in standard black, white, purple, red, and several shades of pink. Sizes Youth XS-XL.



Fruit of the Loom Girls' Cotton Built-up Sport Bra, Black/White/Heather Grey, 28

This is sold in a three-pack (shop once and be done) of either plain or bright colors (several options). The bras are cotton, so they are comfortable and soft. They are not a racerback, but they do have nice, wide straps. No hooks to fuss with, she can just pull them on over her head. And, since they are cotton they are machine washable (less work to do the laundry is always a good thing).

Available in black/gray/white, black/pink/white, white/sand/black, gray/pink/white, hot pink/white/black, and blue/white/strawberry in sizes 28-38. They do run a bit small.

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