Teen Bras - when to buy your first bra and how to choose it

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Choosing your first bra

Loads of girls are worried or embarrassed about choosing their first bra.

Whether your mum is supportive or not, it's important that you should choose when you start wearing a bra and are happy with the style, colour and fit.

If you're starting to feel embarrassed about your budding breasts, then it's probably the right time to go out and buy that first bra.  Even if you don't feel that you've got much to cover up - you can still feel self-conscious at school if everyone else is wearing a bra and you aren't yet.

Girls can start wearing bras from as young as 9 or 10, whilst others don't start to really need one until they're 15 or 16.

The most important thing is that you should feel comfortable - whatever age or size you are - if you'd feel happier wearing a bra, then it's time to grab mom and go shopping!

 

Cool Links on Teen Lingerie & Bras 

Here's a few of my favorite sites that offer info, pics and advice about those all-important first bras.
007B
A cool site about breasts, women's health and breastfeeding
Choosing your first teen bra
Info and advice on choosing your first bra, getting fitted and some embarrassing bra stories and pics.
First Bra US
Great info size about health, breasts and how the prettiest girl doesn't always get the guy.
Top 5 First Bras
Review of popular brands - including Playtex, Maidenform & Amoena.

Why You Should Be Properly Fitted 

Teenagers often feel uncomforable in their first bra - don't let it happen to you

Buying a bra "off the shelf" might be fine once you've finished growing.

However, during the first few years whilst your body is still growing and changing, it's important to wear well-fitted, supportive underwear.

First Bra Gallery from Amazon 

- ideas for your first teen bra

Bestform Plain Front Sport Bra

Bestform Plain Front Sport Bra

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Natori Sport Underwire Sports Bra 34439

Natori Sport Underwire Sports Bra 34439

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Racer Back Bra Top

Racer Back Bra Top

90% combed, ring-spun cotton and 10% spandex. Full more...0 points

Barelythere Microfiber Crop Top Bra

Barelythere Microfiber Crop Top Bra

Barelythere Style 103. Comfortable, lightweight br more...0 points

Girls First Bra Stories 

Tell us how you bought yours !

We'd love you to tell us the story of how you bought your first bra as a teenager.

Who went with you shopping, how old were you, what did your mum say, was she supportive?

Tell us!

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    Joann Joann Dec 22, 2009 @ 11:19 am
    im 13 and i just got a bra today i got a 28 a and i fells a bit tight but it should be fine guess ill have to get used to it
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    Marnie Marnie Nov 9, 2009 @ 2:26 pm
    i am 12 and still haven't got a bra. My mum has bought me some but they were NEVER comfortable. i dont know what size to get or what i am and im really embaressed because i am the only one that doesn't wear a bra at school so everyone thinks im really weird. i want to fit in and wear a really dark one under a white top so people know i DO wear bras! but the only problem is, i don't and i don't know what to do because i DONT KNOW WHAT FRIGGING SIZE I AM!!! any help? :( ( im quite fat too and people take the mic out of me. I HATE MY FRIGGING LIFE!!!!!)
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    ally ally Nov 5, 2009 @ 12:11 pm
    at first my mum wouldnt let me have a bra, but then when i was 12 i had to wear a cami for a dance show and it was see through! it showed my nipples that were budding.I didnt really need a proper bra but she just got me some crop tops.now i am 13 ,i am in year 9 and have just got my first proper cup bra. i wear 32aa non padded bras from m and s
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    Bestform Bestform Sep 13, 2009 @ 3:54 pm
    A great place to get your first bra is at www.HosieryStreet.com!
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    Fishflan:) Fishflan:) Aug 25, 2009 @ 1:12 pm
    Marks&Spencers are really good for bra's, Im sure theres one near you (: Lots near me.

    Tips to asking:
    I got together all my old training bras (apart from the one I was wearing) and put them on some paper, and on the paper had written: 'Mum - these are all bit tight, need to get proper type?'
    Next day - Guess what? I went shopping with her (:
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    Katie :) Katie :) Aug 25, 2009 @ 11:53 am
    Hey, I'm 12, soon to be 13. I got my first bra at age 11, it was one of those crop tops (: My mum got me a pack of 3 and I was SO embarrassed when she bought them home, really dreading it. But then its ok, everyone else wheres one. Whats there to be embarrased about? I went and bought a proper bra with my friend, cos she wore one in like Year 5. Early, she didnt need it, but hey-ho. I bought a spongebob one (: Its better if you get something you like, makes it easier. Now my mum just buys me them all the time. Im 32A btw.. Incase you want to know if its normal?
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    Becca Bex Becca Bex Aug 19, 2009 @ 1:24 pm
    I just got mine today and I'm 11. We were just gunna buy some crop tops things ( Trainer bra's maybe?) But when they didnt have the right ones in M&s I fiannly popped the question and asked to get a proper one. I know have 2 pairs one in 36A and one 36AA.

    What is being fitted for a bra Like I wanna know.If I get up the conidence me and my friend might go.
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    Me Me Aug 16, 2009 @ 7:00 am
    i am 12 and im not sure i need a bra, but i am very self contious (however you spell it) i feel i should be wearing a bra but im to embrassed to ask my mom helpp!!
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    Lucy Lucy Aug 11, 2009 @ 11:05 am
    Well when i was in year six i started wearing my first bra an i don't know what to do because i am too embaressed in telling my mum that i need the next size up now that i am
    eleven.
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    Julie Julie Aug 9, 2009 @ 9:50 pm
    Im going into grade eight and still dont wear a bra. I wear cami's under my shirt and am very self concious. All the other girls wear bras, and i hide in the bathroom stalls to change for gym. I am going to ask my mom to go bra shopping tommorow. Wish me luck!
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    sexy boy sexy boy Jul 15, 2009 @ 7:08 pm | in reply to Addison
    dam those are some big boobs can i feel them booobs rock i love them wooooooooot
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    Addison Addison Jul 6, 2009 @ 3:55 am
    Well... i really really need a bra at 11 me boobs are so big that if i jump it bounce like 3 times. well i asked my mom and she took me their and bought me 3 set of bra and my size is 36 B big !!!!!
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    brassiere brassiere Nov 14, 2009 @ 1:53 am
    HEY! I'm about 36b and i'm not that big!
    I'm also 13 yrs old
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    Sarah Sarah Jun 13, 2009 @ 3:40 pm
    Well...here we go. When I was about 10 I got my first bras but they weren't really proper ones. Basically, one time when I went clothes shopping with my mum, she told me I should get a bra, but now she won't buy me one unless I get fitted first! I'm 13 now and a 32B, although I was only like a AA when I got fitted the first time. I wore my first ones for aaaages, until they were practically falling apart ( I only had 2 ) so I just threw them away and told my mum I needed a new bra. Turns out I'd gone up 2 cup sizes, so when your a teenager you really need to get fitted regularly. In the UK M&S I would recommend to get fitted in but there are ways to measure yourself I've heard. Also, to anyone who's mum won't let them get a bra for some reason, just go buy them yourself, or with friends. It's your choice, not hers.
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    fahema fahema May 26, 2009 @ 4:54 am
    hey everyone its fahema again and yay i got my bras my sed she cudn't take me so she said i can go with my friends so i did i bought a set of bra and knickers its yellow with snoopy and star print on th underwear n bra also i bought blue one and a white one i bought them about 2 weeks ago today imight go shoppin with my friends again to get some more bras coz me n my frends relli want a lilac bra (lilac is our fave colour) n we saw them in tesco so we might go if the weather gets better inshAllah it will! im 13 n got my bra at 13...too lollll
    n for all u ppl who want a bra the only thing u can reely do is ask i tried to hint my mum for about 3 yrs n it didnt work so i just go fed up n straight up asked her n she sed ok u get some bras and i was over the moon!!! n ppl who want bigger bras just go to ur mum n say mum these bras r getting to tight do u fink we cud get some new ones that fit me better?>
    as wen she is in a goo dmood happy n just enjoyin a lil chat
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