Top Tips on Choosing Bras for Developed Teen Girls

We know that finding supportive, comfy teen bras can be difficult. Parents may not be 100% sure when it's time to switch from a beginner bra to a more structured alternative, or be reluctant to purchase bras with stiff, unforgiving underwire!

The Yellowberry team has answered some of the questions we regularly receive to help you make informed, confident buying decisions for your daughter.

How Do I Know When My Teen Is Ready for a More Supportive Bra?

Although many girls start needing a little more support than a training bra offers between ages ten and fifteen, that's very general. Every teen differs, and it's best to refer to an accurate size guide to check against her measurements, or find a good time to sit down and discuss what feels right for your daughter.

You can keep talking about the natural body changes every teen girl experiences, and look out for:

• Beginner bras that are starting to become tighter

• Needing to keep loosening adjustable straps to get the right fit

• Tenderness or soreness, especially when playing sports

When your daughter starts outgrowing her training bras, you can use the opportunity to ask about the styles and colors she'd most like to try, and pick her favorite design together. 

What's the Best First Beginner Bra for a Developed Teen Girl?

It's typically advisable to steer clear of underwire, as wire doesn't flex or move and can dig in uncomfortably. Young girls are prone to growth spurts and need bras that support them without being restrictive and move with their bodies!

Our comfy Butter Bra is a good example, with double-layered, thicker fabric for full support, and a brushed finish that is soft against the skin. Active girls also tend to go for sporty bras, like our racerback Sugar Seamless Bra, which has a supple material blend that gives complete coverage.

How Can I Find Age-Appropriate Teen Bras for a Girl With a Larger Bust?

Every wireless bra style in our extensive range of underwear for more developed girls has been created to give girls bras that fit amazingly and offer real support. We use specialist four-way stretch materials that are breathable for all-day wear with a perfect bra fit in sizes up to a D cup, available in the Poppy Seamless Bra.

We recognize how important it is for teens to have bras they want to wear, which is why we created our collection to ensure all teens can pick bras that are designed specifically for them, with thought given to every feature.

Are There Bras That Can Adjust With My Teen During Puberty?

Trying to keep pace with the speed at which your daughter grows can mean you're constantly replacing items in her closet. Investing in a premium teen bra with a super-stretchy fabric and adjustable closures and straps is a great way to save money in the long term!

Some of our most popular bras for teens (like our Joey Triangle Bra) even have convertible straps, so your daughter can wear this style as a t-shirt bra or as a halter, and move up through the three clasp closures whenever she needs to increase the bra size.