Rite of passage, buying the first bra can be a nice mother-daughter moment. It symbolizes the transition from infancy to adolescence or pre-adolescence. With the little fashion bras, little girls imitate the big ones. Some are eager to try on their first “woman” underwear, others are more reluctant to feel tight. To each his own tempo.

Each young girl has her own desires. There is no point in proposing if the utility is not there. On average, the purchase of the first bra takes place around 10-12 years old. Some breasts will develop earlier, others later.

Conversely, even if the bra in practice is used to support the breasts, it can also be a fashion accessory to feel “tall” or to be like the girlfriends.

Several brands offer bras, without underwire, which allow little girls to discover the world of lingerie, while having fun. Panda prints, unicorns, little hearts, etc., we can see that the goal here is not practical, but rather to have a good time with your mom and show off with the school friends.

When the chest is more developed, this accessory becomes essential to feel supported and not to have pain when walking or playing sports.

Before choosing a model, it is advisable to take a few measurements, because a good bra is the right size. But 90B, 85A, what do these numbers and letters mean?

With a seamstress tape measure, measure:

• The size of the bra (70, 80, 90, etc.). Around the bust, placing the ribbon under the breasts;
• the depth of the cup (A, B, C, etc.). For this second measurement, the meter must be placed on the tip of her breasts and under the armpits, well horizontally.

The measurements are taken standing, straight and arms at your sides, naked with camisole-type lingerie. The tape measure should not tighten or be too loose.

Depending on the brands and shapes, the size may be different. It is therefore advisable to try before you buy. The saleswomen in lingerie stores will be of good advice for the first fittings. They have an eye.

After size comes the shape and type of fabric. For maximum comfort, there are seamless bras, ideal for sports or young girls who can’t stand feeling the underwire. It is ideal for small breasts.

There is also the triangle bra, with a single clip and removable pads. It is comfortable for the girl who wears it.

As the chest is often painful as it grows, it is important for it to be supported, especially during strenuous physical activity. The acquisition of a sports bra is therefore a complementary purchase for teenage girls. Sports lessons are compulsory in college and high school.

These women in the making are growing very quickly. It is therefore important to regularly check whether the bra is still the right size and whether the support is suitable.

Regarding the fabric, the professionals advise leaving the lace aside. We are not here in a purchase of seduction but in a purchase of pleasure and comfort. The young ladies are spoiled for choice with colored cottons, with flexible and comfortable materials.

You should also choose a model that goes in the washing machine easily and not too fragile, because we know that teenage girls will not wash their lingerie by hand.

The bra seems to be a good solution for young girls who can’t stand labels or underwire. It adapts to the shape of the breast and goes unnoticed under clothing. We are far from the models of grandmothers, and the stars appear with as fashion accessories, like a piece of jewelry.

There is something for all tastes and also for all budgets. From around € 10 for small bras to over € 100 for high-end models. Each one will find its happiness among the multitude of stores, either specialized in lingerie, or clothing.

The important thing in this purchase is essentially to allow young girls to feel good in their sneakers… and, in their bra.