At what age can you wear a bra?

This question is very delicate. Parents should pay attention to how the figure of a teenage girl is formed and how she herself reacts to these changes. If she feels comfortable without a bra, then it’s too early to be puzzled by this topic. And if he asks you to buy a bra, then you should think about it. Read on for the opinions of psychologists and doctors about the time of purchasing your first bra.

At what age can you wear a bra?

It is impossible to answer this question unambiguously. There are precocious girls whose first menstruation begins at the age of 9 and their breasts grow. And for some, even at 16, there is simply nothing to wear a bra. Girls are all very different, and physiological processes in their bodies also proceed differently.

At the beginning of puberty, a girl's mammary glands gradually increase in size. Ovarian hormones encourage them to do this.In a couple of years, the connective tissue of the gland is completely enveloped in fatty tissue, and the breasts take on beautiful feminine shapes.

Important! Psychologists believe that if a girl is embarrassed to go to school without a bra, feels uncomfortable without it, shuns her peers or begins to slouch, then she definitely needs to buy such an important piece of clothing for her, regardless of age.

Pros and cons of wearing a bra early

No matter what age a girl starts wearing a bra, it must be chosen correctly. There will be no harm to health when using such a product. Unless you add concern for the cleanliness of the product and purchasing the next one as the mammary glands grow.

But if your daughter wears a push-up bra every day, then you can forget about proper breast formation. This style lifts and holds the bust during the day in an anatomically incorrect, unnatural position for her.

Chosen in the wrong size, small, with embedded bones, a belt or straps, it will slow down blood circulation and metabolic processes in the lymphatic vessels located in the armpits. This is exactly fraught with health consequences.

Important! The greatest harm from early wearing of a bra is usually caused to a teenager by parents, who with a careless word, phrase or joke about “pimples” cause psychological trauma to their child. The consequences of this can manifest themselves for many years, into old age: stooped posture, uncertainty, low self-esteem, loss of trust in parents, etc.

How do you know when it's time...?

Parents can accurately determine the time to buy the first bra for their growing daughter by paying attention to the following points:

• a girl is embarrassed to wear a tight T-shirt or a translucent blouse because the outline of a breast or nipple is very visible under clothes;
• there is swaying and bouncing of the chest while running, playing sports or just walking quickly;
• your child experiences discomfort when changing clothes for a physical education lesson with other girls;
• in class, only your daughter does not wear a bra, and this is the subject of discussion among her friends;
• if when measuring the circumference under the chest you see a figure of 65 cm or more.

If you answer “yes” to at least one item in the questionnaire, you should think about purchasing a bra and discuss the upcoming purchase with your daughter.

An example of determining your size

Simple calculations will help you determine your bra size:

• Measure the circumference of your girl's chest at the most convex points and under the chest.
• the resulting numbers need to be compared, and the difference between them will be the size.

For example, the largest girth number is 79 cm, and under the bust is 68 cm. The difference will be 11 cm. This is size “zero”, according to the markings on the products - AA. The marking will also indicate a number indicating the size of the bra belt. This is the circumference under the bust, in your case – 68. This means you need to look for a model with size 68AA to try on.

Rules for choosing a bra for a teenage girl

If your child does not yet have a chest volume that allows you to buy a bra, look for tops or T-shirts in a sports style that provide a little support to the chest. Sometimes they have small foam cups sewn into them. Of course, they do not raise the bust, as some girls care about this, but they can serve as protection against accidental touches or blows when playing sports.

Important! The bra you purchase must be convenient, comfortable, and appeal not only to the mother, but also to the girl.

When buying a bra, give preference to a simple style of underwear made from natural fabric.. Let it be soft cotton knitwear in a nude or other light shade. Many girls choose colorful bras, like beach colors. Due to their young age, they are not yet ready for feminine styles and shades, but in such bras-swimsuits they feel convenient and comfortable.

Be sure to select underwear according to size: a bra purchased with a reserve “for growth” will look ridiculous, and a small one will not allow your breasts to develop correctly. A bra with underwires or a push-up effect can be purchased for a teenager only for rare wearing. For every day, we recommend wearing a model with soft cups.

Make sure that your teenage girl wears a bra that is exactly the right size, and that it is replaced with a different model as her mammary glands grow and develop.