When do girls start wearing a bra?

Answer 1

I suggest having a bra when you are about 10.Sports bra's are mostly a good usage at that age.You can have those on any age,but regular Bras should be worn when you are 14.But the sport bra's are the best for any age.

Answer 2

When should a girl start to wear a bra?

I personally don't think there is a specific age for any girl; our bodies all mature or blossom at a different rate. A good guideline to go by is: when you begin to notice that your daughter's chest no longer looks like a little boy's chest; it's time to buy her a bra. She may not need to wear it under sweatshirts, but thinner blouses, or blouses that are more form-fitting may need something more than a camisole. To put it bluntly, we began to notice a distinction at the nipple area under most of her tops. For modesty's sake, we bought her first bra.

Getting a Bra

Once a girl has breasts, a bra is a good idea, especially when the girl is exercising and playing sports. Bras can protect breast tissue and keep the breasts supported. Some girls may also like that bras smooth out their silhouettes and make them feel more comfortable. A bra can make a girl feel less exposed when she's wearing a light shirt, such as a T-shirt. Some girls look forward to getting their first bras, but others dread that event. Like anything new, wearing a bra can be tough to adjust to. They can be difficult to fasten and adjust. Once a bra is on, it can bag or gap, ride up, dig in, or pop open. The straps can slide off a girl's shoulders or dig into them. And a bra can peek out of a girl's clothing. Not only that, but a girl's brother might think it's just hysterical to pull it so it snaps against her back. (If you are a boy, do not do this!)

The ABCs of Bra Sizes

Wearing the right size bra can decrease the number of other problems a girl will have with her bra. For instance, a bra that's the right size won't pinch, gap, or slide around. So it makes sense to spend some time learning about bra sizes. There are two parts to a bra's size: the chest size (also called the band size) and the cup size. The chest or band size is represented by a number (32, 34, 36, etc.) and is the part of the bra that runs across a girl's chest and around her back. The cups are the parts of the bra that hold the breasts and come in letter sizes (AA, A, B, C, etc.). Bras come in many sizes, which are different combinations of the chest sizes and cup sizes - 32AA, for instance. It's important to get both the chest and cup sizes right to ensure a proper fit. Some bra manufacturers are now starting to offer cup options in half sizes in addition to regular cups to help girls get a better fit.

What Size Bra to Buy?

A girl might feel shy about her growing breasts and not want other people talking about them, looking at them, and measuring them. But it's wise for a girl to get measured so she knows her correct bra size. The women who work in the bra departments of stores can help a girl with this measurement. A girl also can do it at home if she has her mom or a friend help her.

If you are a girl, here are instructions for how to do it:

* Run a tape measure just under your breasts, all the way around your back and rib cage. The tape measure should rest flat on your skin and lie straight across your back - not so tight that it digs in, but not so loose that it sags down in back.

* Make a note of your measurement and add 5 inches. That's your chest size.

* To measure cup size, take the tape measure around your body across the fullest part of your breasts.

* Write down this number and subtract your chest measurement from it.

The difference between the numbers is a way of figuring out your cup size.

If the difference between the two numbers is less than 1 inch, your cup size is AA.

If it's 1 inch, your cup size is A; 2 inches, you're a B; 3 inches you're a C, and so on. For instance, if your cup measurement was 33 and your chest measurement was 32, that's a 1-inch difference. Your bra size is 32A.

* If your chest measurement comes out as an odd number (such as 31 inches or 33 inches), it's usually a good rule to round up to the next number. Most bras have a few sets of adjustable hooks and eyes, so you can adjust the tightness. It's a good idea to round up, rather than round down, because when you buy a new bra that hooks on the first or middle hooks - rather than on the last - you can leave room for growth.

What Kind of Bra to Buy?

A first bra used to be called a "training bra" - it was for girls who didn't yet fit into the cups of standard-size bras, but needed basic support and comfort. These days, many girls' first bra is a sports bra, a type of bra worn by active women of any age. Sports bras prevent fully grown breasts from jiggling around when a woman is playing sports. Because they're flatter in the cup area, sports bras also make really good first bras for many girls. In fact, because of sports bras, and dresses and tops that have built-in bras, a girl might not need a training bra or a more traditional bra early on. Not all sports bras are alike, so a girl should try on a few to figure out which ones she prefers. In addition to sports bras, there are a lot of other types of bras. The most natural-looking bra is a soft-cup bra and doesn't do much to change the shape of a girl's breasts. Soft-cup bras come in different fabrics and thicknesses. Underwires are not a good idea. Other bras may have more structured cups and some come with padding inside. Minimizer bras are also available for girls who want their breasts to appear smaller. These bras are usually made of relatively thick fabric and often have substantial backs and straps.

A Girl's Changing Shape

Breasts are just one sign that a girl is getting older and on her way to becoming a woman. If a girl has questions or concerns about breasts or bras, the good news is that there are plenty of women and older girls to ask. And if a girl is worried about how slowly her breasts are growing, her doctor is also a good source of information. More often than not, a girl is growing in the normal range and before she knows it, she'll be bra shopping, too.

Age the girl can start at: Any age!

Answer 3

if you start noticing your nipples through your shirt it's time for a training bra. Same thing applies if your nipples are poking out your shirt, it's a sign that in 2-3 years you won't need a training bra anymore. You should start noticing in the grades of 4th,5th,6th and up. The age for most girls is 10,11,or12. However, some girls can get these signs as early as 8 or 9. Other girl sometimes notice signs as late as 14 or 15

Answer 4

It depends on the girl individually. Most girls start wearing training bras around at 9-12 years old depending on their size, weight and rate of growth. Usually when their breasts have developed to a size were they feel they need the support of a bra. But the wearing of a bra is something of a status symbol for girls starting puberty so many will begin to wear one before it is strickly necessary. Usually when their breasts have developed to a size were they feel they need the support of a bra. But the wearing of a bra is something of a status symbol for girls starting puberty so many will begin to wear one before it is strickly necessary.

Answer 5

Well, there really is no age, when you start to see that you cann see your nipples through your shirt or whatever you wanna start asking your mom to buy you a training bra or a cami, im 12 and started wearing a training bra when a boy said "I can see your nipples!' I was embarresed so i started just wearing a cami under everything, if you dont feel comfy i a tarining bra then just wear a cami witha built in bra, after a couple years you might notice that your starting to develop boobs, when this happens, ask your mom to buy a small padded traing bra, your not quite ready for afull padded bra yet. Dont be afraid of wearing a padded bra, they will make your boobs look a little bigger then you thought, not like Dolly Parton big, but smoother and prettier, some girls have bigger ones then some but its okay if you do, i only 12 and i wear a 34B, wearing full padded bra is a big step up. There is also push up bras, but dont wear them until your about 13 or 14, i wear them, only cause im bigger than most, if your in sports, ask for a padded sports bra, you will want a padded if you play in a bra, im in volleyball and we always play oin just a sports bra so i always want a padded, excpecially for dancing, im a big dancer and i never wear the regular snap bra, its very uncomfortable to move around in for 2 hours staright, dont let that make you think snap bras arent comfy, they are but not for sports! I hope this helped!(:

Keep up your head girls! and always remember your awesome no matter what you look like!<3

Answer 6

We it pends on how big ur boobs are, i started in 3rd grade but mine were quite bigger than the other girls in my class. My little sister is in 3rd and all ready wearing them

Answer 7

Most girls start wearing bras when they are eight years old

Answer 8

Whenever she's at the point where she needs one. Different people go through development at different ages and at different rates - there isn't a set age.

Answer 9

whenever they need one

Answer 10

It depends, each girl is different. Anywhere from 8 to 14 is normal. I needed one when I was 8, but finally plucked up the courage to ask my mom at 9. Most of my friends that are in 7th are either flat as a board or have mosquito bite breasts. It really depends on the girl and her genetics and environment. Hope my answer helped.