BRABAR, the online lifestyle brand celebrating teenage girls, has opened its first brick-and-mortar store at Menlo Park Mall.
November 08, 2022BRABAR's goal is to service teens of all ages and take the guesswork out for mom, founder Wendy Herman said. Opening a store afforded the opportunity to provide an intimate and interactive experience, directly educating moms and daughters, Herman said.
"We were outgrowing our space and needed a home base," she said. "When the space at Menlo Park became available, the idea of a concept store and development in the same location provided a unique and amazing opportunity to interact directly with our customers in my local community.”
Following many years in the intimates’ industry, Herman found that there were limited product options for extended sizing that offered support, especially for teenage girls. After knowing that eight out of 10 women are wearing the wrong size bra, she sought out to create a brand that provides education on this issue early on and now offers a destination for teens to immerse themselves in a new shopping experience.
Unlike any other bra or lingerie store, it is merchandised and designed to shop by band size, Herman said.
A bra should hug the rib cage and should not hang from the shoulders, she said.
"For the best fit, the bra band should feel snug," she said. "Many teens have rib cage measurements smaller than 32 inches and are sister-sized into wearing bras that do not fit. At BRABAR, we are offering teens fashion, comfort, and support for band sizes as small as 28 and suitable for cup sizes from AA to DDD+. We aim to fit teens in bras they love and feel good about wearing."
The store features a service bar where customers will be greeted by a BRABAR associate and directed to shop by their desired band size instead of by cup. Customers can personalize their shopping experience with complimentary onsite fittings at The Fitting Lounge, giving them the opportunity to learn how to be measured properly, while continuing to shop and try on in privacy. A full assortment of the brand’s HUG collection, as well as the new Comfy Undie Collection, is available in various colors and sizes at a price that ranges from $30 to $38.
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When you need bras for teens, the best kind is those that will adjust with continued bust growth. BRABAR's junior bra selection is comfortable, supportive, wire-free, and contouring to the teen's body, whether petite or full-busted. These include our starter bras with soft, smooth cups, removable padding, and fully adjustable straps.
The Soft Cami Bra Top is as comfortable as it is versatile. It's a seamless sports bra and cami hybrid made of ultra-soft, sustainable, stretch material. The Cami features a long-length U-neckline, is double-layered without pads, and is perfect for everyday low to moderate-impact activities.
Our HUG Laceback Bralette possesses a smooth surplice with a full lace back to create a cute yet functional design. With the HUG Laceback Bralette, there's no need to double up, as the stretchy and soft microfiber offers a smooth and comfortable cup. This bralette is unlined and seamless and offers full coverage for girls, from petite to full busts.
These are ideal bras for teens and tweens who are into dance, sports, and/or an active lifestyle. The HUG Laceback Bralette can be worn as a sports bra to handle low-to-mid impact activity. Though we offer multiple sizes and fits , it will adjust with the wearer as she grows.
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