Tales From the BRABAR Studio: Best Preteen and Teen Bralettes for AA-C Cups

Teens and preteens or tweens with small cups (AA-C) often look for the best bralettes and best bralette sports bras. The wireless experience is far more comfortable for everyday use and for the gym.

BRABAR bras can double as sports bras with medium-impact support, so people of all ages looking for a medium-impact bralette or bralette sports bra have options at the BRABAR Studio. From tween bralettes, cotton bralettes, halter bralettes, cami-bras, bras for tube tops, crop tops and bralettes, and strapless bras, the selection is here.

Two Real Fittings

Two separate cases from different age groups give a great example of the choices for teen bralettes, comfortable bralettes, and bralette sports bras. As always, it was important to measure first to ensure the correct fit.

The teenage girl came in with her mother, looking for teen bralettes for everyday wear and gym class. She measured a 28-inch rib cage, so a 28 band. Her overbust measurement was 28.5 inches. Subtracting the 28 band from the 28.5 overbust gives a difference of less than 1 inch - an AA cup. She was a 28AA.

The preteen girl came in with her mother, looking for bras for gym class. She measured a 29-inch rib cage, rounding up to a 30 band. Her overbust measurement was 32 inches. Subtracting the 30 band from the 32 overbust gives a 2-inch difference - a B cup. She was a 30B.

What I Recommended

All these suggestions for tween and teen bralettes and preteen and teen bralette sports bras can work, in no particular order:

• The Everyday Bra - a versatile, all-day supportive bra with a back closure and removable cups.
• The Soft Day Bra - combines the ease of a bralette with surprising support.
• The Soft V Crop Bralette - one of my top choices to act as a sports bralette because it also doubles as an everyday bralette.
• The Soft V Laceback Bralette - reversible, now in nine colors.
• The Soft Cami - another top choice for doubling as a sports bralette and an everyday bralette.
• The Strappy Halter Bralette - a seamless design that also doubles well as a sports bralette.
• The Lace Halter Bralette - feminine details with everyday comfort and medium-impact support.
• The Open-Back Backless Halter Bralette - great for backless and open-back outfits.
• The X Sports Bra - performance-oriented, in Small (28-30), Medium (32-34), Large (36-38), and X-Large (40).
• The Cotton Stretch U-Back Bralette - breathable, with medium-impact support.
• The Cotton Stretch Racerback - seamless and breathable, built for medium-impact activities.
• The Soft Crop Multiway Convertible Bra Top - another top choice that doubles as a sports bralette and everyday bralette.

What They Chose

The teenager with the 28AA bra size liked the Soft Crop Multiway Convertible Bralette and Soft V Crop Bralette. The Soft Crop has versatile, thin straps that hide under tops and holds snugly despite looking minimal. The Soft V Crop has thicker straps and is breathable. Both work as bra tops on their own at the gym or with a jacket for a day or night out.

The preteen with the 30B bra size picked the Soft Cami and Soft V Crop Bralette. Both are breathable, comfortable options - the Soft Cami is a great gym option for a smaller cup, and just as supportive as the Soft Crop for everyday wear.

All in all, many of the suggested bralettes for AA-C cups work across a whole wardrobe - sports bralettes, teen bralettes, everyday bras, and bra tops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a bralette really provide enough support for gym class?

Yes, several BRABAR styles are designed for medium-impact activity and hold securely despite their minimal, soft construction - looks can be deceiving.

What's the difference between an AA cup and a B cup?

It comes down to the gap between band and bust: less than a 1-inch difference is AA, while a 2-inch difference is B. Both are common, and neither is unusual.

Can the same bralette work for both the gym and everyday wear?

Many of BRABAR's soft styles are built to do exactly that, so a teen or preteen doesn't need a completely separate wardrobe for sports versus daily wear.

The Cheat Sheet

• Measure Underbust: Wrap a soft measuring tape right below your breasts. Round to the nearest even whole number for your band size.
• Measure Overbust: Wrap the tape over the fullest part of your breasts. Round to the nearest whole number for your bust size.
• Calculate Cup Size: Subtract your band size from your bust size. Each inch of difference is one cup size, from A up through DDD/F.

Use BRABAR's Fit Guide and Bra Size Calculator to measure yourself accurately at home.