Tales From the BRABAR Studio: Tweens and Teens with 28 Band and D+ Cups
What happens when your tween daughter or teenage daughter has a 28D, 28DD, or 28DDD Bra Size? Most people don’t even know that Band Size 28 exists as most intimate places started at 32.
But for a tween girl just starting, or a petite teenager or young adult, it may be the case that they have a petite ribcage and a full bust. So the bra they need caters to a smaller band but still has enough room for a bust. Simple training bras or bras with bands that are too big and not enough cup size are no good.
Comfort is the key to happiness. You want your tween or teen to feel comfortable in their own body as it changes through life. Where can you get teenage bralettes or tween bras for the petite and full-busted girl that include: everyday bras, sports bras and teenage sports bralettes, bra tops, halter bras, racerback bralettes, cotton bralettes, crop tops, strapless bras and solutions, bandeau bras, cami bras and cami bralettes, lace bralettes, convertible bras and more? Well BRABAR of course!
The best place to start is finding the Bra Size.
This is the key.
The way.
The path.
To the perfect fitting teenage bra or tween bra.
Bra Sizes seem mysterious and confusing to even a mature woman, let alone a teenager or tween on their bra journey.
I am here to tell you that is so very simple to find your bra size yourself, especially if you can’t find a proper fit expert. So you become your own fit expert at home!
The tools you’ll need are:
Soft measuring tape (the kind used in sewing)
Pen and paper to write down your measurements
And that’s it!
With your tools at the ready, you are ready to begin finding the Bra Size using BRABAR’s EZ-Fit Method and our handy Fitguide and Bra Size Calculator.
Step 1: The Underbust Measurement and the Band Size
Take your measuring tape and wrap it around your ribcage. Where you want it is where the band of your bra lands. (Note: Wear at least a sleeping bra or seamless, padless bralette, it will help if gravity is against you). Have the measuring tape snug around your ribcage for the most accurate measurement. I assure you even if you think it’s wrong, it’s probably right. Note down your ribcage measurement.
Ex.
Ribcage measurement 27-inches
Since Band Sizes are even whole numbers (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40), you need to round up to even whole numbers when your ribcage doesn’t measure it.
Ex.
Ribcage measurement 27-inches
Band Size 28
Step 2: The Overbust Measurement
Your Overbust Measurement is not your Cup Size. It is just the other measurement needed to find your Cup Size. By measuring the fullest part of your breasts, you get your overbust measurement. The overbust measurement cannot measured too tight nor too loose but with enough slack. You round to the nearest whole number to get your Overbust Measurement.
Ex.
Overbust measurement 31.5-inches
Overbust rounded up to 32-inches
Step 3: Find Your Cup Size With the Difference of your Overbust Measurement and Band Size
Let’s talk Cup Sizes. Your Cup Size is the Difference between your Overbust Measurement and Band Size. That’s it. That’s all you need to know how to calculate your cup size. If you change your Band Size to be bigger then your cup size goes down, but you should always keep in mind that the perfect fitting bra is snug around the rib cage and your cup size has no spilling.
Each inch = One Cup Size
1 inch = A-Cup
2 inch = B-Cup
3 inch = C-Cup
4 inch = D-Cup
5 inch = DD-Cup or E-Cup
6 inch = DDD-Cup or F-Cup
7 inch = DDDD-Cup or G-Cup
And so on.
Ex.
Using the above examples
Band Size 28
Overbust Measurement 32
The difference is 4 inches
So the Cup Size is D-Cup.
Therefore, your Band Size Plus Your Cup Size is Your Bra Size.
Ex.
Band Size 28
Cup Size D-Cup
Bra Size 28D
Now you have the path to your bra size or the bra size of your tween or teenager.
Using the example of 28D, what teenage bralettes or tween bras would work for them from BRABAR?
X Sports Bra is a fantastic choice for a sports bra. X Sports Bra is an everyday sport racerback. X Sports Bra is comfortable and supportive but also incredibly good for medium-impact activities, the X Sports Bra is soft where you need it and fashionable for you at the gym. Seamless, with no pads, but double-lined, the X Sports Bra is a wonderful option for even those with D+ Cups, like a 28D Bra Size.
A great addition to a teenage bra collection is the HUG Backless Halter Bra. Perfect for outfits and dresses that need a backless bra option, the HUG Backless Halter Bra is super comfortable. It has a deep v-neck and a seamless, smooth design for everyday use. The HUG Backless Halter Bra provides medium-impact support for sports.
The Soft Day Bra is a bestseller teenage bra, a bestseller tween bra, and a bestseller young adult bra. The Soft Day Bra has a 3-hook back closure bra. From BRABAR’s Soft Collection, the Soft Day Bra comes in countless colors. The Soft Day Bra is super soft, seamless, comfortable, and breathable for everyday use.
Cotton Stretch Rib Racerback Bra
The Cotton Stretch Rib Racerback Bra is a great selection for summer and the gym. The Cotton Stretch Rib Racerback Bra is breathable and comfortable with a cute rib design. Seamless and supportive, The Cotton Stretch Rib Racerback Bra is also a medium-impact sports bra.
Of course, these are not the only everyday bras, sports bras and teenage sports bralettes, bra tops, halter bras, racerback bralettes, cotton bralettes, crop tops, strapless bras and solutions, bandeau bras, cami bras and cami bralettes, lace bralettes, convertible brasoptions for small bands and full busts available at BRABAR. Our Halter Bralette Collection, Our Soft Bra Collection, and Our Everyday Bra Collection are wonderful places to start to find the colors and styles of bras fit for teens and tweens alike.
