Do you know what Size you are? Have you had yourself measured by an expert? What will you be using the bra for, support, sports, coverage etc..?

Many girls don't start off with the right bra and carry on making this mistake through most of their lives. As teens are constantly growing, the strains that can be caused by a poorly fitting bra can lead to later problems with posture and back pain. That?s why we suggest that you should be measured by a bra expert at least twice a year or after every evident growth. A first bra is not an all-rounder, it is not suitable for every occasion. Nowadays, Bras are available in many varieties; support, sports, wireless, underwired, backless, strapless and the list goes on. You should really have a variety of bras, each one for a specific activity and role.

A few helpful tips:
A bra should not be too tight, as a teenager?s breasts are still developing.
The most important thing to remember is comfort.
Make sure the bra strap doesn't cut into your shoulders.
Make sure your breasts don't hang out of the bottom, sides or top of the bra.
Support is not only for large cup sizes. Smaller cup sizes need support too, to avoid unsightly future stretch marks.
A simple training bra, or Sports Bra will be perfect for your fist one, and they are available in all sizes from small, medium to large. Training bras are for younger girls who have started to develop breasts but do not fit into the average bra sizes. If your breasts are larger than average and require a full fitting bra, then you should wear one, no matter what your age!

With all this information at hand, you are now armed with the tools to find yourself the best fitting first bra. Many women have had to endure years of discomfort and sometimes, unbearable pain, simply because they weren?t advised on the right type of bra to wear. Now that you know what to look for, it?s time to narrow down your search and have a look at some of the most recommended bras available at the moment.

We have whittled the list of bras down to five, so that your choice is made a little easier.

Playtex Seamless Lace Soft Cup Bra
This bra is perfect to fit small sizes. It has soft, knitted lace cups, lightly-lined to add to your natural shape. Available in sizes 32AA to 36A, and 34AA to 38B.

Playtex Small-Busted Fully Padded Bra
A perfect bra with extra shaping that adds up to a full cup size. It comes with adjustable and elasticized straps to accommodate for natural growth. Available in sizes 32 to 36A and 32 to 38B.

Maidenform Satin French Demi Bra
This bra has angled cups to create a shapely uplift. The light lining helps avoid show-through. Available in sizes 32 to 36A, 32 to 38B and 34 to 38C.

Wacoal Petites Seamless Wireless Contour
A cotton lined soft cup bra that offers comfort and a natural shape. Includes an elastic double hook back, to allow for natural growth.

Amoena Elegant Soft Cup
Perfect for girls as a great first timer. Streamlined with a soft fabric, this bra goes unnoticed under your clothes. You?ll hardly notice you got it on!

Types of bra

Balcony

The balcony bra has a half-cup and flatters most figures, providing uplift and helping to create a better shape. It also looks great under many different types of clothes, so is a great addition to any woman’s lingerie collection. The balcony bra is particularly suitable for wear under low-cut, round-necked tops.

Plunge

The plunge bra has a lower front than the balcony bra, and the cups are angled, so wearing a plunge bra will help you to accentuate your cleavage. Plunge bras look great when worn under low-cut tops, particularly those with plunging V-necks.

Push-up

The push-up bra is designed to provide you with maximum uplift and help to accentuate your cleavage. It’s suitable for wear under many different types of clothing.

¾ Cup Bra

The ¾ cup bra provides great support, thanks to underwiring, whilst allowing you to reveal a little more than the full-cup bra. It’s perfect for wearing under a low-cut top or evening dress.

Moulded Bra

The cups of a moulded bra have no seams, due to the fact that they are made from single pieces of material, so they are great for wearing under clothing that’s either close-fitting or made from thin material. This type of bra would be a great addition to any woman’s lingerie collection.

Multiway

The multiway is one of the most versatile types of bra that you can buy, and is a must-have lingerie item. The straps can be adjusted so that it can be worn under halterneck tops, strapless tops, crossover back tops or off-the-shoulder tops, and it will still provide the support that you need, due to its underwiring.

T-shirt Bra

The t-shirt bra is the perfect lingerie purchase for summer. The cups are moulded and seamless, so you can wear t-shirts or other items of clothing made from thin material.

Non-wired

If you find underwired bras uncomfortable, you can buy non-wired bras. This type of bra will still provide you with support, due to the way in which it is designed.

Padded

A padded bra will help to enhance your shape, providing you with a great silhouette whilst being extremely comfortable to wear. This type of bra can be worn under many different types of tops and dresses, and wearing one will help you to feel confident about your figure.

Sports Bra

A staple item in any lingerie collection, the sports bra provides support without the use of wires and is made from stretchy material, so that it’s comfortable whilst you are exercising.

Types of Bra