Teen sports bras are a staple for any girl, whether you have a super-sporty daughter who needs a supremely comfy bra she can wear throughout the school day and intoevening clubs, or want a well-designed bra to ensure your teen never feels self-conscious or reluctant to run and play.
We’re often asked about the benefits of sports bras for girls, especially for younger tweens. There are a good number of parents who look for help understanding the right age to buy a first bra, or knowing the contrasts between everyday and sports bras, especially if those choices weren’t available when they were children.
Yellowberry’s expert designers have created this short cheat sheet to help you work out the bra to suggest for your daughter and shared the benefits of choosing a teen-specific bra that offers support where it counts.
Differences Between Teen Bras and Sports Bras
You'd be forgiven for thinking that all the amazing bras within Yellowberry's ranges are fine for sports, and we're proud of the detail that goes into every garment, from double-layered fabric to no-scratch seams, adjustable straps, and skin-kind fabrics. However, there is a difference, because our sports bras, like the racerback Firefly 2-in-1 Sports Bra and the Half Moon Sports Bra, are packed with features that support every type of activity:
- Full support with brushed fabrics for comfort
- Wider, thicker straps and panels for higher-impact activities
- The customary strong, breathable materials of all our ranges, with complete coverage and zero padding
The Firefly is moisture-wicking and antimicrobial to keep skin cool and calm, whereas the Half Moon features an incredible four-way stretch, for a bra that moves and flexes however your daughter does!
How to Decide Whether to Invest in a Bra Specially for Teen Sports
Are sports bras necessary for girls who already own everyday bras? This really depends, because some teens need more or less support, so it's up to you and your daughter to decide if she'd be more comfortable with a bra for intense sports or is happy with one selection of bras with in-built stability.
However, we’ve put together a table based on activity levels to indicate where a separate sports bra is advisable.
The Physical, Mental, and Emotional Benefits of a Well-Fitting Teen Sports Bra
As parents, we get that sports bras prevent bouncing, and make activities comfortable, but there are also very real physical impacts of a lack of support, which can dent your daughter's self-esteem. A study examined the biometrics involved and discovered that insufficient support can cause strain on the Cooper's ligaments, which are the only natural support between the chest area and the torso. This can also affect posture if teens hunch to minimize movement and avoid drawing attention to themselves.
AC, a verified customer and mom, sums it up perfectly. She said when reviewing the Tink Hybrid Sports Bra that her almost-twelve-year-old “wasn’t too sure about an over-the-head sports bra. This totally changed her mind! She loves it and says it’s perfect for dance class and everyday wear. We’ve had a great Yellowberry experience and plan to buy again!”
Choosing the Perfect Teen Sports Bra for Your Daughter
We recommend buying a sports bra designed specifically for teen bodies, rather than generic bras sized down from adult clothes, which simply don't fit or move in the same way. Yellowberry’s girls’ sports bras are created for modern life, with high-stretch fabrics, extra coverage for added confidence, and gorgeous design details that make every day feel like a fresh start.
You'll find full product specifications, sizing charts, colors, and more on our product pages, and we'd love to hear about your daughter's experiences with a Yellowberry sports bra once you’ve made your pick!
Sources:
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24942053/