A Mum’s Guide to Shopping for Your Daughter’s First Bra
Shopping for your daughter’s first bra is one of those parenting milestones that can feel both exciting and a little daunting. You want her to feel comfortable, confident, and supported, without rushing her into styles that don’t feel age appropriate. At teysha, we believe the best first bras should be about comfort, softness, and confidence, not awkwardness. Here’s a simple guide to help you navigate the process.
1. Look for Comfort First
Your daughter’s training bra isn’t about strong support, it’s about introducing her to something soft and gentle. Fabrics matter. Organic cotton is breathable, kind to sensitive skin, and moves with her during school, sports, and downtime.
2. Keep It Age-Appropriate, but CUTE !
Skip anything with padding, underwire, or “grown up” designs. Instead, choose simple shapes like crop tops, bandeaus, or triangle styles that feel fun and cute, but still youthful. This helps your daughter feel comfortable without making her feel like she’s wearing something beyond her years.
3. Let Her Be Part of the Choice
Invite her to pick the colours, prints, or styles she likes. Giving her input makes the experience positive and empowering. Whether she loves ditsy florals or prefers a classic neutral, the right style will make her want to wear it rather than resist it.
4. Think About Skin Sensitivity
Tween and teen skin can be extra sensitive. Choosing natural fabrics like organic cotton means avoiding irritation from synthetics, which can feel hot or scratchy. It’s a small detail that makes a big difference to her daily comfort.
5. Make It a Positive Experience
This milestone is about more than underwear, it’s about your daughter feeling good in her own skin. Keep the conversation light, reassuring, and supportive. A first bra should make her feel proud and confident, not self-conscious.
Why join teysha?
At teysha, we create organic cotton bras and underwear for tween and teen girls that mums can trust and daughters actually love to wear. Designed by Marissa Ganino, one of Australia’s leading lingerie designers, every piece is made to be cute, comfy, and age-appropriate.
Because the first bra isn’t just about fit, it’s about feeling good, inside and out.
Love what you wear from the first layer! What's under matters, Big Love teysha !
