padded bras

Should Young Girls Wear Padded Bras? Myths About First Bras

Some parents were recently critical of Marks & Spencer for marketing padded bras to young girls. But they aren’t the only retailer who has come under attack for offering this bra style to teens and ‘tweens as a first bra. Is it wrong to sell padded bras to developing girls? Some parents have strong opinions on […]

Read more
teen bras

New Yellowberry Teen Bras Take Young Girls Seriously

If you’re a regular reader, you know how much I love Yellowberry’s tween and teen bras. The brand started out as the dream of then 19-year-old Megan Grassell. She wanted to buy her younger sister more age-appropriate bra styles. I’m not sure about you, but I can’t imagine taking on such a project at her age. […]

Read more
International Women's Day

Better Know a Brand: International Women's Day Edition

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than with a list of women-run brands from our Better Know a Brand blog series. Reading about these accomplished individuals inspires me to continue working on fulfilling my goals and dreams. The women below hail from all parts of the world and work in […]

Read more
first bra

How My First Bra Karma Came Back to Haunt Me

As an awkward and prepubescent 12-year-old, I dreaded recess. It was the time when all the girls would pile into the bathroom to apply their glossy lip smacker and broadcast their beautifully bowed bras. Me, I had one of those handsome Fruit of The Loom tanks. UGH!!!! My mom and I had to talk! It […]

Read more
first bras

15 First Bras for Young Girls, Including Sports Bras

First bras for young girls can be difficult to find, fit, and buy. I’ve written on this subject before, but readers still ask: how do you decide which bra style is best? The idea behind the “training bra” was to get a girl used to wearing one. It can be a bit of a shock to […]

Read more
Want the latest news from The Breast Life?

Sign up below to receive our newsletter, which includes lingerie sales, featured products, and popular blog posts.