padded bras

Should Young Girls Wear Padded Bras? Myths About First Bras

Byelisabeth

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…

Royce Lingerie

Royce Lingerie: Wirefree Bras for All

Byelisabeth

A few weeks ago, we published a lingerie review about a Royce Lingerie post-mastectomy bra. Today, we’re highlighting the non-surgical styles available from this UK intimates brand. Wireless bras are Royce Lingerie’s specialty. That’s all they do. Bras that support without wires are not just for women who’ve had breast surgery. Many pregnant and nursing mothers…

Yellowberry: First Bras Inspiring Girls To Take Over the World

Yellowberry: First Bras Inspiring Girls To Take Over the World

Byelisabeth

Many lingerie brands make first bras for young girls, but Yellowberry takes a unique approach to designing and marketing their products. Megan Grassell started the company as a 17-year-old high school student. She’d been frustrated by the lack of first bra options available to her younger sister. So she decided to make a difference by…

Buying Your Daughter Her First Bra: Five Do’s and Don’ts

Buying Your Daughter Her First Bra: Five Do’s and Don’ts

Bythebreastlife

The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s recent bra buying episode prompted me to ask my grown girl what she remembers about buying her first bra. In the controversial RHNJ clip, Teresa Guidice mocks her 10-year old daughter’s body. Gia responds with predictable embarrassment. I wondered if my own daughter recalled how I reacted to her blossoming breast…