Growing up, although is only natural, may make some teenagers, mostly girls, insecure, uncomfortable, and conscious about their bodies. This may happen when they attract certain or unwanted attention. And if you have seen typical Indian households, we aren’t that open with our parents to talk about sensitive topics. And this might actually be among those. Thus, catering to her bra necessity or even asking for one may be difficult. Nevertheless, it’s important. So here we are with some tips that can resolve this dilemma.
Let’s make Asking Your Mum for a Bra Easy!
Mostly, one’s mother or sisters are the closest to talking about periods, girls’ hygiene, female undergarments, etc. Just in case, you are to ask your mother for your first bra but are hesitant, the below pointers might help you:
- Reasoning – Analyse & Segregate
Sometimes parents are too much in denial to notice or consider that their kid is growing. This especially hits hard in the case of girls. Thus, asking them what might be normal, here a bra, might not be the case with their kid. In that situation, you will have to analyse and segregate your reasons for getting it, even if it’s before your mum.
Find some solid reasons starting with what, why, and how. For instance, what exactly bothers you, why you need a bra, how it will make you feel, or any other questions you might want to ask her.
- Prepare Your Thoughts & Ideas
Briefing or even explaining your reasons might need some backup. This especially applies if you want certain types of bra(s). A teen bra comes in different styles, colours, and prints, leave aside the brand, store, or location you want to go for.
Prepare your thoughts and ideas for your first bra shopping. Suggest your likes and dislikes so your mom can help you through it as easily. If you plan to buy it online, select a brand or website and a few of their products. You may even measure your correct bra size based on the method and measurements provided by the same brand for better clarity of what you want.
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- Find the Right Time
Even if conveyed nicely, anything could backflip if done at the wrong time. Believe it or not, girls’ bras are always a hot topic that most people even think about in hushed voices. Thus, when you are to ask your mum for a bra for the first time, you will have two options.
Either directly ask when the right time to discuss this important matter would be or observe and decide it for yourself. You could have multiple instances for the second choice. For example, you could suggest a bra or explore the bra section when shopping with your mother. Just drop some hints, girl!
- Communicate
Communicating your need for a beginner’s bra is like the finale of a show. You need to convey what you had on your mind all the while. Trust us. Once you start wearing a bra, there’s no going back. So it’s important that you share your thoughts as clearly as possible.
However, dropping some hints could also be an option if you are still hesitant or unsure how to do so. The only condition is that your mother grabs and understands them and does not get confused. Unless that happens, you could either end up with the wrong item or not of your choice.
Hence, coming back to square one, it’s always a good idea to go for clear communication.
Additional Tips that can help You get Your First Bra
A growing teenager has tons of questions. Especially, one who doesn’t have much to do with “worldly affairs” like the Internet, hasn’t been exposed to topics that are less talked about, hasn’t been taught about them or lives in an environment where they are talked in hushed voices.
Thus, when you notice your body changing, especially your breasts growing which are the first and the most noticeable ones, you might want to get a bra.
When you are clustered about how to ask your mother for a bra and not sure where and how to begin, start jotting everything that comes to mind. Then refine them based on their importance.
Note your questions down – how you will converse with your mom, and everything that comes with them. This will also help you remember them so you don’t miss out on anything important.
As we mentioned earlier, you need to think of the reasons, styles you have in mind, stores (online or offline) you want to opt for, etc. If you plan on going for bra shopping online, perhaps you could explore our collection. Having your best interest in us, we offer you some teen bras you would want to look at.
It’s never too bad to prepare before the actual time arrives. Before you ask your mother for your ultimate wardrobe item for life, think and practice how you will be doing it. This especially applies if you are too nervous. You can practice in front of a mirror, which usually helps best, or with someone trusted.
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How are you going to express yourself? Think about that. Pick a way for yourself. Best way if you ask us? Clear-cut communication. Secondary options could be dropping some hints when you are shopping, asking another trusted adult to talk on your behalf, directly suggesting shopping in the bra section, and more.
Begin the New Phase with the Beginner’s Bra
New beginnings can always be exciting, confusing, and scary. But the first step has to be taken anyway. But when you are stuck, it’s always good to talk to one of your parents or any other trusted adult. And trust us, your bra necessity is one big starting phase you need to talk to your mum. Having said that, we hope the little help we tried giving you actually worked. If you are to hop on to your bra shopping for the first time, we suggest you explore what we have to offer. Last but not least, changes are a natural part of growth. And when you are foggy, you always can lean on someone. Now, now! Dive into your shopping, Love!
Sejal Lakhani
Having started writing as a teenager, Sejal grew up to love words and playing with them. This is what drove her to choose a professional in the same field while completing her Bachelor’s in Journalism and Mass Communication. So far, she has worked in various sectors ranging from health care to, hospitality to fashion, lifestyle, and beauty care, etc., as a content and copywriter. She believes in paving one’s own path even in the most ordinary situations and aspires to inspire those around her.