The truth of the matter is that Teens and Girls with Band Size 28 and Band Size 30 have a difficult time finding properly fitting bras. Here at BRABAR, we have a selection of bras and bralettes that work for the 28 Band Size and 30 Band Size of Teens and Girls. Many do not know that Band Size 28 and Band Size 30 exist. Or if they do know they exist, they do not know where they can get bralettes and bras with those sizes.
At the BRABAR Studio, I often consulted Teens and Tweens (along with their mothers) on good teen bralettes and bras for those with 28-30 Band Sizes. From teen bralettes, cotton bralettes, halter bralettes, cami-bras, bras for tube tops, crop tops and bralettes, and strapless bras, the selection is here.
With the variety of people who entered, teens more often than not wanted to be measured first, especially if they were alone. Usually, they would come back with their mother to buy them the bras. Two separate cases of teenagers looking for the best teen bralettes and bras for every day. (They did not come in at the same time.)
The first teenager in question came in with her mother. She measured a 28-inch rib cage measurement. Therefore, she had a 28-bra band size. Her overbust measurement was a 32-inch bust size. How to find the correct band and how to measure bust sizes is as follows: you subtract your bra band size from your bust size. The difference between her two measurements was a 4-inch difference. Each inch is a cup size, so 1 inch is an A-cup, 2-inch is a B-cup, 3-inch is a C-cup, 4-inch is a D-Cup, 5-inch is a DD-cup/E-cup, and 6-inch is a DDD-cup/F-cup. Since a 4-inch difference is a D-cup, the first teen girl was a 28D bra size.
The second teenager also came in with her mother measured a 29-inch rib cage measurement. Therefore, she had a 30-bra band size. Her overbust measurement was a 34-inch bust size. How to find the correct band and how to measure bust sizes is as follows: you subtract your bra band size from your bust size. The difference between her two measurements was a 4-inch difference. Each inch is a cup size, so 1 inch is an A-cup, 2-inch is a B-cup, 3-inch is a C-cup, 4-inch is a D-Cup, 5-inch is a DD-cup/E-cup, and 4-inch is a DDD-cup/F-cup. Since a 4-inch difference is a D-cup, the first teen girl was a 30D bra size.
It is important to note that everyone’s cup sizes look different based on their Band Size and Overbust Measurements. While both teen girls had D-Cups, they had different band sizes, so the proportions were different.
So after measuring, if they requested suggestions which was more often than not, here are the top picks for teens and girls with the Band Size 28 and Band Size 30:
(In no particular order)
- The classic Everyday Bra is a versatile, all-day supportive bra with a back closure featuring a smooth design and removable cups for comfort and style. This bra comes in three everyday colors: Black, Mushroom, and Natural Gray. Natural Gray and Mushroom are good neutrals to use under white and light-colored tops. Black is a great all-around bra. The everyday bra has adjustable straps. The Everyday Bra is my top everyday pick for the 28-30 Band Size.
- The best-selling Soft Day Bra with back closure combines the everyday ease of a bralette with a surprisingly supportive bra. The Soft Day Bra comes in three everyday colors: Black, White, and Ballet Pink. The Black Soft Day Bra is a great all-around, everyday bra. The Ballet Pink is a fun, yet neutral color to go under those white shirts and it won’t show. After all, white under white shows. The White Bra is good for when you need specifically a white bra. It can also be used under dark shirts. The Soft Day Bra is my top everyday pick for the 28-30 Band Size, especially when you have a fuller bust.
- The super comfortable Soft V Crop Bralette is super soft and great for everyday bralette. It is easy to pull over the head or easy to step into for your convenience. The Soft V Crop also has thicker straps for additional comfort. It can double as a sports bra or a classy bra top to with your favorite jacket. Made with a special blend of materials, it keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter, while retaining the stretchiness and shape. The Soft V Crop Bralette is my top everyday pick for the 28-30 Band Size for teens and tweens.
- The Soft V Laceback Bralette is a reversible and comfortable bralette that adds a pretty touch to your daily wardrobe V-neck lace back bra top. The Soft V Lace Bralette is perfect for everyday lace with a supersoft touch, providing both support and style. The beautiful lace is nice enough even to show with open-back or backless tops. It now comes in nine great colors: Black, Ash, Asphalt, Chive, Faded Denim, Pale Mauve, Victoria Blue, Fuschia Rose, and Chocolate Brown!
- The Soft Cami is a fan-favorite, comfortable, versatile, and supportive cami-bra top. The Soft Cami Bra is a seamless, unlined double-layer wire-free bra top. Cami bras are a great starter teen bralette. It is super soft and comes in great colors as an option as a bralette for teens. The soft cami bra has adjustable straps. The Soft Cami now comes in more color options. In addition to classic black and classic white, the Soft Cami comes in Mushroom, Della Robbia Blue, Fuschia Rose, and Orchid Pink. The Soft Cami Bra is my top everyday pick for the 28-30 Band Size for teens and tweens.
- The BRABAR Soft Strapless Bra is ultra-versatile and comfortable. Our Soft Strapless Bra top offers endless styling options. This strapless bra top is ideal for off-shoulder, one-shoulder, and halter styles, providing both support and style. The strapless bra is a bra for tube tops as well. It’s a practical choice for everyday use in spring or summer but for all year. The strapless bra comes in two colors: Black and Mushroom, both great basic colors for under any outfit.
- The Strappy Halter Bralette is a strappy halter bra that blends a seamless design with all-day comfort. The Strappy Halter Bralette can double as a medium-impact sports teen bralette. It can also be used as a halter bra top, with a leather or jean jacket over top, or on its own. This multipurpose option is a great addition to a wardrobe.
- The Lace Halter Bralette is a beautiful lace halter bralette that combines feminine details with everyday comfort and support. The Lace Halter Bralette is ideal for a teen girl's daily activities or as a medium-impact sports bra. It can also be used as a halter bra top, with a leather or jean jacket over top, or on its own. This multipurpose option is a great addition to a wardrobe.
- The Open-Back Backless Halter Bralette is a great option for backless and open-back outfits. It provides style and support. It can also be used as a halter bra top, with a leather or jean jacket over top, or on its own. This multipurpose option is a great addition to a wardrobe.
- The Soft Crop Multiway Convertible Bra Top is ultra-versatile and comfortable, our soft multiway convertible bra offers endless styling options. Wear it as a backless halter bra, create a criss-cross style, or use the fully adjustable cami straps to achieve your perfect fit. It's the ideal bra or top for any outfit. The Soft Crop Multiway Convertible Bra Top is a great multipurpose bralette for teens option where you can change the straps to become a thin halter bralette, a criss-cross back teen bralette, or a one-shoulder bralette. With some adjustment, it would also make for a casual strapless bra.
With all options presented, the teenager with the 28D Bra Size picked out a Soft Strapless Bra, a couple of Soft Day Bras, and a couple of Everyday Bras. They are totally classic picks for the 28D Bra Size teen and tween. The Everyday Bra and the Soft Day Bra both act like your traditional bra with back closure and adjustable straps. The Soft Strapless is another versatile strapless bra option, especially for those outfits that need them. It can be used all year.
The teenager with the 30D Bra Size picked out a couple of Everyday Bras and a Soft V Crop Bralette. Again the Everyday Bras are great all-around choices for, you guessed it, everyday use. In addition, the Soft V Crop is another great pick. It is super stretchy, soft, and comfortable being one of the most comfy bralettes in the shop.
All-in-all you cannot go wrong with any of the suggested bralettes and bras for tween teens with 28 Band Size and 30 Band Size, but great places to start are the Soft Day Bra, the Everyday Bra, the Soft V Crop, and Soft Cami!
How to determine the correct band size and measure correct bust sizes:
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First, Measure Underbust: Wrap a soft measuring tape around your body, just below your breasts. The number you see on the tape corresponds to your band size. Round to the nearest even whole number.
Step 2, Measure Overbust: Using the same measuring tape, wrap it around your body over the fullest part of your breasts. The number on the tape is your bust size. Round to the nearest whole number.
Step 3, Calculate Cup Size: Subtract your band size from your bust size. This difference represents your cup size or the volume of your breast tissue. Cup sizes are typically represented by alphabets (ranging from AAA to DDD/F). For every inch of difference, you move up one cup size: 1 inch = A cup, 2 inches = B cup, 3 inches = C cup, and so forth.
Your bra size is a combination of your band size and cup size alphabet. Subtract your band size from your bust size to determine your cup size in inches. This information helps derive your final bra size, consisting of both band size and cup size. For more details, check out the BRABAR bra size calculator or refer to the fit guide.
