training bra

Beginner's support garment

A training bra is a lightweight, usually unstructured bra for girls who are beginning to develop breasts.

It provides minimal support and serves more as an introduction to wearing bras than as functional undergarment: She asked her mom for a training bra.

The name suggests preparation for "real" bras to come.

adolescence

puberty

Sexual development stage

  • preteenChild approaching adolescence
  • teenagerPerson aged thirteen-nineteen
  • tweenYouth approaching thirteen

middle school · development · maturation · growing up · coming-of-age · growth spurt · self-consciousness · awkwardness · embarrassment · milestone

garment

bralette

Unlined wireless brassiere

tank top · pullover · sports bra · cotton · spandex · elastic · stretchable · adjustable · seamless · breathable

support

shaping

Giving something its form

smoothing · foundation · structure · fit · straps · band · cups · compression · hold · secure

comfort

soft

Yielding to touch

breathable · lightweight · stretchable · cushioning · moisture-wicking · tagless · smooth · flexible · second-skin · sensitivity

Categories
Opposites
developmental stage/support level

training braunderwire bra

Breast support with curved frame

push-up bra · sports bra · nursing bra · maternity bra · minimizer bra

necessity/function

training bragoing braless

Family

training, train, trains, trained, trainer, trainers, trainee, trainees, retrain

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG