Best bras for school uniforms!

Our Bra Whisperer knows how it feels to be fuller busted and be at school. To put it simply, it can be confidence destroying and Curvy Kate always want to offer you the best advice to ensure you always feel fabulous. So over to Katie…

What bra to wear underneath your school uniform

Growing up I always had a fuller bust from my boobs jiggling in non-structured swimming costumes trying to get my blue ribbon, and giving up football because the boys were no longer looking at the ball to gaping shirt buttons trying their hardest to conceal my growing bust.

First off, Mamas, Guardians, Aunts, Big Sisters, Best friends – if you have a babe in your life who is going through puberty and you can see that a crop top bra is no longer cutting it, take her on a fun shopping trip to a professional bra fitting stockist or book in and join her for a virtual Curvy Kate bra fitting. Trusted and expert knowledge is the best way to start her bra buying and bra fitting education journey! MAKE IT FUN! Bra fitting isn’t something to be scared of, or an embarrassing task which you never want to go through again.

When I was 15 my mum took me for a bra fitting and I cried for a week after. I felt frumpy, huge and violated by the judgmental woman with cold hands and the bright strip lighting of the store. I promise you, it doesn’t have to be like this!

Once you have had a professional bra fitting, it is time to choose the right bra for you and school shirts are pretty much always white with lots of buttons to reach around the bust! To begin with a properly fitting bra, will lift and encapsulate the breast tissue which will offer a neater fit under clothing. White shirts can often be see-through and so look for a bra which compliments your skin tone and also offers a little coverage over the nipple area so something which is either double mesh, light foam moulded/padded or microfibre.

My top back to school bras are…

Wonderfully

What bra to wear underneath your school uniform

This full cup Wonderfully bra is designed for absolute comfort and coverage, it really does hold the bust in place without any cleavage or chance of spillage (in the correct size). The forward projection and rounded shape means for a subtle look under clothing yet perfectly uplifted. The wide back band also ensure no digging in and all the support from the back to take it quite literally off your shoulders. Finally the stretch mesh top cup allows for fluctuations, perfect for an adolescent teen!

Daily Balcony

What bra to wear underneath your school uniform

The Daily Balcony bra is budget friendly, super light weight with a good coverage thanks to its balcony shape and microfibre cups! It is a great bra for navigating puberty and you won’t mind buying it in a few sizes at this price point.

Luxe Caramel

What bra to wear underneath your school uniform

Luxe Caramel is a strapless bra which comes with the straps to make it a great everyday bra under form fitting outfits. The beautiful caramel tone compliments many skin tones, we love the versatility of this bra and the foam moulding is perfect for full coverage.

Get Up and Chill

What bra to wear underneath your school uniform

A super comfy microfibre bralette, if you aren’t quite ready for underwires but need the support of a cup size, our Get Up and Chill Bralette is the perfect starting point. Microfibre cups hug and hold the bust as the stretch mesh top cups allow for fluctuations, available in a wide range of colours to give you choice in one of Curvy Kates favourite bralettes.

Smoothie Balcony

What bra to wear underneath your school uniform

A classic T-Shirt bra shape without the cleavage, Smoothie Balcony Bra offers great shape, coverage and support to a K cup. The seamless cups and back band make it virtually impossible under clothing and the moulded cup keep an inconspicuous look.

What bra to wear underneath your school uniform

Wearing a bra for a first time can feel liberating but sometimes a little firm, just go with it! As you wash and wear the bra it will loosen up, but keep checking the signs of a badly fitting bra as you may grow over the months and it might be time to get a new bra! It is best to have a bra fitting every 6 months through out your life to keep you feeling amazing and supported at all times!

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What bra to wear underneath your school uniform

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