Keeping Bra Straps on Young Girls Shoulders

I don't know if you have heard of ABC Distributing, it is a catalog that has all kinds of cool stuff and If you click on the link or cut and paste the link they have this really cool thing that holds your straps, anyway check it out....
http://www.abcdistributing.com/home/catalog/cat_item_pg.a...

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Does she get enough support from a sports bra? I'm 25 and I still have problems with my bra straps falling, lol. Sports bras are my best friends!

Another thing you might want to think about is a professional fitting. It's embarassing, I know, especially for a teenager, but just ask the ladies in the lingerie department at Dillards or JCPenney to give you a hand. They may be able to recommend some brands that will fit her better.

Good luck!

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I have a couple of suggestions. In the lingerie department at Wal-Mart, they sell elastic strips with clips on either end that connect to each bra strap. Also, I was at the Penny's yesterday in Odessa and they have the cutest line of bras for young girls and a lot of them were racer backs. Hope this helps!

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Hi R.

I would have never thought about her getting a professional fitting, glad to hear it is helping her some. I think every girl is worried what others think when we start to develope in school.

D.

R.,
Cheap and Easy... double sided sticky tape on the bra strap against the top of the shoulder(a bandaide works in a pinch but harder to remove). You don't feel it and its a quick fix. Better than buying all new bra styles. My straps would fall down constantly as a teen (and I was a B)untill I started to increase the muscle mass of my shoulders. Also try to possition the strap closer to the neck(at the joining of the shoulder and coller bone) Good Luck :0)

Hi R.,
I read your request today and coincidentally saw on tv this invention that might be helpful to you.You just pin it on the shirt and it holds the bra starp in place. I hope this is helpful to you!
http://www.straptamers.com/

Have you tried using a sports bra instead? They have thicker straps and some have the clips in the back just like normal bras.

try these. i've heard they're wonderful.

http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail

they're from qvc. you can use them to hold bra straps to skin, or to clothing, or keep the front of your blouse together, mend a quick hem, etc.

if the weblink doesn't work, go to QVC.com and search item number A66434.

best of luck.

S.

I recently came across a handy little product in a catalog. It is a small attachment for a bra that converts it to a racerback bra. So it pulls the straps in closer to the spine and away from the shoulders. I imagine it would solve the strap slipping problem. I have so many catalogs and I don't remember which one I saw it in but I will flip through them today and get back to you.

How about a racer back bra? Or if the straps are detachable, cross them in the back. - B.

Well I would say you should look into getting her a sports bra. It does the job and because of it's design the straps won't fall down. You may also want to look into a taylor, they might be able to help you sew it to where it is tight enough to stay put. I hope this helps.

Have you considered trying a racer-back style with her? I still have problems with straps falling down, but I find that racer-backs stay put. Also, I believe there are products on the market now that will hold the straps closer together in the back. One such product is called the strap mate, I believe.

A professional bra fitting is a great idea! Another one is to see if she likes racer-back straps, many look like a Y from the back. That will keep straps from falling off of her shoulders for sure. Good luck!

Try getting her a bra with straps that cross in the back. It will help keep the straps where they belong.

Well a cheap way and I do it to some of my bras... Safty pin them to the shirt... Just a thought.. Hope all work out

J.

Could you just pin the straps to the shirts she wears? Not right on top of her shoulder, but a little down behind them. This way it wouldn't be seen from the front and wouldn't press into her skin too much if it's close to the top of her back. If you wanted to go all out you could sew little snaps on her bras and shirts to latch together.

Hi R., I just wanted to suggest a sports bra for her. There aren't any straps to deal with and they come in a lot of different colors and styles. Good luck!
J.

They sell sports bras that might help out in your situation. The sports bras have room to let them grow and aren't all smashed in. I hope this helps. The bras that I'm talking about I'm pretty sure are sold at Walmart. I hope this helps.

have you tried a bra with a t back (these generallt have front closures... the straps would be up higher and less chance of slipping

I just saw on the Oprah show someone who has the EXACT solution to your problem. A mom came up with a product called strap tamers ... go to www.straptamers.com to buy them

Have you considered sports bras? They'll definately keep the straps up...whether she thinks they're comfy is a whole other issue ;)

Good luck! I hope you find a solution!

Hi,

Maybe you could try a sports bra.

E.

Hi R.,
Would a strapless bra work ?? I don't even know if they make them in girls sizes though. Good luck !

I would try a Bridal Shop they have tux tape they should have something for those dresses that are alittle risqe. This may help by sticking to the bra strap and comfortably to her sholder. I dont know what its called but its a double sided tape for the purpose of keeping clothing in place.
I hope this helps in some way.

Go to a dance or gymnastics clothing shop and tell them the problem - they sell what is essentially a loop of elastic that goes around the straps in the back to hold them up.

Hi R.. I've seen something in a catalog that is kind of like body glue. It's used for this purpose. I've never used it and don't know if it works, but I thought of it when I read your question. If you want me to find the name of it, let me know.
- P.
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