Girls Undergarments Overview
Undergarments are like a second skin to girls and women as it provides them comfort and support while embracing the feminine side in them.
Undergarments, unlike other clothing items, are made with softer and comfortable material so girls can wear them without getting uncomfortable.
There are many different types of undergarment pieces available in the markets in Pakistan. Knowing the right piece and size of undergarments is better than owning hundreds of undergarments, which won’t be of any use.
Undergarments can help girls in boosting their confidence and self-esteem, but if chosen wrong can make them uncomfortable in it.
Undergarments for girls
Undergarment is a collective term for the clothing that is worn under the everyday outfit to provide comfort and support. Some of the undergarments every girl should have in their closet are discussed below.
Bra
The bra is one of the undergarments every girl should have in their closet. There are many different types in bras according to their design, style, and material.
Some bras have straps, while some are strapless. Some bras have transparent straps, and some are fully made with transparent materials. Most of the bras have materials like lace, cotton, nylon, etc.
The following are some different styles in bra.
Training bra
As the body changes during teenage year’s girls can find it hard to wear a regular bra; thus, they are introduced to these training bras, which work as an introduction to the bra world for them.
These training bras, unlike regular bras, don’t have any type of hooks or clasp and may have wider straps according to their designs.
Training bras are not only used by teenage girls, but many women also find them more comfortable and use them instead of turning to the regular bra.
Training bras mostly do not have sizes in them like regular bras, but they can range from small to large size. Training bras are also more stretchable and are made with soft and comfortable material, usually cotton and polyester.
T-shirt bra
A T-shirt bra is also one of the most comfortable and favorite types of bra among girls and women. T-shirt bras are great for everyday wear and provide great support.
These bras have many different colors and designs available in the market, and most are made of cotton material. A T-shirt bra is also best for larger sizes as it is firm and provides more support.
Sports bra
Sports bra may have clasps or not depending on the design and brand, but mostly they are without hooks. These bras are used while exercising, but many girls also wear them for daily wear.
Sports bras are made of mostly nonstretchable and firm material to reduce movements during any exercise. Despite the firmness and nonstretching material, sports bras are soft and comfortable to wear, which is why many teenage girls wear them daily.
Lace bra
This type of bra has a fashionable look to it as it is made with lacey and net material providing girls a more feminine look.
Lace bras are also great for daily wear as the material used in these bras is soft and does not cause itching and rashes. The lace bras are worn under thick fabric like sweatshirts or sweaters.
Padding and nonpadded
Some bras no matter what type have pads in their cups, and some don’t. The padded bras provide a fuller look and shape. It also gives more support than a nonpadded bra.
Most girls don’t find the padded bras comfortable and hence use nonpadded bra. The nonpadded bras are without pads in their cups but still give support.
Pads in the cups can make some girls uncomfortable, but the padded bra is best for those with bigger sizes.
Underwear or panties
There are many different styles and designs available in girl’s panties or underwear. Girls’ underwear or panty are made with different materials, which are cotton, lace, polyester, etc. and can be plain or have prints like floral and web-like, etc.
Underwear doesn’t come in number sizes like in bras, but girls underwears usually come in sizes like smaller, medium, and large, mostly while some brands may have XL and XXL.
Camisoles
Camisoles are sleeveless type shirts and are worn under clothes as an undergarment by many girls and women.
Most camisoles have spaghetti straps and are worn on top of bra to give a more polished appearance to the outer outfit or can be worn under sheer tops.
Nowadays, some camisoles have a built-in bra with them for extra coverage or support. Camisoles are made with materials like nylon, cotton, and satin, etc.
Other girl’s undergarments may include
Bodysuit or corset
A corset has been used as an undergarment for many years and is still one of the favorite undergarments of many girls.
The bodysuit is made with stretchable material and makes the body appear fit hiding the fact. A bodysuit or corset makes the curves around the upper part of the body more prominent, and the body appears slimmer.
Garter and stockings
Garters or stockings were used every day by girls and women in the 80s and 90s. Nowadays, the garter is used occasionally by girls as an undergarment.
Instead of clasps in garter now, a gel-type material is used in the stockings, so they hold in their place.
The right way to wash girl’s undergarments
Undergarments are made with much more delicate and soft material as they come in direct contact with skin; hence they can’t be washed like other clothes.
Undergarments should only be hand washed or as instructed in the undergarment label. Washing the undergarments in the machine can damage them or lose their shape.
How long undergarments last
Undergarments can only last up to 6 months, and after that, they start losing their shape and become lose or damaged.
Even if nothing changes in the undergarments, it is recommended that undergarments should be changed within a year.
Sizes
Undergarments have different size numbers or general sizes like small, medium, etc. Mostly undergarments are available in every size, and girls can easily find their size in their chosen undergarments.
Knowing a perfect size is really necessary when girls are shopping for their undergarments as the wrong size can make them uncomfortable and will be useless. Many girls do not know their size in undergarments.
There are many different methods available on the internet by which they can find their correct size, and also many different undergarments store workers can help in finding the right size for girl’s undergarments.
Brands for Girls undergarments
There are many different brands available in Pakistan which manufacture and sell girls undergarments, some of which are high end, and some are local yet have the best quality and also affordable prices.
These brands include
- Addidas
- Nike
- Victoria secret
- IFG
- Triumph
- Valerie
- Espico
- Bebelle
- Panache
- Comforts
Conclusion
Many brands in Pakistan manufacture and sell girls undergarments. Girl’s undergarments are easily available in stores locally in the market, as well as can be bought from many different shopping websites in Pakistan.
The undergarments are available in different price ranges according to the brand and material of the undergarments, but many local brands have good material girl’s undergarments at affordable prices.