She was specifically asking about what to wear under the brace. I suggested looking for "seamless tops for boys" and stumbled across a few ideas that I thought I would post for others who may be struggling with this as well.
Look for ...seamless or minimal side seams
....tight fitting style so it doesn't bunch under the brace
....not too thick because it will be warmer in the brace already
....tanks are probably best but short & long sleeves may also work in colder weather depending on what is going over the brace
Here is what we found so far - we will keep looking! (most of these are t-shirts rather than tank tops)Boys sizes
Smart knit kids (t-shirt)
Fun and Function tees
Teen/Men's sizes
Jockey Seam-free crew
Sierra Trading post t-shirt
Expensive, but...
Winter Kids base layer, long-sleeved top (boys/teens)
Spanks control tank (men)
Macy's One Flack Jack seamless tank (men)
Macy's body shaper seamless t-shirt (men)
NOTE: I realize this last group is pricey but it made me think that you might be able to find something similar but cheaper in the performance wear section of a sports store, especially on the sale rack, or a similar section in discount stores like TJ Max or Marshall's...
Please feel free to comment with your own ideas if you have come across better options!
My 13 year old son was just fitted for a brace. It has been difficult to find info pertaining to boys. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSunshine - I agree! my 12 YO son gets his brace this week, and am also finding it difficult to find info specific to boy. Maybe we can connect to share experience/etc. ?
DeleteI do hope this was helpful in the end - you are right, there isn't much information out there for boys. I also hope the transition to the brace goes well for your son.
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