Autumn Sports Season: Helping Growing Girls Feel Comfortable and Confident
October has arrived. The mornings are getting colder, the evenings are drawing in, and autumn sports are well underway.
From school PE lessons and cross-country running to gymnastics, dance and weekend training, our girls are constantly on the move.
But for girls whose bodies are beginning to develop, participating in sport can sometimes bring unexpected challenges.
At hy., we believe that growing up shouldn't mean stepping back from the activities they love.
When growing bodies need a little extra consideration
Every girl develops at her own pace.
For some, the first physical changes happen during primary school. Others may not experience them until secondary school.
There's no universal age when a girl needs her first sports bra.
However, as their bodies begin to change, activities involving running, jumping and repetitive movement may become uncomfortable.
Some girls will happily tell their parents when they need additional support.
Others might become quieter about participating in sport, adjust their PE clothing or feel reluctant to discuss what's happening.
Why a comfortable first sports bra can make all the difference
For girls who want additional support, the right sports bra can make physical activity feel more comfortable.
And their first sports bra doesn't need to look or feel like an adult bra.
When choosing one, consider:
Soft, breathable materials: Comfortable against developing bodies, particularly during exercise.
Gentle support: Enough support for the activities she enjoys without unnecessarily restrictive construction.
A comfortable fit: No digging straps, uncomfortable seams or restrictive bands.
Her personal preference: Some girls prefer wearing their sports bra discreetly underneath their PE top, while others are happy wearing it as part of their activewear.
Introducing the hy. Girls Performance Sports Bra
Our Girls Performance Sports Bra was created with this stage of growing up in mind.
Designed for movement, it combines soft, stretchy fabric with breathable construction and comfortable medium support.
It's suitable for activities such as PE, dance, gymnastics and everyday movement, depending on the individual girl's support needs.
Available in three signature colours — Black, Cocoa and Caramel — it's designed to fit naturally into her activewear wardrobe.
And we're currently doing something a little different.
Our first 100 sports bras have been released as our Test Edition, available for £14.
These bras feature a different logo finish from our intended final design. Rather than waste perfectly wearable garments, we're inviting our first customers to help us develop the next version.
Every Test Edition purchase includes an opportunity to provide feedback, with a 15% discount on a future order as a huge thank you.
Keeping comfortable as the temperature drops
Of course, autumn sports aren't just about what girls wear during exercise.
There's the chilly journey to training, waiting on the sidelines and heading home afterwards.
Having comfortable layers makes transitioning between activities easier.
That's why we've been developing our new hy. Heavyweight Oversized Girls Hoodie.
With a relaxed oversized silhouette, heavyweight fabric and our signature chenille logo with embroidered detailing, it's designed to complement our activewear collection.
Available in Cocoa, Soft Oat and Black, the hoodie can be mixed and matched with our hy. seamless high-waisted leggings.
Pre-orders are now open for these beautiful, high quality oversized hoodies, with dispatch currently expected in November 2026.
Let's keep girls moving this autumn
Sport offers growing girls opportunities to develop skills, enjoy friendships, challenge themselves and discover what their bodies can do.
They deserve clothing that supports those experiences rather than distracting from them.
Whether it's finding their first comfortable sports bra, choosing activewear that fits properly or simply having a cosy hoodie to throw on after training, sometimes the little things make a meaningful difference.
This autumn, let's focus on keeping girls active, comfortable and enjoying the activities they love.
Movement. Confidence. Comfort.
With love,
hy. GIRLS ACTIVEWEAR ♡
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