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The Evolution of the Bra

The Evolution of the Bra

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The Evolution of the Bra

  • by Katie Peachesa

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✨ Quick Bites of Wisdom ✨

  • 🔥 Bras have come a long way – from ancient bandages to modern lacy wonders!

  • 💃 The 1920s saw a bra revolution – out with the corsets, in with comfort!

  • 🌟 Padded, push-up, strapless – the choices are endless, darlings!

  • 🖤 The perfect bra is like a soulmate – supportive, comfy, and makes you feel fabulous!

🔮 Expert Tips & Saucy Secrets 🔮

💡 Find the perfect fit: A well-fitted bra is a game-changer – get measured, beauties! 🎀

🌈 Experiment with styles: Push-up? Bralette? Balconette? Find what makes you feel divine! 💃

🛁 Care for your lingerie: Hand wash your pretties – they deserve the VIP treatment! ✨

💖 Confidence is key: The best bra is the one that makes you feel like a goddess! 👑

By Ekaterina Mironova

Thought your bra was just a bra? Think again. Every woman's most supportive friend has only been in popular use for about 100 years but it's been around for a lot longer than that. Thanks to the folks at a famous lingerie company who recently commissioned an infographic, we now know that the bra has been used by women in one way or another since 2500BC. Here are a couple of other facts about the bra you might not know:

The first bras were worn by Minoan women in 2500 BC, although they didn't look quite the same as they did today. They were designed to lift and support bare breasts outside of the clothing – a bit like a peep corset. Power to you, sister!

From about 450BC, Greek and Roman women had found that the fashion changed dramatically. It was now fashionable to hold your breasts back with a single strap of fabric, designed to create a flat chested impression. In an age where young Greek men were in great demand, perhaps this was a way for the women to get noticed?

The first bra prototype designed for everyday wear and use was only released in 1889 in Germany. Designed by a woman (thank goodness), boobs were now supported individually instead of strapping them together. The first bra patent was recognised in 1914.

Different bra sizes and cups were introduced in 1930, with multiple eye and hook settings for different chest sizes, and no more one size fits all sizes. Fitting was no longer limited to the slim elite.

Wonderbra was founded in 1963, and five years later, women were burning their bras in political and gender protests. Go figure.

The first sports bra was designed in 1977 by two women who sewed two supportive jock straps together. No kidding. Also, a bit gross.

Today, bras are worn by women for form, function and feeling. They're available in countless different designs and forms, and are made from any fabric imaginable – including BioForm which is a sort of memory foam designed to support your breasts in a unique and fitting way for your body without underwires or other gizmos. It's also pricey.

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