A brassiere, also known as a bra, is used to support one's breast tissue. There are many different bra styles to suit various needs.
History[]
- Main article: Bra history
Bra fitting methods, patterns, styles, and materials have evolved over time, and different concepts of bras have fallen in and out of fashion.[2] Women used to wear corsets, and bras were created as a healthier alterative.[3] Cup sizes were invented by Formfit in the 1930s, which stood for "small", "medium" and "full size".[4] They added an "extra-large" soon after. It's worth noting that these cup sizes had nothing to do with breast volume, but, rather, amount of pendulousness.[5][6]
Adjustable bands and straps were also invented soon thereafter, quickly followed by the decline of store fitter quality[6][5] In the 1990s, elastic was added to bras, cup sizes above DD were finally invented, and the fitting methods have changed.[7][8]
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References[]
- ↑ Wikimedia Commons: "File:Modern bra fullcup.jpg"
- ↑ Wikipedia: "Brassiere"
- ↑ Big Boob Problems: "otterhugs' Summary of Bra History (Part 2)"
- ↑ reddit: Some history behind +4/underarm measurement
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Jane Ferrell-Beck and Colleen Gau: Uplift: The Bra in America
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Big Boob Problems: "otterhugs' Summary of Bra History" (Part 1)
- ↑ HerRoom: "Bra Fitting Guide - Infographic"
- ↑ A Bra That Fits: "otterhugs' Summary of Bra History (Reprise)"