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FITTING THE FIRST BRA
First Bra
Brief History of Bra
The history of brassieres
is inextricably intertwined with the social history of the status of women, including the evolution of fashion and changing views
of the body.
Women have used a variety of
garments and devices to cover, restrain, or modify the appearance of breasts. From the 14th century onwards, the undergarments of wealthier women in the West were
dominated by the corset, which pushed the breasts upwards. In the
latter part of the 19th century, various alternatives were experimented with,
splitting the corset into a girdle-like restraining device
for the lower torso, and transferring the upper part to devices suspended from
the shoulder.
In the late 19th century, bras replaced the corset as the most widely used means of breast support. By the
early 20th century, garments more closely resembling contemporary bras had
emerged, although large-scale commercial production did not occur till the
1930s. Since then bras have replaced corsets (although some women prefer camisoles) and a minority go without. During the
20th century, greater emphasis has been given to the fashion aspects of
brassieres. Brassiere manufacture is a multi-billion-dollar industry dominated
by large multinational corporations.
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