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Y-shaped breast bands on a bronze statue of Artemis, (mid-4th century BCE). The history of bras (brassières; variously pronounced) is closely tied to the social status of women, the evolution of fashion, and shifting views of the female body over time. Throughout history, women have used various garments to support, cover, restrain, reveal ...
A bra, short for brassiere or brassière (US: / brəˈzɪər /, UK: / ˈbræsɪər, ˈbræz -/; French: [bʁasjɛʁ]), is a form-fitting underwear that is primarily used to support and cover a woman's breasts. A typical bra consists of a chest band that wraps around the torso, supporting two breast cups that are held in place by shoulder straps.
List of bra designs. Full-cup bra. Plunge. Balconette. There are many brassiere designs suitable for a wide variety of business and social settings and suitable to wear with a variety of outer clothing. The bra's shape, coverage, functionality, fit, fashion, fabric, and color can vary widely. Some bras are designed to offer basic, practical ...
Sports bra. Front view and back view of a woman wearing a sports bra. A sports bra is a bra that provides support to the breasts during physical exercise. Sturdier than typical bras, they minimize breast movement and alleviate discomfort. [1] Many women wear sports bras to reduce pain and physical discomfort caused by breast movement during ...
In 2017, the sales of cleavage-boosting bras fell by 45% while at Marks & Spencer, sales of wire-free bras grew by 40%. [236] Jess Cartner-Morley, fashion editor of The Guardian, reported in 2018 many women were dressing without bras, producing a less-dramatic cleavage, which she called "quiet cleavage". [237]
Lingerie displayed on women's mannequins. Lingerie (UK: / ˈlæ̃ʒəri, ˈlɒn -/, US: / ˌlɒnʒəˈreɪ, ˌlænʒəˈriː /, [1] French: [lɛ̃ʒʁi] ⓘ) is a category of primarily women's clothing including undergarments (mainly brassieres), sleepwear, and lightweight robes. The choice of the word is often motivated by an intention to ...
Wearing underwear as outerwear is a fashion trend popularized by celebrities, sports and media. It began as a practical and comfortable variation of clothing, such as the T-shirt and the sleeveless shirt, but later evolved into provocative, controversial fashion statements. 21st century versions include the display of thongs and bras in women's ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 7 November 2024. Clothes worn under other clothes For other uses, see Underwear (disambiguation). "Intimate apparel" redirects here. For the play, see Intimate Apparel (play). Boxer shorts and boxer briefs Panties or knickers Underwear, underclothing, or undergarments are items of clothing worn beneath ...