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A Pigeon Bra in use by WW II soldier. Maidenform converted factories during World War II in order to produce pigeon bras and parachutes. Pigeon bras, sometimes called pigeon vests, attached pigeons to paratroopers' chests so that the paratrooper could land in a war zone and release the bird, which would fly away carrying a message.
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Demi-cup: Sometimes referred to as a half-or shelf bra. A partial-cup bra style that covers from half to three-quarters of the breast and creates cleavage and uplift. Most demi-cup bras are designed with a slight tilt that pushes the breasts toward the center to display more cleavage. [4] The straps usually attach at the outer edge of the cup.
The European standard EN 13402 also defines bra sizes based on the "bust girth" and the "underbust girth". Bras are labeled with the under bust girth (rounded to the nearest multiple of 5 cm), followed by a letter code that indicates the "cup size" defined below, according to this table defined by the standard.
Seamless Underwire Bandeau Bra. Made with 360-degree stretch and shirred cups (which add support and extra definition to your boob shape), this bandeau has become an absolute staple in our closets ...
A bra is one of the most complicated articles of clothing to make. A typical bra design has between 20 and 48 parts, including the band, hooks, cups, lining, and straps. Major retailers place orders from manufacturers in batches of 10,000. Orders of this size require a large-scale operation to manage the cutting, sewing and packing required. [47]
Bras are not universally worn around the world; in some developing countries bras may cost up to 10–30 hours of a woman's wages, making them unaffordable to most of the population. [146] [147] [148] As of 2011, women in Fiji needed to pay up to a week's wages for a new bra. [149] Bras are highly prized at second-hand markets in West Africa.