Kerry W
i'm doing a project about women's underwear throughout history and need some opinions on the perfect bra, it would be great if you could help!
one question requires that you measure two things and use this calculator..
http://www.butterflycollection.ca/bra-size-calculator/
1. what bra size do you currently wear?
2. what was your size result from the calculator? (Best size to start with)
3. how many bras do you own?
4. how many of these do you actually wear regularly?
5. for how many days do you wear one bra before washing it?
6. do you prefer a rounded or more conical cup?
7. favourite style? (push up, tshirt, balcony, bralet, peephole, full cup etc)
8. favourite bra colour?
9. favourite details (lace, ruffles, diamonds etc)
10. do you match your underwear?
please only answer if you are a man/woman who ACTUALLY wears a bra.
Answer
1. what bra size do you currently wear? 32a
2. what was your size result from the calculator? (Best size to start with) 32b
3. how many bras do you own? probably almost 20
4. how many of these do you actually wear regularly? 5
5. for how many days do you wear one bra before washing it? 1
6. do you prefer a rounded or more conical cup? round
7. favourite style? (push up, tshirt, balcony, bralet, peephole, full cup etc) Push up or shelf
8. favourite bra colour? hot pink
9. favourite details (lace, ruffles, diamonds etc) studded
10. do you match your underwear? Always!
1. what bra size do you currently wear? 32a
2. what was your size result from the calculator? (Best size to start with) 32b
3. how many bras do you own? probably almost 20
4. how many of these do you actually wear regularly? 5
5. for how many days do you wear one bra before washing it? 1
6. do you prefer a rounded or more conical cup? round
7. favourite style? (push up, tshirt, balcony, bralet, peephole, full cup etc) Push up or shelf
8. favourite bra colour? hot pink
9. favourite details (lace, ruffles, diamonds etc) studded
10. do you match your underwear? Always!
What is the history of womens brassiers?
nosdda
In Queen Victorias days there were no bras manufactured. The ladies wore bodices tied at the back instead. I don't think they were available in the 1920's at all. So when did the brassier start to be made commercially, as well as the different sizes??
Answer
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 display and shape of their breasts. Brassiere-like or bikini-like garments are depicted on some women athletes in the 7th century BCE in the Minoan era. Similar functionality could be achieved by both outerwear and underwear.
Ordinarily I don't use Wikipedia as a reference source, however,in this case it has extensive historical info: # 1 Ancient
* 1.1 Egypt
* 1.2 India
* 1.3 Greece
* 1.4 Rome
* 1.5 China
# 2 Middle Ages
# 3 Renaissance
# 4 French Empire to 19th century
* 4.1 French Empire
* 4.2 Victorian era
* 4.3 Edwardian era
* 4.4 The Clothing Reform Movement
* 4.5 The emergence of the bra in the 19th century
# 5 The 20th century and the modern era bra
* 5.1 The 1920s
* 5.2 The 1930s
* 5.3 The 1940s
* 5.4 The 1950s
* 5.5 The 1960s
* 5.6 Feminist protests, Miss America, and "bra burning"
* 5.7 The 1970s onwards
# 6 Future of bras
From the 16th century onwards, the undergarments of wealthier women 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.
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. Brassieres are a multi-billion-dollar industry dominated by large multinational corporations. During the 20th century, the emphasis on brassiere usage has shifted from functionality to fashion.
gatita
Degree in History and Spanish, New Mexico State U. 1990
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 display and shape of their breasts. Brassiere-like or bikini-like garments are depicted on some women athletes in the 7th century BCE in the Minoan era. Similar functionality could be achieved by both outerwear and underwear.
Ordinarily I don't use Wikipedia as a reference source, however,in this case it has extensive historical info: # 1 Ancient
* 1.1 Egypt
* 1.2 India
* 1.3 Greece
* 1.4 Rome
* 1.5 China
# 2 Middle Ages
# 3 Renaissance
# 4 French Empire to 19th century
* 4.1 French Empire
* 4.2 Victorian era
* 4.3 Edwardian era
* 4.4 The Clothing Reform Movement
* 4.5 The emergence of the bra in the 19th century
# 5 The 20th century and the modern era bra
* 5.1 The 1920s
* 5.2 The 1930s
* 5.3 The 1940s
* 5.4 The 1950s
* 5.5 The 1960s
* 5.6 Feminist protests, Miss America, and "bra burning"
* 5.7 The 1970s onwards
# 6 Future of bras
From the 16th century onwards, the undergarments of wealthier women 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.
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. Brassieres are a multi-billion-dollar industry dominated by large multinational corporations. During the 20th century, the emphasis on brassiere usage has shifted from functionality to fashion.
gatita
Degree in History and Spanish, New Mexico State U. 1990
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