Bras

- Female undergarment
- Originally known as a Brassiere
- First developed by Herminie Cadolle in 1905
- Female's first bra is known as a Training Bra
- Retail Range: $15 - $70

A Bra is the short version name for a Brassiere. It is an article of women's lingerie that supports the breasts. Created to replace the corset, the undergarment is considered an extremely popular element in women's everyday wear.
Origins

The brassiere was developed in the late nineteenth century by Herminie Cadolle in France in 1905 and then patented in the U.S. by Mary Phelps Jacobs in 1914. The term brassiere came from the French meaning a harness or undershirt. It was shortened in the 1930s to Bra.
The Mythical Origin

Some believe that a man named Otto Titzling created the undergarment but it was a legend inspired by the book "Bust-Up: The Uplifting Tale of Otto Titzling and the Development of the Bra".
Measurements
Bra sizing is broken down into two parts. Part one is the band size, which is the measurement number of the chest under the bust from the back to the front. The second part is the cup size which is a letter that relates the breast size volume. Double and triple lettering exists for sizes smaller or larger than the normal A, B, C, D values.
- AA = smallest cup size
- A = small cup size
- B = medium cup size
- C = medium/large cup size
- D = large cup size
- DD = extra-large cup size
- DDD = double extra-large cup size
Types of Bras

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- Bra Boys - $35.99
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- Original Looks Silicone Breast Enhancer Bra Insert - $29.95
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- Bra Boys - $19.98
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Bras Questions

What is the best method for washing bras? 1 Answer

I make sure that I hook the bra before I wash it. This stops the hook from catching anything. This is something relatively new (2-3 years) that I do and I've no... read more

Are padded bras and tummy hiding girdles deceitful? 7 Answers

I think men do feel tricked by those things. I also think they want to be tricked! I say that jewelry, nail color, dressy clothing, body tans sprays and booth... read more

Who invented bras a women or a man? 1 Answer

There are multiple candidates for the title "inventor of the bra," most of them female. They include: Clara P. Clark (US), 1874 Olivia P. Flynt (US), 1876 Ch... read more

Why do bra-makers assume all women want bigger breasts, underwiring and frou-frou trim? Whatever happened to elegant and comfy bandeau bras? 1 Answer

Amen.... I hate under wire bras and now that is about the only kind you can find. Might ube a good idea for a new business. read more

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Bras Fun Stuff
- Luxist: Victoria's Secret 2006 Fantasy Bra
- Enlighted: Lighted Bras
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- YouTube: Bra That Transforms Into A Bag (Time 0:42)
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