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Jasmine Abdullah
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*S.M.K Damansara Jaya
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Wednesday, December 5, 2007
6:29 PM
Millions of people with boobs reach for one every day, but how much do we really know about this most intimate apparel? Throughout history, undergarments have shaped women’s bodies to reflect the social expectations of the time. Nowhere is this more apparent than with the bra.
From boiling cauldrons (like the Harry Potter movie?) to silk looms to metal factories, this special traces the evolution of one of woman’s most provocative pieces of clothing.
Delicate fabric, exquisite details and curve-hugging cups make the bra an ultimate symbol of femininity, but behind the fragile exterior lies tough design, grueling construction and complicated science. Some of the facts and figures revealed in the special include the following:
• Caterpillar spit(eeeww?), dirt, crude oil and molten metal are several of the ingredients in a bra.
• There are over 40 components of a bra.
• Over 4 million new bras are created on average every day.
• Each woman owns an average of six and a half bras (where did the half come from?).
• Each woman owns an average of six and a half bras (where did the half come from?).
• In the last 15 years, the average bust size has increased from 34B to 36C (YEA! bigger boobs!).
• The modern system of bra sizing was invented in 1928.
• How many ounces in a cup? An A cup — approximately 8 fluid ounces; B cup — 13 ounces; C cup — 21 ounces; and D cup — 27 ounces.
• Women’s breasts can range from 10 ounces to 20 pounds, and a 1.6-ounce bra has to support all shapes and sizes in between (bras are strong).
• Consumers spend around $16 billion a year on bras.
The “over-shoulder-boulder-holder” is a necessary evil in many women’s lives…but who do we have to blame for this often uncomfortable, but ever-so-sexy piece of clothing?
Bra Styles
There are dozens of styles of bras to fit different tastes, sizes and particular occasions. Finding a bra that suits you should not be a problem. Once you have figured out your bra size and bra fitting requirements, you will want to decide what role your bra will play. For the guys, READ so that you won't ask your wife/girlfriend why she's wearing an ugly full cup bra at some point. (it's a wonder why guys don't ask why we wear sexy-type bras)
*Sports Bras: Designed to keep your breasts under control when undertaking any physical activity.
*Nursing Bras: Easy access to the food source for the breastfeeding mom.
*Maternity Bras: Supports daily breast growth.
*Mastectomy Bras: For your post mastectomy needs.
*Full Figure Bras: If you are a large-breasted woman, you will want a full-figured bra.
*Bridal Bras: Support for all that cake cutting.
*Underwire Bras: Torture device disguised as underwear.
*Vintage Bras: Remember the pointy, stick in your eye "bullet bras" from the 40's? Or the lung-compressing corset? Well, they're back and they are just as restrictive.
*Teen Bras: Designed to talk back and be surly.
*Belly Dance Bras: No matter what style of belly dance you may be studying, you will definitely want a beautiful belly dance bra. Guaranteed to improve your chest rolls.
*Leather Bras: If you like leather, the leather bra is one more way to get your fix (yea, more like if your boyfriend is one of those bikers with big Harley Davidson bikes).
*Sexy Bras: Depends on who you ask. Many would say NONE.
*Name Brand Bras: Some people only want brand names so that they can name drop at cocktail parties. But who talks about underwear at parties?
*Nursing Bras: Easy access to the food source for the breastfeeding mom.
*Maternity Bras: Supports daily breast growth.
*Mastectomy Bras: For your post mastectomy needs.
*Full Figure Bras: If you are a large-breasted woman, you will want a full-figured bra.
*Bridal Bras: Support for all that cake cutting.
*Underwire Bras: Torture device disguised as underwear.
*Vintage Bras: Remember the pointy, stick in your eye "bullet bras" from the 40's? Or the lung-compressing corset? Well, they're back and they are just as restrictive.
*Teen Bras: Designed to talk back and be surly.
*Belly Dance Bras: No matter what style of belly dance you may be studying, you will definitely want a beautiful belly dance bra. Guaranteed to improve your chest rolls.
*Leather Bras: If you like leather, the leather bra is one more way to get your fix (yea, more like if your boyfriend is one of those bikers with big Harley Davidson bikes).
*Sexy Bras: Depends on who you ask. Many would say NONE.
*Name Brand Bras: Some people only want brand names so that they can name drop at cocktail parties. But who talks about underwear at parties?
Well, it has definitely been a long process to what the bra looks and feels like today. From the Corset (open at the front to the waist, leaving the breasts uncovered. Small strips of leather round the waist were used to curve round the outline of the breasts), to the nifty sport-bras, it sure has been a very big change.
*I personally find this corset mentioned above VERY amusing*
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