Brassiere designs

however, very often does one think of the bra and its impact on fashion history.   A necessary evil in most women’s lives the “over the shoulder boulder holder” has been around since ancient times in some form or another.   Before the invention of the brassiere women were suffocating in corsets that resulted in crushed rib cages and damaged reproductive organs.   But in 1914, Mary Phelps Jacob changed all that by stitching together the very first bra.   The rest, they say, is history. History of the

their figures by squeezing themselves into restricting, and uncomfortable garments. Waists have been reduced and bust lines have been increased, decreased, flattened, lifted or spread out, depending on what was fashionable at the time. The modern brassiere and its predecessors have not only been known for their functionality, but have also been linked with statements of fashion and politics. The concept of covering or restraining the breasts dates back to 2500 BC when Minoan women from the island

women as objects and that their identity is tied to their bodies. The 1935 ad presents a persuasive argument because women followed fashion trends that dictated women's body shape. Women are judged by appearances and what they look. Advertisement 1 Design: “Show off your new slimness” Published in 1959. The main argument of this ad is that buying this corset should give you magic slimming power in the areas you need it most. The visual elements in this ad would grab any woman's attention who’s

Those who wear bold and easy to see bras are considered attention-seekers and not in a bad way. They do want the world to see their cute and perky bras. There also may be those who love cute and pretty things, with vibrant colors and attractive designs, but on the down low. Then, there are the undercover freaks who wear lingerie for themselves. The sexy pieces that scream fierce and erotic, which fills some girls with awe and some with jealousy. And we cannot forget about those who are the conservative

bra types that are on the market. They range from the flashy to the functional, from supportive to sexy, from novelty to nursing. Some you are likely aware of. Others may be all new to you. So take a walk with us through the wonderful world of the brassiere. You might just end up a little more bra-savvy than when you started. The "Classics" The training bra is designed for young girls whose breasts are just beginning to develop. It doesn't generally come

Separating a product from the ideological incentive driving the purchasing of the product requires a critical mind that is often difficult to acquire. If a bra is bought solely for its function, why are stores like Victoria’s Secret made more available in shopping malls, or raking in high grossing profit margins from sheer popularity? This is because Victoria’s Secret, like many other successful business enterprises, sells their brand as a way to conduct oneself. “I shop, therefore I am,” in other

Gender is a socially constructed classification of woman and man. Each gender is thought to have different roles which are a set of societal norms dictating the types of behaviors which are generally considered appropriate or acceptable for that specific gender. Bend it Like Beckham is a compelling British comedy – drama sport film which portrays a diverse range of gender representation and explore different ideas of gender. The film was produced, written and directed by Guridner Chadna. The characters

"I can't believe you still haven't kissed a boy yet Dorothy", my best friend Margarita complains. I still can't believe it either. Actually that's a total lie, I can definitely believe it. I'm Dorothy Bates. I'm 18, quiet, unattractive and invisible to the opposite sex. I look like a freaking potato with freckles! My hair is like limp light brown noodles waiting to be boiled in my mother's Martha Stewart crock pot. I'm the definition of boring. "Yes Maggie, you mention it every time we have a sleepover"

Though Victoria’s Secret and Frederick’s of Hollywood are somewhat similar, they do have some differences. Beginning with Victoria’s Secret, their products include bras, underwear, pajamas, workout clothing and beauty products including perfume, makeup and body care. Their sizes for bras do not go beyond a 40DDD, and their panty, sleepwear and workout clothing range from sizes XS to XL. They also have a section called PINK that has all of the same things for a younger age group, but they include

Every commercial appeals to something; whether its nature, guidance or even attention. People have almost never notice this except when they are browsing through a magazine and notice a Calvin Klein add. When a commercial is showing bras, panties, and underwear most of the time the company is using the appeals to sex. This is completely obvious just by looking at Calvin Klein ads. Some commercials sell products that look too sexual that it makes the general public uncomfortable. the ads from Dolce