Brassieres

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 Bra

The apodemos, a linen article worn by the Hetaerae, was considered to be the first brassiere (Silverman, Website). It, however, usually compressed the breasts instead of accentuating them, reflecting the anti-feminine views of the time. With the rise of Christianity, the breasts and the flesh in general were discouraged from being exposed

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

Topic: Bra Fitting Purpose: Demonstrate how to properly fit for a bra Thesis Statement: Wearing the correct size bra maintains breast health and can improve your appearance. Good Morning Ladies and Gents! As you may know, my name is Janell, and I am pleased to talk with you about a topic that is near and dear to my heart: Bra Fitting! This may not pertain to the gentlemen here today but it is useful information that you could pass along to the women in your life. I have been working as bra

From puberty until death women must wear a bra (unless they are #freethenipple). Adolescents wear a training bra, teenagers are expected to outfit padded bras (sometimes with the lace and vibrant colors), and finally graduate to mom- boobs-, which gets them the dreaded mom bra. Each and every single bra a female buys represent her in a way, is she bold, or is she meek? Is she wild or conservative? Bras are woman and represent various different things to the ladies. Merriam-Webster defines bras as:

Throughout history, a person’s economic and social rank could be shown through what clothes they wore. In ancient Egypt, a person of upper class was permitted by law to wear sandals on the harsh, desert floor. Because of these laws, female-confining ideals arose. For example, the Greeks and Romans controlled the type, color, and number of undergarments worn by women and the kind of fabric décor used on them. The torso became the sculpting block of feminine beauty. This was the beginning of the corset

Intro: Vintage Advertisements are interesting because it allows us to look in the past and see the way people lived and products were used. The two ads I chose are from the 1930’s and 1950’s. They are interesting because you get to see how much fashion has changed and standards have changed since the 1900’s, in reference to women’s weight and how they dressed. In a 1959 ad, it shows a woman in a bra and corset. The ad suggests that women should look thin. In a 1935 ad that also refers to women’s

Today, women almost everywhere use the bra, or brassiere, for breast support. While there are as many types of bras as there are outfits or activities they tend to share a few of the same parts: the cups, which actually hold the breasts, the band, which encircles the torso under and between the cups and provide support, and the straps, which go over the shoulder and provide stability, are in virtually every bra pattern in one form or another. (“Brassiere” 88) Below the waist, there isn't such a sense

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