Few people know the story of the emergence of the phenomenon of underwear as a whole.
And details the emergence of slimming underwear, belts and corsets and push-up – the secret behind seven locks. Offer 20 interesting facts about lingerie which you did not know before.
20. Underwear first appeared in Ancient Greece
The ancient Greeks did a lot for the development of our civilization in different spheres of life, including the creation of underwear for sports. Ancient Greek women wore a bra that was called apodesme. If you look at ancient drawings 3000 years ago, you can see women in garments resembling a bra. They supported the Breasts, lifting her up. When leadership on the historical stage moved on to the Romans, the idea of lingerie continued to develop. But after the fall of the Roman Empire to 1300 years forgot about it.
19. Monograde – this thing!
Today women will not surprise corrective breast bras. And in the 20th century the most desirable models, with which the little chest looked like one big.
18. Victoria’s Secret is man!
Or rather a man and a woman. One of the most famous and successful distributors of lingerie in the world was a man. Roy Raymond and his wife Gaye founded the famous brand Victoria sSecret in 1977 in California, USA. Ray liked to shop lingerie store, so in his mind ripened the idea of creating Victoria’s Secret. For 8 years he was engaged in market research in this area and concluded that both women and men need a more convenient place to shop underwear. Start-up capital spouses amounted to $ 40,000.
17. The origin of the sports bra
Women really like sports bras. Very uncomfortable to run when the chest constantly jumping. In addition, Bouncing Breasts certainly causes a heightened interest of people nearby. In 1977 sister Lisa Lindahl, which belongs to the idea of creating a bra for sports, doing a morning jog, and her Breasts were discharged pretzel. To save the nervous system sister, Lisa, and has developed a special form of bra.
16. The most magnificent Breasts
Ample bosom – this is the feature that makes scotlanduk attractive. On average, women wear bras with the Cup, and in Scotland the most popular size is DD.
15. Small but udalenky
Of the owner of the small breast I live in Japan, but that doesn’t mean that she doesn’t look beautiful. Everyone knows that Japanese women are tiny, so big chest, they unnecessarily. Small Breasts is not a problem, especially because for this size chest there are a variety of linen to correct with a push up or other modern stuff.
14. BulletBra bra from Gaultier for Madonna
Madonna considered an icon of style in fashion and music, but her appearance in a bra BulletBra in 1990 during the tour surprised many. Bra – a creation of designer Jean Paul Gaultier. In 2012 BulletBra sold at auction for 52,000 dollars. Many experts say that such a catchy and bold lingerie helps women feel more confident and feminine.
13. Bras helped one of the glamorous divas of cinema to make the object of worship
Lana Turner was one of the most attractive and glamorous divas of the cinema of 40-50 years, who preferred to bras with cone-shaped cups emphasizing the Breasts. Bras this shape was popular among pin-up girls, the dream of any man.
12. Waist from Maidenform was the alternative to the corset
Today the brand is Maidenform offers everything you need to make the female body look beautiful, including comfortable briefs, beskonechnye bras and racer back. Firm popular for about a century. It was founded in 1922 as a response to the formless feminine figure, who sported trousers. The founders of the brand wanted women to be proud of their figures and emphasized her dignity and beautiful forms.
11. Average breast size
The average breast size is 36C. this, of course, not as much as shetlandic, but not too bad. Over the past 15 years, the average breast size increased from 34B to 36C.
10. Panties for three weeks
This is the number possessed by the average woman (I can count). 21 pairs of panties is enough. If you look at how many styles and shapes of panties for women, the 21 pairs is small. Women are attracted to not only style but a new color, pattern and material.
9. Corsets from Whalebone
To the corsets women have a dual attitude. They help the figure to look beautiful and elegant, but at the same time, cause physical discomfort. Any corset is made of strings and ribbons, it is quite flexible. In 1900-ies it was made of whalebone, which caused a sharp decrease in the number of these marine giants. Today, designers use plastic. It is lighter, more pliable, and can acquire any shape. For decor designers use lace and other accessories.
8. Dita von Teese – the Queen of corsets
Dita von Teese is known for a large selection of styles such as pin-up and burlesque. It is well known for his pomaded hair, passionate eyes and a narrow waist. Dita prefers corsets, as with their help the volume of her waist is 41 cm it is Unknown how such frequent wearing of a corset is good or bad for health, but she looks stunning.
7. The size of the cups was invented in 30 years
Traditionally there have been 4 sizes of bra cups: A, B, C, and D. Today we can choose AA, DD and even G. First dimensional grid was introduced in 1935, the brand Warner’s. In most of the countries use a standard grid size A, B, C, and D with the number that indicates the circumference of the chest under the breast.
6. Britney – designer bras
Britney sings, dances, and now creates bras and swimwear. She need only applaud! Now she tries to keep in shape and look great, and her new collection of bras Intimate Britney Spears is worth attention, although it is expensive.
5. Italians wear red underwear
Wear red underwear during New years and all year all will be well and successfully. In every country and every culture has its own traditions and superstitions, but the idea is wonderful – a beautiful woman wearing red bra, panties, belt and stockings and call in a Christmas bell! The Italians are passionate people, so this tradition they like.
4. Thong-G – sexual creation
Those who wear thongs do not suffer from excessive shyness. Women who prefer them, very sociable and open, easy to share their thoughts and they can trust.
3. Tanga – response extravagant dancers
The Creator of this form of panties, Fiorello La Guardia, as it was in 1939. Measures of new York, was distraught when he saw dancers performing without underwear and ordered to sew little panties for them to cover nakedness. Then, in 1974, designer Rudi Gernreich, introduced the Thong in fashion again. Today they no surprise.
2. Bra and science
The chest can be considered as the object for the physics lessons. Women (and let’s face it, men too) want the chest was, but according to the second Newton’s law what goes up, must fall down. The breast consists of lobes, there is no muscles in addition, there is the fat, the amount of which depends on the physique of the woman. And without underwear, ample Breasts, not lift in any way.
1. The slimming belt was popular in 20-60 years
Analogue zone experts found more in the 8-9 centuries, Ancient Greece and Rome. In 20 years, all women wore them. The belt was made a woman feminine and modest. Wore them to 60 years, until along came the pantyhose. With care stocking disappeared and belt. And for good reason.
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