A bra, short for brassiere or brassière (US: /brəˈzɪər/, UK: /ˈbræsɪər/ or /ˈbræzɪər/; French: [bʁasjɛʁ]), is a form-fitting undergarment that is primarily used to support and cover women's breasts.
And the "brassiere," as a widespread concept—the word comes from the French for "upper arm"—is generally thought to have originated with the DeBevoise Company, which used the term in advertisements for its whale-bone-supported camisoles.
Mary Phelps Jacob (also known as Caresse Crosby) patented the most frequently referenced modern brassiere in 1914, after making one from two handkerchiefs to wear under an evening dress. Although her design was not a huge commercial success, the “bra” was established as an essential underpinning by 1917.
bras·siere brə-ˈzir. also ˌbra-sē-ˈer. : a woman's undergarment to cover and support the breasts.
synonyms for brassiere
On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to brassiere, such as: bandeau, bra, corset, foundation, girdle, and shapewear.
Definition of 'brassiere'
A brassiere is the same as a bra.
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Full cup bras offer comfortable support
They provide more shaping and uplift than summer bras like strapless and t-shirt styles. Full cup bras are ideal for ladies with fuller busts, or soft breast tissue, who are looking for maximum comfort and support.
What is a sleep bra? Most sleep bras look similar to sports bras or non-wired crop tops, and come in padded and non-padded options depending on preference. You can also get sleep bras designed for breast-feeding and new mothers, with handy fastenings for easy access and extra padding for comfort.
While some early cultures didn't wear bras at all, others took cloth in the shape of a bandeau and wore it around their breasts. Over time, women began to wear corsets and girdles designed more to shape their bodies (uncomfortably at that) than to support breasts, although they did provide lift.
One of the most famous historical garments ever - the Lengberg Bra! This is the world's oldest known bra, dating from the late 15th century. It generated much interest in reenactor circles and the general public when it was excavated in Lengberg Castle, Austria, in 2008.
The half-cup bra creates a round cleavage that can be enhanced by underwire to support and sculpt the bust. It tends to cover less of the chest than the classic model. The half-cup bra is cut more horizontally than the classic model for less of a plunge effect.
Dr. Blake says wearing a bra doesn't prevent your breasts from sagging and not wearing one doesn't cause your breasts to sag. “Wearing a bra doesn't affect the risk of breast sagging, or what is called 'breast ptosis,'” she says. It also won't impact the shape of your breasts.
"If you don't wear a bra, your breasts will sag," says Dr. Ross. "If there's a lack of proper, long-term support, breast tissue will stretch and become saggy, regardless of breast size." Still, both experts agree that multiple factors play into if and when sagging (technical term: "ptosis") occurs, bra-wearing aside.
The best way to define a “G cup” is to use a tape measure to get the size around your ribcage, and then around the fullest point of your bust. A G cup is roughly either 8 or 9 inches difference between your underbust and overbust measurements.
Women's breasts are made of fats and glands. Even though the ligaments provide the necessary support, breasts eventually sag in almost every woman. And to avoid this, girls should wear a bra. Wearing a bra lifts the breasts and helps prevent sagging up to some extent.
Going braless means you can avoid straps, clasps, or underwire lining that can affect the visual impact of your look. But you may have large breasts and feel more comfortable with support. Or you might be small chested and rely on bras for lift. In either scenario, ditching a bra is easier said than done.
The perfect bra for light support and coverage that is virtually invisible. Light foam cups are seamless and coated on the inside with a silicone gel adhesive for a comfortable fit that molds to your body.
Let's start from the beginning by answering the question, “What is an unlined bra?” An unlined bra, by definition, is a bra made with one layer of fabric across the cups, no padding or foam included. On the other hand, a lined bra has cups with padding or foam.
In an interview on Triple J radio, Koby Abberton pointed out that "Bra" is a reference to the gang's suburb, Maroubra, and partly after the street slang for brother. Some members of the gang tattoo "My Brother's Keeper" across the front of their chest, "Bra Boys" and Maroubra's postcode "2035" on their backs.
A waist bag, or fanny pack (American English), belt bag, moon bag, belly bag (American English), or bumbag (British English) is a small fabric pouch worn like a belt around the waist by use of a strap above the hips that is secured usually with some sort of buckle.
In British slang, bloody means something like “very.” That's bloody brilliant! Things that are literally bloody have blood on them or are made of blood. Figuratively bloody things, on the other hand, only imply blood — a bloody coup, for example, is a government overthrow that involves some amount of violence.
The technical term for this is an “axillary roll,” but most of our patients refer to it as “bra fat.” This particular bulge can be frustrating because it's not very receptive to exercise and diet.