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It was mentioned as a source for information on the history of bras in America, particularly highlighting the challenges of designing a bra to fit a wide range of body types and changes over time.
Brassieres, oh wait. Braziers must do more than fit a multitude of bodies. They must accommodate the same body as it changes through the monthly cycle and the life cycle. They must provide for movemen...
— Episode: How Bras Work
Episode: How Bras Work
It was mentioned as a source for information on the history of bras in America, particularly highlighting the challenges of designing a bra to fit a wide range of body types and changes over time.
Brassieres, oh wait. Braziers must do more than fit a multitude of bodies. They must accommodate the same body as it changes through the monthly cycle and the life cycle. They must provide for movement of the torso and arms in many directions without chafing or binding, without slipping out of position.
And as if that were not enough, brassiers must retain their own structure throughout multiple wearings and launderings, must not abrade in contact with clothing, must remain as a rule inconspicuous beneath the outer clothing while harmonizing with the desired silhouette and must be priced to sell to many customers.
It's no wonder that hundreds of attempts have been made to design the ideal breast supporter over the past 140 years.
Episode: How Bras Work
It was mentioned as a source of information about the bra, and included a quote about the bra's complicated nature and the difficulties involved in achieving a good fit.
Brassieres, oh wait. Braziers must do more than fit a multitude of bodies. They must accommodate the same body as it changes through the monthly cycle and the life cycle. They must provide for movement of the torso and arms in many directions without chafing or binding, without slipping out of position. And as if that were not enough, brassiers must retain their own structure throughout multiple wearings and launderings, must not abrade in contact with clothing, must remain as a rule inconspicuous beneath the outer clothing while harmonizing with the desired silhouette and must be priced to sell to many customers.
It's no wonder that hundreds of attempts have been made to design the ideal breast supporter over the past 140 years.