What does a bra do?

The function of bra is to provide external support for breast, increase comfort and mobility.

Because women's breasts are mostly adipose tissue, there are some ligaments and skin to provide internal support. But sometimes these supports are not enough to support the breast (especially for elderly women) or prevent the breast from moving, thus causing pain and discomfort. So it must be supported by a bra.

The advantage of a bra is that it protects your breasts from gravity. Bras are used to bear the weight of breasts, not to straighten and restrain them.

When you exercise, it can avoid excessive shaking of the breast, which will lead to slight damage to the breast tissue. A good bra should be able to firmly support the lower part of the breast, relax the skin under the breast and limit the downward movement of the breast.

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It is said that the first bra in the world was invented by an American woman named Fermari.

Another way of saying this is that as early as 1859, a man named Henry in Brooklyn, new york applied for a patent for his "symmetrical spherical bra", which was regarded as the embryonic form of the bra.

1870, a tailor in Boston also advertised in the newspaper to sell "chest pads" for women with big breasts. To 1907, French designer Paul who specializes in robes? Polly claimed: "I declare the decline of corsets and the rise of bras in the name of freedom."

Although I don't know what he designed, he is considered as the inventor of the bra. In the same year, the word "bra" appeared in the American version of Vogue, and bra began to be familiar and accepted by the public.

And the word "bra" first appeared in American fashion monthly 1907, and was first used in Britain at 1908. From 19 13, there are pictures of bras, which are said to be underwear that can support the chest independently. It hangs on the shoulder with a belt.

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