Underpinning the 1920s: Brassieres, Bandeaux, and Bust Flatteners

The women’s undergarment called a "brassière" has been around since 1905 in the U.S. (1) and before 1912 in England (2). However, the first brassieres didn’t look anything like the garment we know today. (Numbers) indicate sources listed at end of post. [Read about 1920s Girdles and Corsets here. Read about Early 1920s Fashions here.] A…

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