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Did women wear bras years ago?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
7 weeks ago

When did the become an every day garment?

(just got stabbed by my underwire)

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
7 weeks ago

East / North, Cork

Free the boob I say!

(No idea as to your question)

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By *exytvlegsTV/TS
7 weeks ago

North co dublin Ireland

I believe Howard Hughes invited the bra for Jane Mansfield in the 1930s or 40s

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By *allDarkHandsome101Man
7 weeks ago

City

Ban them. Fuck societal Norms

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By *radseman.jayMan
7 weeks ago

allover


"Ban them. Fuck societal Norms "
fuck all young wans wearing them now showing off their piercings definitely have to wear the shades lol

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By *oghunter33Woman
7 weeks ago

on the hill NordWest of

There's Roman murals depicting women with "bras".

A women's invention to counteract gravity

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By *og-ManMan
7 weeks ago

somewhere

I definitely saw Raquel Welch wearing one in One Million Years B.C

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By *amanthaJones_LetsPlayWoman
7 weeks ago

borderarea

I haven't worn a bra for about 5 years. The very odd time I will and as part of a sexy outfit but essentially once covid hit that was me and bra's relationship over. I threw them all out (along with my ex 🤣🤣🤣).

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
7 weeks ago

Consciously uncoupled

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By *razyNippleLoverMan
7 weeks ago

Back End of Beyond

In the stone age , they were called over shoulder boulder holders @!!

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By *ileen_cdTV/TS
7 weeks ago

Dublin

From the Ancient Greek/Minoan frescoes, we know that some women had exposed breasts, while others wore something like a bra, though without the straps, more like a fabric taping designed to prevent excessive breast movement when doing sports.

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By *r_Insatiable666Man
7 weeks ago

Cork

I'm pretty sure there was a House M.D. episode where woman died because she was misdiagnosed. She really just had been stabbed by her bra.

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By *inger_SterlingCouple
7 weeks ago

Dublin

To answer the question, half a century on this planet, yes, women wore and used bras from my earliest memories.

Having said that, does it hurt when you do that? Then stop doing it.

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By *man1044Man
7 weeks ago

North Galway

I prefer the back opening ones easily pop open unnoticed where as the front opening ones can be awkward

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By *eordie.Woman
7 weeks ago

The Sticks


"Ban them. Fuck societal Norms "

Nothing to do with societal norms.

I don't want to be walking around with my melons swinging in the wind gathering even more attention than they already get

Bras are a necessary evil for some of us. It's like a comfort blanket

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By *allDarkHandsome101Man
7 weeks ago

City


"Ban them. Fuck societal Norms

Nothing to do with societal norms.

I don't want to be walking around with my melons swinging in the wind gathering even more attention than they already get

Bras are a necessary evil for some of us. It's like a comfort blanket"

I’m glad you have it then. I was just riding the Free the nip movement!

They are lovely to be fair. I can see why they get the attention!

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By *lack FridayMan
7 weeks ago

Galway

I read an article years ago that mentioned a few reasons why bra's came into being.

Going back in time when people foraged for food etc - they were worn more as a protection for the nipples and especially for breastfeeding women.

Over time bra's became a fashion accessory where they were often worn so as to bring extra attention to the breasts.

However in the Victorian era women had their chests taped to flatten their breasts as that was the fashion then.

Bear in mind that in much warmer climes where clothing is minimal with locals - topless is the norm.

Sports bra's have an obvious role to play.

The jist of the article was that the norm should be no bra for most of the time and only worn as and when deemed necessary.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
7 weeks ago


"I read an article years ago that mentioned a few reasons why bra's came into being.

Going back in time when people foraged for food etc - they were worn more as a protection for the nipples and especially for breastfeeding women.

Over time bra's became a fashion accessory where they were often worn so as to bring extra attention to the breasts.

However in the Victorian era women had their chests taped to flatten their breasts as that was the fashion then.

Bear in mind that in much warmer climes where clothing is minimal with locals - topless is the norm.

Sports bra's have an obvious role to play.

The jist of the article was that the norm should be no bra for most of the time and only worn as and when deemed necessary."

Makes complete sense. Good info.

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By *lack FridayMan
7 weeks ago

Galway


"I read an article years ago that mentioned a few reasons why bra's came into being.

Going back in time when people foraged for food etc - they were worn more as a protection for the nipples and especially for breastfeeding women.

Over time bra's became a fashion accessory where they were often worn so as to bring extra attention to the breasts.

However in the Victorian era women had their chests taped to flatten their breasts as that was the fashion then.

Bear in mind that in much warmer climes where clothing is minimal with locals - topless is the norm.

Sports bra's have an obvious role to play.

The jist of the article was that the norm should be no bra for most of the time and only worn as and when deemed necessary.

Makes complete sense. Good info. "

I am a mine of 'useful' information

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By (user no longer on site)
7 weeks ago


"Ban them. Fuck societal Norms

Nothing to do with societal norms.

I don't want to be walking around with my melons swinging in the wind gathering even more attention than they already get

Bras are a necessary evil for some of us. It's like a comfort blanket"

Hi I'm Mr blanket 😂😂

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By *ealmc1973Man
7 weeks ago

Limerick, Clare, Tipperary


"From the Ancient Greek/Minoan frescoes, we know that some women had exposed breasts, while others wore something like a bra, though without the straps, more like a fabric taping designed to prevent excessive breast movement when doing sports."

That is mixing various cultures together, though. We know, that Minoan civilization in Crete had fashion of dresses with open chest, with boobs sticking out. Greek culture, if we are talking about what it is now Greece, preferred free flowing dress, possibly no bra, however, as already mentioned, there are frescoes and mosaics depicting women in strap bras. However, as far as I am aware, the first real surviving 'modern' bra and thongs are from medieval period.

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By *ouble Trouble 1000Couple
7 weeks ago

ireland

Can only go without one if im at home,these bad boys need their own scaffolding if om put and about!

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By (user no longer on site)
6 weeks ago

I’m always col, which means my nipples are always sticking out. I’ve also small breasts - if I didn’t wear a bra I’d get way too much awkward attention at work and I don’t need nor want that.

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By *inger_SterlingCouple
6 weeks ago

Dublin

Ginger here…

I stopped wearing painful underwired bras during covid and now I wear those little bralet tops thingys.. much more comfortable..

but if I’m wearing something I need a good shape in I’ll still pop on an underwire one..

I’m sure women have always used something to support their boobage.. even if it was just to keep the nipples warm.

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By *amsubMan
6 weeks ago

hyde

Years ago my wife rarely wore a bra got lovely big tits she used to love going with out a bra looked so good .

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By *inkywife1981Couple
6 weeks ago

A town near you

When did men transition from the bear skin loin cloth to boxer shorts

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By *inkywife1981Couple
6 weeks ago

A town near you

Mrs constantly complains about the pain of a bra and the sigh of relief when it comes off at bed time, I told her to stop wearing bras but she said if you dont wear a bra your boobs go saggy over time ?

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By *astelloWoman
6 weeks ago

Far far away

I've yet to find a comfortable bra. Whomever works in lingerie needs to talk to women and design one that actually works.

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By *panishRebelMan
6 weeks ago

Alicante Spain, and Cork City Ireland


"I've yet to find a comfortable bra. Whomever works in lingerie needs to talk to women and design one that actually works.

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Apologies in advance, I am no expert. But I have a friend who gets her bras in London. There is a place which specially custom fits them. I don't remember the name of the place. Maybe there's a place like that in Ireland somewhere or it's worth a trip to London for you.

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By *astelloWoman
6 weeks ago

Far far away

It's definitely a good investment.

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By *hantomfemmeWoman
6 weeks ago

originally from sligo

I absolutely hate bras mine is off the min I'm in the door.... unless I'm at work I'm free and easy

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By *inkywife1981Couple
6 weeks ago

A town near you


"I've yet to find a comfortable bra. Whomever works in lingerie needs to talk to women and design one that actually works.

Apologies in advance, I am no expert. But I have a friend who gets her bras in London. There is a place which specially custom fits them. I don't remember the name of the place. Maybe there's a place like that in Ireland somewhere or it's worth a trip to London for you."

Mrs sometimes gets measured for a bra and buys one but that's expensive, then goes to Tesco for a cheaper one. Big cup sizes tend to be expensive

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By (user no longer on site)
6 weeks ago

There's evidence of a mummified bra on pyramid lady Cleopadbra. So yes they did wear them years ago.

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