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A bra, short for brassiere or brassière (US: / b r ə ˈ z ɪər /, UK: / ˈ b r æ s ɪər, ˈ b r æ z-/; French:), is a form-fitting underwear that is primarily used to support and cover a person's breasts. A typical bra consists of a chest band that wraps around the torso, supporting two breast cups that are held in place by shoulder straps.
The word "brassiere" was gradually shortened to "bra" in the 1930s. According to a 1934 survey by Harper's Bazaar , "bra" was the most commonly used expression for the garment among college women. In October 1932, the S.H. Camp and Company correlated the size and pendulousness of a woman's breasts to letters of the alphabet, ranging from A ...
mangal. A brazier (/ ˈ b r eɪ ʒ ər /) is a container used to burn charcoal or other solid fuel for cooking, heating or rituals. It often takes the form of a metal box or bowl with feet.
The word lingerie is a word taken directly from the French language, meaning undergarments, and used exclusively for more lightweight items of female undergarments. [3] The French word in its original form derives from the French word linge, meaning 'linen' or 'clothes'. [4] Informal usage suggests visually appealing or even erotic clothing ...
The bra was designed to be partially visible above the neckline of a gown [15] and could be adjusted to vary the amount of cleavage exposed. These bras were often front-fastening. Spacer: Similar to a T-shirt bra, but it includes a breathable foam fabric in the cup reducing sweat inside the cups. [16] Stick-on: See Adhesive bra below.
The interior of Le Vagenende on Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris A riverside brasserie in Leeds, England The terrace of a brasserie on Groenplaats, Antwerp, Belgium. In France, Flanders, and the Francophone world, a brasserie (pronounced [bʁas(ə)ʁi] ⓘ) is a type of French restaurant with a relaxed setting, which serves dishes and other meals.
Bra size (also known as brassiere measurement or bust size) indicates the size characteristics of a bra. While there is a number of bra sizing systems in use around the world, the bra sizes usually consist of a number, indicating the size of the band around the woman's torso , and one or more letters that indicate the breast cup size.
A brasserie in the United States has evolved from the original French idea of a type of restaurant serving moderately priced hearty meals—French-inspired "comfort foods"—in an unpretentious setting.