In 1964, Danish Fashion historian Rudolf Kristian Albert Broby-Johansen
wrote that that the topless look, which liberated breasts from bras, should be
treated seriously. He asserted that it was a way for a new generation of girl
to express themselves. In 1970, he wrote an article titled "Obituary for
the Bra" in which he predicted the imminent demise of bras.
Brassieres are worn by the great majority of female in Western society.
Estimates about what proportion of Western women wear bras varies, but most
surveys report from 75% to 95%. About 90% of Australia women wear a bra as of
2006. There are now an unprecedented array of styles and models, including
full-coverage bras, balconette cup bras that expose the aerolas and nipples,
and sports bras that can sometimes be worn as outerwear. Women, health
professionals, feminists and fashion writers appear to be increasingly
questioning its place and function, and asking whether it will go the way of
pantyhose, garter belts and stockings.
It is now commonplace to see models and other celebrities who do not wear
bras in public,including Britney Spears, Clare Danes, Lindsay Lohan, and Nadine
Coyle Many outergarments like sundresses, tank tops, and formal evening wear
are designed to be worn without bras. Fashion writers continue to suggest
alternatives to bras or ways of dressing without bras history, emphasising that wearing
a bra is a matter of choice and not a requirement.Given the discomfort women
experience with ill-fitting bras, an increasing number of women, once they are
home, are switching to undershirts, jogbras, or nothing at all. Unhappy bra
owners have donated thousands of bras to the Braball Sculpture, a collection of
18,085 bras. The organizer, Emily Duffy, wears a 42B and switched to stretch
undershirts with built-in bras because standard bras cut her mid-section.
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