Up until 1889 the only primary undergarment for women was the corset.  These tightly constricted garments were intended to play down a woman's attributes. Then Mme.Cadolle of France cut out the midriff of her corset to allow more movement from the waist. This was then called "the brassiere"!  Thanks to man's appreciation of women's breasts, women have since then been able to discover many ways to display their assets so as to not be ignored.

History of Lingerie

1907:  American Vogue illustrated a rigid, boned brassiere with no division between the breasts. It was actually worn over the corset!

1913:  The first modern bra is created by Mary Phelps. The following year she sold the patent to a Mr. Warner whom she had met at a garden party.
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1918:  Corset-makers were running up bras designed to flatten rather than enhance. This did not last too long. You see, they were ignoring the fact that curves are much more alluring than flatness.

1925:  Bras first had divisions between the breasts and adjustable straps. Thus, the modern day bra was introduced.

1938:  Bra makers introduced A,B, C and D cups to acknowledge different sizes and shapes of women's breasts.

1940:  Padding is now being used in bra cups.

1950s:  Strapless bras appeared and women were now able to wear an off-the-shoulder dress and still use a bra.

1959:  Warners and Du Pont produced Lycra which we have continued to use ever since.

1965: The no-bra bra was introduced to give support with a nothing-under effect. Half-hearted women’s libbers rejoiced. Males unconsciously decided to let women's libbers enjoy themselves while they continued to enjoy women who looked good in a nice set of sexy lingerie.

1973:  The first no-bounce sports bra was introduced.

1980s:  Frederick's of Hollywood and Victoria's Secret become national icons.

1990s:  The Internet is filled with sites that feature lingerie catalogs and user friendly steps to order some of the most risqué lingerie available anywhere.

2000:  For those who decide to enjoy this form of sexuality, it just keeps getting better and better.

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