28 min

Shaping the Ladies: A Brief History of the Bra The Exploress

    • History

Love them or hate them, bras have always been with us in one form or another. They've squashed us down, lifted us up, and shaped our silhouettes, a constant part of our day to day. Let's take a trip through time to see how - and why - it took shape and meet some of the women who shaped its evolution.
For a transcript of this episode, images, and more, check out my website. To become a patron, head over to my Patreon page. If you're looking for a good read, go and browse my new Bookshop.com curated bookshelf. Support your local bookstore AND give me a little kickback as part of your order: win-win!

Love them or hate them, bras have always been with us in one form or another. They've squashed us down, lifted us up, and shaped our silhouettes, a constant part of our day to day. Let's take a trip through time to see how - and why - it took shape and meet some of the women who shaped its evolution.
For a transcript of this episode, images, and more, check out my website. To become a patron, head over to my Patreon page. If you're looking for a good read, go and browse my new Bookshop.com curated bookshelf. Support your local bookstore AND give me a little kickback as part of your order: win-win!

28 min

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