Vintage Bras
It is no secret that the evolution of the bra has an interesting history. Because it has evolved from being something to lift the breasts with, to something that flattens them down, and then finally to some sort of a fashion statement, it’s no wonder that bra nowadays cause stir in society.
We have heard and seen all of the different styles of bra in the market. You have probably used tried using some of them. But while we get daunted choosing from among the sports bras, underwire bras, minimizer bras, maximizer bras, seamless bras, the full cups and half cups, there is one more type that clamors for attention – the vintage bras.
If you’re well beyond your teens, you probably remember those pointed “bullet bras” that were a significant part of the 40’s. But if you’re mother wasn’t even born around that time yet, and you are totally clueless what bullet bras are, then vintage bras are definitely going to fascinate you.
Some people have fetish for the old stuff – women specially. That is basically the reason why vintage bras remain to be a huge hit despite all the wide variety of modern bras available in the market these days. Even if the different vintage bras are known to be very restrictive and highly uncomfortable for most women, these continue to gain fans worldwide.
Vintage enthusiasts have so much to be thankful to the internet for. The most amazing collection of authentic vintage bras and their reproductions are widely available online. If you want to know what your options are, check out the numerous websites which feature their vintage bra collections.
Choose between a 1940’s vintage bullet bra, and a corset that goes deeper back in time. There are camisoles, chemise and other undergarment options featured as well. Vintage bras, as well as other vintage lingerie are sold exclusively at the various lingerie shops. You will also likely find there some of the vintage collections of well-known brands like Lucie Ann, Vanity Fair, Van Raalte, and Lorraine.
Generally, vintage bras are made using high-quality silk and rich satin. These are in-demand because of their sexy designs. Thus, most vintage bra fans are the women who enjoy flaunting and experimenting.
If you’re fond of watching classic movies, you probably have a good idea how vintage bras look like. The corset may be one of the earliest versions of the modern bra, but it has remained one of the most popular bra choices up to date. Movie production houses have their own vintage lingerie collection, including the famous vintage bras like the bullet bra and corset.
When planning to buy a pair of vintage bra, keep in mind that most originals come with some minor imperfections. Read the details found in the product description and check if they match. But be forgiving. Some originals date as far back as your grandmother’s birth date, so a few age freckles and some storage soil are not really that big a snag. And anyway, most originals are new. That is, they haven’t been previously used by women who are now buried under the ground.
If you are not willing to shell out big bucks for the authentic vintage bras, you can still have the sweater girl look by buying excellent replicas. Several manufacturers have outstanding reproductions of the different styles of vintage bras. Reproductions are not only several times cheaper than originals, but they also provide the comfort that modern bras are known for.
Regardless if you choose an original or a mere replicate, make sure that you buy the style and size that will provide the best fit.