Breaking Free from Corsets： – Allovin

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A Look at the Revolutionary Invention of the Modern Bra Bras have had a long and fascinating evolution in Western fashion history. Today, we take for granted the everyday bra, but it wasn't always that way. In fact, the modern bra is only a relatively recent innovation, tracing its roots back to ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome. Roman women wearing breastbands during sports. The Coronation of the Winner mosaic (a.k.a. the 'Bikini mosaic'), Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, 4th century AD.During the Middle Ages, women wore corsets to shape and support their breasts. However, as fashion evolved to emphasize slim waists and hourglass shapes, corsets became more restrictive and uncomfortable. By the turn of the 20th century, women were looking for a better solution. Enter Mary Phelps Jacob, who in 1914 patented the first bra made from two handkerchiefs