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Bloomers and Beyond: A History of Underwear

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Breast Bags Are Not Just a Bra, They're a Halter Top.

The 15th century is one of those times when most costume historians are at best taking a wild stab at the layering that may or may not have been going on. We know their clothes were very tight and this kind of turns that whole concept on its head. And they're different style bras too, so it's like you got a little selection from the department store on those.

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