The first attempts to create underwear were in ancient Egypt and Greece. Loincloth worn by men, women had to pass between the legs of the fabric and attach it to a belt, closing the hip. In ancient Rome wore tunics, which cloak or toga. Women used breast leather bands, something resembling a modern bra. In medieval times women wore undershirt made of linen, cotton or wool with long sleeves. In the Renaissance, replaced by a simple cut complicated, added lace and increases the degree of finish. Since the second half of XX century demonstration of underwear in public becomes the norm. Underwear is an aesthetic nature, moving work of art. Of all types of clothing lingerie allocated the largest variety of types and styles. Bra is item of female underwear, which covers, supports and lifts the breast. Classic type is bra with a closed caliciform with a soft, mostly seedless. The upper and lower halves of the cup are the same height. This type of bra is relevant to any complete and breast size, although the younger generation is often ignored. It is indispensable for women with slack or very large breasts. It is not suitable for dresses with plunging neckline and cleavage. Corbeil is a bra with an open caliciform. The top half is much smaller than the lower. This bra barely holds his chest. It is usually worn under a dress with big cleavage. Bustier is bra under wired with detachable straps or without them, combined with a short corset made of thick fabric, which are laced bones. It not only gives shape to the breast, but the entire upper body. Supports the breast and adjusts its slightly tightens the waist. Bustier is sewn with minimal seams. Corset is underwear in the form of a wide belt with stitched elastic plates, tightly covering the lower part of the chest and abdomen to give the necessary shape of the form (a proud posture, a slender waist) and mild chest support. Garter is the subject of women's underwear, which is a gum or ribbons that serve to maintain the stocking. It is usually about 2-3 cm wide made of sturdy cloth or leather. Garter in the form of tape is widely used in the XVIII-XX centuries, were worn just below the knee, in a place of exquisite feet, not allowing the stockings slide down. Garter in the form of rubber used as a fixing element for the belt directly to the stocking.
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