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Bra history is about how bra fitting methods, patterns, styles, and materials have evolved over time, and different concepts of bras have fallen in and out of fashion. Women used to wear corsets, and girls were forced to wear them for the entirety of the day from a very young age. While corsets themselves are not inherently unhealthy, wearing them too tight is, and they caused a great deal of problems. Thus, bras were first invented as a healthier option and for convenience. In 1859, a man from
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