The Bullet Bra: A Look at a Bizarre Fashion Trend from the 1940s and 50s
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Even if you’ve never heard its name, you know the bullet bra: the iconic pointy cone bra Madonna wore in 1990. But they first showed up in the 1940s, and were explicitly meant to accentuate a woman’s figure. Bullet bras were a key part of the whole “Sweater Girl” look, popularized by midcentury movie stars like Lana Turner, […]
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Bullet Bras: A Bizarre Fashion Trend From The 1940s And 1950s
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from an article called “worst fashion trends of each decade”. looking at this style of dress and immediately associating it with p*dophil*a is extremely weird, especially considering the photo is twiggy, and
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What Katie Did English lingerie, Retro, Vintage style purchase on
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Fashionista showcases how the swimsuit style has evolved over the
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Bullet Bras: A Bizarre Fashion Trend From The 1940s And 1950s
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Bullet Bras Ruled The 1940s And 1950s, And These 50 Pics Point Out
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Bullet Bras: A Bizarre Fashion Trend From The 1940s And 1950s
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Bullet Bras Were All The Rage In The 1940s And 1950s, And These 98 Pics Will Poke Your Eyes
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A History Of The Iconic Bullet Bra – The Endless Night
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Vintage 1950s Bullet Bras - Behind the Bizarre Trend — Classic Critics Corner - Vintage 1940s, 1950s, 1960s
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Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: The Trends and Politics of Bra Shape
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A History Of The Iconic Bullet Bra – The Endless Night