The history of brassieres has been interwoven with that of the history of dress. For instance, a brassiere may have been worn by historical queens as an adornment, or a type of undergarment to keep their breasts from sagging. Brassieres were also worn by medieval knights to protect their breasts from injuries. Today’s brassiere or gauze is worn by modern women for a variety of reasons, and in many different styles.
The word “boxer” comes from the Arabic term baraka, which means “under cloth”.
A brassiere or gauze was worn beneath a woman’s clothing, either to cover her bra or to conceal her upper garments, depending on the type of brassiere or gauze.
These articles of clothing were referred to as “boxers” and were worn by men and women alike during various times in history.
There is a difference between the type of brassiere or gauze worn by women and the type worn by men, and the origin of brassieres or brassiere tops cannot be traced back to when women first wore brassieres or boxer shorts.
The history of brassieres or brassiere tops can be traced to the early Middle Ages in Asia. In India, it was called Safa, while in Arabic, the term is referred to as satia. The spelling is different, as is the spelling of both terms, in English. However, the correct meaning is identical in both languages, and both originates from the same place.
Similar words describing women’s undergarments are bandara (rare), sharara (also rare and used as a robe), shawl (used in western clothes as a shawl), choli (common in Indian clothing), and choli sharara (sometimes spelled as choli sharara or just cool). In Urdu, the word for brassiere is arsalan, while the word for “bridal dress” is barka. The spelling variations reflect the various spellings that are applied to the word. The word that originates from India is called aurangzebh, while the spelling variation that is applied in Pakistan is barred.
For centuries, the women folk of India, Persia and other Muslim countries have adorned themselves with elaborate shawls or cholis (loose-fit robe), known as “karans” or “kameez”. However, the correct meaning of this article is “barban”, a kind of loose-fitting or sleeveless dress, worn either by males or females.
Many cultures and societies have varying definitions of what comprises a “bra”, but all agree that the word refers to a type of garment that is made of stretchable material, worn around the chest and back. The traditional bridal wear was simple choli made of chiffon, silk, or brocade, with a matching sari, or sometimes a salwar-kameez, and decorated with beautiful stones or jewels.
A modern-day woman’s most favorite bra is the one that she wears underneath her clothes. This simple garment has come a long way since the time of Genghis Khan, when he introduced the argyle or gaya patterned thread work on his underclothes to enhance the look of his physique. Nowadays, underclothes that are made of stretchable materials are also a popular choice among women who want to show off their bodies. From sheer cotton tops, to mesh, to knitted, to rayon, the fabric used in bras and knicks is more varied and interesting than ever before.
One of the reasons that women prefer to wear their favorite bra beneath their outer clothing is because the underclothes can be used to create a variety of functional attributes. For example, a wide leg leotard, worn with a sheer camisole and lightweight tights, can become a makeshift bikini top, when added with some strategically placed wings reinforcement in the shoulder area. Another practical aspect of this type of bra is the fact that it does not require any additional undergarment to make it functional. In other words, any woman who wants to wear a bra can do so without worrying about her bra lines showing through. Indeed, there is no other piece of lingerie that offers such seamless coverage.
Even within different kinds of lingerie, there are still a variety of options available. Bras offer a sleek line and simple, elegant styles that can be adjusted for both comfort and fashion. There are also bras that offer the best support available. These styles are often adjustable in nature and can be worn either way: with the band under your breasts or with your arms hanging down. Different cup sizes and designs are also available to compliment every woman’s unique body shape and size.
No matter what your cup size, there is a bra out there to fit you!