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Ancient Greece

Bra Beginnings. Women in ancient Greece bind lilies breasts with a piece of cloth or о leather strip—a strophium bat, interestingly, wear it over their tunics.

1500

Scent of a Woman. To perfume their rarely  washed clothing, ladies wear a scented pomander or sachet between the breasts, о reminder of which is seen today in the embroidered rosette at the center of some bras.

1863

Start of Support. The first patent for о breast supporter, which was designed as an alternative to the corset, is issued to Luman L. Chapman.

1889

Bra du Jour. Herminie Cadolle, founder of the famous French company Cadolle, is often credited with creating the bra. She displayed an early version at the 1889 Paris Exposition. Called the bee-eater, or “well-being,” it is still attached to a corset in the back, but is the first undergarment to present the revolutionary concept of supporting the breasts from above, rather than from below.

But assuming lingerie is just about sex is like thinking clothing is just about fashion. It’s far more complicated. In fact, the sexiness isn’t in the lingerie itself, but in the woman wearing it. No matter how you feel about your body, when you present it in a way that you think is the most beautiful, you’re a stunner. You feel alive—and others can sense that quality in you. It’s true. Everyone has had those moments when she’s felt on— those days when you carry a little spark and people take notice. Lingerie helps create that mood: it helps make those “on” moments happen. It reminds you that you’re looking good, that you are worthy of being worshipped, appreciated, and loved. I know all this might sound superficial or trite, but treating yourself to some lingerie is a way of improving your life that many women deny themselves. And as far as I can see, it is the easiest self-help program I’ve come across.