Why do bras have a bow sewn on the front

We have already talked about how a small bow appeared on women's underpants. But the secrets of women's underwear did not end there. There are bows on bras, too, in front and exactly in the middle. The history of their appearance also goes back to ancient times and once they had practical significance.

Many things, including clothing items, have been preserving traditional details for decades or even centuries. They lose their meaning and sometimes cause bewilderment in modern man. But at the same time they do not go anywhere and every year they become more and more overgrown with legends. Buttonholes on the back of shirts, rivets on the pockets of jeans and, of course, bows on bras - they all appeared for a reason.

The secret of the bow on bras was revealed to users of the Quora information resource by user Stella Lawrence, who is interested in the history of clothing. It turns out that the whole thing is in the design of ancient corsets, consisting of thin plates of whalebone - busk. These elastic elements supported the breasts and at the same time tightened the waist of fashionistas of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Thus, the bow on the top of the lingerie, as well as on the bottom, is just a tribute to traditions. By the way, in some cases, bows are replaced with exquisite satin roses. A miniature flower on underwear is just a modified bow from a manufacturer who decided to highlight his products.

Most likely, the bows from bras and panties will disappear for a while. For most men, these underwear details look very tempting and women know it well. By the way, according to the Brayola website, there are 9 bras in the wardrobe of an average modern lady — one of them is everyday, and the rest are for tempting men and "special" occasions.