Bullet bra

These vintage bullet bras (also called sweater bras) were considered flattering and sexy around the '50s. Take a look back and see what you think of the style!

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You probably haven’t seen a bullet bra in a while – it’s an old-fashioned underwear that was popular in your great-grandmother’s time. It may sound like a dangerous item, but rest assured, it’s nothing of the sort! It’s a vintage lingerie piece that was all the rage back in the day. If you’re curious about this unique undergarment, I’m about to take you on a wild ride with a guide that will answer all your questions.

Bullet Bra: The Indispensable Underwear for the Sweater Girl, 1940s - 1950s | History Daily

Bullet Bra is a full-support bra with cups in the shape of a paraboloid with its axis perpendicular to the breast. The bullet bra usually features concentric circles or spirals of decorative stitching centred on the nipples. Invented in the late-1940s, they became popular in the 1950s, and worn by the Sweater Girl, a busty and wholesome "girl next door" whose tight-fitting outergarments accentuated her artificially enhanced curves. These photos show young women, mostly Hollywood actresses…

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Bullet Bra is a full-support bra with cups in the shape of a paraboloid with its axis perpendicular to the breast. The bullet bra usually features concentric circles or spirals of decorative stitching centred on the nipples. Invented in the late-1940s, they became popular in the 1950s, and worn by the Sweater Girl, a busty and wholesome "girl next door" whose tight-fitting outergarments accentuated her artificially enhanced curves. These photos show young women, mostly Hollywood actresses…

Luxury lingerie sets inspired by the glamorous 1950s. Our beautiful lingerie sets all include a matching garter belt and come in dress sizes US 4-14 and cup sizes A-G.

Though the credit for inventing the modern brassiere goes to Mary Phelps Jacob, women have had the additional sartorial challenge of containing the breasts in order to ease movement since the dawn of time. We have wrapped and padded ourselves...

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