Bra: A Thousand Years Of Style, Support & Seduction

by Stephanie Pedersen

An upbeat celebration of the numerous styles of bras traces their evolution through hundreds of archive photos, discussing the bra's use and symbolism throughout history while showcasing bra fashion trends as donned by Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, and numerous other stars.

Genres: Fashion, Nonfiction

127 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Stephanie Pedersen is a superfood author, food educator, corporate speaker and multi-media host.

Reviews

[TrumanCoyote · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nicely low-key and fun guide to the history of Boulder Holders. Could've used a facts-checker/proofreader though: Diana Dors definitely did not start her movie career before Marilyn Monroe (and "Betty Boo"?...whoo[p]s).

[Madeline · Rating 1 out of 5]

Perpetuates the myth that corsets were horrible, awful, torture devices, and with no sources to back these claims! Written in a very cheeky, tabloid magazine style and doesn’t seem to expand on any of the points it brings up. DNF.

[Aspasia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pedersen discusses the trends that have affected bra use and construction over the past century. Predecessors to the bra are also pictured and discussed.

[Amber · Rating 1 out of 5]

Cute, magazine-y style.
Did not do enough to recognize the politics of the subject matter, and came off as being a little bit too adorable by way of girly squeamishness. On page 5.

Abandoned.

[Lenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

great little book with lovely pictures!