Sunday, July 15, 2001
❤︎ 3:38 PM
So, you think you know bras? Test your knowledge with this Bra Trivia Quiz. Although actually, they got one of the answers wrong. The push-up bra was not introduced in the 1990s as they suggest, but several decades previously. The 3-piece, padded 'Wonderbra' construction was invented by Gossard in the 1950s.
❤︎ 2:08 PM
- In the 16th and 17th Centuries, upper class Frenchwomen tried to maintain small, solid breasts with potions ranging from crushed pearls, lard, pigeon droppings and toads eyes being rubbed into the breasts.
- Jayne Mansfield was reported to have insured her DD bosom for $1 million.
- A Gossard Ultrabra is made up of 45 components
- During the renaissance, one supposed sign of being a witch was the existence of a third nipple, which an appointed man would be asked to search for. (someone had a fun job!)
Saturday, July 14, 2001
❤︎ 7:40 PM
To celebrate the new domain-status of the Breast Chronicles, I'm thinking about the possibility of introducing a bulletin board system where visitors can chat about breast-related topics. This is by no means a definite plan as yet, but if anyone has any thoughts, would like to apply for moderator status, or wants to suggest a discussion category, e-mail me.
❤︎ 5:17 PM
I've drafted a letter to various bra manufacturers, enquiring into the general deficiency in D+ cup sizes. Most of the more designer brands (such as Barbara of Paris, Aubade, Simone Perele, La Perla, Janet Reger, Lepel, Lise Charmel, and so on), which produce beautiful lingerie, don't go beyond a C-cup (or occasionally a D-cup at a push), which I think is a huge shame.
❤︎ 3:15 PM
Otto Titzling did not, I repeat did not invent the bra. However, it's astonishing how many 'official' sites - including none other than Gossard.com - present this fantasy as fact.
❤︎ 2:52 PM
There are two new articles in the webzine: A scientific paper on measuring how much bras minimise bounce contributed by Jeffrey Winkler, and advice for men in What every man should do from Ramón.
❤︎ 3:15 PM
Hurrah, I've got www.breastchronicles.net up and running! Welcome to the Breast Chronicles at its new location. As of today the site at rubberducky.nu/girl/breasts/ will no longer be updated. Oh, and there's a brand new favourites icon.
Monday, July 09, 2001
❤︎ 3:39 PM
When it comes to breasts, what does 'in proportion' mean? So often, in size-related discussion, men (who obviously don't know what they're talking about) bang on about how big or small doesn't matter, so long as a lady's breasts are 'in proportion' with her body. What is the proportion they're talking about? Am I unattractive because I have a slender body with large breasts? Would I be more attractive if I had B-cup breasts? Should big boobs be seen only on fat women? Or on tall women? Should all women have cosmetic surgery to ensure that they are 'in proportion'? Are the high-earning strippers who have paid for breast enlargements 'in proportion'? What are these people going on about? Of course, the fact of the matter is that size doesn't matter, and neither does being 'in proportion': a man is just as happy to see a pair of B-cups as a pair of E-cups in his lad/sex mag, as long as they're perky.
Sunday, July 08, 2001
❤︎ 5:48 PM
Oriental women are traditionally considered to be small breasted. But that doesn't stop bustiness being a minor obsession in Japan.
❤︎ 12:23 AM
one word: ouch.
Saturday, July 07, 2001
❤︎ 11:32 PM
Well having had such limited success in Glasgow, I turned to the tiny lingerie store on the Isle of Bute, where I'm currently staying with my father. And I got a black & gold Fantasie bra in a 32E with matching knickers - in the sale! I'd recommend the service by the way - it's run by a really sweet lady who will help check the fit of a garment.
Thursday, July 05, 2001
❤︎ 9:48 PM
Im reading an articles from www.thechicagospire.com I had a somewhat depressing shopping trip today. The cute summer tops I tried on were designed for bust maximisation (intended to be worn on a B-cup chest), and so just looked bad on me. The swimwear I tried mostly didn't fit, apart from one pretty funky tankini. They didn't seem to have much in the way of bras in my size (nothing at all on the sale racks in my size - if it's so damn unusual why does it always sell out?!). Anyway, I've decided to pen a letter to some of the trendier bra companies demanding to know why they don't bother catering for the 40% or so of women who are larger than a C-cup.