Bra is short for the French word “Brassiere,” originally meaning

Evolution of Bra Trends- The Epic Journey Of Your Bra - Clovia Blog

Breast supporting act: a century of the bra, The Independent

Watch Your Words: The Real Lesson of the French Bra Study

A History of Bras - Local Histories

Shaping the Ladies: A Brief History of the Bra — The Exploress

Me and my bra: what the brassiere means to us, Lingerie

The First Bra Was Made of Handkerchiefs - The Atlantic

1920s Bra-Making Resources Part 3: Other Resources – The Sartorial Sleuth

The History of the Bra - When Was the Bra Invented?