The Sexy History of the Bra

Yahoo Style Staff

Happy 102nd birthday to the bra! On Nov. 3, 1914, Caresse Crosby patented the first brassiere. Her invention separated the breasts and was soft, light, and comfortable compared to the stiff, heavy corsets favored at the time. Since then, the bra has come a long way — from Marilyn Monroe’s sexy sweater bra to Gisele Bündchen’s $12.5 million bejewelled number. It has also transformed from a practical underpinning to a flauntable fashion accessory and has created a multibillion-dollar industry. It’s hard to imagine life without one — a good bra makes you feel powerful and confident — the perfect foundation for your #PowerLook.

What do you get when you combine perfect style with perfect fit? Perfect confidence — and an outfit that’s your #PowerLook. Find yours with Yahoo Style’s complete guide to fashion that makes you feel invincible, and post your #PowerLook to be featured on our feed!