Interesting Lingerie Facts

§ August 18th, 2011 § Filed under General Comments Off

Europe, breast sizes are growing. In the past 10 years, average size has gone from a 34B to a 36C.

Twenty years ago a Bra cup size of DD cup was unusual. Now stores need to stock G cups. The change in diet is a major cause of this.

Girls are wearing bras at a younger age. 20 years ago, 12 and 13 year olds bought teen bras. Now 8 and 9 year olds are wearing them. Society image and pressures account for this.

Today the biggest selling color is black, while white and red come in a close second. The very word lingerie originated from French word linen. Later on as days and years passed on, these sexy inner wear become a trend among English. In the past women wore them for hygiene, giving as hope to their figure and for modesty.

Lingerie industry is worth billions!

Brands such as Victoria Secret has helped promote and advance lingerie in the modern age.

Tea rose was a hot favorite from the twenties right through to the fifties.

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