5 Amazing Facts about Women Lingerie That You Do Not Know
Lingerie is a delicate type of garment when it comes to fashion. Lingerie is a piece that is personal to the wearer and can be used for multiple occasions.
Women are attracted to classy silk lingerie because of its luxurious feeling and rich colors. They spend hours shopping online or in the store looking for the best-looking and trendy pieces. You might wonder why it takes so long to find the perfect piece, but there are many factors to take into account such as size, shape, color, and design.
Have you ever asked yourself how much you know about the term lingerie and its history? In this article, I am going to give you five eye-opening facts about lingerie which are unknown to most women. Lingerie was quite a sensitive topic in past generations, so it was not discussed publicly. Let us look at the facts…
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Where does the word “Lingerie” Originate?
Lingerie is not an English word. It originates from the French language and it refers to undergarments for both male and females. It is derived from the stem word linge, which means laundry. In the current society and the English language, lingerie has been adapted to refer to only women’s lingerie. Lingerie can be used to include sleepwear, bras and panties, and robes. All lingerie pieces are inspired by the current trends and demand from customers.
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The Average Woman has 21 Pairs of Underwear
The average number of pairs of underwear that a woman owns is 21. There may be a difference between various ages of women. Older women may have more underwear while younger women in their adolescence may not have an extensive collection. Research indicates that most women prefer to own at least 20 pairs of bras, bralettes, and underwear each. Half of those are meant for special occasions such as a romantic occasion or heading to the beach.
So how many pairs of lingerie do you own?
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Who Invented the Thong?
The thong is a very small piece of fabric that only provides limited coverage. Have you ever wondered who invented the thong? Many people credit it to Fiorello LaGuardia, a former New York mayor. Apparently, he was upset with the nude dancers for exposing too much skin; therefore, he called for the thong to be created for them so that it could provide some coverage.
Thongs became more popular when women at Brazilian beaches started wearing them in the 1970’s. Thongs are nowadays worn to beaches, pool and while sunbathing. They are comfortable enough to cover you while showing off your best assets.
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The Monobosom Trend
Fashion trends did not just start in the recent years. They existed long ago even during the last century. In the early 1900s, a lingerie trend that is referred to as the monobosom phenomenon was popular. Women wore undergarments that hoisted and supported their breasts to seem like it was one large bosom. Although it was considered a trend, historians say that this style was caused by the need for women to have an undergarment that eased their movement while they were working. This was the time during war and women were doing work that was meant for men.
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Average Bra Sizes according to Country
Have you ever bothered to know which group of women wear the largest bra sizes? A recent research by Targetmap.com, women from Finland, Russia, Sweden, and the UK have the largest average bra size. They derived this from bra sizes from shops worldwide and used this as a basis of the conclusion.
