To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, The Huffington Post and Genius 3D Mammography have teamed up to create an infographic that traces the history of the bra.
From its aristocratic beginnings in the 16th century to modern-day pushup and sports bras, find out how this important intimate wear has evolved over the centuries.
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[via Visual.ly, image via The Huffington Post]