Posted on 04/05/2009 4:10:21 PM PDT by llevrok
THE bra market is expanding, literally. Up to 40 per cent of Australian women now buy bras with a cup size of DD or higher, new figures from lingerie suppliers show.
In the 1950s, the most common bra-cup size was a B - three sizes less than a DD.
Modern breasts are getting so large that some bra companies have introduced cup sizes as high as K, The Sunday Telegraph reports.
Experts blame the cleavage boost on obesity, contraceptive pills and artificial hormones.
Many lingerie labels such as Berlei and Triumph are now offering G cups while Fayreform, Freya and Le Mystere are producing select styles up to a size J.
"We're noticing a lot more girls with small backs and bigger bust sizes being fitted," she said.
Eveden's top-selling size is a 10G.
As women's chests have grown, the number of breast reductions have doubled in the past decade, said cosmetic surgeon Mark Goyen.
"There's no question that because the population is bigger their breasts are bigger as well, because it's all fatty tissue.
"As women get older the amount of fatty tissue increases, and also the proportion of fat increases."
Sydney cardiologist Ross Walker said artificial oestrogens found in foods, plastics and cosmetics had also contributed to the growth spurt.
Larger, more cumbersome breasts often discouraged women from exercising, said body-image expert Jenny O'Dea, Associate Professor at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Education and Social Work.
"One thing I find in my body-image research is that girls and women with large breasts tend to avoid sport and physical activity because it becomes a bit bothersome," she said.
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Niiice.
Looks like Ewa Sonnet
marker for further research...
I suspect this claim is inflated. The market’s gone soft in a sagging economy.
Yeow, thanks for that. The nicest ping I’ve received today!
IS that a Mac Book on her lap?
Well, THIS thread hasn’t been pulled.
Not yet, anyway.
I know. It’s a great picture.
They have to get in her way a lot
Alaways got a kick from that pic. Sophia’s were much more impressive.
;^)
LOL! Good thread.
you ain’t here?
On behalf of the male FReepers, thank you for your sacrifice.
So, those Sheila’s really are more beautiful.Wow.
love that
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