Bosom buddies: How sports bras became women's biggest supporters

The sports bra was invented in the 1970s when two halved jockstraps were sewn together. The design has gone from bust to boom since, says Deirdre Reynolds.

Bosom buddies: How sports bras became women's biggest supporters

The sports bra was invented in the 1970s when two halved jockstraps were sewn together. The design has gone from bust to boom since, says Deirdre Reynolds.

RACERBACK, pullover, encapsulation, compression: These days shopping for a sports bra can seem like the ultimate endurance test.

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