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PUSH-UP BRA [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Underwear
DEF

[Bra with] low-cut front and removable foam bust pads to raise the breasts.

CONT

In 1964 a Canadian company designed a "Wonderbra", a padded, underwired push-up bra that made a more pronounced breast shape.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lingerie
CONT

Le soutien-gorge pigeonnant est un modèle dont la bretelle s'accroche au bout de l'armature, quasiment au bord de l'aisselle; la coupe rapproche les seins, l'armature et les bretelles les font rebondir.

Spanish

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