A bust bodice was an undergarment which was popular in the 1920s. Based on the camisole, it was heavily boned, padded and taped to give a full, bow-fronted, rounded appearance to the bust. It either fitted around the bust or was slightly longer, reaching to the waist. The bust bodice was replaced by the brassiere. Research Bust Bodice
A camisole is a woman's under-bodice with shoulder straps. Camisoles were originally developed as a cover for the corset. During the 20th century the term camisole became applied to a simple cotton top for women, often decorated with lace. Research Camisole
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