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Article: 'Training' For Adulthood; For Aspiring Britneys, Teen Bras Have Become Downright Sexy
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- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- April 3, 2002
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Forget the bland, boring training bras of yesteryear, those
cottony white ones adorned only with a tiny rosebud stuck between two
soft cups. They're as passe as the Backstreet Boys.
When it comes to lingerie, girls today are emulating their fashion
icons Britney Spears and Alicia Keys by choosing sexy over staid --
and national retailers are rushing to give them what they want.
"Young girls are impressionable and want to wear lingerie
fashionably," says Victoria's Secret spokeswoman Monica Mitro.
"Today, bras are made to be seen. It's no longer taboo to have your
bra and straps showing. Innerwear has become outerwear, and by
personalizing bras, they become one of your accessories."
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