Monroe's 'Fling Bra' To Go Under Hammer

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Thursday, July 23, 2009, 13:57

marilyn monroe, the ever vivacious actress, best known for her waifish figure made a lot of uproars for her stunning beauty. But there is some thing nice, especially for her avid fans, that's all set to happen. The bra, that gave those extra lifts enhancing those cups is soon to go under hammer.

The bra which is suppose to be the 1950s version of Wonderbra that made so much of sensation belonged to the Hollywood siren, and now that same is all set to go up for auction. It is believed that the bra, or one very similar, was worn in The Seven Year Itch, when Monroe appeared in a white halterneck dress. The straps would have been concealed beneath the halter.

The cream and ivory-coloured bra was part of the wardrobe of Monroe's clothes sold in Hollywood in 2005. It is being auctioned in London on Saturday, when it is expected to fetch around 2,000 pounds.

Katie Halford, a designer for the vintage lingerie firm What Katie Did, said the style was known as a 'fling' bra, and added: "They were a bit naughty." She adds: "They were worn by strippers and burlesque artists in the 1940s and 1950s. marilyn monroe didn't like wearing underwear and, if she could get away with it, she wouldn't wear any."

And what about the Wonderbra? "It would have given her breasts extra support and uplift," she explains. "It would have given the impression that she had very good and perfectly positioned breasts, while making it appear she wasn't wearing a bra at all," concludes that lady.

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