foundation garment
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Initially called “Fiber K” by the DuPont chemist who invented it, it was a replacement for the rubber used in women’s foundation garments, which was weighty, hot and quick to stretch out.
The foundation garments in particular were crucial in creating Arianda’s character’s posture.
From Los Angeles Times
Founded more than 20 years ago, Spanx has become synonymous with the foundation garments it sells.
From New York Times
For women, a middle-class existence was defined by shift dresses and merciless foundation garments.
From Washington Post
It doesn’t hurt that most of the time it’s hidden under perfectly coiffed hair, ruby red lipstick and ’50s-era foundation garments.
From Los Angeles Times
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