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Pointy bras: Iconic and hot or dated and impractical?

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Alfred Eisenstaedt, Time & Life Pictures/Getty Image

Alfred Eisenstaedt, Time & Life Pictures/Getty Image

Between the popularity of "Mad Men," stars like Katy Perry and Lady Gaga donning retro styles, and the resurgence of Madonna-esque Jean-Paul Gaultier styles, the resurgence of bullet bras seems almost inevitable. London shops have seen cone-shaped bra sales up as much as 33% from last year, and experts are attributing the trend to a focus on women's curves typically prevalent during economic crisis. "Throughout the last century the trend for feminine pointy shaped bras experienced a renaissance following times of a toughened economy, marking a return of unabashed femininity as women seek to have more fun with fashion as a form of escapism," says a spokesperson for UK retailer John Lewis.

We've always loved the look of a fuller figure--perhaps a more prominent bust will lead the way. Pointy bras were on many a Spring/Summer runway, but we kind of love the way Marilyn Monroe wore one to sex up a basic crew neck sweater.

With all the newer nipple-concealing, cup-lifting, cleavage-enhancing bra technology, would you embrace this pointy boobed look from the past? [Telegraph]

Related: retro, pointy bras, marilyn monroe, madonna, mad men, lingerie, jean paul gaultier, cone bras, '80s, '50s

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