Moreso than coifed hair, red lipstick, and the poodle skirt, one trend came to define the '50s and '60s: Bullet bras. Whether you were Marilyn Monroe or simply loved her films, these undergarments were all the rage during these iconic eras — just take a look at these lovely ladies.
From Elizabeth Taylor to magazine ads, here are 14 '50s and '60s women who hid traffic cones in their bras.
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The Catwoman icon strikes a pose in the iconic accessory.
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Is that a waffle cone in your bra or are you just happy to see me?
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Talk about big un-naturals …
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From Catwoman to Batgirl, these iconic undergarments ruled the ‘50s and ‘60s.
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This advertisement appeared in ‘Ladies' Home Journal’ in December, 1960
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The more conical, the better.
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The trend even made an appearance during the actress’ iconic rendition of “Happy Birthday” for then-president John F. Kennedy.
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There’s nothing ‘Psycho’ about how well this Hollywood icon rocked this trend.
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The English model’s Hollywood snaps proved this trend was popular across the pond, too.
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From the silver screen to the streets of cities across the nation, this trend was truly one to beat.
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Though the actress may have had seven husbands, it’s unclear how many bullet bras she owned.
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The actress and model was no stranger to this unique undergarment.
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The Hyer the bullet bras, the closer to God.
