14 '50s and '60s Women Who Hid Traffic Cones in Their Bras
Carly Tennes
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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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1. Julie Newmar
Courtesy of GaGator43 on RedditThe Catwoman icon strikes a pose in the iconic accessory. -
2. Model A Model
Courtesy of Repulsive_Reply_956Is that a waffle cone in your bra or are you just happy to see me? -
3. Triangle ta-tas
Courtesy of an unknown RedditorTalk about big un-naturals … -
4. Yvonne Craig
Courtesy of thatfatbastard001 on RedditFrom Catwoman to Batgirl, these iconic undergarments ruled the ‘50s and ‘60s. -
5. A Maidenform Maiden
Courtesy of OnyxPixie on RedditThis advertisement appeared in ‘Ladies' Home Journal’ in December, 1960 -
6. Bullet Baddie
Courtesy of Zender44 on RedditThe more conical, the better. -
7. Marilyn Monroe and Maria Callas
Courtesy of HtwnHardHitta on RedditThe trend even made an appearance during the actress’ iconic rendition of “Happy Birthday” for then-president John F. Kennedy. -
8. Janet Leigh
Courtesy of K33P4D on RedditThere’s nothing ‘Psycho’ about how well this Hollywood icon rocked this trend. -
9. June Wilkinson
Courtesy of yeezee93 on RedditThe English model’s Hollywood snaps proved this trend was popular across the pond, too. -
10. All American Girl
Courtesy of an unknown RedditorFrom the silver screen to the streets of cities across the nation, this trend was truly one to beat. -
11. Elizabeth Taylor
Courtesy of alicejapan on FlickrThough the actress may have had seven husbands, it’s unclear how many bullet bras she owned. -
12. Jayne Mansfield
Courtesy of DemilkedThe actress and model was no stranger to this unique undergarment. -
13. Martha Hyer
Courtesy of HistoricalMedia on eBayThe Hyer the bullet bras, the closer to God. -
14. Fasten your seatbelt …
Courtesy of Demilked… and hook your bra.
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The Catwoman icon strikes a pose in the iconic accessory.
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