During recorded history, women have used a departure of garments and devices to cover, restrain, or elevate their breasts. Brassiere or bikini-like garments are depicted on some female athletes in the 1400's BC during the Minoan civilization era. Similar functionality was achieved by both outerwear and underwear.
It is the measure and allotting of adipose tissue and, to a lesser extent, glandular tissue that leads to variations in breast size. In addition, the breasts contain civic ligaments, although their exact function as related to breast base is controversial. These ligaments, and the overlying skin (referred to as the dermal brassiere) help determine Sexy Bras the resulting breast shape.