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The resurgence of visible bra straps is linked to the 1990s fashion revival, body positivity, and workout wear trends. The article explores the history and cultural significance of this style choice.

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Why Are Everyone’s Bra Straps Showing These Days?
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The resurgence of visible bra straps is linked to the 1990s fashion revival, body positivity, and workout wear trends. The article explores the history and cultural significance of this style choice.
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Why Are Everyone’s Bra Straps Showing These Days?

Visible undergarments are making a comeback. Our critic explains where the trend originated and what it might mean.

By Vanessa Friedman

Sept. 1, 2025, 5:03 a.m. ET

Everywhere I go I see bra straps. Where did this trend originate, what is the point, and when will it go away? β€” Gin, Alexandria, Va.

Blame the 1990s. That was the decade the visible bra strap really entered the pop culture wardrobe both high and low. Given that the decade is currently having an extended revival and influence on all things fashion, the re-emergence of the bra strap was pretty much a foregone conclusion.

Especially when combined with the way workout wear has inured almost everyone to the sight of people in sports bras and leggings, not to mention the explosion of body positivity and nakedness after pandemic lockdowns.

Indeed, the visible bra has become such a familiar sight in many settings that it’s hard to remember that once upon a time it was shockin...

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