Bra size matters
Most women are clueless when it comes to the right size of their bras. Often times this sees them getting what they think is their size, which in most cases leads to various issues such as back issues, and spilling of breasts. A recent study, estimates that up to 85percent of women ( globally) may be wearing the wrong size. And local women are amongst that 85percent .
This is something that Oabona Matlhape found her niche. Matlhape is the brains behind Poise Lingerie, and she has been trained by a UK based Charnos company. She points out that, one can ask any random woman, what her bra size is and many would be in the dark. For those who might have an idea, it is not always the perfect fit. Adding to this issue, is how some clothing shops, do not have mechanisms in place to measure women. If they have any mechanism in place, often times, the measuring tape is no where to be seen, or the person who knows how to measure is not at work every day, and lastly, when Covid- 19 hit, some clothing shops did away with measuring. Instead, they advise women to fit, which on its own is a story for another day.
Matlhape who is presently based in the UK, will soon be launching a new range, and Poise Lingerie online store. She also notes that distance is not an issue when it comes to measuring clients, as they can do the measuring virtually.
She also points out that her products are very affordable as they range between P250- P700. “I really want to correct the issue of wrong size and bad posture issues,” she explains. She further says that new developments when it comes to addressing the wrong size headache, include measuring cups that come in various sizes and can be used by even children. “With these, you do not have to walk into the store to be measured,” she says.
She also points out that breasts are like shoes, and that one needs to wear the right size. “Most women do not like bras and are always looking forward to taking them off,” she notes.
Her bras which come in different sizes and materials are made to fit. She also points out that for those who might think that they do not have a size, she will put their fears to rest, and get them a bra in their size. “We also have bras for those who might have had mastectomy due to breast cancer,” explains Matlhape, adding that they also have sports bras which come with a j- hook, which combines two straps, giving a woman a straight posture.
Locally, the biggest size of a bra is D/ E. This translates into the fact that women who wear big cups are often left in the lurch. The company specialises in big cups namely 28- 46M ( which is the biggest size). Poise Lingerie sells an array of bras, including normal bras for every day use, moulded/ t- shirt bras, non wired ( nursing mothers/ expectant women) as well as strapless bras. She also advices women to make sure that they purchase a new Bra every six months.