It’s the first thing women put on in the morning to support them throughout the day, and the last thing they take off at night – yet most of us wear the wrong size.
A good bra needs to be a priority. That’s where INTIMO comes in.
INTIMO combines personalised bra fitting and styling consultations to curate a timeless and simplistic wardrobe for women.
I visited INTIMO at Defuse recently for a consultation with Tori Axisa, the owner of the Penrith studio. She greeted me with a warm welcome and guided me into the space with an offer of tea.
The room was decorated with neutral tones, and my eyes were drawn to the racks of neatly organised underwear lining the left wall.
In front of the racks was a cosy sitting area with cream couches separated by a marble side table. That’s where Tori and I began the first half of my consultation.
To start, Tori explained the importance of a well-fitting bra and a capsule wardrobe.
“It’s a matter of confidence and comfort and every woman has the right to feel that way,” Tori stated.
“As women, I think we tend to look after everybody else first before ourselves, so it’s about putting yourself first and making it simple.
“We have so many decisions that we make on a day-to-day basis, so if your wardrobe can be simple and comfortable, it’s one less thing that you have to worry about.”
To ensure the best results, Tori wanted to gain a better understanding of my lifestyle. What do I do for work? How do I spend my spare time? Am I very active?
Then, she wanted to know if I had any big events coming up. Would I be attending a wedding this year? Do I have any holidays planned?
Based on answers to those questions – along with the over-sharing that I do when I ramble – Tori had my style and garment needs figured out. The second half of the consultation involved trying items on. We migrated to the back of the room where there sat an empty clothing rack, a floor-length mirror and a curtain.
That clothing rack didn’t stay empty for long as Tori built my capsule wardrobe after taking measurements for my band and bust size.
We tried numerous items of under and outerwear while Tori explained which garments complement my body shape and how to layer them.
The experience was enlightening. It’s something I wish I’d done much sooner, but I had no idea it existed.
“We’ve really tried to understand what women want and what’s going to help them in their day to day,” Tori said.
“We’ve worked out this beautiful formula of bras and underwear and married it with the clothing and the capsule wardrobe concept.”
Not only is the clothing comfortable, but so is the styling experience. Within five minutes, talking to Tori felt like talking to a close friend.
So don’t mind me, I’m off to reconsider my wardrobe with a newfound knowledge of my body shape, personal style, and what’s comfortable.
Book an appointment online at http://www.intimo.com.au. You can also reach out to Tori for more information via her Instagram at @tori.axisa.
Ally Hall
Ally Hall joined the Weekender in 2024, and focuses on entertainment and community stories. She's a graduate of the University of South Australia and has previously worked as a Video Journalist with Southern Cross Austereo and as a News Reader with Australian Radio Network.