Economy Forces Ladies To Second-Hand Panties, Bra
The situation of Nigeria has forcesd ladies to patronize second hand aka “Akube” underwear The typical Nigerian woman’s economics can no longer afford luxury of brand new bra and panties. Additionally, many brands of new underwear use inferior materials and elastics that shorten the lifespan of the items. Used trousers and brassieres are now being sold in masse at roadside booths and marketplaces dubbed bend-down shops as an alternative. A counterargument to the claim that the behavior is demeaning to women’s fashion sense is that it lacks true taste when quality and price aren’t taken into account. Some women have even resorted to choosing between panties and tights because they are more affordable, claiming that both do the same job of concealing their private areas. Adejobi Badejo, a student, said that she buys okrika pants from Katangua market for much less money. “The economy’s current position is actually grappling with Before, I would purchase two dozen pairs of underwear, but now I just buy one dozen, and they are not brand-new but bend-down-select. Twelve brand-new cotton panties, which cost N5,000 to N7,000 in December of last year, now cost N15,000 to N25,000. Brassieres and even matching quality trousers are off limits. ...