Oh, how I love black and white patterns with texture! This is BEAUTIFUL! Not only does the cookie pocket lining create a blissful cocoon for breasts, but also it creates a dynamic contrast against the "hibiscus" floral black lace. Comexim added dual-color square bows at the gore and each strap whose bold appearance contrasts with the gentle rivers flowing throughout the lace. If that were not enough to impress, they attached a trim along the upper cup edge that is 50% matte black ribbon and 50% translucent black tulle. It is definitely a work of art https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" ... alt=":-)" />

Without cookies, this wiggles out of my IMF quickly. However, with cookies, my breasts are lifted higher into the cups where there is more depth. Still, it shifts down, but there is little discomfort. Wearing cookies also significantly improved the fit for me in Ewa Michalak S and CHP bras, too. If you are immediately projected and often feel wires painfully pushing on your ribs, cookies may help you, too.

Hibiscus's cup height is .25" taller and more open than 30H Florence; making Hibiscus a better fit for those with taller roots than me (most everyone https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";-)" /> ). There is, for some reason, more immediate depth in Hibiscus compared to Florence, too. This sensation may be related to Hibiscus's more narrow gore: more space for my center projection. It is possible they have the exact same immediate depth with Hibiscus just having more space for center projection as a function of the more narrow gore.

Both bras arrived with supportive 4x3 fasteners and fully adjustable straps. Sincerely, I appreciate three rows/four column fasteners and fully adjustable straps. Comexim delights this customer https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />

Gore wire width is a challenge with my close-set breasts. Although this is a "factory standard" gore, it is more narrow than the overlapping gore I ordered for Florence. I will order both a "narrowed and overlapping" gore soon.

This bra receives a strong recommendation: wearing art feels marvelous....even when no one else can see it. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />

For those needing more or less immediate projection in Comexim/AP 3HC, here is a list:
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The variation is...maddening. Previously, I have loved 65K/30H Eris 3HC. Lady Grey has a shorter band and a narrower cup. For me, narrower than 6" causes pain and suffering. But, for the more narrow among us, this is a fantastic bra.

This band is one of Comexim's more dimensionally stable: it just doesn't stretch as much as those with a single layer of wing fabric. It is most like those with lace around the entire band. This will be a supportive bra for a long while.

The fabric is peach satin with charcoal print and charcoal straps, fasteners, and bows. Sophisticated and feminine....and masculine all in one.

Lady Grey is a ... more immediately projected Comexim 3HC. Some models have more or less immediate projection than others. For those that I have worn, each has been added to a "more" or "less" immediate projection album: http://www.bratabase.com/list/g7q/

Comexim makes my favorite, ill-fitting bras. So, I have finally decided I will alter them. Lady Grey should fit comfortably after I remove the wires. I'll add "after" photos.

Edit: Unpredictably, the alteration works better with Wacoal bras. Even with the wires removed, the cup was biting under my most projected breast. Disappointing.
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This is my second try on this bra. The gore is a soft tack. I have touching breasts.
The very narrow cup width follows my breast root perfectly.This is a first for me .
I believe this cut has reduced cups, gore and straps moved in 2cm.
l have a small amount of gaping on my smaller breast. The larger fits well. I'm not that crazy about my already overly full center breasts being pushed even more toward the center. Since taking the pictures, I've lowered the strap about 1/2 inch on my larger breast and that keeps it from pushing against my smaller breast and gives better symmetry.
Band is very small, fits more like a 28.
For comparison, in a Cleo bra I wear a 28GG or a 30G.

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Such a beautiful bra! I love the grey and salmon-y pink. The shade of pink reminds me in a delicious way of the muted pinks of the 1940s. It is comfortable, easy on the eyes, and a great value, I think!

Here's my issue: when I put it on, it is perfect-feeling. A few minutes later, my boobs feel compressed all over, it feels like the wire has popped out of my IMF, and the sides of the wires are definitely sitting on breast tissue. Is it too small??? I find myself readjusting many many times throughout the day, which is annoying. Perhaps sizing up would be good.

Does anyone know what the british equivalents of Comexim's odd letter sizing is? This bra is an H. What is that in their sizing?

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Anna Pardal fabrics are impressive: color, texture, pattern are unique and artistically combined. Florence's fabric is remarkable when considering the expense of combining this many colors. And, the print looks and feels regal. If you appreciate silky fabrics, Florence will delight your skin. Jaimie at Bra Obsessed promised Florence was the softest: I agree.

This Florence was ordered with the following alterations: overlapping gore wire, cookie pockets, and straps moved inward 2cm.

Straps: Like Hibiscus, Florence has fully adjustable straps. This is excellent news for those of us who are petite and/or high set. Moving the straps inward 2 cm also made the cup height more comfortable under ... the arm. Although the wing height is identical in Florence and Hibiscus, my underarm thoroughly preferred the Florence with straps moved inward 2cm. This is a "must have" alteration for me. However, if you are taller, you may not prefer the straps moved inward.

Cookie Pockets: Like Hibiscus (+Papillon, Geisha, and Sonia), Florence's cookie pockets are the softest, unbleached cotton. I order cookie pockets just so this blissful lining cuddles my breasts. And, like Hibiscus the addition of a cookie reduced the speed with which this slid out of my IMF. Florence may fit me better in a 65L, because it is slightly less projected at the wire (like Comexim's Geisha 3HC).

Although I thought overlapping the gore would create the perfect bra for me, it hasn't. The wire sots on top of my right breast along the base of the gore and cup. So, my close-set, projected, narrow, very short breasts will try an overlapping, narrowed gore next.

The cup height is perfect for my short roots. Jaimie shared that it "was the most closed cup of all the Anna Pardal bras." Indeed, it did fit better in height than all the other 65K/30H 3HCs I've tried so far.

This is a perfect bra for short-rooted, narrow, projected breasts that are not as close-set as mine. Order quickly as the AP fabrics are dwindling in supply. And, Jaimie at Bra Obsessed provides exceptional customer service!


For those needing more or less immediate projection in Comexim/AP 3HC, here is a list:
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http://www.bratabase.com/list/g7p/
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