About me: dense, center full and close set, full on bottom with tall, sloping vertical roots and narrow horizontal width.
The cups are wonderfully narrow and deep, but the straps are so uncomfortable above my armpits. It's a combo of the height of the cups, how far out to the side the straps are, and the fact that the strap fabric has very little give where it meets the top of the cup met with my very short torso, so everything sort of converges in the least ideal spot, I think. The band is tight, but not uncomfortably so for me. The embroidery and colors are beautiful! I wish it were a better fit for me.
Very lovely bra that appears well constructed with pretty embroidery. Band is very firm, unfortunately a little uncomfortably so on me. Cups are deep with tons of bottom and middle projection; the shape on me is more pointy than I prefer, but the shape would likely be rounder on someone with more overall fullness. Will be passing this one on, but very happy to have tried this brand.
Sizing: Based on my experience with Dalia Irina Big (K27) and Dalia Anna Big (K27), the K27 5-part cup bra runs 1 cup size big in my size range. My bra size is 40:6/90:6 or 42:5/95:5 depending on band comfort, but the 95E (95:5) in Irina did not fit because it was too big.
Appearance/Construction: Unique "tulip" cup with 4 bottom parts closed off with a 5th part is effectively an evolved balconette which can accommodate a bunch of projection at the wire and apex. The cups are taller/full coverage which makes them great for modesty and people with average to taller roots. I gape at ...the strap a little. The bra itself is made of a matte periwinkle blue material with embroidered mesh detailing in the gore and right outside the cup before the wing + band section. The embroidered mesh adds decoration but can scratch/irritate the armpit area. Note - there is side boning in the wing which can and will bend on fuller figures. The straps are soft and are nearly 30mm - widest straps I have ever seen - meaning the bra will remain comfortable for G+ cups. However, the strap placement is wide, so it favors wider shoulders.
Availability: Dalia price range is about $10 cheaper than Comexim. The manufacturer delivers to the EU. For US-based customers, using an EU-based parcel forwarding service definitely works. I have liked http://www.borderlinx.com/US/en/ - the services several shipping addresses, including one in Germany, which borders Poland! They ship parcels with DHL which meant that shipping did cost $35 BUT my package got from Frankfurt to San Francisco in 4 days! Emailing the store for shipping inquiries has not worked for me in the past. Read more 176 more words
I own the Dalia Olimpia in black and beige, and find it a comfortable everyday bra. The main flaws of this bra model are that the band stretches out quickly and the straps are not fully adjustable. Also it is rather boring to look at, but it is quite cheap and comfortable.
This bra looks fairly nice but was exceedingly uncomfortable, but I think it may have been defective so my experience should not guide your decision. I have found that Dalia bras run a fairly high rate of defects in general. The high defect rate is probably a consequence of the cheap manufacture and a risk when buying a cheap bra. This is perhaps a consideration when shipping costs are involved, or bras cannot be returned, but it isn't really something that should put you off Dalia if you can try it on.
The specific issue with this bra was that it felt like there was a ...lump, or maybe a bump in the wire in the middle under the left breast. Later examination of the underwire when I was not wearing it did not reveal any obvious distortion, although there is a seam at exactly that point, where some thicker lace is attached. The right cup has the same seam, however, and does not feel off, so I'm not sure what the actual cause is. It just pressed into my ribs quite painfully at that one point.
I have found that the Dalia soft bras don't tack as well as the semi-soft bras on me. Both have slightly too wide gores for me, but the semi-soft has more power to tack. So the gore was another issue for me with this bra.
The straps are semi-adjustable. Read more 133 more words
I wanted a swimsuit with sufficiently narrow wires, and the Dalia delivers in that regard. Unfortunately their sizing is a little inconsistent, and so I found this to be about one cup size too large. The bottoms, which I got in large at the suggestion of Dalia, turned out to be a bit too small so I will have to order XL ones. I fit a size 42 pants in EM and an L in Freya.
Good - Fully adjustable straps - Narrow wires - Gives me a lifted, rounded shape
Bad - Just one hook, so weight is not distributed as much on the band as with a bra - Only one row of hooks, so I cannot adjust for stretching except with alterations - Center gore is on the wide side, and a bit too wide for me - Thick, lined fabric which will take a while to dry
I like the colour of this bra. Something about the fit on the outside of the cups was not ideal for me, although I couldn't pinpoint what it is. I've found with Dalia, perhaps because they are cheaper bras, there are sometimes problems - whether with specific models or just specific bras I'm not sure.
There's also some variability with size between different bras. This (75I) was a smidgen too large for me, while the Lara (75H) was a tiny bit too small, the Audrey (75I) was spot on, and the Olimpia (75I) was far too big for me.
Dalia bras are loose in the band by Polish standards, and I found the 75 quite comfortable; I usually wear a 34 but often go to a 36 with brands like Panache.
The British sizing on the label is complete rubbish, of course. It's effectively a 34GG, not the imaginary 34I on the label.
+ very beautiful, tasteful lace and gorgeous deep red color + snug, supportive and back fat minimizing band (like 30 band on panache, definitely size up!) + very comfortable semi padded cups (lightly padded lower part with lace overlay and lacy upper part) + Uplifted front and center shape
! Very narrow wires, the narrowest I've seen on a bra so far!
- Even in a size this much too small I did not get boobs of steel, I think boobs would jiggle about in the right size - Slightly pointy from side view, not enough to be a deal-breaker though.
Too big of a band and slightly too small cups but the wires are perfect and I got away with wearing it as a purposeful boob hat until the band elastic wore out.
Too big of a band and slightly too small cups but the wires are perfect and I got away with wearing it as a purposeful boob hat until the band elastic wore out.
Too big of a band and slightly too small cups but the wires are perfect and I got away with wearing it as a purposeful boob hat until the band elastic wore out.
This bikini is very narrow, projeted and the colours and knit pattern are lovely and bright.
Regarding the construction, the cups are made of three parts, in a balconette construction. The two bottom parts are lined with a non stretch fabric, while the top part is stretchy. The band is made from two layers of fabric and it closes with a metal clip - which I find sturdier than plastic ones. The wires are narrow and quite hard and quite tall - overall similar to EM.
The materials look like they're good quality, but I can't judge how well they survive in the long run since the bikini ...is new. The colours are very bright, the blue is a strong royal blue and the pink is definitely on the neon side.
I also tried the padded version of this bikini in the same size (Julia Big) and I found it to be more projected - my bust perimeter while wearing it is ~4cm larger than for the unpadded version.
The sizing for these two bikinis is consistent and the band is true to size. Regarding sizing, my go-to size is a 36GG UK / 80L in Comexim. I wouldn't necessarily say that the padded version fits larger, but the unpadded one is a bit more size forgiving, because the top section is stretchy.
The matching bottoms run small. I got the mini brief in a size M, which measures flat (only the fabric, not the ties) 31cm waist and the height is 22.5cm. I also tried the maxi brief in XXL, which measures flat 39cm waist, 29cm height. Read more 160 more words
Did you order this bikini direct from dalia.pl? I'm really loving their swimsuits, but I'm having issues with their website.
Yes, I ordered it directly on dalia.pl, just google translated the website and the confirmation emails, which were only in Polish. I had a problem with the payment and contacted customer service (in English) and they replied to me quickly and solved it. Maybe contact them as well?
I got it to work, hahah. It was more "operator error" than website error, hahah. I actually ordered the same swimsuit top as you! The price was wayyyy right for me. Now, let's hope it fits and comes in time for me to actually wear it! :)
This is the second bra I ordered from Dalia. The size fits like a very narrow 34J.
Regarding the construction, this bra has the lower part of the cup is padded but thin, and the top part is non-stretchy. Despite the cup being made from only three parts, it's very deep, and it has also a lot of bottom depth. Since the cup is quite closed on top, I think this would fit better for someone full on bottom. The wires are very narrow, they feel similar to Ewa's wires - quite stiff and very U-shaped. The band is made from one single layer of stretchy jersey fabric. The pattern on the cups comes from both the fabric itself, and also from geometric embroidery on top, which gives a striking appearance. The embroidery is very flat and would not show under a top.
Sizing: Based on my experience with Dalia Irina Big (K27) and Dalia Anna Big (K27), the K27 5-part cup bra runs 1 cup size big in my size range. My bra size is 40:6/90:6 or 42:5/95:5 depending on band comfort, but I had to size down to 90:5 = 90E for this model to fit.
Fit/Appearance: Unique "tulip" cup with 4 bottom parts closed off with a 5th part is effectively an evolved balconette which can accommodate a bunch of projection at the wire and apex. Gives a lifted and rounded profile. Breasts position on the chest wall is pretty central. The cups are taller/full coverage which makes them great for modesty ...and people with average to taller roots. I gape at the strap a little.
The bra itself is made of satiny basic color fabrics, not too glossy but nice and smooth. I own both the black and the beige colors. There is embroidered mesh detailing in the gore and right outside the cup before the wing + band section. The embroidered mesh adds decoration but can scratch/irritate the armpit area. Note - there is side boning in the wing which can and will bend on fuller figures. The straps are soft and are nearly 30mm - widest straps I have ever seen - meaning the bra will remain comfortable for G+ cups. However, the strap placement is wide, so it favors wider shoulders.
Availability: Dalia price range is about $10 cheaper than Comexim. The manufacturer delivers to the EU. For US-based customers, using an EU-based parcel forwarding service definitely works. I have liked http://www.borderlinx.com/US/en/ - the services several shipping addresses, including one in Germany, which borders Poland! They ship parcels with DHL which meant that shipping did cost $35 BUT my package got from Frankfurt to San Francisco in 4 days! Emailing the store for shipping inquiries has not worked for me in the past. Read more 202 more words
This fits like a classic Dalia semi-soft bra. I find it quite comfortable, although as usual the gore is too wide for me. It still tacks thanks to the firm wires. This gives a rounded, somewhat minimized profile, a fairly natural look.
Dalia often comes up with different designs. I like this one quite a bit, because it isn't hyper-feminine. It is a rich blue combined with a brick-red lace, which has an abstract (possibly vaguely floral) pattern. (Note: I think the colours are more accurate in my photo than in the stock photo.) This could be a good bra for someone who wants a more gender-neutral look.
I've worn this a few times now and it is comfortable. The fit is similar to all the Dalia semi-soft bras I've tried. The profile is rounded, and somewhat minimized. It gives a fairly natural look.
The bottom half of the cup has a double mesh layer, but the bra is still transparent. The bra has a quirky appearance: despite flowered embroidery it on the top, which becomes more abstract lower in the cup, the band is a blue, white and red geometric pattern.
The fit of the top is similar to most Dalia pieces. The bottoms, like other swimwear, run smaller than the size chart suggests. Size up one size for the bottoms.
Hey Aaa, I have previously commented on your review of Dalia's Olympia. Your recommendation of @Panache worked out - THANK YOU! Jasmine and Sculptress Chi chi have made my top 5 bras. However I still enjoy my @Gorsenia and @Alles and am dying to try dalia K27 models for its unique construction. Emailing the Dalia web store in English OR in Polish did not get a response. I haven't been able to find any vendors who ship to the US (California). Do you happen to know any online vendors or Bratabase users who would be willing to fulfill an order of 3-4 bras from Dalia? ANY HELP APPRECIATED! Thank you!
I'm glad my comments were useful to you. I've used http://biustyna.pl and http://www.twojabielizna.pl for Dalia in the past, although I am in Europe so I do not know if they would ship to the US. I've also asked Polish people to order for me, but that is not optimal as the items can't be returned once they've gone through being re-sent.
I bought this bra in my usual size first but noticed I had lost volume. In person it was pretty enough that I decided to buy it again, in a smaller cup size. Unfortunately the band can be a bit variable with Dalia and so although the cup size is now perfect for me I am using it on the innermost hook. Still, it's a very pretty bra and I look forward to wearing it. The fit of the 80F is what I would consider a 36FF.
The bra is a periwinkle color, which lavender in certain light. It has a tighter band; I typically wear a 75 and find this comfortable on the loosest hook. Like most Dalia bras, the gore doesn't completely tack on me because the gore is a little too wide, but this doesn't appear to affect the support. The straps are very wide and it both looks nice and is supportive. The bra is lightly padded in the bottom of the cup and sheer above.
Did you order this bikini direct from dalia.pl? I'm really loving their swimsuits, but I'm having issues with their website.