This bra is literally perfection, I love it so much! I already reviewed the 80JJ - Kris Line » Veronica Soft (L1103), but I’d like to review the actual construction of the bra more in-depth here.
First though I just wanted to note that the 80K doesn’t tack on the gore still, but the cups are an inch deeper than the 80JJ, which is better. Unfortunately, I’ve recently read that Kris Line gores are manufactured to tack softly, and I’m not sure if that’s entirely true but in my case it seems like I still can’t get a hard tack, so the cups are either still not ...deep enough or what I read is true. Either way, I’m unable to get this in an 80KK at this point, so I’ll be sticking with this one and dealing with the minor fit issues. I’m afraid if I were to go larger it might get baggy and the straps would be too wide. But I digress...
Okay, on to the construction! This is a strappy bra that is adjustable in a couple of ways. The middle strap has 3 different loops it can be connected to, which means the “T” part of the strap is adjustable. (I’m not sure if that’s common for strappy bras or if just the sides are adjustable?) The straps connect on the bra straps in 2 locations on each strap, and can be used with one strap going across from one side to the other, or with two straps connected to one side and twisted/looped back in the middle — I added a couple of pictures to show how the straps work.
The bra is constructed as a side support bra. The cups are constructed with a vertical piece of elastic that is on the side of the bra. Unfortunately, this part of the construction is one of the fit issues I’m encountering because the elastic puckers when I raise my arms, which tells me it’s too small. Also, when this happens, there is bulging of breast tissue in either side of the elastic. Totally not flattering, but honestly who is even going to see it anyway besides myself?
The cups are lined with nude colored mesh on the inside. It is not itchy, but it also doesn’t stretch as well as other mesh I’ve encountered on other Kris Line bras. The outside mesh/lace has a floral pattern. Really cute!
The band is snug, which is great because and 80 band in Kris Line is typically too stretchy for me. It’s a very firm band, which I like. Very comfortable.
The bra straps are thick and well-constructed. The only issue I’ve found with the straps is that the part that adjusts is too tight, so I had difficulty adjusting the straps to be tighter. I could probably adjust another inch on each side because they are still too loose.
Overall, this is a really pretty bra, and it seems very comfortable. I adore the decorative straps. Like I said, hopefully I’ll be able to deal with the minor fit issues since I can’t get this in another size up (being a limited release and all). Excited for this to be my first strappy bra in my collection! Read more 430 more words
I’ve only tried it on and worn it for a few minutes, but my first impressions are good. I ordered a cup size up from my normal 42G UK size and the cups are still verging on too small, though I’m getting some lovely cakes on a plate action as a result. I love the material on the cups and band - it’s soft but firm and it’s not going anywhere. It works as a nude on me though the color is a bit more orange-toned than my pale, freckled self.
The top lace is a bit scratchy, though, and it has no stretch to ...it AND it has elastic across the top of the cup so this would probably cut in on someone with taller roots. The projection at the wire is only ok and is probably why the cup seems like it’s almost too small - my breast does not settle completely in to the bottom of the cup. This doesn’t really bother me since I’m still getting plenty of lift and stability and I’m getting less and less picky about aspects of fit as long as the bra still gives me adequate lift and stability!
In all, I’ll call it a win and update after a longer wear if my impressions should change at all. Read more 112 more words
I think I wrote a review for this a while back when I first got the bra, but it got erased before I submit and I think out of frustration I gave up and didn’t re-write it lol.
This bra style comes in two different cuts: one that is a lower, average cut and one that is a full-coverage cut. This review is for the “regular” version, not the full-coverage. I also have 2 other reviews of this bra in this size that ARE the full-coverage version.
I was told that the Kris Line Betty bra was Kris Line’s replacement for the Brilliant bra that was part of ...their permanent line but has since been discontinued. Compared to Brilliant, I much prefer Betty in these larger sizes. While the Brilliant fit me strangely (weird silhouette, oddly shaped, no support), the Betty gives the opposite effect.
This cut of the Betty obviously doesn’t has as much coverage, as seen by my photos. The bottom of the cups along the band have embroidery/embellishments, which for me is a negative because it cuts in and gets super uncomfortable throughout the day. The cups themselves are nice and deep and gives a great rounded shape. I would say it gives a look similar to that of the Kris Line Fortuna bra, including the coverage.
The straps are nice a thick and give great support. Easy to adjust, slightly wide but manageable.
Anyway, this is another great bra by Kris Line, and I’m surprised that I’m just now reviewing it, but like I said, the first time I reviewed it it got scrapped on accident. 😅 Read more 163 more words
I'm so sad this doesn't fit because it is SO pretty! I love half-cups because they make my FOT boobs look good.
My UK size is 28FF/G depending on the bra. My shape is projected, full on top and centre, with tall and narrow roots, extremely close-set, soft and self-supporting tissue.
In the fit pictures I wore the bra in the tightest hook because the band is quite true to size or only slightly tight at 29" stretched. The cups are too big. I would say it fits like a UK 30G or GG.
I got this bra through MagdaBras4you because I had trouble with my EM order ...and it would save shipping to buy another bra. This bra was on sale on Kris Line's website. I guessed it might be too big being a 65H (with double letters like the UK system) but it was the smallest cup available in a 65 band.
Obviously I can't fill out the cups. But they are projected with a piece of side sling that brings the tissue front and centre. It's quite open on top as well. The wires are a bit too wide for me but I think that's because the cup size is too big. It would fit someone who has narrow - maybe average root width and is projected with at least even or FOT boobs.
The bra is truly beautiful. I love the lace details and the fabric they use at the gore and the wing.
I hate to let it go but I have made a listing. Read more 149 more words
It’s gorgeous. It’s soft. It has those cool straps that are removable. Literally everything I’ve been looking for in bra lately and...it doesn’t fit. 😭
The cups are a skosh too small, so the gore doesn’t tack. My larger side actually spills out on the side and the top. The smaller side quads when I push the gore down, but doesn’t have quadding otherwise.
The bra has thick elastic on the top, which could probably be removed to help with the quadding but since this doesn’t fit I’ll probably have to return it.
The band is snug for an 80, but I was sort of glad that it was. I was expecting the 80 to be way too big so it was a nice surprise.
I love the straps!
This bra is part of Kris Line’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection, so finding an 80K is probably a lost cause.
EDIT: THERE IS AN 80K AVAILABLE THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!! So stoked!
Isn’t it though? I’ve put in an order for the 80K, but I’m holding my breath until I get the shipping confirmation because of these being limited stock. I get nervous that sellers don’t update their stock, especially if they’re a boutique with a store and people can walk in and buy the bra without the stock being updated online right away. 😖
I wear Krisline softcups (balcony) bras all the time. I love their GORGEOUS embroideries. In fact, I buy Krisline bras and panties BECAUSE of their embroideries.
When looking through bra catalogues, I have always been drawn to sheer half cups. I always wanted to wear this style of bra and swore that after I had my breasts fixed I would wear unpadded, sheer half cup bras.
But, most reviews will state that bras of this style are wider and more shallow/less projected than softcup balconies, so I was hesitant to try them, for fear of losing money.
Up until now, the only soft half cup/balconette that I had tried was ...my Ewa Michalak HM Wiktori. I gambled on that one because I had seen other BTB users with breasts similar to mine have success with it.
HM Sekret Wiktori is projected enough at the wire. It fits pretty well and while I love that bra, it is too open on the top to be anything but a date night bra(my nipples fall up and out of it over time) so my quest for a soft half cup that I could wear all the time was still on.
On my last order from MagdaBras4you in Poland, I decided that this time I would be brave. VERY brave. I ordered new styles AND new brands.
And the bra that I am most happy that I took a risk on? This one!!
This bra was a real fit surprise. Why? Because it is a perfect fit. PERFECT.
The wires are narrow. In my size, at 13cm wide, the cup measures almost 2cm less across than my Ewa HM.
The cups are projected and deep (even at the gore).
The cups come up over my nipple and the little elastic at the top closes the cup but does not dig in or cause any quadding. The girls stay inside all day.
This is a sexy bra that gives the uplifted apple effect but has enough comfort, support and security to wear all day every day.
Afrodyta is a soft half cup balconette with 2 vertical seams and a side support. It is unlined and sheer.
There is boning in the wings, but it is soft and flexible - no poking.
Straps are perfect width for my frame. A little closer set than my HM.
It has an inverted V-shaped gore, which I love because I am short waisted.
Band is TTS for KL - i.e. It is size 65 and it measures 65cm un-stretched.
Cradle, gore and band are all constructed of double-layer mesh. Light, airy and delicate but strong.
I chose brazilian (stringo-szorty) panties to match. They are constructed of opaque sueded microfibre on the front with embroidered sheer mesh panels at the hip to match the cups of the bra. The back is made of double-layer stretch mesh (like the band of the bra) that is seamed up the middle and folded on the sides to reduce panty lines.
They are TTS for KL panties in size S - i.e. they fit like an XS.
KL panties are ALL notoriously small. Seriously. Size up ladies.
But, they are some of the best panties ever in terms of quality of fabric and construction. Well worth the money and much better than EM panties. MUCH better.
I am so happy with this set that I have already asked Magda to order another soft half cup from the Krisline Spring/Summer catalogue as well as 3 more from their Fall/Winter catalogue. I have finally found the bra of my dreams and it only costs about $50. Read more 484 more words
I love the details. I love the little rose added to the gore. I think it's very aesthetically pleasing. (:
Now on to the fit itself. I think the cups are too wide for my root, which is why I feel like there's just something... Off about the bra. I don't really understand why the straps sit so far off my back and almost into my armpits. Maybe that's why I don't feel as supported? It's weird. Theres wrinkling on my smaller side at the top of the cup, but slight digging on my larger side, but it's hard to photograph. I think this ...is the correct size for me, but I'm unhappy with the fit itself. The boning they added to the wings are also uncomfortable. They dig right into my ribs, but I don't think this is because the band is too tight, it's just the placement. I feel if I were to wear this bra for more than five minutes, the straps would fall off as they are also too wide. It's just an okay from me /: Read more 75 more words
Very beautiful raspberry color. Sorry the fit is off. :-/
I wonder if a different style would yield better results for you.
I really love the color haha, but the fit leaves more to be desired :/
I'm not sure what other styles they sell in my size. I'd have to take another look at their catalogs.
I'm sorry it doesn't fit. It's lovely otherwise. Those straps look too wide set for you frame (why am I not surprised). The wire doesn't look like it fills the channel.
Ah, super soft tissue will act like that with the upper lace like the one on this bra (the weird, can't-quite-describe-it-wrinkling/cutting in). I've had that happen too. I do love the gore on this, it's reaaaally narrow! Wonderful
A really pretty bra, too bad about the fit :/ Wire and strap position do remind me of UK brands fit of wires and straps on me. Some bras I tried I would need much broader shoulders for it to fit properly. It also looks like there is not much uplift, cups look like they are just there covering boobs?
Me too. It's so pretty in real life :/ They're ridiculous! I don't understand it haha. Could that be why the straps on my back are so far out too? Or is that just a design flaw? Hm. Right :/
brasaremean Dang my soft tissue haha. It's strange to me how it does it more noticeably on my smaller, firmer side. Odd haha. Yes! Very surprised with the narrow gore. It impressed me as well :)
alisa I felt the same.. it's like a Polish/UK hybrid haha. And yes! It does look like they're just hanging out without being lifted, doesn't it? I thought it was just me. Thanks for pointing it out because I thought I was going nuts.
The bigger the cups, the further out they put the straps because they are lazy. Did I show you this photo? This is where the straps need to be on my body (Comexim) vs Ewa's straps. https://imgur.com/qmuAQXq
I think that the bra is made for a wider ribcage and the strap position for broarder shoulders? But it does not make sense since the underbust size 65 it should be scaled for small ribcage. Like with my CK Victory I had, it remind me of that, http://bra.pe/Imdw/ I should have much wider shoulders for this bra.
Also I don't understand the back view of this KL bra, I never saw straps so wide - set on the back of a bra. Looks like they would fall off a lot.
alisa That's the problem with most bra brands.. way too wideset of straps in the smaller bandsize range :/
Exactly. I've never had such wideset back straps this bad before :/
Too bad! The color and fabric look really nice. Sometimes i think there are bras that get made that have never been tried on to a human with those measurements to see if they work...
Really they don't veggiechic. I think most brands don't bother trying to test every single bra size they offer, as it would be too time consuming and expensive in their minds. They just use assumptions about what the next cup up would need and go from there. Look at @Nazeli (shutter) and their scaling. The lower cup ranges ran small but by the P and R cups, they were 2-3 cups too big if not more. It is so frustrating!
veggiechic yes. It's really too bad. I had such high hopes haha. Rats!
Exactly what Mamapagan said. They really don't test all their sizes. I know it seems impractical to a fault, but getting one person within a general size range/sister size could do worlds of good :/
I'm glad you received a bra. I hoped it would be good for you. What a pity...:(
I feel the KL style L1100 and L1101 have a lot of potential if only they would release them. From the description it wouldn't have as tall of cups in the larger cup sizes, but without wires yet still formed channels is very intriguing to me......
**So, I've got a huge update for everyone. Turns out this is too big for me by about 2 cups, possibly three! I discovered this while at work today when the bottom of that elastic band kept rolling up under the wires and then sticking between my ribs. 10/10 would NOT recommend doing this to yourself ever. This rolling caused my cups to collapse and get pinched under the wires as well, all while my band stayed in my IMF zone. Very, very painful. I've never worn or owned a sports bra that was wired OR padded, so I misunderstood how to gauge the fit. I stand by ...the quality and materials and such, so I'm definitely going to give this a try in a smaller size, possibly the 65KK.**
Kris Line's new athletic line popped up on Zulily a couple of weeks ago, and I figured "What the heck?" and took the plunge. After reading reviews about how small the cup ran via Brastop, I opted to try the 65M, a cup size up from what MagdaBras4you and I were guesstimating I would wear in their soft cup size. I am not disappointed.
I was super nervous when I took it out of the box, guys. Seriously. I haven't had a properly fitting sports bra probably ever, and my heart was pounding! I got even more nervous because it felt pretty heavy? It was weird. The material was so soft though. It looked HUGE too!
It took me a little bit of time to measure it and such, and then on it went! I'll be honest, there might have been some tears. Never have I ever felt secure in a sports bra before that moment. The shape was pretty fantastic, not that I would have been terribly bothered either way. The support and lift this bra provides is pretty astounding. The straps are thick, which I think will help with them not digging in as I workout. The jump test passed with flying colors. While there was some jiggle, my tissue stayed quite secure. I'm sure I was smiling like an idiot the entire time I attempted this feat.
I do have some qualms with the bra, no matter how much I'm raving about it:
-The straps are difficult to adjust. I don't know if this was a sewing issue or whatnot, but mine look like they're almost twisted under the adjuster. I tried to adjust the fabric so it laid flat, but I think the width of the material is too wide for the adjuster. Not sure, will update if I manage to fix it.
-Because the straps are difficult to adjust, the J-Hook is kind of sitting awkward on me. I'm not sure if I like where it is placed. It might make some exercises difficult because the hook might dig. Think sit-ups/crunches.
-When the j-hook is connected, the armpit curve sits quite high. I anticipate rubbing. I'm hoping since the material is soft, it's not going to be awful.
Overall, while I haven't actually done a full workout or anything in it, I anticipate good results. I'm hoping it's going to be as fantastic as I'm imagining in my head. Haha.
I want to put a sidenote: while I have the gore measured at 5", that's actually where the underwires end. There's a mesh material that's sewn to the tops of the cups that I believe is intended to help with airflow, if you catch my drift haha. This mesh part goes up another 3", so the gore is actually 8" total.
Ooh, also, I'm wearing this bra on the third hookset. Read more 494 more words
Woohoo honey! I am so happy for you. 💙💜💚 Now I am second guessing my plan for ordering the 65KK from MagdaBras4you when it comes available.....but 65M sounds too big too/for me.... 😬 Eek!
MamaPagan Magda was guessing my size at a 65L. Since we're essentially the same size and since the cups seem to run small, I don't think you're going to have an issue with the 65M, but if you're worried about it, maybe opt for the 65L instead. I think based on other people's reviews that the 65KK will be too small for you :O
Also thanks 😁
Based on the depth measurements of this one, maybe. I might go with two then- 65LL and 65M to play it safe and compare. Maybe there will be less bounce with a 65LL. (It still sounds crazy huge though!)
That looks great, and I love the name! I need one of these!
MamaPagan Just try and remember that Kris Line has weird sizing. An M cup is more equivalent to Ewa's KK cup I believe? I hope I'm converting that correctly in my head buahaha
How weird. I don't know if that would apply to me though!
Sovavosi Very! It's tough to say. I feel like I got pretty lucky though haha. 🤷
Sovavosi based on the similarity in size between DerangedDragons19 and knowing you are typically a cup to 2 cups down from me depending on style, I wouldn't think you would want smaller than a 65L honestly. Definitely not below a 65KK based on our lovely friend"s fit here. Compression pain reasons alone. 😬
That seems so big 😰
I think MamaPagan is right, Sovavosi. I'd say maybe TRY the 65KK if you're worried about the "big" factor and then take it from there 🤷
DerangedDragons19 just pointed out to me that KL doesn't do a LL cup, haha so the M doesn't sound quite as crazy. 😄 Where did I see the LL?!? Ewa confusion I guess!
MamaPagan It's tough to keep all the lettering and sizing correct for each brand :p
Indeed!
Oh my gosh!!! I'm so happy for you!! It's so great that this fits..hmm I was thinking of trying a 65KK but I guess i'll have to size up now
Hey thanks!
Absolutely size up Frazzleberry I seriously believe you're at least a cup size bigger than me. I'd try the 65N if I were you. 🙃😁 If you play it safe, the 65M might fit, but I fear you might have quadding
Haha, MamaPagan & DerangedDragons19 I don't think I'm that brave to size up to an N, it sounds big. Lol.
Technically my perimeter measurements are smaller than you both (even though measurements capture the bigger picture sometimes). I've also been having a rotten luck with cup depth measurements for the bras I've recently measured..so who knows really 😅
I'll probably have to try a few more duds before I decide to take the plunge
Frazzleberry oh love :( you're looking at the cup letter and automatically thinking, "WHATTT?! NO WAY!" when in all reality, my 65M KL transfers, roughly into an Ewa 65L. (Boy do I hope I'm coverting that right for you guys) That's really not bad, or far off, from what you're trying. I only sized up the cup because other reviewers said to do so. I feel like you would be pleasantly surprised with a 65N.
Meh. You've gotten rogue bras. Don't let it discourage you ❤️
Frazzleberry Just think of it this way. If it's too big at least it will be wearable in the future while too small is just plan painful.
Frazzleberry Just think of it this way. If it's too big at least it will be wearable in the future while too small is just plan painful.
We'll see ;) it all depends on how I feel on the day I'm ordering.. it would be great if I could find a relatively cheap stock somewhere to try though..
How are the cups structured btw? Is it cushiony like panache's sports bra or more similar to Freya's?
Not discouraged DerangedDragons19 just a bit wary, considering I haven't tried a "true" 60KK and 65K (aside from my Perla). Thanks though :)
Frazzleberry, I know through Magda, you'd get their sports bras quite bit cheaper than I paid 😬
I don't know how to answer this question. I never tried Panache or Freya. All I know is that it's like a heavier, padded material that almost conforms to my tatas :) I'd put it on par with more of a cushiony feeling :p
True, but judging by your Perla, you would have needed to have sized up anyway 😁
Haha that is true.. A 65K in EM is equivalent to arround an L maybe? (Honestly my previous KL fit was so weird I didn't even bother to try again. I think it was a mix of shape mismatch and size issues, maybe?)
Oh that's no problem. The cushiony feel, sounds more like around a panache, which is really great cuz I loved the feel of that one.
The possibility of a good sports bra is quite a lure though
I’m really confused on Kris Line sizes. I’d also like a sports bra or three that aren’t 32 bands 😜
Mmm, I want to say yes, but I can't say it with much certainty buahhaha. I truly don't really know. When I ordered a soft cup from Magda, we thought it best I try the KL 65L, which I believe she said was equivalent to the 65K EM. So I can infer that the 65M here is about a 65KK EM, or 60L EM. I think the band on this runs slightly in between a 60 and true 65 band. :)
Isn't it though?! Never hurts to give it a whirl :)
This looks and sounds fantastic! Thanks for the great review. I was really curious how these would be when I was looking through their catalog.
veggiechic Hey no problem. I'll update it more as I actually get to exercise in it and such. I'm hoping for good things, and with how it feels, I can say with a little certainty that at least trying them is a good choice :)
I went ahead and edited my review everyone!
Oh no! That sounds so uncomfortable! Hoping you can find the right size since it seemed so promising at the start.
It was horribly uncomfortable 😭 I think once I get the right cup size, it'll be fantastic 😙 here's to being hopefully at least!
I hope you find the right one soon! :)
Sorry honey. :-(
Hopefully Magda will be able to get them soon so we all can give them a try.
At least your experience will help us with sizing choices as well. For that, we thank you. 💙
Thanks everyone.
Indeed MamaPagan. There's always that to look forward to now! 😙
W-O-W! I am so shocked at how obsessed I am with this bra!
This beauty is the Kris Line Betty Full Cup Soft. Honestly, over the past few months I’ve seen Betty and not tried her because I think the embroidery is somewhat ugly, but since it’s become part of Kris Line main line, I figured I’d have to try it eventually now that Brilliant and possibly Fortuna are discontinued. (Note: I’ve been told for certain that Brilliant is discontinued as their main line, but not that Fortuna has been; however, I’m finding it very difficult to find any more Fortunas in my size and they don’t seem to be ...getting restocked.)
The full cup version of Betty does have some key differences compared to the “regular” version, and they’re somewhat important, especially for curvy girls like myself: -Obviously the cups are taller to give fuller coverage. -Comes as a 4-part cup with 2 vertical seams. -Has side support to bring the ladies front and center instead of having them linger in your armpits. -The gore is higher for more containment on the inside of the cups. -And, my favorite part…NO EMBROIDERY ON THE BAND.
This bra has some great compression and gives a lovely rounded shape. The wires are the perfect width for me, but with my experience with Kris Line that’s typically the case for me. Their wires always fit me pretty well. The cups are lined with mesh and are very comfortable. They have elastic along the top, but because the bra is slightly large, it doesn’t cause me to quad. (Note: I’ve read that Betty runs larger in the cups that most other Kris Line bras, which is probably why this is slightly loose on top for me.) The gore is a little wide, definitely wider than Ewa Michalak, but it actually works for me. It barely tacks flat for me, but I think it’s a combination of it being wide and taller. It isn’t an issue for me, though, because most (if not all) Kris Line bras don’t tack hard for me. The band is snug but very comfortable, and I love that there isn’t embroidery on the band at the gore/under the cups because I always have discomfort there on bras. The straps are wide, comfortable, and perfect in terms of adjustment. Overall, this is honestly the best bra I’ve ever worn!
I definitely recommend giving it a try if you know you Kris Line size because even though it’s not the most beautiful bra, it really is the bee’s knees. Read more 313 more words
I ordered this one from LaBella Intimates, which is based in Florida and owned by a wonderful Latvian* woman named Santa! She’s been very flexible and understanding when I’ve returned bras that didn’t fit right, which eventually landed me on this one. Her prices are a little higher than other UK or Polish sellers, but honestly I didn’t mind at all. Her customer service is A+++ so that made it worth it.
The bra fits great! I almost feel like it fits even better than my other 75K - Kris Line » Fortuna Biustonosz Soft (6414) because the band stretches more and the cups seem a ...little roomier (even though black is notorious for being snugger/smaller!)
It’s the same great quality and appearance of my other Fortuna bra except in black, which I tend to prefer. Only complaint on quality is that this one was recently manufactured and it had a lot of strings and fuzzies still sticking out on it when it came. The fuzzies were easy to remove and I’ll have to carefully clip the loose strings later on.
Seems comfortable at first (short) wear, but will need some slight adjustments. I’m sure the side boning will end up bothering me so I have a feeling those will be removed to add more comfort. The wires don’t bother me and neither does the gore.
As for the overall fit on me, the cups are nice and deep and I fill them nicely. My left boob quads a bit, so I will probably end up removing the elastic along the top so the cups are less closed like I did on my beige Fortuna. The gore does not completely tack; it’s maybe a pinky away. I’m hopeful that if I remove the elastic, it’ll give a tiny bit more space in the cups and the gore might actually tack. (It seemed to work for my beige one.)
I’m happy with this bra and excited to be adding it into my rotation! I’m a total Polish bra convert and looooving it.
UPDATE 1: Side boning was removed. Ended up not needing to remove the elastic on top of the cups because it’s a thinner elastic than the beige Fortuna had (the elastic on this one is similar or the same as my Scheherazade bra). Gore tacks better once things settle. Great bra! My only complaint now is that it creaks like crazy. 🥴 Hopefully it’ll stop once the bra gets washed and worn a bit more.
UPDATE 2: (3/23/21) The band is now 76cm resting and 89.5cm stretched. Kris Line bands seem to stretch a lot over time, but that’s the benefit of having 4 sets of hooks, I guess! Read more 340 more words
This bra was completely an impulse buy from eBay, but I’m so glad I bought it! I just happened to be browsing for Kris Line bras on eBay literally 3 days ago and lo and behold, this seller was selling this bra which was the exact size I wear for Kris Line. It was a match made in heaven!
First, disclosure: I’m not entirely sure that this is actually the Margaret Soft model, but it was the closest I could find that looked similar to this bra. The seller did not know or remember the model, so I had to do some research.
The bra fits great! Like I ...said, I’m so pleased with this one. The color is amazing and it’s nothing like any other colors I’ve worn before; it’s like a turquoise, light baby blue or even a mint blue color. It’s soft and very comfortable to wear. The cups are a decent size, and actually have a little more room, so I think it’ll be a good bra to wear when it’s “that time”.
If I were to compare this bra to the many other Kris Line bras that I own, I would say the fit is closest to the 75K - Kris Line » Scheherazade Soft (L1105). The cups/“bowls” (as they are sometimes referred as) are deep and large. As you can see in the pictures, there is a lot of room for projection at the wire, even so much that the cup dips downward instead of immediately sloping upward, which is a great win for my shape!
The quality is great, as many of my other Kris Line bras are.
There are only 2 things that I would consider issues/cons: the wires might be just a tad narrow and the side boning is annoying. I typically remove the side boning from all of my bras, so the same is probably the case for this one, too.
I love this bra and can’t wait for it to become a part of my usual rotation! Read more 231 more words
It’s great how much luck you’ve had with Kris Line! I’m really tempted to give them a go because we have similar-ish shapes (even and center full, projected).
I’ll get straight to the point: I really like the Kris Line Fortuna. It’s pretty, delicate, and comfortable!
The gore tacks on this one, unlike the 75JJ - Kris Line » Fortuna Biustonosz Soft (6414) . Weirdly enough, though, I get slight quad boob on the 75K, but didn’t on the 75JJ? I might alter the top of the cups and remove the elastic because I *think* that would solve the problem.
Oh, and the STRAPS. These aren’t those little spaghetti noodle straps of your preteen days. These are some THICC BOI straps! Definitely the widest straps I’ve ever seen or worn.
Anyhow, I’m keeping this one. I think it might fit better in about a week because I’m kinda measuring bigger right now (gotta love periods, am I right?)
Coffee colorway
This bra's measurements have been altered
Removed side boning. Also removed elastic on the tops of the cups. Adjusted the wires so they are aimed back more instead of more vertical like in my pictures.
It cracks me up that they've named this "big bra" haha. Every step I'm getting a bit closer. I retook my measurements because I have lost a small amount of weight and my ribs went down nearly an inch it seems. I believe this one would fit a little better if I went down in the band/up in the cup. I've got such narrow shoulders that I'm not surprised the straps are too wide. I found it for about $29 on amazon so that's a bit of a win. I'm not a huge fan of the seam on the cup where the lace meets the padded bottom, I'm sure in certain t-shirts it'll be noticeable.
There's a lot of Polish bras that are referred to as "big bra" instead of here we would say "full bust." Asian retailers will specifically mark stuff as "big sizes" for full bust bras or plus size clothes. Funny how the connotations of words can differ in other places!
There's a lot of Polish bras that are referred to as "big bra" instead of here we would say "full bust." Asian retailers will specifically mark stuff as "big sizes" for full bust bras or plus size clothes. Funny how the connotations of words can differ in other places!
Beautiful!!
The only bra I that is not too wide in the straps are my Flirtelle Ellie, my Gaia Annika, and my altered Comexims (straps moved in). You may find the straps better if you can size a band down. I often prefer to where an extender than to band size up as the straps are usually wider in the bigger band.
I tend to find the thick diagonal seam only shows when I am a wearing a half a cup size too small. Usually, when I cup up, it smooths out under most tops.
I'll try to see about sizing down in the band, that'll put me in the 28" range which will probably make it even harder to find.
I wanted to wear this a bit before I wrote review.
For reference my UK size is about 34J/JJ. I have short, narrow roots, low set. very projected needing immediate projection.
I've not worked out in it but I wore it while painting a room in the house https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" /> For reference, I've never had a sports bra and the only one I've tried before is Bravissimo Apollo which was the opposite of this one.
It's still a bit bouncy like when I walk but it's not really a bother for me, I don't do intense work outs anyway. I think just wearing like a ...compression tank top over it would stop that if that's a concern for anyone else.
SO! The wires are really narrow! they're almost too narrow for me but they're juuuust there. The band fits me perfectly, I don't need an extender. The straps are half adjustable but long enough for me and I am 175 cm tall. They have those metal/plastic rings on them where the straps meet in the middle, which is a little annoying depending, and the straps are a little wide on the back, they could be moved in at least an inch maybe.
It's really really comfortable, the wire on one side is a little wonky and can rub my arm when I move my arm there but I'm going to bend it to fix that. I think it's a construction error possibly, the wire channel on the left side doesn't allow this, idk. but when I wear it I don't really notice it at all so it's fine. You can see it in the 2nd picture even.
The gore tacks! it's a medium height gore, it's a bit hard to see it because it's like double or triple layer fabric in there, and there's like a workout mesh on the inside, I'll attach a picture of it.
The cups have padding on the outside? It's a little strange but okay, doesn't really matter. feels like wearing an armored vest hehe.
The fit is sick, tbh. This has such a front and center push, more than any other of my bras. There is NO squishing the boobs back into your armpits here, it's all being forwarded and really center, I get cleavage in this actually, and it's amazing to not have your chest in the way for your arms etc.
Overall it's super comfortable and really good fit for me. if you need narrow wires and don't want to be squished into your sports bra, definitely try this!
I realize it's probably hard to find it. I got it from their own website but I think they only ship to european countries. But if you can find it I definitely recommend. Read more 349 more words
that's so cool - I actually looked into this bra a few weeks ago. I'm in Canada though, so they don't ship here! I'm on a quest for a sportsbra...
congrats on this! Looks great on you and finally a sports bra that fits. What a success! those wires are super narrow, and that is for size KK?! That's extreme. I think I be sized out then. But Apollo which you hated was not that bad on me. We are like opposites in bra fitting...
alisa yeah sadly it only goes to an L cup on their end and you definitely don't need to size up in the band on this, so you can't sister size up either :(
It's probably my polish genes making this such a perfect fit for me :D
Does it fit bigger than 34J Apollo? Would L cup be like JJ?
I think you should stick with polish brands then. KL works well and Nessa was okay too?
I'm gonna measure it later if I remember but I feel I can't quite compare the sizing easily because this one is so forward and no squishing anywhere but apollo was squishing me like crazy where my tissue was being pushed to my armpits etc. I think apollo was too small.
I think this size is like a 34JJ, based on the other 75kk Brillant versus how well my nessa fits in 36J/80M (that i sister size up in the band because they're snug). It's hard to say but i do think their K is like a J and KK like JJ. So L is probably like a K.
And yea i can get nessa cheap on ebay and splurge on KL from their website so I'm all set now with polish for the future I guess. It was funny to order from KL though because I had to make a bank transfer and in order to do that I had to phone my bank and they'd ask me a ton of questions, it's all for money laundering, scams etc I think, but I'd have to do that every time I'd wanna do bank transfer lol. So probably won't do it often.
Ofc there's also ewa which I might give another go when shipping is back to normal because I wanna try SM cut.
Anyway, I have some thought as to *why they have the padding on the outside.* I think it's A) for modesty purposes. aka, to not show nipples through fabric. and it also could offer some cushioning if your playing sports?
B) I wonder if having the padding on the inside makes it less supportive. Like I wonder if it's better to just have the fabric directly "squishing the breast" to provide support on these compression sports bras..
This is a gorgeous lively aqua colored bra! Sadly it doesn’t fit. Wires are too wide and straps too far apart for me. Band is a nice and firm for a 30. Fabric is very beautiful. Center gore is nice and narrow. Straps are quite long if you’re on the taller or lower boobed side. Elastic meets a coordinating non stretch section along the front of the strap. If you’re short or high boobed they aren’t going to adjust short enough for you. It does give a lovely shape if Kris Line is for you.
Alright guys. So I've done some soul searching over the past couple months, and I reached a lot of conclusions.
One being that I needed to lose weight. Another that I was wearing the wrong bra size, and I had to get down to the bottom of the conundrum quite desperately.
So I lost 13 pounds (and counting :] ) and went ahead and remeasured myself. I then threw everything else out the window. Everything I thought I knew about bras and the measurements and even my body. I then took those measurements and bought this gem about a month ago, and here it is today.
It's so lovely. I ...LOVE how much more pink it was compared to the photos. I'm not sure if I'd say the fit is perfect, but it's pretty close. The band doesn't squeeze me like I thought it was supposed to do. Now it's like a gentle hug. I could probably get away with the 70 band, but I really like how this fits me right now.
I think the cups might actually be borderlining on too big, but it's hard to picture why I think that way. I guess it's just me understanding my body a little better.
I count this as a fit win because, well, it fits pretty well right now. As I continue to lose weight, I think my bra size is going to continue to change. Read more 126 more words
@@aprilgoulding they're quite beautiful! It seems to work well for me. Thanks. I felt like I needed this win.
So, I’m not sure how you are losing weight but I will say that when I was exercising my arms and waist I gained band size because I was more muscular. I went down in band size when I stopped as I lost muscle and got squishier.
I’m happy you found a band size that works for you, it’s so hard to do. I was doing the same thing you were and I’ve been on bratabase for three years. It’s hard to find a good fit. This is a beautiful bra and it looks really nice on you.
cupandahalf honestly I'm just drinking a boatload more water, stretching/yoga-type posing and such for my posture, and taking a vitamin. It could be that I'm loosening my muscles and such up. I have theories haha.
Thanks. I appreciate it. I'm very happy with the fit. :)
@DerangedDragons woohoo!! For a bra win. That's great 😁😁🤗🤗
And congrats on the changes :) that's really great. I know how hard it is to plan a regimen and then stick to it. Maybe I should start off doing some stretches and work my way up from there?
Frazzleberry Thanks! I'm actually wearing it today and I'd say the bra might be a cup or two too big 😬
Yessss. It is! Yikes it's tough. The cravings are worse though. It wouldn't hurt I guess :)
Wow! You look beautiful in the KrisLine bra.👏 I am very happy.😍
MagdaBras4you thank you, Magda! I'm very pleased with how it turned out :)
I have been wanting a corset forever...I have also been wanting to try semi-soft bras for quite a while.
This model was on sale so I decided to take a chance and order it. I am so glad that I did!!
To begin, this is built like a corset that has been attached to a semi-soft bra - What I mean by that, is that all the structure of a bra is built inside, including a band/cradle and then the components of a corset are attached to it.
The band, fastened on the tighter set of hooks fits just like all of my KL 65 bands. So, I would be inclined ...to say that it is tight for a 70.
As for the fit of the bra part - right out of the box, the wires were narrow and the cups were deep and projected. The wires were about 1cm wider than I like and I was about 1/2 finger depth away from tacking - no small miracle. So, I bent my wires in a bit (I do this all the time with my KLs) and now I have a hard tack at the top 3/4 of the gore. The very bottom(1/2 cm) of the gore does not tack, but in a corset, I don't expect such a perfect fit. There is too much going on with adding a body piece.
The bottom 2/3 of the cup is lined with thin corsetry foam - to me, this is the perfect middle ground between a soft bra and a padded bra. (Hurray!! I'l be buying more KL semi-softs in the very near future!!) It is covered with cotton on the inside and pretty printed matte satin knitwear on the front side.
The top 1/3 of the cup is the gorgeous embroidered mesh that I have come to expect from KL - on this model it is 2-toned - black with smokey lavender trim to match the printed knitwear. Stunning. I get a clean, smooth line at the top of the cup and nice rounded shape from it too https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
Straps have embroidery on the top/front 1/3, so technically they're not fully adjustable, but I have always been able to pull the adjuster up over the embroidery. Despite being someone who likes her straps short and tight, on my KL bras, I don't need to do this...but I have confirmed that it can be done.
The gore has a small black chiffon bow with a clear crystal charm.
The front body of the corset is shirred black mesh on the sides coming into a center panel of printed knitwear. This has a very slimming, hour-glass figure-creating effect. The bottom is trimmed with the same embroidered mesh as the top 1/3 of the bra.
The back has a full length 2 column hook and eye closure. The sides are matte black knitwear(nice strong powerful stretch) and the center panel, where the hooks are, is the printed knitwear.
Garters/Stocking attachments are adjustable and removable.
The matching Brazil panties (in Poland, they call these stringo-szorty) are gorgeous, with matching embroideries and knitwear, in perfect size and cut as all KL panties are!!
Thank you to MagdaBras4you for helping me to get this stunningly beautiful piece of Kris Line lingerie https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Read more 442 more words
This is another gorgeous soft aqua embroidered soft cup bra. It's a 3 piece cup of embroidered mesh. Bottom of the cup is lined with ultrafine lining mesh. Top panel is left sheer and it has white accents in the embroidery. There is fine, soft elastic running along the top of the cup to allow for more upper fullness. If it isn't stretched, it creates a pretty shirred edge effect.
This is the 3rd KL soft cup style I've tried (in both 65G and 65GG) and they all fit (and measure) differently.
Apparently, Ewa Michalak and Comexim aren't the only inconsistent ones lol
This one is by far the ...widest and shallower of the 3. I don't get a tack (finger width away) and I get some lower cup wrinkling and a little empty cup action on the sides where the wire is too wide.
The bra is otherwise very comfortable. And the quality is top shelf.
Krislines have lower wing heights and longer bands than my EMs. A 65 band is a 65 cm unstretched. As someone between 65 and 70, I love it.
I'll be keeping this bra because, despite the fit issues, it is comfortable and absolutely beautiful. Until EM starts offering embroidered styles, I'll be ordering from KL when something catches my eye.
I have to thank MagdaBras4you for getting me this bra set. Her expertise, patience and customer service is more than excellent.
P.S. I have listed the 65GG for sale.
For those interested to compare cup shape and width of this bra vs an Ewa Michalak BM in the same size: http://imgur.com/a/NAXHZkk Read more 162 more words
At least they are all consistent at being inconsistent. 😄
Beautiful!
It looks lovely on you!
Holy wire width 😬
It does look absolutely fabulous on you! Your skin looks so nice paired with that lovely aqua 😍
Stunning!
This is such a gorgeous bra! I love the colour
Update: I took matters into my own hands. I had a sneaking suspicion that there was ample cup volume here, just that it was spread too wide.
So...I carefully, slowly, bit by bit, BENT the underwires into much more of a U-shape (i.e. I brought it into a 14.5cm width cup) and presto! Bra softly tacks now. Then I did it with my other one and that one tacks too. Sometimes, you know, you just gotta be brave lol
Watch out, MagdaBras4you now that I know I can "fix" them easily, I'm going after more KLs 😋 when is the new Spring collection available? 😉
This bra is drop dead gorgeous. I am not one who usually buys matching panties but if I could find ones to match this bra I would. Its a deep crimson red with beautiful flower details. This is my first unlined bra from Kris Line. It runs true to size unlike their padded bras. The fit is almost perfect, the gore is nice and thin, not causing any discomfort. Wires are narrow and the cups are deep. I do get slight wrinkling on my smaller breast but not enough to fuss with. The top of the cups have a strip of elastic which helps them to stay in place even on my smaller breast. The straps are quite short I had to extend mine all the way to be comfortable. I am 5ft 7in with a long torso and low set breast so if you are tall you might have problems with Kris Line straps.
First Kris Line bra I ever had, I never liked the designs. I bought it accidentally on a flea market for $4 and wanted to try it out. Surprisingly it fits and has a lot of immediate projection (or at least what I believe this is called), giving me a great boost. I will definitely look into more KL bras in the future.
Congratulations on the bra win. I hope it softens a bit with extended wear. 💙