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65M - Lupoline » Big Soft (2101)

My first Lupoline bra. (I have one more and will share the review tommorow).
I got this bra today from Astratexu on a sale and I am really happy with the appearance and fit.
I've read that it runs 1-2 sizes big in the cup and I think it is true - size 65M equals 30J but my Curvy Kate bras that ... kind of fit are size 30K.
The bra is unpadded, in a nice bright red colour with lace in the inner and upper part of the cups. It is lined in beige mesh (works as nude for my pale skin) and on the top edge of the cups there is only the beige mesh + red hem, which creates a fake "strappy" appearance (I'm not sure how to explain it, take a look at the photos).
The band fits great on me, it's very firm with enough support.
The cups have a lot of projection near the wire and in the inner part of the cups. It's a three part cup with a bit more coverage than my Curvy Kate balkonettes.
But lets talk about the best feature of this bra - the lift and shape are amazing! And the wires are quite narrow.
The only issues I have - the central gore could be a bit narrower, the right cup wrinkles a bit and the left is slightly too small but this happens in every bra because my left breast is bigger and produces more milk... Also, I can nurse in it comfortably.
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- Yeah! Happy to see more reviews of this brand. I have been checking them out for quite some time now. It's not a ton of money and they offer size 30 bands. Interesting that they run large in cup size. It seems that most french brands seem to run large in cup size.
- Thanks for the review! I'll probably try out a Lupoline in my next bra order. Glad to see that the cups running large seems to be consistent so I know to size down.
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70HH - Comexim » Karen Bra (493)

This is my Comexim set Black Friday sale that arrived yesterday, who hoo!

Unfortunately, I have gained weight and it's just a *smidge* too small on my larger side - I know it probably looks like it fits. The fit on my smaller side is perfect though.
The same with the matching panties, they fit, but would fit better if ... I lost 10 or 15 pds, lol. I think their size chart for underwear is pretty accurate.

So these are the differences I can think of between padded plunges and Karen (unpadded plunge):

Unlike many balconette bras, Karen has a 4-part cup; 3 parts on the bottom of the cup, and one part horizontal across the top. I think this makes the bra rounder on the bottom, instead of a pointer shape.

The bra is double-lined, even across the lace; also the wings of the bra are double-lined. Not all bra manufacturers do this #ComeximQuality This is why these Comexim bras last so long!

The top of cup is lined with an elastic - perfectly fine for my shape (FOB), but like the other review said-- if one is FOT, I'm wondering if that elastic edge would cut in a bit.

Interestingly, the shoulder straps are unlike any other Polish bra I've tried; they really stay in towards the center of one's body! Completely different from Ewa Michalak BM bras, which tend to go a little wide with the shoulder straps.

There isn't as much immediate projection as with an Ewa Michalak BM bra, it works okay for me (there's a little bit of space in between the underwire & my boob) but I guess one can always request "added depth at the wire."

I think it actually runs large in the cup compared to a padded plunge in the same size; I would say probably size down.
The gore is really narrow on this bra, too.
about me: FOB, narrow roots and projected shape, center full. average root height.

I think this is also a petite-friendly (or short breast root friendly. or high-set breast friendly) style, because like a typical Comexim, the underwires don't go very high towards the armpits, like some brands do.

If one has a lot of breast tissue on the side, I don't think this would be a good style for them (maybe a brand like Elomi would be better?) because this is a good style for someone with narrow boobs/close-set breasts.

the fabric itself is a navy blue leaves print, with grey lace, 3 grey bows, and dark navy elastic for the shoulder straps, and dark navy wings.
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- It's so pretty! I didn't know it was double lined. Now I want this set!
- I just went to look for it and I don't think it's offered anymore! That or I can't find it on their website. Maybe I'll try Mystic instead.
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65K - Comexim » Naomi Balcony Bra (418)

This is part of my Comexim Black Friday order and I'm so happy with how well it fits! This is my first try with a Comexim unlined bra. My all time favorite unlined bra was Ewa Michalak Czarna Mgielka when I was a 65FF. Now that I need a larger cup size, I can only comfortably wear the Ewa PL ... and PLM due to my symmastia. So I turned to Comexim! I ordered this bra with the gore reduced by 2cm and added depth at the wire. I have padded plunges from Comexim in 65J, 65K, and 60L that all fit differently, so I tried to go by that and measurements while keeping my alterations in mind. I know from making and altering bras that lowering the gore can reduce cup volume and depth/projection, and I need a lot of immediate projection so I asked for the reduced gore and the added depth. I thought they would equally cancel each other out so I went with 65K for sizing. I think with these alterations it would have been perfect in 65J because this one is a tiny bit too big in the cup. It's not uncomfortably big or very noticeable, I will still wear it. I may reorder this one in 65J with the same alterations, but I also have my eye on the Comexim Angel. The mesh is good quality, I don't have any itchiness or rashes like I have experienced with Cleo and Freya mesh bras in the past. It's not quite the Czarna Mgielka, but it's pretty close. The wires are softer, straps are much firmer, band has a lot more stretch, and the top of the cup/lace is looser. If the gore was higher, there would be a lot more support, but I'm used to sacrificing center support for comfort. Overall it's a bra win, and I will definitely be ordering more Comexim unlined bras before summer.
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- Excellent, glad it worked out for you! And thanks for the detailed review. I’ve been curious to try the comexim unlined bras in the plunge cut. I’ve also wanted to try the extra depth alteration on some Comexims but wasn’t sure if they actually do that alteration, or how to word it to Joanna
- margesimpson I really like the unlined in the plunge, it's very comfortable! For the wording I wrote in the comments on the order "size 65K, reduced gore 2cm, added depth at the wire." Then when she emailed me to let me know that alterations were non returnable, I agreed and asked to confirm the alterations and she said yes. Two of the three items I ordered had the alterations done correctly.
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Trouble with Katherine Hamilton returns? (Black Friday sale)

Katherine Hamilton r/cd my return on Dec 23, 2021 (right before Christmas), but I've yet to see a refund.

Has anyone else had trouble with Katherine Hamilton returns?

I've emailed them twice, and no one has responded.

Plus, they removed their phone number from their website.

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- That must really suck, I’m sorry. 😔 wish there was something I could do to help. For bras so expensive, they should really de-complicate returns. I just bought a KH second hand from a user here, and I’m happy not to directly patronize them and hopefully provide a neglected bra with a loving home.
- If I email and don't get a reply I will message the company on social media. I recently waited on hold with an airline company for an hour and never got to a person but it took only a few minutes to reply to my direct message and solve my issue. It's worth a try if you haven't heard back from them yet.
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Bravissimo clothing line is now closed

You’ve been the very best friend to my boobs, thank you.

Clothing Update | Bravissimo

https://www.bravissimo.com/clothing-update/

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- Awful news. The good side is that there's a clearance, so rush on that!!
  
  https://www.bravissimo.com/collections/all-clothing/
  
  I wish other brands would pick up their clothing sizing scheme that seemed to work well for many people, but as they explain, it was exactly that that made the business unsustainable, seems that too little market for so many sizing variations.
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My Polish haul has arrived!

I ordered from misterna.pl in early December and my order has finally gotten to me. It's a pretty big Gorsenia haul with 1 Ava and 2 Gaia bras thrown in for good measure. God knows I never write reviews (don't hurt me! I do the measurements at least!) but I think I'll have to write some just to share some knowledge about these lesser-known Polish brands. Very excited to try all these new bras on when I finish work!

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- Polish bras are a treasure. I am currently awaiting my Lupoline and Nessa bras and feel really excited about them.
- BlackieBird That's exciting! I quite like the Nessa bras I have so far but I've never tried Lupoline. I wanted to include a Lupoline bra in my order but I had no clue about the brand's sizing. I hope the bras work for you! Please let us know how they fit :)
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34 B - Victoria's Secret » Angels By Victoria's Secret Dream An

Got this bra recently in a dark navy with floral satin pattern with pink lace on top, very comfortable and sexy bra, great for everyday and gives me the oomph and support I need and makes me feel beautiful and feminine

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30FF - Freya Swim » Nouveau High Neck Crop Bikini Top (AS6702)

So this is essentially a strapless bra with a crop-top that goes over it. The outer top connects to the bra at the bottom of the cups, which means all the support comes from the internal strapless bra. This is good as it means the drawstring ties that go around your neck don't carry any of the weight - of course if one generally struggles with strapless bras then this might not be a good option.

I found the bra comfortable yet secure feeling. I like that it has a lot of coverage but still looks cute.

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30FF - Freya » Temptress (AA400102BLK)

I love the way it looks and personally find it fits and flatters my shape!

I normally don't like the way these bras with the extra decorative straps look when wearing clothes: they often connect higher on on the cup or somewhere along the shoulder strap, meaning the bra is often visible in ways it otherwise wouldn't be. However, this one connects lower down than the others I've tried.

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Jan 07, 2022

Is there anywhere on the site where people post their favorite / best bra choices?

Lost a little weight and I'm due for another ordering haul (in the US so there are no good stores near me) and it would be helpful to know people's go-to for my general size and shape. (32H, full on top, narrow root, breasts wider ... than root, narrow gore, dense).

Thank you for all your help. I feel like I take from this site more than give - partially because I still feel like a newbie with getting the correct size and partially because too much computer screen is bad for my brain.) I appreciate everyone's help and will try to be better about posting pics / measuring bras.
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- Some people post under "favorites" a list of their favourite bras. (however, I just kind of use that list as my "wish list" of bras...also I don't think I have the list visible).
  
  that's why I find the "follow" feature useful on bratabase - you can follow people with your similar size and shape (or just because you find their reviews interesting, lol).
  
  Also, some people have a little intro about their shape, and what bras work best for them in their shape/size (e.g. Happy2BraShop https://www.bratabase.com/@happy2brashop or WildWolff https://www.bratabase.com/@wildwolff)
  
  I think only by reading bratabase reviews (time consuming, yes...but I always read the reviews before I buy a bra online!) will you be able to find people with your similar size/shape. Also, bra blogs.
  
  Btw, breasts that are larger at the end than at the breast root are called "omega-shaped breasts," there might be some good blog articles about this shape, e.g. https://hugsforyourjugs.blogspot.com/2021/10/omega-vs-projected-which-are-you-and.html
  
  You could go under your size and see which are the most popular bras. HoWeVeR, that doesn't account for breast shape at all. So, obviously, popularity of the bra doesn't mean that it's going to work for you.
  
  E.G., this list of bras (listed by the highest number of reviews in your size) https://www.bratabase.com/browse/by-size/32:11/
  Hope that helps!
- There is a little known feature hidden under a link that nobody clicks on.
  
  When you got to a model's page for a bra you like, for example Panache Jasmine Balconnet Bra (6951). There's a "Users' list" menu that's hidden under the "more >" link at the right of the menu that contains "Measurements table", "Size range",
  
  That "Users' list" contains a link of people's lists that contain this bra. And below that list you can see which are the top other bras that are usually grouped with this. So it's kinda like People who liked X also liked Y.
  
  Note that this is only grouping by how people have grouped them in their lists, this does not feed from any fit or measurements data.
  
  Caveat, the pages are a bit slow to load, I need to work on optimizing that.
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