Mar 10, 2019

I have successfully lowered the cup height of a unlined Freya bra at the cup wire level. I lined it with a molded cup of the desired height, tucked in the excess fabric, and sewed in the bra cup with the right amount of projection. It is a smoother fit with no darting nor folding of excess fabric ... on the outside of the cup where visible. I cannot tell that it is a bit of a Frankenstein bra. I did have to tack down a flaring out cup edge as the added bra cup is cut from a $3 special from ebay and not the best quality. Overall very pleased with the results and the bra is firmly in my rota.
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Mar 10, 2019

Has anyone tried these sleep bras? I saw them a couple of years ago, but I haven't been able to try one yet, since I can't afford a full price one at the moment.

NightBra - Anti-wrinkles Bra

Nightbra: Antwrinkles neckline bra. Relax the back, designed y Dr. E.F., gynecol

https://www.nightbra.com/uk/

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34J - Curvy Kate » Victory Balcony (9001)

Second try with this bra. See my review of the 32K - Curvy Kate » Victory Balcony (9001) for more information about the bra.
The 32K was too big in cups and too tight in band. I sized up in band in this bra. Then I had to size down in cups. I sized down 2 cup sizes. ... It was not enough. I still have the gaping on top. I could get 34HH and look at how that will fit but honestly I don't care anymore. I don't think the bra will work for me in any size. It is also not a very high quality bra in my option. The shoulder straps are thin, stretchy and slip easily. The fabric is rather flimsy even in the lower cup and not very supportive.

The band fits well in this size. The band stretches to 85cm which is my comfy exhaled measurement. Apart from that I still have most of the same fit issues than I had in the 32K. Cups are too tall and roomy on top, I cannot fill them even though I have somewhat tall and full-on-top boobs. The straps are too seperated and the wires too wide on the side. The bra does not feel very supportive overall and I also have the same feeling of my boobs in the lower cup falling over the underwire. The gore does not tack fully at the V-part and gets pushed away. The underwire is not very supportive, the bra does not do much work with it's construction.

I only recommend this bra in this size range if you have a specific shape: lots of upper breast fullness combined with a very tall breast root and also somewhat wide boobs. I also think it would work if your boobs were somewhat shallow but I could be wrong. I only speak here about my size range 32-34 bands and J-K cups and I don't recommend it unless you have that specific boob shape.
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65HH - Comexim » Sonia Plunge Bra

I did it!! This is the first bra I have that FITS!! (But Bratabase won’t let me mark it that way).

Without the straps drawn in toward my neck, every fit parameter is PERFECT. Literally like it was shaped custom for my body!! The straps are easy to adjust and thick, the lace and color is GORGEOUS, and fabric is ... breathable and stylish. But, I enter my fit data based on how the straps are when drawn in toward my neck (how they’d be if they were multiway).

With the straps drawn in, the wings cut into my armpits by being too tall, though the wire doesn’t bother me in the slightest. If the fabric softened up enough, that issue might resolve itself. Potentially, styles that aren’t as lacy might not have this issue at all. Maybe even trying half-cups would be a good idea, since they’d come up less high. The gore also becomes a little too short and a little too narrow, though as you can see from the pictures, it has a partially overlapping gore, so perhaps one without this feature will be perfect. Additionally, the band becomes slightly too tight and the lace itches a tad in the back, but I think this is merely a function of it being a lacy bra, and therefore having less stretch than a non-lace bra.

All that being said, it still isn’t comfortable enough for everyday wear in the condition it’s in. Without being able to multiway, it’ll eventually kill my bad shoulder, and I am way too scared of that alteration to attempt it myself (and have no idea where I could take it to have that done). For now, my project will be keeping my ear to the ground to find someone who can convert the straps. Even in the mean time though, I think this could be a great stepping stone for me in terms of finding a bra that does fit and is comfortable enough for everyday wear.
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36C - Warner's » Invisible Bliss Wirefree (2055)

The band of this bra is undeniably too big, and the cups are undeniably too small. Even still, the straps are INCREDIBLY soft and stretchy, as is the whole bra. It’s so comfy, and feels a bit like a cloud. I think I’m going to get another with bigger cups, band size be damned, and alter it to the correct ... band size. As for right now, it’s my current go-to bra under tight tops, since it provides the perfect amount of nipple coverage, lies invisible and flat under shirts, and is flexible and supportive enough to keep up with me and all my activities, no matter what way I bend or move.
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65J - Comexim » Wildflower 3hc

(Cup height is 6.5 not including the lace, 7.5 including lace. 7.0 is displayed.)

This is BY AND AWAY the comfiest bra I own. Which is surprising, considering it’s HUGE on me. Like very, very huge on me. Even still, according to Bratabase, it’s my best fitting bra. The band is so so soft and perfect I can’t tell I’m wearing ... it, yet it’s more supportive than most - maybe this is because the whole bra being built of mesh makes it super breathable, stretchy, and soft, all of which are MAJOR plusses for me. Also, this is the first and ONLY bra I own that, when the straps are drawn in toward my neck, DOES NOT cut in under my armpit. (A photo showing this specific angle is included, because I am shocked!) Even though the cups are too big, which means they’re even taller than what I need, they are perfectly comfy under my arms and don’t bother me at all. Never had a more perfect gore in terms of width, height, placement, everything. The cups are the perfect amount of padded, and this is somehow my most supportive bra, even though the cups clearly run too big. Believe me, I could, and would, wear this bra everyday, but due to the excessive cup wrinkling, it looks super frumpy under shirts.

Now, some style questions, as this is the first time I’ve ever tried a 3HC from Comexim. Do they run bigger in the cups than the plunges? Do the cups and wings run lower on the sides? How can I replicate all the perfection of this bra in a size that fits me?
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How to determine Ewa bra size? What is Comexim 80J in Ewa sizing?

I was considering ordering an Ewa bra, but cannot figure out what size I should order. In Comexim 80J has been the best fit for me for the plunge style. In the three piece HCP I’ve tried 80HH with 2 cm increased depth at the bottom of the cup and they were too small. I am FOB, centre full and ... short rooted, so is CHP or CH a good choice for me. I have tried comparing Ewa bras listed on bratabase to my best fitting bras, but am still confused. Do I stilll order an 80 band or should I go up? I’m just confused now.
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Comexim shipping times

I'm really thinking of trying comexim again, the hot chocolate is on sale, lol...around how long does shipping take when ordering direct? Also, is there a tracking option (<-- it's fine if it doesn't..just curious) I think actually may be able to ship it directly to my country also..so there's that..of course I may also decide to be cheap and not order anything..I probably should really wait before ordering anything new XD

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Ewa Advice

It's really late here and I had some rough days and I'm very tired so quick adventure here:
thanks everyone for advice and recommending Ewa SF bras to me, I'm ready to try one! I want to take advantage of the sale that ends tomorrow and I looked at the Ewa Michalak Sf Gładzioch Beż (849). I'm undecided ... between 70K or 75K as a starting size to go from, I'm wearing 30K Tango which is closest to fitting, but I'd need 32 band and at least K cups. Size down or up in the bra? Also ordering from Ewa, I haven't done it in 5 years, still the same? When will they send me a new password, do they do it automatically or only if someone is in the office? (I forgot my pw and username) I'm thankful for all advice and motivation to really do it this time
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Mar 09, 2019

So I should, hopefully, be getting my Bravissimo Nina bra this week *fingers crossed that it fits* although, to be honest I'm not holding out much hope..considered their 30K sports bra was an epic fail...but maybe with a slightly different construction, it'll be okay?

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