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75J - Ewa Michalak » Sf Gładzioch Czekolada Deserowa

I already had the Ewa Michalak Gladys bra in both black and milk chocolate/caramel in a 75J, so when I saw that the "aubergine" colorway was available in my size at Levana Bratique, I grabbed it and the matching underwear. The fit is virtually identical to my 75J - Ewa Michalak » Sf Gładzioch Mleczna Czekolada and ... 75J - Ewa Michalak » Sf Czarny Gładzioch (866) , and super comfortable to wear all day, even with the obscene humidity outdoors today. This bra looks dark brown to me in person, as opposed to dark purple as I would expect of something labelled "aubergine," but it actually makes it a better neutral/skin tone bra for me.
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Aubergine colorway

Updated on Jul 22, 2021 Flag this

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- This looks amazing on you! I can see a hint of the aubergine in the shimmer in the straps. It looks very lovely.
- this looks so pretty on you! congrats on the 'bra win"
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36HH - Bravissimo » Apollo (LN823)

So I got it on myself for only an hour and I don't want to overpraise it yet, but it is so damn comfortable ! I don't feel I m wearing a bra. May it only be as comfortable in long run as I feel in it now

Updated on Jul 22, 2021 Flag this

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- Oh I love the pattern! Glad it’s comfortable for you. Fingers crossed it stays comfortable
- This looks awesome! It’s giving you a grate shape, and the color/pattern is really cool.
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Buy suggested size or go by closest depth measurement?

I'm about to order some bras to try on and I've been eyeing Panache Envy and either Tango och Sculptresse Estel. Should I go ahead and order my suggested size (38K), or order the size with a cup depth matching one I already own? Any suggestions or tips are extremely welcome.

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- The bra size doesn't mean shit half the time, pardon my language. There are some 28D unlined bras with same depth as some 28E bras from a different brand or lined. If there's anything I've learned, it's that the bra size doesn't mean much.
  I'd definitely suggest getting the size with the depth that best matches your breast perimeter/the depth of the bras you are already comfortable in.
  Good luck!
- MeeM_13 Thanks, that's what I think too but it's always nice to have someone agree!
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55HH - Comexim » Karina Plunge Bra

A lot of people seem interested in unlined bras from comexim and for good reason, they're so hard to find and even if they're added, there isn't much information available.

First thing that comes to mind is that the band feels stretchier, almost looser when compared to their lined bras. It's still a 26 but I just like my bands extra ... snug so, if I were to order directly from comexim, I'd maybe ask for 50 (do they even still do 50 bands? I heard they don't). The hooks are 2 by 4.

I got this bra from someone else who asked for the reduced cups alteration and even then, the cups are too tall for me. The cup depth is great, it doesn't slighty squish like the 3HCs, it's a true fit. It is slightly narrower than the 3HCs, as the plunges are. The cup depth is also a bit larger (0.5-0.8 cm, depending on the 3HC, handmade variation). The straps are very wide. They cause a slight fit issue because the straps are not straight, if they were to sit well on my shoulders, causes slight gaping in some angles. That's really not an issue since all unlined bras gape on me, in some way. I'd suggest asking for the straps to be moved in and the other alterations you normally ask with your lined plunges. I'd like for the unlined bras to be made into 3HCs or at least have the straps moved in with the reduced cup alteration, when I plan on ordering from comexim directly. I have seen and heard that it is possible.

It gives a beautiful shape under clothes. It gives a rounded, natural look. Basically my breasts but a bit bigger and slightly rounded because it's all in one place. The lace does reallyyy show through at the top and even though there's no gaping, the lace sorta bends outwards sometimes and moves away from the bra a bit. I don't know if I'm making sense. The only negative point for me is how much it shows through.

The quality is great, doesn't feel delicate or flimsy. It's a very pretty bra and quite sexy, if only it didn't cover my entire breasts.

Overall, it is still the best fitting unlined bra I own, for now. There is no gaping most of the time, barely any wrinkling, no squishing. Would recommend trying the unlined comexim bras if you struggle with unlined bras.

Edit- after wearing it around for a while, it's very comfy and the gaping magically disappears. it's like a comfy bralette.
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Red with black lace colorway

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- This looks good on you! yes, I am interested in unlined Comexims, and curious about the fit compared to their padded plunges, lol.
  It looks really comfy from the pictures!
- MeeM_13 , I wanted to do a little write-up on comexim padded plunges measurements/sizing this week and tag you! But I don't know if I will this week...
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55HH - Comexim » Rozalia Half Cup 3hc

The alteration was made for reduced cups, by the person I got the bra from. There is a slight difference in cup width (which feels a bit too narrow for me in the first few minutes of wearing and then, it feels okay) and height but the cup depth is the same as the other 55HH 3HCs.
The material is ... great, it feels sturdy, smooth. No itchiness at all. It's surprisingly breathable.

It's a pretty bra, not really my type but it does look great on. The band is snug and works for me, I'm more of a true 26 band, I think. The hooks are 2 by 3, some bras I have are 2 by 3, some are 2 by 4. I'm not sure why they're not all the same.

I have conical, functionally short roots with even fullness and it fits like a dream. When I bend over, there's slight quadding but that's just because it is the tiniest bit smaller to give the cakes on a plate look. Yep, that's what my breasts look like when there's an oomph effect.

I have nothing negative to say about this bra, only that the seams and outline show through a shirt slightly but that's to be expected. I just wouldn't ask the alteration for reduced cups if I was ordering from comexim directly.
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Pink flowers with grey and white outlines colorway

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- I like this pattern, it Looks great on you! Makes me want to try this one. Congrats on another Comexim win!
- @margesimpson Thank you 😊 I think this pattern/colour would look great on you too! It would definitely complement your skin tone and add some contrast. All the comexims I got were a win but I don't wanna spam the feed with my reviews 😂
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75HH - Comexim » Arletta

Second try at the Comexim plunge for me. Feedback welcome!

I’m torn about the fit. There is some gapping at the top of the cups and it’s loose in the upper cup. I had to tighten the straps more than I like to help eliminate the gaps. Everything else fits well. Band is TTS, gore is fine, bottom and width of ... cups are good. Having the straps moved in 2 cm definitely helped, although the straps on the plunge are much wider set than my 3HCs. I like the shape the bra gives.

I know that technically I “should” fit into 75H, since I wear 75HH in the 3HC, however when I tried this previously the cups cut in at the sides and felt like there wasn’t enough projection at the wire.

I really like this bra. It feels comfy and I love the look. It’s a soft silky material. The pattern is a faux dark grey lace overlaying a medium nude colour (not actual lace). Straps are the same nude colour.

I’m not sure what to do with this bra. Do I keep it and ignore the fit issue? Keep it for period days? Sell it?
Give up on the comexim plunge style? I think if I were to seek the perfect fit with this I would need the cups reduced 2 cm. Or maybe I should just stick with the 3HC LOL.
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Updated on Jul 21, 2021 Flag this

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- Pretty, and looks good overall!
  But yes for me, I do need a larger size in 3HC than in plunges. So 75H might make sense?
  Maybe with added projection at the wire? I've been contemplating that myself..
  
  Reducing cup height and maybe moving the straps inwards a bit further on a 75HH could work too!
- cups reduced, straps moved in, gore reduced, too?? that's what this blogger did. Not saying that's the right choices, but maybe worth a try? https://brogwithadog.wordpress.com/2015/07/07/comexim-vivien-60hh/#more-211
  How does the gore feel, or do you think it's fine?
  I wonder if doing all of those alterations would alter the cup volume too much though.
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DDD+ American bra-sizing system is truly ridiculous

My sister recently forwarded me this email from LuLulemon. I think she thought they would have my size? It's re: the release of their new "larger cup" sports bra. C-DDD cup.

I had to explain to her (we don't discuss bras! though I sort of bravangelize her, but she actually doesn't need to wear a bra for support -the $ ... she must save!) that their system was both too large (band) and too small (DDD) for me.

She's an intelligent person, so I think she got it, but later I was thinking --this DDD+ bra-sizing system the U.S. uses is truly ridiculous. Just from fact that it's so much less confusing to just use one or two letters.

either stick with the EU system (one letter), or UK system (one letter, double letters, one letter, double, etc. starting at D.) I found this handy chart. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6a/Cupumrechnung.svg

addendum: has anyone tried the Air Support bra from Lulu? What do you think?
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AirSupport Bra *High Support, C–DDD Cups | Yoga Bras | lu...

The AirSupport Bra is a breakthrough in high support and comfort that feels ligh

https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-sports-bras/AirSupport-Bra/_/prod10620025?...

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- I always try to preach that **There is NOT US SYSTEM**. Stop pretending you can say a US cup.
  
  Anybody trying to do a US translation will always get it wrong because each brand has the all-american freedom to do whatever they want in their sizing, and change it whenever they want.
  
  UK is MUCH more consistent, and even then still not 100% used, I recall there being some UK brand using I cups, and it's unexplored territories beyond KK.
  
  EU can misleading since one the most popular big size EU brand (Ewa Michalak) uses actually UK cups. And EU brands will do different things:
  
  https://www.bratabase.com/browse/comexim/vs/brand/ewa-bien/
  https://www.bratabase.com/browse/avocado/vs/brand/gorsenia/
  
  It's best to stick to Index sizes ;)
  
  All this is of course because there is no ISO about how cups should grade, I know there's some tailoring standards, but if brands were to stick to it, they would lose their secret sauce on their so called "perfect fit".
  
  The whole idea behind starting Bratabase 14 years ago was just that, that even within the same UK system you cannot trust that an H cup will fit the same.
- yes! it was even mentioned in this academic paper,
  
  "It is important that women realise there may be discrepancies in bra sizing between manufacturers (Hardaker and Fozzard 1997) and that their body shape may influence bra fit (Chen et al. 2010, Pandarum et al. 2011). A woman’s breasts will change size and shape throughout the menstrual cycle and throughout the life cycle (McCool et al. 1998, Page and Steele 1999), so frequent evaluation of bra fit is necessary. To help women select appropriately fitting bras McGhee and Steele (2006) suggested that a new reliable bra sizing system should be developed, which standardises the procedure for calculating cup and band sizes..."
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65GG - Ewa Michalak » Antonina Pl

Antonina is definitely your bridal va-va-voom bra and panty set! With Antonina I feel like I get more cakes on a plate compared to Biszkopty/Biscuit, which holds you into your chest more. But, with a set like this, it’s definitely fitting since it’s marketed as a bridal collection. You definitely get the “all about me” look. It’s beautiful!
The cups ... is a three part cup with the inside being a light tan cotton padded fabric. The outside cup consists of the lower portion being covered with the Antonina lace fabric and the upper cup being covered with a fine white mesh. There is delicate lace edging along the center horizontal seem as well as the top of the cup seem. The back-band is a light tan power mesh with the white lace overlay. There is a white bow on the center gore with a diamond pendant. The straps are half padded in the front and flare out in the middle then taper back in where it meets the white elastic straps. The padded portion is made using the same light tan padded cotton fabric with a white mesh overlay. The same lace that lines the seems of the cup adorns the outside edges of this strap portion. The straps have a satin sheen to it with a scalloped edge. The hardware is white. There is a 3x4 clasp on the back-band.
I feel that if you are high-boobed/short, the padded straps will sit more in your shoulders. If you are low-boobed/tall, the straps will be more in the front. On me they sit more on the front than my shoulders. As you can see, if you need the straps extended all the way you’ll see more of the white elastic on your shoulders like a typical EM bra.

High Waisted Panties in Size 38.
These panties are very comfortable! The front consists of the center panel that has the white mesh overlay on top of the light tan fabric. There is fine white lace running down the sides of the front panel where it meets the front hip portion. There are two white bows with diamond pendants where the lace ends at the leg holes. The front hip potion is light tan stretch mesh with the Antonina white lace as an overlay. The back portion of the panties has a light tan stretch mesh with the white lace overlay that gives it a faux thong look over the thong fitting mesh. There is a white bow with a diamond pendant hanging from the back waistband. The waistband elastic is white and there is a light tan mesh crotch over a cotton gusset.
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Updated on Jul 21, 2021 Flag this

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- I love Antonina and this looks great on you! I couldn't decide between this and the classic PL for Antonina and I ultimately went with the classic because I love a wider padded strap but I'm short and need as much strap adjustment as possible. I was also worried about the shade on the upper cup looking weird against my skin tone. I did get the matching underwear(you inspired me to get more sets!) and garters for Antonina though, I love the lace so much.
- WildWolff I sometimes wonder about how something will come off as a shade of tan on me. I try to go into these shades as if they’re independent shades and not as a “nude”. In person my undertone is kind of funky. In winter it’s very pasty neutral. In summer I get what I call the “fake cheddar bake” tan and golden/olive lol. I just figure no one can see my undies. So it’s all good lol.
  I can’t help but think of the PL Cappuccino as being naughty, and Antonina as being the counterpart, nice lol.
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65G - Ewa Michalak » Bm Porcelain

This lovely bra is your typical BM with a three part cup consisting of a lower inside non-stretch mesh in white, and an inner upper cup with stretch mesh in white, topped with a beautiful shade of cool tone dusty light pink. It’s a very muted shade. If BM Apricot had a baby with BM Puder, you’d get this bra ... as the love child.
The back-band is full lace with a white power mesh lining. It has a 2x4 hook closure. The straps have a satin finish and there are cute matching bows where the strap meets the cup. There is a cute bow on center gore and it has a diamond pendant hanging form it. The hardware on the straps are white.

For some reason, I didn’t get the matching panties! I think I’ll have to request a pair of briefs be made to match this. Again, sometimes pictures don’t capture the color as you see it in real life. It really is a lovely delicate shade.
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- I've wanted this one since I saw it on Instagram! Haha.
- That colour really suits you!
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75HH - Comexim » Matthiola 3hc (633)

About me: FOB, short roots, pendulous, soft tissue, narrowish to average width roots, narrow shoulders, centre full, and close set.

This bra is beautiful! My photos don’t do it justice. It’s a lovely pastel pattern with some grey details. The straps and band are grey. The tops of the cups are edged with a thin strip of pink shiny material ... that’s a nice subtle detail. It is a 3 part half cup and the seams are a bit more prominent than the other 3HCs I’ve tried. So this would not work well for light coloured thin tops. This doesn’t bother me though.

The material is quite soft and silky and the band is TTS, not as firm as some other Comexims I’ve tried. (I measured it 33” bit I think it stretches to 34” I just didn’t want to distort the wires). I had the straps moved in 1 inch as I’ve done with others, and it works well for my narrow sloping shoulders.

The fit works well for me and it’s super comfy, as per usual for Comexim 3HCs. I’m addicted!
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- yea! Looks super soft and comfy : )
- BraOdyssey it is so soft! Forgot to mention it took 3 weeks to ship this time, faster than the last time
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