Apr 17, 2024
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I've been curious to try Gorsenia because they're always on sale but I could never figure out the sizing, so I looked at their size chart and based on the bust measurement went on here to check measurements of bras right, and I compared them to my Kris Line bra in 65I and basically the Gorsenia bras in 65I are..the ... same measurements as the Kris line bra.. But then I go to the reviews of bras and ppl are listing that they are like, 30G/30GG. My technical size is 30HH. But obviously i fit almost perfectly into the 65I Kris line, and it has basically the same measurements as the majority of the 65I gorsenia, so then I got super confused.. I did notice tho they are available on zalando with free returns lol should I just order it for science?! only "big " difference seem to be cup height , but the KL one is a half cup ofc..
or am i trippin that at least in my size, gorsenia and KL is the same size?? But all the users report being severl cup sizes smaller than me. I know I have wonky boobs but yea
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yea that is what I have heard and seen in the past, that they run big.
and I did try one of them when I was a 34JJ and it was so so big. can't remember what size I got, 75M I think?
after some consideration. and impulse calm down , I believe there's no point in me trying anything other than half cups but I couldn't find any of those for sale in my size from Gorsenia so whatever :D
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Band size was good. color and fabric were good. Large top gap in cup. Cup is too big and doesn't sit against my shallow top portion of breast correctly. Returning.
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If you want to write a review of you your bra, it's best that you add it to your bras
https://www.bratabase.com/browse/freya/deco-moulded-plunge-bra-4234/
Pick the size you got and clicke the "I have one of these" link. Then you can write your review so it will be classified correctly for that model and size, otherwise this post right here wlil get lost in time between other adventures shared :)
Jj Hello and thank you for your help and guidance.
28G katherine Hamilton in different styles fits best so far, some cup sizes are good, others are a little too small. However, all the styles have underwires that are too wide, digging into my ribs where the underwires overshoot the front of my chest, and bend inwards to follow my ribs on the sides. I ... wear the bands of all styles at the smallest setting, otherwise the underwires ride up my breasts. The taller underwires are painful under my armpits, and sometimes on my sternum, especially when I lie down. I need underwires that are more narrow than Katherine Hamilton, and shorter. Thank you for your help. Donna
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Katherine Hamilton, while beautiful, is a bit inconsistent in their sizing between styles.
I applaud you for trying out the brand, you're brave. I assume you're in the U.K.?
I recommend trying out Polish brands if you need shorter cups.
28G sorted by cup width
https://www.bratabase.com/browse/by-size/28:9/measurements/?filter_by=cup_width&order_by=cup_width&style=&hide_discontinued=False
It looks like Comexim has the narrowest wires in your size.
If you're in the U.S., you can try them from BreakoutBras.com
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Some of their bras are currently on sale so I decided to try a few more.
I found my best size to be 75K in plunge bra, but the band already feels a bit loose. Weirdly the bra has the same band lenght than a 80J I bought so I don't know if one runs big or the other runs small. ... I generally read that their bands run small.
What about sizes of their 3HC? Do you size up in cups compared to the Plunge bra?
With some bras they only go up to HH or J cup in 75 bands, I think it's mostly older models. So they don't make other sizes if the bra is on sale?
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https://comexim.pl/
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Padded 3HC?????
This is what I've noticed (general trend) but NOT EVERYONE follows this: for padded 3HC, go +1 cup compared to padded plunges. This is only b/c padded 3HC is more shallow. But YMMV!!
My current sizes that fit. I'm 32GG UK
Comexim padded plunge: 70L
Comexim padded plunge with "deeper plunge cut" alteration: 70K (not to be confused with "lower bridge" cut. I know that may be confusing to the newbies.
Comexim padded 3HC: unsure of my size, b/c I generally just go for padded plunges due to my shape (FOB and projected, close-set boobs, average root height) working best in that shape.
Comexim unpadded 3HC: 70K
(note: I just went down one cup size from my padded plunge cut - which I feel like is very consistent in the bra world. If that makes sense.
Comexim unpadded plunges - I have not ordered one recently, so I do not know. I last time I ordered one, I was a smaller size.
BraOdyssey would the 3HC work for someone of a similar shape to what you described? I have only ever tried the Comexim plunges, and am hoping to get my hands on a few 3HCs. How does the support/fit differ? is the neckline higher? (sorry for so many questions lol)
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So I received 2 BM bras.75GG is my EM calculator size, the 70HH was a huge bargain so I picked it up too.
The 70HH I expected to not be an ideal fit. I wear it with an extender and it looks like an ok fit. The cups are a bit wrinkly on top.
The 75GG is a very good ... fit (or maybe I just tell myself that because I want it to work?), it has small wrinkles on my smaller boob and gives me a ski slope shape but I think the size is quite accurate. I might get a more uplifted round shape if I sized down to 75G in BM, as I don't have the top fullness to fill out the stretch lace top? But on the other side I need the wire width and depth for my size and bottom fullness.
Anyway the biggest problem with both bras I have is that the gore is a nightmade, it digs in so painfully! Although EM bras have a narrow gore, it still lies on upper breast tissue... I can barely stand to wear the bras a full day! I am so disappointed since everyone raved about the BM bra. I think I just need a bra with a lower gore?
I also read that if the gore is painful it means the band is too small. But I can fit more than 2 fingers under the band - and if not I use the extender. So I don't think I need to size up in band.
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I wonder if the 75G would help with the gore issue and wrinkles? I have very little top fullness and find that if the sizing is off with the BM in the cups or the band, I get wrinkles and the gore digs in.
I am not sure... the bras are quite expensive to experiment but if I find a second hand 75G I will try it.
But maybe PL or PLM is a better bra for me?
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I recently got 2 Bras from Ewa Michalak. I followed all the instructions and used their calculator.
Sadly both bras are very off in fit. They are not even 1 cup size but 2 sizes too small. I know it would be better to open a fit request but I don't like that you are not allowed to delete your fit ... requests and I try to rebel against that. back to topic:
These are my bras:
80FF - Ewa Michalak » S Ocean and 75G - Ewa Michalak » S Mimi (1513) both gorgeous bras but the size is so off, I wonder what went wrong. Are these styles known to run like 2 sizes small? Or is it a shape mismatch? I know I need wider and taller cups but that would have been taken care of in a larger size? I think my boobs have too tall roots and too much upper breast tissue for these bras? So that I need more full cup / high apex style and not balconette / half cup? I almost had to censor the photos because my nippels would show if I would not scoop down from the top.
I wear a 34G in 34G - Curvy Kate » Smoothie Prowl Moulded Bra (CK4601) and it fits me well but if I compare this bra to the Ewa bras it's way bigger!
I like to try a BM because that one was recommended to me for wider-taller breast and it was also recommended to not size up but I'm scared to order a 75G...
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Bratabase: Bra database where you can compare bras and see how they'll fit you.
https://www.bratabase.com/bra/dnocv/
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I’ve always been told to size up for the padded styles, so if you’re normally a 34G, I’d go for the 75H and see if it fits better. Honestly though, I can’t even wear any EM padded styles because it’s just a total shape mismatch for me (at least the S cut is, I haven’t tried CHP or PL since I’ve lost weight/breast volume.)
Are you able to exchange these for another size?
pretty_promise Thanks! So that makes sense. If you don't mind, what shape do you think that S bra is right for? I find the info on EM site confusing to me most bras sound the same only difference is padded / non padded or stretch lace.
No I can't exchange, I found them on ebay from Private seller so I have to sell them.
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Interesting, has anyone tried this virtual fitting for sports bras? This is a U.K. website, but they ship internationally. They sell sports bras only.
https://boobydoo.co.uk/fitting-guide/
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I realized in my last couple of bra reviews - I marked both as "doesn't fit" even though they look like they fit. The fit issue is "uneven bra tension" since this is navy blue, it may be hard to see, but the side seam is at an angle here https://www.bratabase.com/picture/dm9v9/ instead of perpendicular to the ground. ... making it feel like the band is not tight enough.
Interesting fit issue. I have a couple of other bras where the seam is not perpendicular to the ground but the band is tighter so it's not so much of a fit issue.
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Uneven bra band tension can cause many fit issues like narrow wires, quadraboob,
http://widecurves.com/its-your-bra-band-tension/
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Thanks for this interesting post! I had this issue too with some bras. I never knew there is a name for it! I tired to diagnoally close the hooks, so the band is tighter where it's needed. It does not always work, some hooks won't stay.
I've heard so many interpretations on root height, and some of them seem conflicting. I've pretty much figured out my shape and size, but I'm stuck on root height. Which of these interpretations I've heard/read on root height are correct:
I have tall roots because my roots end above my armpit.
I have average to short roots because the top of my ... breast tissue is 4 fingers away from my collarbone.
I have IDK roots based on the ratio of my hemispherical size compared to the height on my chest wall.
I think I might also be conical based on what info I've seen on the shape: how does that effect subjective root height?
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What is the “ratio of hemispherical size”? I haven’t heard of that before so I’m curious about that.
I usually measure from were my boobs start (when supported) compared to my armpit versus how high or low set my boobs are on my chest wall.
@Loxus fFom what I recall, it was a reposted comment on the Reddit from here. I've been trying to read a lot of information, so I'd have to go back and find it but I can do that. I think what it's saying is that, compared to your horizontal hemisphere, an average root is somewhere close to that same number from I guess IMF to the top of your root? I didn't really understand that one myself, but I decided to tack it on just in case it was correct.
Supported, I don't have a very obvious bulge or line at the top of my tissue, it's fairly smooth as a transition. If I press and push up, it definitely has a distinct point where the breast tissue does not go any higher. The top of that point is approximately the width of four fingers, almost a full palm, from the bottom of my collarbone to the top of the mound where it attaches to my chest wall. I have a fairly long torso so I know that can skew things. The top of the mound is about equal to my armpit. It's kind of hard to describe, but I can post a picture if need be.
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My third batch of bras ordered to try on from Bravissimo. Part two entry, a hopeful lead on a good bra!
ELOMI MATILDA
38 HH
(This is the size that was closest to fitting in the Panache Envy).
Clearly too large. Loads of extra space in the cup at the top, and to the sides. Wrinkling / able to pull ... up and push fingers under the cup. Sides sagging out towards underarms.
Still getting the crease at the top of the breast.
Gore tacking perfectly.
38J
Even larger, so obviously wrong.
38H
The best fit of the 3. Gore tacking very nicely. But it may still be too large. A little space at the top of the cup, and very slight sagging out at the corners towards underarms.
Band feels comfortably tight. Can squeeze fingers under it comfortably, quite a tug to tighten in the first place.
Underwires digging in a little under armpits. Wonder if I could bend these a little if I kept this bra?
Although the gore tacks, it does drift forward as I lean forward to write.
Crease at top of the breast. But not too exteme. Only the little piece of flesh inside the crease doesn't touch the fabric. The straps touch the skin all the way down.
OVERALL
Trying on these Elomis I feel like the overall shape suits me more than any I've had before. The gores tack, and the shape of the cup feels round and stable - I'm not getting that feeling of my breasts being on a shelf coming perpendicularly out of my chest. I was surprised that the shape of the cup spreads out a bit sideways, meaning the breasts have an impact on my silhoette from the front. A little more than my naked breasts do. The lower gore also just makes more sense with my body, although I wouldn't call this low cut, the tops of the cup would still be quite visible at the top of quite highly cut tops.
I saw both the blue denim colour and animal print and liked both, probably prefer the blue. The beading embroidery round the top is very appealing and I think will look nice poking out of clothes. I would like to also try the black.
CONCLUSION
I had to decide whether to keep the Elomi Matilda size 38H, or whether to send the whole of this set back and order a new batch of different sizes in the Elomi. It's very possible this will be my best size, and the only way to improve on this fit would be a different model in a different shape. I think even this bra doesn't have enough projection for me, so I need to continue researching and see if such a bra exists.
Luckily from Bravissimo if I send this batch back, I will be refunded post and packing, so it doesn't cost any additional money, just the extra hassle of travelling to the post office to return. In a new order I can try four or five additional sizes, so I can try perhaps a smaller back with larger cup and see what difference that makes.
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Please add these bras to your profile and put your reviews there, that way they will be found by anyone interested in those bras. Writing this here will have it lost and unclassified so it won't be useful for future people.
https://www.bratabase.com/help/rules/#Do-not-use-the-adventures-if-theres-a-proper-section-for-it
Need help with figuring out which sizes and styles to try. Thanks in advance!
I have Elomi Matilda in 32K and panache imogen in 34JJ. The cups on imogen don’t feel supportive enough meanwhile the cups on Matilda irritate under my arms. I’m also suspecting I may need a larger cup size. If I could get a bra with the cup ... height of imogen but the sturdiness of Matilda it’d probably be a near perfect fit. My measurements are (also btw I am pregnant and prefer the tighter band because my boobs are on the larger side and growing still apparently, I’m okay with getting an extended as needed):
Loose: 34
Snug: 32
Tight: 30
Standing: 45in
Leaning: 48.5in
Lying: 44in
Can’t really rely on the size calculator bc it says anywhere from 34H/HH-32K/KK depending on how I tweak the band and standing/lying measurements.
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there's only one person who entered in the data for Panache Imogen in size 34JJ, she reported the cup height as 9.8 inches.
Now, if you use the search feature (this is kind of hard to explain how to use this feature, but I'm going to post the data here) - You can search by CUP HEIGHT shortest cup to tallest cup, in ANY SIZE. Here is is for size 34JJ UK.
So, I would just look at: what cups are shorter than 9.8 inches (or around there) and that you think would work for you. And are available in your area (I know, there's lots of factors).
Interesting! Because the ones that are the shortest cups in size 34JJ UK are the POLISH brands, First Kris Line, and then Ewa Michalak.
but it proceeds from there.
As long as there isn't measurement error from the lady who entered in the Imogen 34JJ, you should be fine around 9.8 inches cup height as your ideal.
Of course, there's all the other factor, too that go into bra fit.
Recommendations for average projection, full on bottom with short roots? These are the brands I have access to:
Panache
Freya
Pour Moi
Parfait
Fantasie
Curvy Kate
Glossard
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Curvy Kate is usually good for full on bottom, wide and short breasts. I recently tried CK Daily Plunge and found the cups quite short. Their plunge bras should all have a similar cut. I don't recommend CK Victory because that bra was really tall.
I’m still trying to figure out my current Comexim size. Any help would be much appreciated! I just recieved the Lilou bra directly from Comexim in an 85F. The band is a bit too tight for me and the cup width is a little too narrow. I have two 38F Comexim bras from Breakout Bras ... that fit perfectly though. Should I try an 85G, a 90F, or a 90G from Comexim? I don’t get any quadding/overflow from the 85F, but the cups are a half inch narrower than my 38F Breakout Bra Comexims (I have the Topaz and the Lavender from them). Thanks!
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I've used the chart on the Breakout bras website, and it works well for me, but your mileage may very!
aka, going up one cup UK for a "cleavage boost" and going up 2 cups UK for a more technical fit. I cut and pasted the chart on Breakout Bras on this thread https://www.reddit.com/r/PolishBras/comments/z9tyn4/is_the_comexim_app_down/
Then you can just use the size chart to convert Breakout Bras size to Comexim size,
some comexim bras are tighter than the others in the band. I've pretty much been happy with all of the bands that I've ordered though.
So, how do you know if you are wearing a "parachute bra" or if your size is just usually made for someone with a taller and broader frame, leading to you needing to tighten straps and stuff because your boobs sit very high on your body?
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Hello, hello! For me, I think it's pretty obvious once you find your size/a shape of bra that fits for you. I'm 5'1 so, yeah, never met a wired bra that was intended for my height. I do have to tighten my straps a lot, but 1. your straps should never be hurting you 2. you kind of get used to where they normally sit on your body. For regular (i.e., to make them shorter you pull the adjuster forward not back), fully adjustable straps, the adjusters tends to sit somewhere around the top of my shoulders for me. Half-adjustable straps tend to be just on the edge of not adjusting short enough for me, and I have had an unwired bra with nonadjustable straps or two that just had way too long straps for me :P. In terms of the cups themselves, maybe this'll help? https://hugsforyourjugs.blogspot.com/2017/04/bra-science-16-signs-youre-wearing.html
I’m debating ordering a bra from breakout bras to test out my Comexim size (I used to be a 75F and then 80G… but have gained weight since I last bought Comexim). Do Comexim bras from Breakout Bras come with a tag that lists the polish sizing or just the UK sizing? I hope that makes sense lol. Thanks!!
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I think they have both sizes/all sizes. If you're ever in doubt, contact them prior to ordering. They're super helpful!
Theitgurl Thanks!! I just sent them a message :)
Recently I wrote about how I tried some bras in a department store. (It was a huge fail)
Last week I stepped into a specialist bra boutique since they had a sale going on. I have not shopped in store in years. The fitter asked me what I was looking for and If I knew my size, I said "yes I'm ... about an 80F" since I have 1 European bra in that size that is wearable. (I did not wanted to start about UK sizing bc that would make it all more complicated) So the fitter brought me few bras in that size and 75G 80G and also 85D and 85E because "you can always try sister sizes" When I tried on the bras she told me to shorten the straps, that the band needs to be tight and how the cups have to fit. Basic bra fitting 101.
She pointed out how the 85 bands were too large and the cups too small. So I was glad to see they know what they talk about. Obviously they are used to customers who are clueless so when I said that I need wide wires because I have a wide bust she was like yes you also have a wide back. Me yes thanks but that is not the same lol... I bought nothing that day. The Prima Donna Madison in 75G was a good fit but the cups came to high under my arms, other models were either too big or too small.
The shapes of the EU brand bras (Prima Donna, Mey, Ulla dessous) I tried were all imo really shallow, besides the Moulded Prima Donna divine which I cannot completely fill out. The materials felt high quality and the prices were 70-130CHF.
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WAIT, ULLA Dessous was shallow???
Oh my goodness, I tried out one of their bras, it's almost too projected for me!! I know, world record depth, LOL.
The problem is, it's such a random Ulla bra. I got it on eBay. I'm not sure if it was labeled correctly and I don't know the style name, only the #!
BraOdyssey Maybe I remember it wrong? I could not take a lot of pics, because the fitter always brought me more to try... and I was kind of in a hurry (unplanned bra shopping is not it) also it could be because the size was too small? The fitter brought me D, E, F, G sizes in 75-85 (the D & E only in 85)...
I have such a hard time identify my new shape after breast reduction but compared to what shape I had before I think my breast are now quite shallow?
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My calculator size is 32D, and my breasts are wide set with a lot of their mass on the sides. I ordered a Gap Breathe Wireless bra and a Gap wireless T-shirt bra, because I'm tired of underwire but i want something with a hook so it won't stretch out as fast. I'm also hoping for low coverage so i ... can wear it with my dresses. I was previously wearing some Boody bralettes but the bands stretched out and they no longer fit. The cups cut into the outer sides of my breasts and left a ton of space around the top and front. Does anyone have recommendations for a wireless bra, ideally moulded, that accommodates those of us with more side mass than top mass?
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I like to buy a plunge bra from Comexim but I don't know about the size. Do you go by their size chart on the website or choose your size by UK index size?
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There were a couple discussion about Comexim at higher end of the spectrum KK - L cups. https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/comments/11ttxkq/recommendations_comexim_sizing_advice_jj/
This thread too (in comments) https://www.reddit.com/r/RunningOutOfLetters/comments/13eqyq3/affordable_prices_on_ewa_michalak_bras/
Idk, I think there's some trial and error with it; it may not work perfectly the first time you order & may have to make some adjustments.
For their padded plunge, I like their "deeper plunge cut" for my projected boobs.
If you're in the U.S. (I know you're not) I would say to try to try on the KK cups Breakout Bras has - in a sister-size up or two. Just to see how close the cups fit!
Follow up question: have you ever tried Ulla Dessous bras? They're a German brand. I've read that they can be found on eBay for affordable prices, since you're just one country over, I think you'd have more access to eBay stores in Germany that ship to EU countries only (some don't want to ship to N. America). I found this eBay store the other day, they have a few Ulla bras and also a bunch of Polish, like a few Ewa Michalaks, Nessa, Gorsenia, Gaia.
https://www.ebay.ca/str/internationallingerieoutlet That being said, I'm not really familiar with Ulla sizing, lol. So, I'm not the one to ask, but just reading this, https://bustyresources.fandom.com/wiki/Ulla_Dessous she said that the bands run tight. Also deep cups and room for upper fullness. Perhaps the cups would be too narrow for you though, idk.
Also, someone mentioned this brand, Miss Fabio, on r/Polishbras today; I looked at their online store and they have up to S-cup EU. https://sklep.fabio.pl/content/2-rozmiar
Also, Kris Line goes up to S-cup EU; their company website ships throughout the EU. https://krisline.com/ I used their size chart on their website "UK to Kris Line sizes" and it worked out well for me 32GG UK ---> 70HH "Kris Line size" https://krisline.com/pl/rozmiarowka.html
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For me, Kris Line and Gorsenia sizes are not the same at all. I just use the Kris Line size chart (UK size to Kris Line size https://krisline.com/pl/rozmiarowka.html the 2nd chart if you scroll down) So, my Kris Line size is 70HH.
For Gorsenia, I wear 70I (I'm guessing for you 65I would be a good place to start) HOWEVER, it also depends on the STYLE.
I only wear one style in Gorsenia (even though I have several of their bras - it's all the same cut, just different fabrics) If you wear their soft balconette bras, I think go down 2 -3 cups EU. They run large, esp. the cups in the larger sizes.