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CHP Bratki
So - it has arrived, another try in determining my EM size, this time in a babyblue chp 32j.
As I suspected, it's about a cup size too big for me, which confirms my theory that I'm 2 cupsizes smaller than Curvy Wordy.
Also, confirms orher theories that CHP's run larger than EM's PL's.
(I just read what I wrote and started too laugh because it sounds like a secret code language)
The cups
As they are too big - I had to tighten the straps all the way. THis puts unwanted pressure on my shoulders.
It is also too high under arm because of it.
I totally get why they don't do this style in larger sizes - I feel it would colapse under bigger breasts, and under mine it's kind of borderline happening.
The cups are not very nice too touch from the outside, but the are quite comfy from the inside - I understand now why some women say that with Ewa they sometimes forget that they are wearing a bra.
The band
I knew the 32 would be too loose for me and it is. It's about the same kind of loose like a 32 freya antoinette.
The edges of the band, much like the antoinette are qiute scratcy - this is why I could never forget to be wearing this bra.
I tried it on the loosest hook and it was too loose, however I discovered something quite odd. They were stingy with the material that covers the metal clasps - when I moved around I could feel the clasps hurting my skin. This was corrected with moving to tighter hooks. However, I have no idea how I would solve this is fthe band fit on the last hook.
Other than that, the band doesn't create much bulging in the back.
The straps
Semi adjustable - not a plus for me. But when adjusted, they stay put. Quite comfy otherwise.
The wires
I was suprised at how far up they went - kind of pokey under my underarms.
The gore LAYS FLAT. My boobs do meet above it, but this alone is a first for me - very narrow underwires.
The seams
They show. They really really show. No tight tops or thin knitware with this one. Im wearing a cami and a cardigan and I can stil see them.
Maybe it's just that I'm not used to seeing vertycal seems.
The shape
Most like Cleo Lucy - not as mindblowingly uplifting like some other styles, but nice, round, centered shape.
I was afraid the padding would add bulk to the chest, but actually it's quite the same as the unpadded Lucy.
Support
I felt the PL style is more supportive. I can't judge this fairly because It's too big so I get the jiggle. More supportive than Cleo Lucy though.
Apperance
Disclamer: I would have *NEVER* bought this one if it wasn't on sale.
"Meh" would be a compliment.
I think it actually looks quite cheap. A bit like a little peasant girl going for the roll in the hay. I don't think my boyfriend will apreciate this either.
The quality of the material isn't nearly as good as the pl burgund I have tried.
The pale blue color is really not me, but I figured I could remove the horrible lace details (the lace trim is really f*ugly IMHO) and use it as a T-shirt bra that could work even under white shirts..
Guess what? No can do. The lace is sowed in like there's no tomorrow so it can't be done without damaging the bra. Even if I did manage to do it - this wouldn't go well under a shirt because of the seams.
Conclusion
I'm not sure I'll be keeping this one - I can't return it but I might list it on Bratabase. I will write a full review and add pictures after few days of wear, then I will decide if I will keep it as a pms bra.
Even thoug this was a fail, I think I now am much closer to my Ewa Size - I think it's a 30j in chp and 30jj in pl's. This is consistent with the me being 2 cup sizes down from Curvy wordy - theory. (I compare myself to her gorgeus boobs cause some of the users here stated that we have the same type of breasts, and I should be only so lucky)
I think I will stick to PL's in the future as I hope that they come with a higher gore in 30jj or 28k.
I wrote to Ewa about this, trying to find out how much higher the gore gets in larger cupsizes in PL - but they weren't very helpful - they said it was a "company secret".
46 comments
Oh I love how thorough you are! When I saw the bra I thought my goodness is that light blue really her taste, because I couldn't believe it. It looks far more childish than you look. I actually think it's pretty, but I can certainly see how it would not be your style :D So I loled when it wasn't :D
I would guess CH has the narrowest and highest wires among EM bras with CHP being in between PL and CH?
I think it's quite rude of Effuniak not to tell people about the designs when a customer asks. But then I am not a fan of copyright at all since the world is changing and the information will get out in one way or another in the end. After all we have the internet now <3
I mean: deedlit is trying to crack the geometry formulas the different brand uses to create their cup shapes.
Customers are not stupid and should rather be thought of as friends. That's my naive approach on it :)
Yep, I could have lived with the babyblue, but I find the lace thing really hideous. I laughed when I saw it actually :D
Of all the CHP's Id probably order the Mak, Orchidea or Brzoskwinka - that is much more me. PL Capuccino, Ametyst and Malachit are right up my alley too. This is my wish list for the world to see. Maybe some day Ewa will send me bras to review too.. Hardly if I continue in this tone :))
I'm not sure about the wire width - I actually found the pl really narrow wires. I think the main difference is in the hight of the wires and I suspect that HM syles have the tallest ones. I may do some compairing on bratabase to see what is true.
I totally agree with the customer thing - I couldn't believe the answer I got, even more so when everybody was superthrilled with how wonderful their customer service is.
Don't get me wrong I do apreciate their notifications and superfast shipping, but come one - emailing with a guy about their cup and gore shapes? It took me 2 emails to explain what do I mean when I say "center gore".
I might be discriminating here, but I really think only women can fully understand boobs :)
Meanwhile, I look forward to your Brastop order as if it was coming to my house :)
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