This bra is just GORGEOUS! I love the design and it looks lovely in real life, the pictures just don't do it justice. It's the first time I try a 2-part half cup from Comexim, so I can only compare the fit to the other 3-part half cups that I've tried before.
The fit of the bra is quite different from the 3HC, although it's also a good fit on me. It has quite a bit of immediate projection, although I'd say overall the bottom half of the cup is more shallow than the 3HC, and the cup is also more open on top. Overall this means the ... cup gives a more lifted shape and creates more "cakes on a plate" style cleavage compared to the more round, slightly more minimised shape of the 3HC. The shape also seems more projected in the middle of the cup that the rounded 3HC and this does translate into an overbust measurement of +1cm when wearing it compared to the 3HC.
The cup is also quite low, measuring 20cm cup height, whereas my bras usually measure at 21-22cm. The downside of the open top and low cup combination is that I don't feel like this bra gives a particularly secure fit - I wouldn't recommend running for the bus wearing it.
Another fit difference is that this bra has more fabric in the part of the cup between the wing and the strap. I wouldn't necessarily say that the straps are wider placed or that the wing is higher compared to the 3HC, but the effect of this extra fabric is similar - it slightly cuts into the arm. It hasn't been uncomfortable with wear but it's something to consider. I'm not sure if it's because of the cut, the model itself or the way the low wing alteration was done.
Regarding the size, this is my go-to Comexim size, alternating with the 75M. Although the Comexim bras I have ordered in the past were quite inconsistent especially in band size, the bras ordered in the last year have been consistent in both size and fit.
I ordered the bra with the alteration short wing (11cm). The wing is definitely shorter although it measures at 12cm and not 11cm. The wire is a bit shorter than the wire channel, there's an extra 1.5cm of empty space - could be the reason why there's a bit too much material near the strap.
The bra also comes with a detachable piece of ribbon that can be tied behind the neck. The fact that it's detachable is quite practical, as I think it might be time to retire the strappy trend. The lace on the edge of the cup is soft, but it's not completely flat under tight tops. Not an issue in winter though, but it does depend what you want to be wearing this with.
I also ordered the side tie bottoms, which run very small and are quite low coverage - definitely size up! Because the ribbon ties on the sides keeps sliding out, they are not so easy to get on. Otherwise, they are also very pretty, and together they make a beautiful set.
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- This bra's measurements have been altered
- Wing height 11cm
Updated on Jan 03, 2019 Flag this
Beautiful!