The straps are wonderfully narrow and the band is perfect. Unfortunately the cups are a size too small and even with reduced cups, they are too tall. I could do with more projection, but if this fit otherwise that would be a small quibble. Passing this on.
ETA: After trying it on again and staring at it for awhile, I don't think it's too small - it's just the wrong shape. I need more projection in the middle, but without changing size on the sides (or even having less).
I decided to try a Comexim bra because they're supposed to be narrow and deep. It's definitely narrow, but there's very little projection at the bottom of the cups. This may be due to the band being too tight - it stretches to just 28" - and I hope it will be better once I've tried it with a bra extender. I don't want to spend too long wearing it just yet in case the hooks come out entirely. In hindsight, I think it would have been better to order the 70F!
I ordered the bikini with the following customization: higher gore and reduced cup height. The gore height is perfect to keep my very soft boobs from spilling out of the plunge. Unfortunately, the cup height is still too tall for my short, FoB boobs. Compared to my 75L - Comexim ยป Tropical Garden (191), which has the exact same customization, the cup height is 1-2 cm taller. 75L in Comexim is generally a tad bit too small in the cups for me, but in this bikini, I have quite a bit of empty space at the top of the cups (I could not get a ...good picture of it, unfortunately.) It would be wearable if it were a bra, but the gaping at the top of the cups is not ideal for the look I wanted in a bikini (I was actually hoping it would be on the small side to give my girls some *oompf.*) This would work much better for someone with taller boobs or more top volume than myself. Otherwise, it is a very well constructed, beautiful bikini. The clasp on the back is metal (or it appears to be, anyway.) I ordered the Tobago briefs to complete the set, as I preferred the style over the Trinidad ones. Size XL fit my 43" hips nicely and provided ample coverage. Read more 118 more words
Consistent in size with others - fits like a 30-32GG/H. Very cute & comfy. One problem with this bra that I have never had is that the dotted overlay fabric is weak at the seams and the elastic quickly began to pop out along the mid-cup seam near the straps (where my arms brush during movement), and in a few other seam junctures. It's perfectly functional until the fraying turns so lumpy that is shows under clothing, but it's not pretty and the value is diminished compared to the many other styles with sturdier materials.
This bra is very comfortable, as I am used to with Comexim. I like the narrow wires very much. I've eyed this bra for so long in their webshop, and ultimately bought it from another Bratabase user. Unfortunately, this bra is way too big in the cups for me, so it will be passed on to someone else again.
I ordered this 65G Comexim Jacqueline Bra with three custom features: (1) Reduced (lower than standard) cups (2) Reduced (lower than standard) gore (3) Hooks and eyes that are 3x3 instead of the 3 columns and 2 rows that are probably standard in this size
As a result of these custom features, the bra fits this very petite 30F gal well except the wires are significantly too narrow. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> There is no room for doubt; this bra is too narrow in the wires for me. The 5" cup width I found when measuring it confirms this.
Other than that, I love this bra. The black and white houndstooth type pattern is striking. The red trims are true red and perfectly complement the black and white pattern of the cups. This is a well designed bra. I cannot recall seeing a similar looking bra anywhere.
Alright, so this has been a total struggle for me. My Eris & beige basic in 70H both fit perfectly in the cup. So when it came time to get a black one, the 65HH should've been perfect. So I'm not sure if this is an issue of 'black bras always run one size small' or what (I have read many places that in certain bras like the deco, the black runs smaller than the beige), but it was much too tiny in the cup and thus felt a bit too tight in the band.
So I ordered the 65J, which is a decent fit but not perfect. ...Like the EM Wroszka, I am on the edge of too big for it. I'd say it fits like a 30G.5. The very lovely and helpful Amelia from Wellfitting was helping me figure out sizing. I elected to keep this one because it's pretty close, but I do wonder if 30K/65K would be a better fit. I could also definitely use higher wings to keep some of my armpit fat tucked in better, but oh well.
So yeah, I like the basic in black. It goes perfectly under my new Urkye Tuba in the same color. I wish it fit a bit better, but it might be asking too much. Read more 110 more words
First of all, I LOVE the band on this bra. It's wide and has a three-hook closure and reminds me of my Tease Me band (only it doesn't run quite as large). The wires are very narrow, a couple centimeters too narrow for me, but they are much better than most UK brands that are too wide. The cups are a great depth as well. My only gripe would be how high the cups come up at the sides, especially near the straps. It does rub in that area and makes the bra difficult to wear under anything but narrow plunges or higher-cut ...tops. It isn't super uncomfortable so I still wear it, just not ideal. The straps aren't technically fully adjustable, but the adjusters can be forced over the lace part easily, which I have to do to make the extra material lay flat. In this particular bra, I've been advised that a better fit might be a 65J with reduced cup material to get better width and enough depth while getting rid of any excess near the straps. Read more 80 more words
This fits perfectly. It is cute and made of a sturdy material. If Comexim padded bras are cut the same, I may need reduced cups because they are slightly too tall if I wanted it to be invisible under a shirt. But it's a swimsuit, so it's perfect.
Gorgeous, of course. Great fit, but the band is more firm than the Frida (probably due to the Frida's softer, stretchier materials). Cups are perfection. Super comfy.
OMG! The FIT! The FEEL! The wing fabric is so SOFT. (I've never felt compelled to comment on wing fabric before.) The perfect combo of daily lift & support. The band is very firm for me, which is absolutely accurate. The cup size is 100% perfection; like I'd never dreamed of in a plunge. I mean, damn. I have the Basic in 75J and I thought that cup was good, but it's a little tall on the armpit side and a little tight on the cleavage side. Why does this work?! The pattern is pretty, but it will totally not match anything I own in style. It's sort of Aztec-y. The colors (turquoise and brown) are gorgeous). It disappears under clothing (except for the color, of course). Fab.
This a well made and well-fitting bra. (Haha. Puns.) It's not spectacular, not much cleavage for my FoB/shallow boobs. The slightly pointy shape makes me think I may need to size up in the cup, though there are no fit issues like quad boob. I had a similar problem with Parfait Affinitas Charlotte, both the plunge and balconette versions. The cups look roomy, and it doesn't cut in to the breast tissue but if the cup is too small, in my case, it just gave me a rather odd not quite retro pointy-ness which is fixed quite nicely by going from a 30D to a 30DD. In this ...case, I think I'll exchange it for a 65F possibly a 60G. I'm still trying to figure out the sizing on Amazon, christ what a headache. The band is not particularly tight. Average for a 30/65. Not nice and snug like Panache, but not falling off me like Freya. I have nothing overwhelmingly positive or negative to say about this particular bra, it doesn't thrill me but I'm hoping the proper size will change that. Read more 73 more words
Brand new: I usually steer clear of white bras, but I liked the shape of this one in the pics. I wasn't wrong; it's lovely. I finally get cleavage in a bra that fits so much better than the Deco, and it's a wonderful everyday kind of bra. It may be a cup too small, but I will update after the break-in phase. The band is VERY tight, but that is my preference, and again, I will update after the break-in. 3-part lined cup, fully adjustable straps, 3 hooks. Seems well made, comfy, wasn't expensive (comparatively speaking) since I ordered direct. A tiny bit larger in the cup than the Jasmine 2 in 75HH for some reason, but the band is the same. Update: The cup IS too small, by probably 2 sizes. The band did relax considerably after wearing a couple of times. Wears comfortably and seems well made.
Size is about right for me in this style, so is wire width, but that's about where this bra stops working for me.
My breasts are quite soft, and I also have loose skin due to major weight loss, and this shape is not at all ideal for that.
I've been told that this is a plunge that center heavy breasts don't fall out of. No such luck.
The center gore, as always, is positioned too wide apart for my breasts, causing me to spill out the center and quadboob as my boobs fall to their natural position in the middle of my chest. There's no cup or ...gore there to stop them, so I end up with some pretty significant spill in the center.
The wires, also, while the right width, are shorter than I'm strictly happy with. I prefer a tall wire.
It's a very nice bra, but even altering the gore won't make this one a good fit for my center heavy/pendulous/soft/close set boobs.
Had such high hopes for this one, but this just isn't ideal for my shape. Read more 73 more words
Iris is stretchy compared to the other two Comexims I have (Geisha and Georgia)
Gorgeous plum color, with an icy blue accent in the embroidery. Too small in the cup for me, but that's because I underestimated my Comexims size the first go around. A 75J is perfection, and I'm definitely going to reorder this one.
PERFECT. Seriously, I'm SO glad I finally found my correct Comexim size. I fit into a 65G unpadded/65GG padded for Ewa Michalak, but decided to try out Comexim as it's cheaper and offers better customer service.
The last time around, I ordered a 65J which was too big and too tall. After finding out that you can ask Anna to lower the gore and reduce the cups, I did just that for the 65HH size. The band is perfectly snug and the wires are an awesome fit for my narrow boobs. I also like that it's very lightly padded, especially in comparison to the EM PL/S styles. Sometimes the EM PL/S styles feel too bulky in warmer weather, so this is the perfect!
My only regret is that I didn't take a chance on my size and order more bras... BRB, doing that right now.
I've previously tried the plunge cut from Comexim, and I wasn't sure if I should get the half cup cut in the same size. I probably should have gone up one, but the fit is close enough.
I had thought that the background color would be white, but it's more of a grey colour.
This is a really well made bra that would work very well for someone who has narrow breasts. Unfortunately, my roots are wider than the bra, so everything I scoop in escapes when I move and then the bra gaps.
EDIT: Verdict - definitely need to go up one cup size...
This is by far the best bra that I have ever owned. It is beautifully constructed, and I get a lovely, upfront but rounded shape. The narrow wire width is absolutely perfect, and the straps are not too far apart. The band was too tight for me at first (as expected), but seems to still be proportionately quite stretchy for a 28 band. I could probably stand to go up one cup, as it cuts in a little, but it is still the best fit I have found yet.
Hi! :) I'm curious, did the bra come with 3 hooks without you having to contact Comexim, or did you specifically request 3 hooks? I'm confused because GimpyBallerina has written that it only has 2 hooks in the back. It's 2 against one though... Would be interesting to know because I would probably need a 60J if I were to order from Comexim, and I would really like 3 hooks instead of two. I want to know if this needs to be requested or not :)
I'm wearing mine right now and just double checked - definitely only has 2 hooks just like my 60J Giselle. My 55K has 3 though. Weird.
That's really strange. Maybe the other two specifically ordered ones with three hooks?
Maybe? No idea, I haven't ordered any of my bras directly from Comexim, I bought them from people who found they didn't fit.
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