Salma Half Cup Bikini Top (394)

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Salma Half Cup Bikini Top (394)

SS2015 - Padded half cup bikini top with a two-piece cup. More...
This bra is discontinued.

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28				60D 28:4 0 bras	60E 28:5 0 bras	60F 28:6 0 bras	60G 28:7 0 bras	60H 28:8 0 bras	60HH 28:9 0 bras	60J 28:10 0 bras	60L 28:12 2 bras
30			65C 30:3 0 bras	65D 30:4 0 bras	65E 30:5 0 bras	65F 30:6 0 bras	65G 30:7 0 bras	65H 30:8 0 bras	65HH 30:9 1 bra	65J 30:10 1 bra
32		70B 32:2 0 bras	70C 32:3 0 bras	70D 32:4 0 bras	70E 32:5 1 bra	70F 32:6 1 bra	70G 32:7 0 bras	70H 32:8 0 bras	70HH 32:9 1 bra
34	75A 34:1 0 bras	75B 34:2 0 bras	75C 34:3 0 bras	75D 34:4 0 bras	75E 34:5 0 bras	75F 34:6 0 bras	75G 34:7 0 bras
36	80A 36:1 0 bras	80B 36:2 0 bras	80C 36:3 0 bras	80D 36:4 0 bras	80E 36:5 0 bras	80F 36:6 0 bras
38		85B 38:2 0 bras	85C 38:3 0 bras	85D 38:4 0 bras	85E 38:5 0 bras
40			90C 40:3 0 bras	90D 40:4 0 bras

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70E

Fits

My stats: underbust 27" tight, 29" loose, regular size UK 30E.

I ordered the Salma Bikini Top in two sizes: 70E and 70F.

Band size:
I intentionally sister sized up in the band, because I don't want a bikini top to fit as tight as my regular bras.
Turns out this was a good choice - the band is nice and firm, stretching to only 30.5" in size 70. The fabric has less stretch to it than a bra, which is also common in bikinis and should be considered when choosing a band size.

Cup size:
Eyeballing the fit of the cups, 70E had slight quadboob, and 70F had no quad, no gaping when ... standing straight, but maybe a smidge more cup height than necessary.

I decided too keep the 70E because again, this is a bikini top, and slight quadboob is waaaay less of an issue than gaping cups when you move or swim.

Verdict:
I'm really happy with the bikini top. It's well-made, fits me well, looks cute and dries fast.

A note on the panties:
These are a huge downside of this set. I ordered two sizes of them as well (the one the size chart would put me in, and a size up). The smaller size was so *ridiculously* small I didn't even try it on. Seems like Comexim isn't aware that bikini fabric just won't stretch as much as regular fabric does or something. There is no way a person with the given measurements could fit into this.
The larger size fit okay at the waist, but had elastics cutting into my thighs which was both really, really uncomfortable and looked odd. I returned both of them and decided to wear a plain black bikini bottom instead.

tl;dr, my recommendation:
- size up in the band and stick with your regular cup size (don't size up in the cups like you regularly would with Comexim halfcups)
- size up 1-2 sizes in the panties in case you want to order some, and be prepared that the fit might be really odd.
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Updated on Dec 06, 2015 Flag this
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- Oooh I'm so glad for this review! I've been looking at Salma as my next bikini. I can't wait to see your pictures :)
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65HH

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I was able to order this swimsuit well before it was ever even shown on the Comexim site as my Polish bra fitter (yes, lucky me!), Jaimie of Braconfidence.ca here in Canada had shown me a sample suit back in March and Anna at Comexim was able to make it for her (for me!). This suit was ordered in 30G. Comexim sold in Canada has only UK sizing and this translates to 65HH. 30G / 65HH seems to be my Comexim swimwear size, while 70H in some and 70HH in other styles seems to fit me well in their regular bras. This is ... a half cup style top. The overall look of the suit is great. The deep scooped neck line is attractive and I like the center gore detail with the little loop decoration with metal ends on it. Like my other Comexim swimsuit, the Jamaica, I feel like it looks like a swimsuit, and not like a bra which I feel that some other brands do. I ordered size mediums for the bottoms. I find Comexim underwear run small with a small fitting like an xs and a medium fitting like a small. These ones however, I feel might run closer to an actual medium. They are hip hugger height and measure 15.25" side to side across the band, and 9" from the top of the waist band to the bottom of the crotch, laid flat. I only tried the suit on for a minute though, and there was no sagging, bagging or anything nasty going on so it seems OK although an aggressive wave at the beach might remove them. My own plain black bottoms would also look absolutely fine with this top. From my limited experience with Comexim half-cups (I own Joy hc in 70H and now this suit), they fit well, but they are very low cut across the tops of the cups and I have to be careful of headlight shows. The cause is that my aereolas are on the larger side, so this isn't a problem that everyone would have, but something that I have to keep an eye on, before anyone else does.
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- That print is so trendy right now.
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  That bathing suit looks gorgeous.
- Thanks so much for reviewing this! I've been eyeing it on the website. I totally agree that I want a swimsuit that looks like a swimsuit, not a bra.
  So it's plain black in the back?
- Quixii it isnt all black, but mostly. The colorful fabric continues on the top edge of the band only and between the two straps only. If that makes any sense at all ;)
  
  I really do love this bikini and its a shame it isnt as AMAZING as that Joy HC is on you CurvyCandy ! If only the cut was just like that bra!
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  Quixii, I have added a picture of the full top so that you can see the back as well. Hope this helps.
- Thanks! It does.
  Gah, I'm so torn between this one and the Pin Up Girl!
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65J

Didn't fit

So far, my main response to this is: disappointment. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
I was so excited for this. I'd planned on ordering it from the beginning of the summer, then ended up having to wait until a bit after Comexim's summer break ended. I had to negotiate to get it in my usual size of 65J, because it wasn't in their list of offered sizes. They added it just for me, and I was so so excited to finally have a swim suit that fit for the first time in years.
But then I finally got it after some shipping mishaps, put it on, and it ... doesn't fit! The band is fine. Very stretchy, but fine for a swim top. I was a little concerned about the straps, which are also very stretchy, but they do adjust short enough.
But the problem is the cups, which are too small, resulting in quadboob and non-tacked gore. It's like they nicely put in a 65J tag into a bra that's actually a 65H or whatever the previous maximum size was before I emailed them. The cups are also shallower and wider than any of my other Comexims.
I'm not sure what to do about it at this point. Email them again and try to get another cup size up? Hang on to it and just decide it's a showy bikini top? Decide to never swim again?

On the plus side, I still think it's a cute swim top. The black and colours play with eachother in a fun way. I think the shape would be nice if it fit. It seems like it would be pretty comfy. The clasp seems to work well.
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- How frustrating - its gorgeous!
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  That thing looks AMAZING. Absolutely gorgeous, even with the poor fit. I don't even like Aztec type patterns, either, so this is a superlative design!
  
  @Quixii, how about emailing Comexim your photos and asking what to do? If you want the same design but with a tacking gore, say that. Even if it's a discontinued design, they might have enough fabric left to make one more.
  
  And, yes, you could still wear this as a va-voom bikini top, on days you're not planning to swim or run or walk fast...
- I know Salma is their 2 part HC instead of a 3 part which makes it more shallow. Sorry it didnt work out for you :( It looks awesome on you and i really love the pattern! I got the Pin Up Girl bikini and im in love with it! The band isnt super stretchy and the straps are a little more sturdy in my opinion!
- Thanks everyone.
  I really do love how the bikini looks, but in person the quadboob is noticeable and not in a way I'm really comfortable with. I'd definitely recommend it for someone with slightly smaller boobs looking for a cute bikini.
  I think I'm going to try wearing it in the shower, just to see how water affects the fit (in the privacy of my own bathroom :p). But since I'm not much of a lounger, if it's not going to work, it's not going to work.
  gogobee, that's actually a really good point! The Comexim Pin Up Girl Biustonosz is constructed much more similarly to my other Comexims, which means there's a better chance it would fit me. Thanks for giving me a reminder/hope that maybe I don't have to give up on swimsuits. It's a shame because I prefer the vibrant colours on the Salma, but if the Pin Up would fit, I really couldn't complain too much.
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70HH

Didn't fit

I find this runs smaller in the cup compared to Geisha bra, I have both in size 70HH. The gore floats and when I press it against my sternum the top edge of the cup cuts in. The band feels a bit loose and stretchy but it is fine for sunbathing. I would perhapse like to try 65 J or K, if that is even made. However I am keeping it as I need a suit now. It looks very good and stays in place if I do not attemt to run. I also like that the side view is sort of minimized.
I have matching briefs in size M, (my hips are 94 cm, waist 73 cm) and it fits just fine.

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70F

Didn't fit

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60L

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60L

Hasn't set fit

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Added on Sep 10, 2021