I am currently 24 weeks pregnant and struggling with bra fit. For context, I was a 32FF for a couple of years prior to getting pregnant with little to no change. My favorite bras were the Cleo Maddie, Cleo Skye, and Panache Underwire Sport. My breasts have definitely grown throughout my 2nd trimester - I now measure a 34G/GG according to A Bra That Fits and my 32FF bras clearly don't fit well.
After trying a few options in a 34G and 34GG in more commonly available brands (Panache, Elomi), I realized the wires in these sizes are scaled differently from the ... wide for my shape/frame. This led to dipping my toes into the world of Polish bras which I've been told typically have narrower wires.
I purchased the Comexim Whimsy Floral Nursing Stretch Lace Non-Padded Underwire Bra in 34HH for two reasons: 1) I'm looking at nursing bras in general with the hope I'll be able to use them while I am breastfeeding (assuming my size doesn't increase too much more, or comes back down at some point). 2) It was on final sale at Breakout Bras in a size that looked like it would work for me (comments on the site suggested to size up two cup sizes from your normal cup size - that would be a 34H or 34HH for me)
Overall, I am very happy with the fit of this bra. The wires are in fact more narrow which means they don't feel like they're on my back. They are actually near, but not on, my breast tissue. They also seem to allow for more projection at the wire which means the underwire actually sits in my IMF instead of getting pushed down.
My biggest issue with the bra is the colorway. The pattern definitely shows through some of my shirts which is frustrating when my wardrobe is already limited. I'm not sure if it comes in other colors, but that's something I'll look into.
I'd also appreciate any recommendations on other bras that may fit similarly to this one. Read more 238 more words
I had waited for this bra almost two month! Unfortunately it doesn't fit at all. I asked deeper cups (more specifically 1cm deeper that 75M's cups), but the modification has not been done, I guess. It just fits like 34gg. I think the black trim on the cup may make it smaller.
This bra's measurements have been altered
Overlapped gore, deeper and reduced cups, Wider wings,cookie pockets
*****Custom ordered with reduced cup height. *****
Too small, but I fill like I'm getting closer!
I love the look of this bra and the super thin wires. I also if I order from comexim I will ask to have reduced sup height. That was a nice addition. I do have to say this feel lesser quality than Ewa.
I was shocked the band fit me, overall going to the sell it.
This bra has great underwire shape for me, just like the Adele, but also has a lot of gaping at the top of the cup. I think that's caused my a shape mismatch, but I'll probably try a smaller cup because this is the best any underwire has fit me.
Ah, a width that finally fits my narrow roots! I followed the reccomendations to size up twice in the cup for comexim, and it was too much for me. That may be a shape mismatch though, I'll likely order it in H or GG and give it a try, I'd love for this to work for me since for once I'm not getting stabbed in the armpit!
The band is 1 too large and the cup 1 too small for me. I like the cut; it's VERY open on top like a half cup. I think it would be lovely on the right size. The color is a yellow leaning ivory with a subtle tonal wavy line pattern to the fabric.
The Jacqueline, first and foremost, is gorgeous. It feels smooth and soft in hand and is obviously made of quality materials. When I put it on I find the band fits pretty true to size (34) and the straps are not quite as far apart as several of the other bras (read they don't end up in my arm pits). My tissue sinks nicely in and it feels great! This is the first bra I've gotten that I'd say "fits" me! Alas, this is also the first plunge bra I've gotten. I did not realize with my (as I call it bag of jello) incredibly soft tissue that the tissue would migrate if the gore is not high enough- so I ended up with plunge quad boob in the center of the bra. This will have to move on to another wearer with breast tissue that longs to be held in the loving arms of a short and un smothering gore.
Bra has customizations: reduced cup, moved in straps, and raised gore.
On my slightly tall, soft, center heavy bust, these alterations make the bra fit very nearly like a half cup, which does not work for me.
Band runs snug. I'm normally between a 70 and 75 in Comexim, though I do favor 75 in most models. I would have to use a break in extender on this model.
I asked three options, moved in straps (1cm), raised gore (1cm) and reduced cup. However it turned out that the cup is still too tall for me. The band is quite snug. I need an extender to fasten the hook. Although this bra didn't give me a good fit, I love its appearance. What a beauty!
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
Purchased this bra gently used from a user on a Facebook group. Paid $40 including shipping. Was listed as fitting similar to a 36HH. This bra was custom made from Comexim with reduced cups. Has some loose threads on the band, slight sweat staining where the cup meets the armpit area. The pictures also show some dark spots on the cups, this is just because the bra landed in a dusty spot in my bedroom, they will come out when I wash it. The straps are stretchy and fully adjustable. 3 Hooks and 3 sets of Eyes. There is lace detailing along the top of the cups, ...a bow with a pearl detail on the gore, and more bows where the strap meets the cup. A very lovely model bra.
The fit- The tag size is 75L, and as I said above it was advertised as fitting about a 36HH. In my opinion this falls closer to the range of 34HH/36H. I can wear a range from 36HH-38HH, depending on the bra and this came up pretty tight on me in the band. The pictures show the fit as is. I did try with an extender and that made the band feel more comfortable. The cups, however, are just too small for me. I think a 80 or even 85L would suit me better, although I don't think Comexim make that size. I'll have to do some further research.
All in all, I think this is a very beautiful and well made bra. Unfortunately, the size just doesn't work for me Read more 154 more words
*****Custom ordered with reduced cup height. ***** *Also tried on by three other ladies before me which I think affected the measurements of band and cup width.Wires are softer in my opinion,especially a lot more than Panache.Band stretches out fairly quickly and when I got it some of the stitches were coming loose.Band might be tighter if this is fixed. I think it's comparable in size to an Ewa S 36HH,possible 36J,comparing to S bra measurements on here.The cup is also rather stretchy,the cup depth was about an inch bigger compared to on.(Measurements for cup depth here are of course with it off). I'm glad I got to try a Comexim,even ...if it didn't work right for me.What I like about it is the cotton lined cups,and the shimmery fabric,it's very subtle but pretty.If the fit had been better for me it would have been very comfortable.Straps were also fairly long on me,so this would be good if you often find bras have too short of straps.I also think my boobs were too far apart and I didn't have enough center tissue for this bra,from what I've seen of reviews it seems to work best with boobs that do. Read more 88 more words
**CUSTOM ORDER WITH: (1) REDUCED CUP HEIGHT & (2) HIGHER GORE**
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Band fits well, comparable to Ewa Michalak 75 bands. The side wings are very wide (which is awesome) and amazingly don't cover my entire underarm! Wires are nice and narrow, and straps are less on the edge of my shoulders than some other bras. Gore is very low, which is nice for some clothing, but for daily wear this causes me to spill out of the cups, as I am very soft and close set. Cups are too small causing quadboob as well. Straps are on the verge of being too long, as I have them adjusted almost ...to their maximum shortness. Quality is very nice -- less luxurious and soft than Ewa Michalak bras -- but still lovely.
Based on my experience with this bra, I will definitely keep requesting reduced cup height for any future Comexim orders. I would also like to try a higher gore and larger cup size as well. I tried a larger cup size (75M) in this same bra (without any custom requests, so just the "standard" version), but the cup height was incredibly too much for my vertically short, FoB, high set boobs.
**My sizes for reference: UK 32J/JJ; Ewa Michalak S/Sm style 70JJ/75J, and Ewa Michalak Pl 70K/75JJ.** Read more 110 more words
