This is my first EM bra and I was very lucky to get it from another Bratabase user. I was quite sure it would not be my size but it was a great way to get to know the make, style and size - since there are so many issues and questions about EM bras.
So, whatever I say here please take into account that this bra is not my proper size.
I think the bra is beautifully constructed in every aspect. The option of having detachable straps is great, although it does mean that they are placed quite far apart. The padded straps are very comfortable and the lift ... and support are amazing.
The band is 38 and I am used to wearing a 36 in other brands, it feels rather tight but I can still fasten it in the loosest hook although it obviously feels better with an extender.
I look foward to getting this bra or a similar style in my size.
I am rating this as good comfort and appearance since I think that is what it is wearing the wrong size and I would expect both to be excellent in the proper size.

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Updated on May 21, 2013 Flag this

This bra is marked as not fitting, which is technically true but doesn't tell the whole story. I'm between sizes right now, so I decided to go with a larger cup and pad the difference instead of overspilling a smaller cup. That, in fact, is why I picked this bra, which has a provision for removable pads. With one pad in the larger side, and two in the smaller side, there is only a tiny bit of gaping. It's a bra to grow into, instead of out of.

It has the same wide straps that I appreciate from the CH purple, which I own in ... 36GG (I do spill out of the top of that, but the band size is comfortable - the CH Lilia band seems to run very tight as I wear a 34 band in most bras and a 36 in most Ewa bras but need a 38 for the Lilia). It comes with extra straps and I'm not sure if I like that, as in the past I've had removable straps slide loose. I will just have to wait and see, I suppose.

There is some rather pronounced boning on the back near where the straps attach which sticks down in almost a point. I've found that this pointed shape pokes me quite badly, leaving small welts. They do go away, but it isn't so comfortable. This is also the first bra I've ever had where the underwires don't seem to sit on my ribcage right, and may need bending.

I get the same magnificent shape I have come to expect from Ewa's CH bras, so I have no complaints there!
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Updated on Feb 02, 2013 Flag this

Love this bra, band is smaller than other 38" need to move up to 40". Cups is a bit on the small size but has pads that can be removed to make cup bigger

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Updated on Jul 07, 2012 Flag this