After ~2 months and a lot of shipping troubles, I finally got this bra (thanks to MagdaBras4you )!
My UK size is 28FF/G depending on the bra. My shape is projected, full on top and centre, with tall and narrow roots, extremely close-set, soft and self-supporting tissue.
This bra runs tight in the band and fits like a regular 28 on the loosest hook. The stretched band measurement without distorting the wires is also 28".
I can’t comment on how true to size the cups run because I’m not entirely sure of my UK size. In some parts of my cycle I fill the cups out completely but ...in other parts I get wrinkles on my smaller boob. I’m not sure if I should say this bra runs small. Maybe I’m sizing up because of my top fullness. The cups are narrow, projected and made with 2 layers - mesh and lace. It is beautiful! The mesh in the top section is stretchy.
The wire channel overlaps a little bit but not completely, but it’s comfortable enough for me. The straps aren’t though. They rub my armpits a lot and I haven’t had this problem with other bras. Read more 89 more words
About me: FOB, pendulous, soft tissue, centre full, close set, short roots, narrow shoulders, deflated upper tissue.
My first SF and I think I love it!
This is the SF in raspberry (Rodalit). I wasn’t really looking for another “pink” bra, however, this was on sale at a local boutique in my size and I wanted to try an SF with the possibility of returning/exchanging. It is a true raspberry colour that is quite stunning in person.
Fit: I did post a fit check as there was wrinkling and space at the bottom when I first tried it on. But as WildWolff suggested, I tried ...it on again and adjusted the cups in multiple areas, really hiked the bra and band up, and tightened the straps. It worked! (If you have an SF with the same space/wrinkling, try this first before judging the fit) There is still some wrinkling at the bottom but I think this is due to the nature of the stiffer fabric On the bottom half of the cups. I did before and after photos so you can see how much of a difference it made (and yes it takes a long time to adjust LOL) Straps are a bit wide set for my liking but they’re not uncomfortable so far. The band is TTS, cup width is great, and boy does this give some major liiiift! I love the rounder more uplifted shape it gives compared with the BM for me.
the fabric is a soft silky raspberry lined with stable somewhat stiff black material, and tops of the cups are a stretch raspberry mesh. The hooks are only 2x4 for some reason, I find it’s been random with EMs for the number of hooks in my size range.
Overall, it’s comfortable and I like the shape it gives.
EDIT: BM is more comfortable for me, the wide set straps are kind of digging in my armpits, but the shape is better. Hmm, I’m hoping that loosening the straps will help the discomfort without compromising the support... Read more 236 more words
I already had the Ewa Michalak Gladys bra in both black and milk chocolate/caramel in a 75J, so when I saw that the "aubergine" colorway was available in my size at Levana Bratique, I grabbed it and the matching underwear. The fit is virtually identical to my 75J - Ewa Michalak » Sf Gładzioch Mleczna Czekolada and 75J - Ewa Michalak » Sf Czarny Gładzioch (866) , and super comfortable to wear all day, even with the obscene humidity outdoors today. This bra looks dark brown to me in person, as opposed to dark purple as I would expect of something labelled "aubergine," but it actually makes it a better neutral/skin tone bra for me.
Antonina is definitely your bridal va-va-voom bra and panty set! With Antonina I feel like I get more cakes on a plate compared to Biszkopty/Biscuit, which holds you into your chest more. But, with a set like this, it’s definitely fitting since it’s marketed as a bridal collection. You definitely get the “all about me” look. It’s beautiful! The cups is a three part cup with the inside being a light tan cotton padded fabric. The outside cup consists of the lower portion being covered with the Antonina lace fabric and the upper cup being covered with a fine white mesh. There is delicate lace edging along the ...center horizontal seem as well as the top of the cup seem. The back-band is a light tan power mesh with the white lace overlay. There is a white bow on the center gore with a diamond pendant. The straps are half padded in the front and flare out in the middle then taper back in where it meets the white elastic straps. The padded portion is made using the same light tan padded cotton fabric with a white mesh overlay. The same lace that lines the seems of the cup adorns the outside edges of this strap portion. The straps have a satin sheen to it with a scalloped edge. The hardware is white. There is a 3x4 clasp on the back-band. I feel that if you are high-boobed/short, the padded straps will sit more in your shoulders. If you are low-boobed/tall, the straps will be more in the front. On me they sit more on the front than my shoulders. As you can see, if you need the straps extended all the way you’ll see more of the white elastic on your shoulders like a typical EM bra.
High Waisted Panties in Size 38. These panties are very comfortable! The front consists of the center panel that has the white mesh overlay on top of the light tan fabric. There is fine white lace running down the sides of the front panel where it meets the front hip portion. There are two white bows with diamond pendants where the lace ends at the leg holes. The front hip potion is light tan stretch mesh with the Antonina white lace as an overlay. The back portion of the panties has a light tan stretch mesh with the white lace overlay that gives it a faux thong look over the thong fitting mesh. There is a white bow with a diamond pendant hanging from the back waistband. The waistband elastic is white and there is a light tan mesh crotch over a cotton gusset. Read more 334 more words
I love Antonina and this looks great on you! I couldn't decide between this and the classic PL for Antonina and I ultimately went with the classic because I love a wider padded strap but I'm short and need as much strap adjustment as possible. I was also worried about the shade on the upper cup looking weird against my skin tone. I did get the matching underwear(you inspired me to get more sets!) and garters for Antonina though, I love the lace so much.
WildWolff I sometimes wonder about how something will come off as a shade of tan on me. I try to go into these shades as if they’re independent shades and not as a “nude”. In person my undertone is kind of funky. In winter it’s very pasty neutral. In summer I get what I call the “fake cheddar bake” tan and golden/olive lol. I just figure no one can see my undies. So it’s all good lol. I can’t help but think of the PL Cappuccino as being naughty, and Antonina as being the counterpart, nice lol.
I do think of them as independent shades and not nudes, especially because I am ten to fifteen different shades throughout the year. It was the particular shade of beige on this one that I thought would look weird on me no matter the season, maybe it's my asian skin/undertones. I don't ever worry about anyone seeing my undies haha but if I don't like the color as much I'm less likely to grab it from my drawer and then it sits unworn forever so I try to make my decisions based on how much wear it will get. I like the naughty and nice comparison, and the straps make the cappuccino a little extra naughty! I'll have to get the matching panties for the cappuccino in my next order so I have naughty and nice sets.
WildWolff Be warned on the high waisted briefs for the cappuccino, they’re more like a girdle! They do hold you in, but like for me right now I’m on the squishy side. So I get a little muffin top and butt cheek pinch lol. I might get the regular brief next time around.
Thanks for letting me know, I'm pretty squishy so I'll go for the regular brief. No girdles for me!
This looks bomb on you! I'm *this* close to ordering an antonina myself!
marilynne I have the CHP antonina and I ADORE it, it’s not the PL cut so the cleavage could be better but it gives me total “cakes on a plate” and the lace is so beautiful.
marilynne It’s definitely beautiful, and pretty comfortable. moonshineforest Yes! The lace is so pretty! Pictures can’t seem to capture the luster of the lace.
This lovely bra is your typical BM with a three part cup consisting of a lower inside non-stretch mesh in white, and an inner upper cup with stretch mesh in white, topped with a beautiful shade of cool tone dusty light pink. It’s a very muted shade. If BM Apricot had a baby with BM Puder, you’d get this bra as the love child. The back-band is full lace with a white power mesh lining. It has a 2x4 hook closure. The straps have a satin finish and there are cute matching bows where the strap meets the cup. There is a cute bow on center gore and it has a diamond pendant hanging form it. The hardware on the straps are white.
For some reason, I didn’t get the matching panties! I think I’ll have to request a pair of briefs be made to match this. Again, sometimes pictures don’t capture the color as you see it in real life. It really is a lovely delicate shade.
I've wanted this one since I saw it on Instagram! Haha.
That colour really suits you!
BraOdyssey Instagram can definitely be dangerous for me lol. When I see a bra on there I go crazy and have to have it. Lol. margesimpson Thank you. I tried this on my daughter and it literally looked like a nude bra. She’s a shade 1C0-Shell in Estée Lauder Doublewear foundation for reference. A great “nude” option for the “burns in the moonlight crew” as my daughter says.
I've been hesitant to get more BM's since I've been measuring closer to a 65G these days because the gore is usually too tall for me but this one looks promising! And the color is so beautiful! Thank you for adding measurements and pictures, it's seriously so helpful. I love that you try bras on your family to see how the shades work on their skin tone. I'll have to see if my husband is up to it haha
WildWolff I know I try to see how something would work on me, and I know other people would wonder the same thing. Here is a pic of my family. https://imgur.com/a/7b4ZED5 My husband is usually more tan in the summer than in this pic. My little one is definitely olive complected. She has a hint of green in her undertone. Big sis is on the extreme fair end of the spectrum with a cool pink undertone, and I have a more neutral undertone. Once you figure out what “season” you are it kind of makes it easier to find colors that flatter and complement.
I'm still getting used to dressing for my undertones. I grew up in Hawaii where everyone wears lots of color and I wore a lot of white because I was tan. When I was overweight, I just wore black. Now that I've lost the weight and my skin changes with the seasons I'm adding more colors. But we're also a Denver broncos household so even though orange doesn't look great on me, there's still a lot of it in my closet! So I guess I dress for the seasons, and also the football seasons lol
WildWolff I freaking love orange! I envy anyone who can wear orange and rust. If I wear orange I look like a traffic cone. It’s like, if Pumpkin Spice Late threw up and was a person, it’d be me lol. We love Hawaii, and all the tropical attire. Oh man I wish we could go back soon. Yeah I totally dress for the seasons as well. Like you said, 15 different shades. Lol only for me, I’m 15 shades at once right now. Summer tan hasn’t been kind to me this year lolz!!
Lol same for me with the summer tan! I spent a day working on a ranch a few weeks ago and wore gloves, capris, and a t-shirt and got really tan on my ankles, half my arms, and the back of my neck. Then 4th of July I tried to fix it and it slightly worked but not really haha I'm too many shades. My ankles are looking good though! Hah
I was wondering about this one! I had a hard time telling if it was pale pink or beige color on her websites. Some of her pictures make it look a lot more yellow than it seems to be. It looks nice on you, and thank you for posting pictures!
So beautiful! I love pink shades! And it fits you so nicely too.
Let me say I don’t like white bras. I never have, and thought I never would. And yet, here is a lovely white bra I’m glad I purchased. The lace on this bra is intricate and eye catching. Not your basic white bra at all! The lace has a touch of champagne shimmer to parts of the scalloped lace pattern. You can see more detail on the panty pictures I uploaded. This definitely screams “briadal” as it is mostly marketed as. I wouldn’t call this a stark bright white. It’s a delicate white. Definitely gorgeous, and pictures don’t do the lace detail justice.
This bra has the ...typical BM three part construction and is backed with a tan mesh and stretch mesh. The center gore has a tan mesh keyhole detail with a white center bow that has a diamond pendant hanging from it. The back-band is full lace over tan stretch mesh. There is a 2x4 clasp on the back. The elastic straps are white with a touch of shimmer down the center and it has scalloped edges. The hardware is all white. There are little white bows where the straps meet the front of the cup.
Briefs size 38: The panties are in my usual side. The front panel is white with lace on the hip area. There are two small white bows where the lace meets the front panel at the leg hole. The back is full lace and not lined. There is a cute white bow at the top on the back of the waistband. All elastic is white and there is a white cotton gusset in the crotch. Read more 165 more words
I know, I'm not particularly a fan of white bras either, but this is an exception, lol.
Happy2BraShop this looks amazing! You inspire me to buy matching sets. I always tell myself I have enough underwear and then I see the matching sets you get and ask myself why I don't do the same. And I feel better in a matching set, like more powerful or something lol
@BraOdyssey that's what I said when I first saw Antonina. I never go for white undergarments and now I have an Antonina bra and a few more Antonina items on the way!
Beautiful!! You're really on a BM / Ewa streak, good for you :D
I'm not into white at all either, but this looks very good on you!
The only thing that bothers me visually (and almost strikes me as un-Ewa-esque?) is the beige wire channels being visible through the gore peephole.. Seems like there could've been a more elegant way to deal with that design-wise.
BraOdyssey It’s definitely in a class all its own as far as white bras go.
WildWolff I honestly didn’t get into matching sets till I saw another BTB user purchasing the matching panties. I had the same thought, why wasn’t I doing the same. Lol I totally told my husband the same thing! I told him it’s like my hidden super power lol.
bubblegum I don’t really notice it too much. I definitely like the little keyhole like detail. On my ghostly fair skinned daughter, the tan definitely shows up and acts as a color all it’s own. So the wire channeling would totally stick out more.
Oh yes - and I didn't mean it negatively at all, it still looks stunning on you!! And the beige does match your skin tone quite well!
Just as a small design observation, something I didn't expect Ewa to overlook (:
(but then again, I remember she had this 'crop top' a couple years back where there was a whole part of beige cup peeping from behind the lace overlay, which I also didn't appreciate but apparently others didn't mind as much)
After my recent Pl win with Biscuit, I definitely wanted to add Cappucci-nowy to my collection. I’ve wanted this bra since the first arrival of the Cappuccino. *All pictures taken without the cookies. I actually love this bra! It’s a very date night sexy bra. It’s more open then Biscuit, with Biscuit giving more of a sweetheart shape, but I’m not mad. The tan color is nice and looks like a tan color on my skin tone. The black lace is nice and I love the strap detail that runs up the front of the straps for a few inches. The black lace over tan runs along the ...bottom of the rocker to the side of the bra where it meets the black back-band fabric. The the back-band has a 3x4 closure. The straps are black with a sheen finish to the center of the elastic with scalloped edging. There is a black satin knotted bow on the center gore with a diamond pendant. The bow knot has a loop that allows you to attach the fancy elastic straps. The elastic straps also attach using small black rings that are where the small black bows sit on the top of the front elastic detail.
Panties: I purchased the panties in my usual size 38. These definitely give off a girdle vibe lol. But these aren’t your grandmother’s girdle. They definitely give compression and shape you. I feel due to the compression fabric they run a little on the small side if you’re just looking for regular feeling undies. There is a sheer nude overlay over the nude center panel with matching black lace lining the edge. There is a nude satin bow at the top of the front. The side hip portion is a solid matte power fabric. The panel from the side to the back is a more sheer black power stretch fabric that then attaches to the back portion of matte power stretch fabric that covers your behind. There is a black bow at the back top. All elastic is black. There is a tan cotton gusset in the crotch of the panties. Very cute, almost has a retro vibe to it. Read more 255 more words
If you look good in black, the world is your oyster in lingerie, lol. I like how tan cup compliments your skin tone - very flattering, I think! Great purchase!
BraOdyssey I wish I looked good in black lol. I have dark dishwater blonde hair and swamp water green eyes lol. I think the tan on this helps me get away from it looking too harsh on me. I’m more of a navy or grey kind of girl. I wish Ewa would make more PL’s with color. I’m tempted to ask if they can make me a PL Amazing.
Yay I’m glad this worked for you! It looks great on you. It really is a stunning bra in person IMO
The band on this one in my size was hella tight. Looks like yours was tts
margesimpson I’d say this is pretty TTS. Usually black bras seem to always run on the small side, so it was a pleasant surprise that this one didn’t. I’m finding that I get better band fit in Ewa bras that don’t have the lace that continues on to the back-band.
Yeah I find the none lace covered bands are usually too small. But some of the non lace ones in my size range are inconsistent. Thank goodness for bra extenders! LOL
Looks so good! Thanks for comparing it with the biscuit. I almost ordered the biscuit from Levana but I went with this one instead and hopefully it gets here soon (USPS has it somewhere). Knowing myself, I will probably end up with both lol
WildWolff Lol I ended up with both since I figured I needed a nudish color as well as a dark color. I purchased both from Lavana and can confirm USPS is crazy slow. I swear they must have walked from the bra shop to my house wearing it fit it to take this long lol. My biscuit nursing bra (for cross back bra science) was supposed to be here today. But as usual, it’s “running late” and the delivery day will be rescheduled. I’ve had DHL ship from Poland faster than what it takes for a bra to come from Pennsylvania to Southern California lol.
Happy2BraShop yeah mine was supposed to be here today and now it just says "arriving late." I've had two other orders from Levana that have come in 6-7 days. I could pay more for better shipping but less money on shipping means more money for bras lol. I'm assuming it's the holiday weekend backing things up. I will keep shopping from Levana because I love Judy and it's much easier than ordering direct. If you want bras that she doesn't have listed she will order them for you. She also let me know recently what styles she had on the way in my size and I may end up with some of those lol
WildWolff Totally agree. I’ll definitely keep shopping there. Customer service is amazing! It’s just a bummer our postage system lags like crazy. I also like ordering direct for EM. I’ve never had a bad experience, and I’ve ordered a few custom pieces. Right now I’m waiting for my Heaven to get mailed out. Every time a new bra comes, my husband gives my pile of bras I don’t wear a look lol. It’s my pile of “one day they might fit again” even tho I know they never will lol.
Happy2BraShop I have yet to order directly. I planned to this summer but right now I'm kind of between cup sizes and may be growing/migrating a bit so I'll wait for that to settle before I make a big order. My husband is somehow not at all upset with my ever growing bra collection lol every time I get mail he says "is it a bra?" but we both have a budget for our hobbies and he spends as much on a video game as I do on a Polish bra. If you have anything Polish in your don't wear pile in my size I would give it a happy home! But I get the feeling of not wanting to get rid of something you love.
WildWolff I’ll look to see what I have. I know I have some 65G’s floating around that never fit me or probably never will fit me again lol. I’d rather them go to a home where they’ll be well lived. I’ll look tomorrow to see what I got. :-)
Happy2BraShop that would be awesome! No rush though, it's a holiday weekend.
Happy2BraShop , if you have anything in my size that you want to part with I will happily take a look! : ) But I think my band size is 2 inches bigger than yours. I still wear 30's for the support. Plus, I like pastel colours...Plus, I'm in Canada, but I think Paypal shipping is the best way? I just found this article and it was cheaper to ship to the U.S. (with tracking, no less...) than to ship in my own country with tracking. http://catchingarrows.blogspot.com/2015/06/all-about-shipping.html But I will gladly pay used bra prices & shipping, but only if you want to get rid of stuff. Hah! that's so funny you're in SoCal - I lived in SoCal for 3 years, and in California for nine years. It where I got all of my freckles, lol.
Are the psnties made entirely of the compression fabric? Does it cause quad-bum?
This bra is like other EM BM bras and fits me almost as well as the others. Narrow but not too narrow cups, narrow gore, and enough immediate depth. But I have some in cup quadding. However, after trying a 75FF, I think this is the best fit I’m going to get.
The colour isn’t my favourite but I wanted a neutral or black EM and there were slim pickins at local stores. It’s a very dark brown with red lace and accents. The material is soft, softer than my all lace BM. The other thing that was disappointing was that there are only two hooks rather than three. All of the other EMs in my size I’ve tried have 3 hooks. I guess I better double check in the future.
I’ve worn this bra a few times now and posted some better pictures. It’s comfortable and supportive enough that I’m still wearing it and keeping it.
About me: FOB, somewhat pendulous, need immediate projection and average apex projection, centre full, narrow to average width, soft tissue
Yes! My favourite bra (or one of them) . I know, there's not so many available in Canada. At least you know your fit for the next time you order?
BraOdyssey yeah I’m pretty sure this is my correct size so now I’m just waiting for a sale lol Yours had two hooks too right?
Yes. I think all the ones from boutiques here have only 2 hooks? I'm not sure.
Or this is new in their manufacturing. I "had to" (lol) buy this one for the colour b/c I don't look good in black, but BM Chilli looks like it's black/red.
It looks great on you! I had no idea it was brown, guess I don’t read descriptions very well lol. I thought it was black and red. I totally agree with you on the 3 hook thing. I have a few BM’s with three, but the rest have 2. I think at some point in time they switched over to 2 hooks for the under GG cup sizes.
I guess it would make sense depending on who they buy fabric from. Interesting...
Happy2BraShop thank you! Yeah it’s such a dark brown though it pretty much looks black lol
BraOdyssey yes they are different materials for sure. The BM Roz is less stretchy and more firm especially I the upper half of the cup and has three hooks. Also all of my other EMs had three hooks so I was surprised that this one had two.
About me: I think I’m FOB, pendulous, close set, centre full, short roots, narrow to average width roots
Ugh so I think I’m in between sizes which sucks. This is obviously too big. Mathematically it “should” fit based on the measurements but it just doesn’t. It’s a bit tall I think? There’s empty space at the bottom and top of the cup, my boobs are “drooping” in the cup and look pointy. It feels like there is no support because the fabric is just sitting on my boobs. A size down 75F gives me slight in cup quadding but is otherwise perfect. So I think 75F is going to ...be the best fit I get with EM BMs....I’m open to any feedback as always.
I ordered this direct from Ewa Michalak. I’m going to try and exchange it with them, wish me luck! If anyone has experience with exchanges/returns with EM feel free to help with any advice.
About the bra: my photos don’t do it justice, it really is beautiful. It’s a muted pink rose colour, I chose this because it was on sale and would work as a “nude” for me. The band is TTS and made of a sturdy but soft and silky fabric. This bra has three hooks which is great. Cups are lace covered mesh. Narrowish gore and narrow enough cups for me. Cups are just overall too big for me. Read more 127 more words
I feel ya on this. I’m kind of between a G and a GG in BM. I go with the size down since the size up causes the apex of my boobs to wiggle up to the apex of the bra. Which then causes the bra to buckle, push down, and sag under my boobs. I have the previous version of this bra, named Puder, and the fabric is definitely more relaxed compared to other lace BM’s, giving it a little more generous of a cup fit. Crossing fingers you have a smooth exchange to get you a good fit. It’s a lovely color on you.
Happy2BraShop thanks! Interesting that it’s a roomier fit. Maybe the 75F will work out for me! I hope I can exchange it, I sent a message to EM to request it. I’m the same, I prefer the too small fit over the too big fit if I have to choose.
I love this colour! I would totally exchange and try to get 75F. Otherwise, it's too hard to get EM bras here.
BraOdyssey totally trying to exchange. I haven’t received a response yet from EM. their website only has the option to return that I can see. Fingers crossed they’ll get back to me about an exchange!
margesimpson ,it would totally be an even exchange. Plus, these are common sizes.
Good news, I heard back from EM and it looks like they will do a clean exchange :) depending on when my bra is received by them. Shipping it out soon.
Awesome news!! Crossing fingers shipping back goes without any hiccups, and your new size fits fabulously.
Happy2BraShop thank you :) I’ll definitely post an update on how things go
Thank you sherrach898 for the super pretty bra!! I’m planning on swapping this for a 60FF even though it fits (what can I say, I want a little “wow” factor) so I’ll just write a quick review. I love this gorgeous turquoise color and the contrast with the black. It’s nice and narrow and projected like my other Ewa Michalak bras, the gore is low enough not to bother me, and the fabric is soft. The matching thong is really cute too!
This review is for the Ewa Michalak S Queen in 80F EU (36F UK), color Black. My ABTF size is 32FF/34F UK.
*Note: this bra is not on the Ewa site. I think it was a special commission. I bought it used in excellent condition.
Band: * Very tight. This fits like a 32 or maybe a tight 34. Has 3 hooks by 4 columns. (I knew this when I bought it.)
Wires: * Very narrow at 5.5 inches wide in the 80F.
Cups: * 3 part cup, with 1 vertical seam and one horizontal. The cups are PADDED and do come with removable cookies. (Pics are without cookies.)
Straps: * The straps are fully adjustable ...and comfortably stretchy. Like all EM bras like this, the straps definitely cut in to my TOS.
Fabric: * The fabric is embroidered and very comfortable, no chafing at all.
Hardware: * The hardware is black. The gore has a little crown for jewelry as well as a bow.
About me: very close set (breasts touch), very narrow roots, very projected at the wire, full on bottom, short roots, soft tissue, significant rib flares, narrow shoulders.
FIT
* The band is very small. I'm a 32 but prefer a 34 for my rib flares, this should be a 36 but at 32 the wires start to distort, so I think it fits like a 32 or 34. * The wires are wonderfully narrow at this size. * The gore tacks hard for me. The wire casings are slightly overlapped providing .625 (5/8") for a gore width. * The cups are an interesting shape; I've since learned this is normal for the S style. They come up sharply from the bottom wire to provide a lot of lift. I do get insane cleavage with this. * The straps are plenty long enough and fully adjustable. * The sides are a comfortable height for me.
OVERALL IMPRESSION * This bra is beautiful. It definitely fits. I just have to decide if I want that much cleavage. If I take both thin cookies an put them in my smaller side the fit is great. I've only worn it to measure so I don't know about comfort over time. The wires are a deep U and will definitely bother my rib flares over time, but all bras do. Read more 265 more words
I just received this bra from damaries. 10/10 recommend as a seller. Thank you so much for the super fast shipping. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
I’m currently in between sizes due to weight gain, so I thought I’d give this size Sf a try. In the past I had a few 65G Sf’s, but they just didn’t work due to apex location being slightly lower compared to the Bm cut. Unfortunately this bra falls in line with the Sf cut. The apex of this bra, horizontal seem, falls short for my breast size/shape. My nipple is just a hair under the seem ...and if I wiggle too much it pops up and over the line. If the Bm cut has an apex just a little high for you, try the Sf!
The bra has lovely straps with a hint of pattern in them. They have a firm elastic stretch to them. The lower portion of the cup is the exact same color as the Bm Bibi Beżowa Perła, with the fabric of this bra being slightly thicker and slightly more structured in comparison. The lower cup consists of three pieces and the upper cup being two. The upper cup has a stretch micro mesh fabric that lays smoothly against the skin. There are small pearl like buttons where the strap meets the cup as well as on the center gore. The back band has a single layer of power mesh with a 3x4 back band closure. The hardware is all nude, matching the overall color of the bra. The bra gives a very nice round shape. As always this bra has great quality in construction. Read more 173 more words
Aww I’m sorry to hear that it didn’t work out for you! I can’t seem to get a good fit in SF bras either. I’ve tried several different sizes. This bra does look so great on you though! Thank you for recommending me 💗
damaries It just confirms Sf is not for me. But, what I’ll keep doing as I’ve done in the past is order a custom Bm with the Sf fabric as I did with my Garden bra. Some patterns and colors are just too cute to pass up.
This is my favorite cut. I had that exact bra yesterday. Kinda wishing it was a bit bigger. I’ve gained 3-4 pounds too and experiencing more cycle swelling than ever (well, besides prego days. Barf. )
This is so cute! It's a shame that SF's don't work for you :(. At least EM will usually make a SF in a BM for $10 or so extra.
This is a solid bra, and I'm so happy that I purchased it. My only complaint is that I didn't get 3 rows of clasps in the back (just 2!), and I noticed some other Perlas in this same size (30G) have 3 clasps, so I'm not sure if they have changed the manufacturing, or if this is just different b/c I bought it direct on ewa-michalak.pl, which was on sale for about $45 cad. I would prefer 3 rows of clasps. as comexim generally does. With my current bust size, I like that extra security.
The bra is available on sale on the ewa-michalak.pl website, like I ...said it's about $45 cad or $37 usd (not including taxes or shipping!). It's available in three colours: black, white, or beige. Or you can also buy it at Levana Bratique in the US https://levanabratique.com/tulip-lace-bra/ although she calls it the Tulip Lace Bra, in beige or black. In Canada, you can buy it at Secrets for Your Sister in Toronto (SFYS.com) in black, and it's on sale (limited sizes though!) in red here, SFYS.com, only $50 cad, final sale and no returns though. If you are unsure about your Ewa Michalak size, I would definitely purchase through a boutique, so you could at least return it if it didn't fit. Thank you, margesimpson for telling me about it's sale price!
Since this style is not a full-lace cup, the fabric on the bottom is a bit sturdier, IMO, and so I think I get a little bit more uplift than with the full-lace BMs. Note: I believe that the black bra in this same style runs about 1/2 cup tighter (it's what I read on a bratabase review), but many black bras are tighter than other colours, due to the dying process, I believe.
Anyway, this is really one of my favourite styles of bras. I bought it for summer, and I'm so glad that I did. It's not just a plain bra, it has some nice touches, like the bows on the straps, and the bow on the center gore, with the little glass gemstone. The stretch lace on the top of the cup accommodates asymmetry, and it very feminine. The way it's designed, this bra is very aesthetically pleasing. I highly recommend this bra, and it's a joy to wear!
I have narrow roots, so Polish bras, like Ewa Michalak, fit well for me. Read more 308 more words
Looks like a perfect fit! Glad it worked out for you. And thanks for the detailed review. I am tempted to try another one now haha
You're welcome! Lol. I think this is going to be one of my go-to summer bras. Thanks for the heads up on the red bibi sale bra, so close to my size! The only other place they are sale items for Ewa (in Canada) is Forever Yours Anniversary Sale, https://www.foreveryourslingerie.ca/collections/sale/ewa-michalak However, they ran out of most sizes in Ewa Michalak just a couple hours after the posted the sale.
I think that -when buying from Poland direct, if at least one of the bras is on sale (like, if you buy two), it makes it worth it, even with shipping, etc.
Looks great on you. I still haven't tried any of the half lace BMs, but those are great prices for EM!
Wilderness1 , thanks! The fabric is so silky and it's a very light bra. I recommend it b/c I find it very flattering. Of note: I think I should edit my review to say - I think it's just the solid black half-lace BMs that run tight, but most people know that black bras are usually tighter anyway...
This looks awesome on you! And yes, some have/had three rows of hooks. The one I have has three rows, but I’ve had it for a really long time. I noticed some of the older ones I have have the three rows as opposed to the newer ones that only have two. I also much prefer the three hook style.
I, too, prefer three rows of clasps. I wish all my bras had that.
I love this bra! I almost bought it awhile ago but picked something else and now definitely want to go get it lol. It looks like it fits you perfect and looks awesome on you!
Hmm, that's interesting, Happy2BraShop ...I guess this is their new style to only have the 2 clasps. learningaboutbras , yes, I guess some people prefer 2 (it's easier to do up), and other people prefer 3.
I just think 3 clasps make the bra sturdier. damaries thank u for the compliment!
I've been curious about Ewa Michalak for a while, and I just realized there was a boutique near me that stocks this brand. This particular boutique relabels bras with their US size, so I requested a 32M US. It felt a little looser than the 32J - Elomi » Morgan Banded Bra (4110) I wore into the shop, but very soft and comfortable, and fit nicely after swooping and scooping. I would say this reminds me a bit of the Panache Envy, but with narrower cups. Beige bras aren't really my thing, but I bought it anyway because a) it fit ...and b) I want to encourage stores to keep stocking my size. They're supposed to let me know when they get another EM shipment, so I'm hoping against hope that they'll get something colorful in my size. Something I didn't notice until I entered this bra into Bratabase was that it's labelled 32M/75J. I'm pretty sure a 75 should actually be a 34, but this seems to fit me alright. If anything, the cups on this are smaller than than the ones on my 32J - Fantasie » Illusion Side Support Bra (FL2982) and the 70M - Gorsenia » Forest Balconette . Has anyone else had this experience with Ewa Michalak? Read more 119 more words
ew, pretty! you're right, she has a ton of colourful bras! Jealous that you have a store near you that you can just try them on! I'm not experience with BM style, I only ordered one last week (from a boutique, not Poland) and it won't arrive until next week, and this will be my first Ewa Michalak bra, sooo. hoping it fits! I sized up in the band to 70 - which is supposed to be a 32, because Ewa Michalak is supposed to be firm in the band. Hmm, that's interesting about the Bratabase conversion, it might just be an oversight?
Anyway, lovely bra!!
I think Bratabase converted it fine (75J=34:13), but the boutique's conversion is a little non-standard. The tag inside the bra says 75J, but the sales tag the boutique had said 32M/75J. Maybe the boutique tried to account for the band being firm?
After taking measurements, it looks like the cups on this might be smaller than the 32J Envy. It was really hard to measure the cup depth accurately though, since there's so much stretch lace. Also, there's a significant shape mismatch between my knee and the cup.
Hmm, interesting.
I like this style though, it's, like, understated...
If this isn't the prettiest bra ever, I don't know what is. I ordered this along with my M Koronkowy Tulipan. I decided to size down in the cup since my other CHPs are a little big, but oddly enough, this is still too big in the cup for me. I can make it work with the inserts in and an extra insert in my smaller side, which is what I do since this bra is BEAUTIFUL, but I was surprised. I guess the issue might not be the cup size, but the fact that the CHPs are so open on top, whereas I have even vertical fullness?
Anyway, I'm pretty happy with this bra. It feels soft and comfortable. I fasten it on the second loosest hook since it feels loose on the loosest, and that suits me just fine. It gives me the great projected silhouette characteristic of Ewa Michalak CHP cuts, and I think the details of the little bows and gem on the straps and gore are so cute.
Wow that is pretty! Looks good on you. Your pics make it look way better than online. One of the reasons I passed it up, I wasn’t wowed by it. But your pics show way more detail.
Stunning. From the one pic, it looks like a perfect fit.
Beautiful! I agree that it looks like it fits but it’s one picture so not a complete profile to judge from.
thelittleoneCalluna it fits in the pics where I have two cookies in on my smaller side and one cookie on my bigger side (that’s what’s going on in the main pic) — I ended up with a TON of pics with and without inserts so I get why that would be confusing!
I was so excited to get this bra in the mail! Finally a new CHP from Ewa Michalak, and in a really pretty color! Hopefully, since it's a brand new model, this review is helpful to others who are interested in it. I have a 60G CHP Cappucci-nowy and a 65FF CHP Marcepanowa Magnolia. The 60G is a good fit, though recently the band has been a little tight for me. The 65FF is a bit too big/open on top for me, so I add an extra insert on my smaller side (in addition to the two inserts that came with it). In the case of this bra, I ...have the same issue but more dramatically ― it's more like my CH Cherry in terms of openness on top. For context, I have even vertical fullness but short roots. I tightened the straps of this bra to try to help with that, but the notorious Ewa Michalak straps are as wide-set as usual, so tightening them doesn't really help. I may order a 65F next time, though the 65Fs I've tried from EM have consistently been definitely too small. The design is beautiful. I love this rich, almost reddish purple, and the black and white pattern on the tops of the cups reminds me of Art Deco. The fabric is soft and comfortable. I find the three buttons on the gore very cute ― I sometimes find that Ewa Michalak "does too much" with her bras, adding straps and lace and mesh and this and that when I prefer more simplicity, so the fairly simple but very stylish design of this bra really works for me. The band is definitely loose, as I'm already fastening it on the second-tightest hooks, but I prefer tight bands and I'm closer to a 26 than a 28 so true 28s or those who don't like tight bands will probably have a better time. The band fits similarly to my 65FF Marcepanowa Magnolia but slightly looser. As with my other CHPs, there is enough immediate and overall projection for me, and the wires stay very close to or in my IMF all day. The wires could be a hint narrower, but since it's a padded bra, I don't notice/it's not an issue. I love this bra and I'm not too sad that it's too open on top for me (I'm way more disappointed in the 65F SF Iris that I also ordered that ended up being a total flop) because adding the extra insert helps. I will definitely wear this a lot! Read more 316 more words
It is a gorgeous color and if the cookies work then woohoo and use them. :-)
For me, I always sized down in the CHP from my BM/SF size, which was 2 cups down from my S/PL size. It gave a nice rounded lift without the cookies, and I don't remember the straps being an issue, though I can't say for sure.
As long as you have some squish to your breasts, the CHP will allow for sizing down for the extra oomph.
So beautiful! I was thinking of asking if this can be done as a PL as I think I do better with them than CHP, but I’ve only tried one so I don’t know if it was the exception or norm.
This bra looks gorgeous. Looks great on you! Thanks for posting measurements and so many photos. I definitely want to try it now. Thanks for mentioning the size differences MamaPagan I didn't realize it might be best to size down in some of the styles!
braluv It all is dependent on the person and their breast tissue, but yes, it sometimes helps!
braluv It all is dependent on the person and their breast tissue, but yes, it sometimes helps!
Nice "deep" color - for a moment I taught it was an overlay ;)
And I'm with you for the buttone, they add a delicious retro touch.
One of my favorite colors in my favorite bra. The green is so stunning in real life. Yeah, it's basically an all green La Gloria, but I shrunk out of mine, and I couldn't pass this one up. My left and larger side has a little quadding, but overall I think it's a great fit.
Gorgeous color and great fit! Happy for your bra win 💕
Pretty! This looks great and huzzaah for the win!
This looks great! I’m kind of shocked I own a 60L from you- the fit on this is soooo good- looks really comfy in the armpit region.
cupandahalf I'm beginning to think more and more that those bras didn't fit like I thought they did. Honestly, my weight loss journey has kinda taught me a lot about my body. My breast tissue may have fit the cups, but my band size was too small. Hands down. I still kinda struggle with sagging/droopy-looking tatas every now and again, which bothers me a lot, but I'm learning to accept myself.
SF Motyl is a softcup reissue of Opium. The fabric is the same, I never had the Opium but I believe some of the lace trim used on the brief bottom is also the same. The fabric is soft and silky and stretchy. It feels like swimwear jersey and I like it. It's very light on my body.
I wasn't a super fan of the pattern on my screen - there's a yellow-ish green color in the pattern that is a huge turn off for me and I nearly didn't buy the set because of that, but I really like the lace topped SFs and decided to just get ...it anyway and see what I thought in person. I'm glad I did, because I really like it! My set doesn't have too much of that color I disliked, and what is there blends in well enough that it doesn't bother me. The rest of the set overall is just really fun, flirty, and summery. It's very cute. I love the hot pink lace, the peek-a-boo gore she's been favoring lately, and the butterfly additions are a nice departure from bows and a throwback to old Ewa collections, and yes, they are fabric.
This SF fits me similar to my other lace topped SFs, that is very much like a BM. I get a nice rounded profile and the wires stay high enough for me to be mostly comfortable. I got this in a 70 band as the SF's gore sits too high on my sternum and right on a knot that likes to make its presence known. The band is pretty stretchy so I'm on the second hook while still taking advantage of the extra space of the larger band. I have pretty wide spread costochondritis across my rib cage and it's the worst at my sternum, the gore on the SFs and BMs are really bad for me because they hit at that area and the wires are harder than they are in an SM. Going up a band size in this cut helps a lot and makes it so that I can actually wear the bra that fits me best without putting me in pain. I'm not sure I've mentioned this before, but that's why I'll mark 29" BM/SFs as too tight, but not 29" SMs.
Anyway, this bra has split straps. Ewa has done these before and I have removed them on every Gazeta I have had (4) because they chafed and I felt like support suffered for their presence. These are much better. The ribbon is softer and they don't bother me at all. They're very cute so I'm happy to be able to leave these loops intact. They're easy to remove, but I like the look a lot. This SF does not have mesh under the stretch lace upper panel. Both my Babeczki and Owocki do and I expected this to as well. It's a bit odd that it lacks the mesh, but it honestly doesn't seem to have any impact on the fit of the cup and it fits and looks the same as my others.
I've washed this a few times and the lace is holding up well, sometimes Ewa's lace will pill up right away, sometimes it lasts forever. I'm not sure yet if this is the latter type, but it's not the former! The butterflies at the gore and at the back of both bottoms sit on hot pink bows. It's an adorable look but the bows bleed when washed and those butterflies are now stained. I don't really mind, but I did want to note that. One could probably temporarily remove the butterflies for the first few washes until the excess dye is discharged and then reattach them to prevent the transfer of color.
The bottoms are cute and also stretchy. I got the briefs in 38 for my butt and the thong in a 36. Both fit well, but this specific cut of briefs isn't my favorite. It's way too full coverage for me. I wish it were skimpier or had a full lace back, but it is soft and smooth on my behind so at least they're comfortable. Read more 583 more words
This is the second bra I received from jlcl119, along with my BM Fluo. Thank you! The Lato is one of the bras I remember being on Ewa's website when I first discovered them (and apparently that was SS2012, so it's been 7 years now... holy moly), so I of course had to get my hands on it when I saw it listed, despite it being two band sizes too large.
As for the appearance, I think it's super cute. The cups and band are made of a satiny floral print on a beige base with a thin blue and beige lacey trim on the ...top of the cups, and matching blue bows at the gore and straps. The front half of the straps are made of the same patterned floral fabric. As for the fit, it's not ideal, and I'm definitely considering passing it on to someone else. The band is obviously too big, which I expected, but the cups are a tad shallow at the apex, and the gore doesn't tack on me. When I press the gore onto my sternum, I do get a fair amount of quadboob happening. I don't think the cups have quite enough depth for me, and I think the poor fit would become exacerbated if I shortened the band to a proper length for me. I do feel like I'm on the larger end of the spectrum for my usual size right now, so I can't say for sure whether it would fit better if I lost a little volume or not.
Really, my only reason for keeping this bra would be because the matching thong is so damn cute and fits me so well! I'm torn on whether to keep the set together for posterity (it is seven years old after all, so the new owner wouldn't be able to find matching bottoms anywhere if that's something they would want) or to separate the two by selling the bra and keeping the thong for myself. Then again, the thong is a size 34(6) (basically an XS), so maybe they wouldn't fit the new owner anyway. Argh!
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Such a gorgeous pattern. I love the turquoise accents.
It’s really cute and I looked at it too, but knew that it would not fit. I am sorry it’s not an ideal fit for you.
This floral pattern is so pretty. Sorry it did not work.
That's really cute, sorry it didn't work.
That's really cute, sorry it didn't work.
Love these colors, thanks for the good review.
It's so pretty and I wish it fit you better, hell I wish it fit *me* better!
If you have another bra that thong would work with I'd encourage you to keep it, it's so pretty and EM 34s are a rarity :)
Weeping. I am weeping. That bra is gorgeous AND you have a matching thong in XS?! She won't make me bottoms in xS. If that bra was my size, I'd be begging you for it. I would list the bra and if the purchaser asked about matching pants, and is willing to pay, then you may have to sell as the set. But many people don't care or won't fit an XS anyway.
I received this bra about a week ago from jlcl119. Thank you! As I said in my last review for the BM Puder, the BM is my all-time favourite cut, and Fluo marks my seventh. I had a chance to wear it at work the other day, and these are my initial thoughts. First of all, what an awesome colour! It's so bright, vibrant, and fluorescent. This is one bra I won't hesitate to wear under white or light coloured shirts, because it deserves to be shown off in my opinion. The cups are all lace, the band is that silky, stretchy, satiny material (same ...as my Puder and Szafirowa Pantera), and the whole thing is lined in white to really make the colour pop. Also, in my pictures, it makes me look really tan because my poor little iPhone 6 camera can't handle it lol (compare these pics with my pics of Puder; I promise I didn't get a tan in a week!).
When I bought this bra, I was worried that the band would be too big for me, but luckily that is not the case! I can comfortably wear it on the second hook and it stays in place throughout the day. I feel like the band actually doesn't have a lot of stretch in it, but as long as it stays comfortable, I don't mind. The cups are a perfect depth for me, and this bra definitely feels like the "old" construction, which means it feels like it has a lower apex and lower cup height/coverage. This works much better for me, personally. It is most apparent when you compare this with my BM Porto; the cup height on my Porto is 0.3" taller, and if you look at the angled pictures side by side, you can see a dramatic difference in the shape. (I do believe my Porto has softened a bit and rounded out through washing and wearing, though, so it may achieve my preferred silhouette in the future). Fluo gives me a perfectly round and minimized appearance, just the way I like it!
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I'm so glad you're happy with it, and it looks great on you! I hope you're able to find some bottoms that will go well with it.
It is one of my faves. Notoriously tight band, so good for the tiny rib crowd.
Looks super on you. Really. Tan and all ;)
It's amazing how a good bra can make the day !
Wow, this gives you such a nice shape! It looks fantastic on you!!! I just got my BM La Gloria in the mail and it gives me a more 'natural' shape compared to the Koronkowa I tried recently (won't be able to do the review for another week as I'm out of town). I love the colour of the La Gloria, but I wish it gave me a more rounded profile like you get with this bra. Oh well, it's beautiful all the same. BMs sure are comfortable and forgiving of boob fluctuations, like I've heard others say. Glad you got another great fit!
Thank you everyone! Wilderness1 As I mentioned in this review, my BM Porto definitely gave me a pointier shape when I first got it, but I checked it again just last night, and it has definitely rounded out since I first got it. Not quite to the same level as Fluo, but it may get there in time, so I would just be patient with your La Gloria and have faith that it'll get closer to where you want it to be with wearing and washing :)
amazing shape! Ewa Michalak does it again...