Ewa Michalak SM is my jam. Soft bra of choice, and I really don't think I have any interest in trying any other kind.
The band is snug, not tight. But! The bottom elastic in the band is thin or something because it leaves deep angry red groves on my skin. None of my others do this, it stretches away from my body an appropriate amount, and it doesn't hurt. I don't understand what's going on with it. It happens even if I use an extender (which also causes the band to ride up, so ?????). The cups fit me well and the wires are, again, great. No complaints ...there. The straps are awful. Long, thin, and super stretchy like my Czarna. They dig in and they're already adjusted more than halfway. I hate you super elastic straps! Anyway, the adjusters stay in place well and as emphatic as my complaint is, they're really not that uncomfortable. I just run a finger under them every so often and go about me day.
The embroidery on this is so pretty, as are most other Ewa bras. I like the icey lilac with the black. A good contrast. I was worried the black would bleed onto the purple when I washed the set, but it didn't.
Size 36 bottoms for me (38" wide hip/31" hip bone). The briefs started out a bit tight and dug in a bit. After being washed and worn twice they have relaxed and fit perfect. Read more 136 more words
Had to do a double-check because my favorite thing about my 70J - Ewa Michalak » Sm Fiolecik (642) is the wide, comfy straps! But yes, my straps are an inch wide and yours are .6. Well, thats one advantage of having ridiculously huge boobies.
The width wouldn't even be an issue if they weren't so elastic. It's the combination of the two that annoy me. I could use them as a slingshot.
I've been searching for a nude t shirt bra for some time now and I thought this would be perfect, unfortunately it doesn't fit as well as my normal EM 65f. The cup seems to be shorter then normal so it's cutting into my breast causing the dreaded quad boob :/ I tried taking the pads out to see if it would help but the top of the cup is just hitting me in the wrong spot..I need just 1/4" more coverage at the top. Other then that it's the typical EM S style with amazing uplift and cleavage. The band in this one runs firm which I love for my 26.75" rib cage and the wires are perfect. The fabric is a slick slightly shiny dark nude color that seems very sturdy and the cute pearl accent on the gore gives it some interest for a pretty plain bra. I am debating a 65ff to fix my fit issues.
If you decide to list this, I have a 65FF Ewa Michalak Rhapsodia that I would love to swap with you if you're interested! You can see the details on my listings if so :)
Thank you for offering but I have that one already :) I think I have most of the current EMs...they're hard to resist.
This is a really fun looking bra. The bright turquoise is really nice, it makes me think of a tropical pool. The hot fuchsia bows are huge (seriously, I love the giant bows Ewa seems to favor, especially the ones on the bum of the underwear) and a nice complement to the bright blue of the lace. The whole bra, and the front of the briefs, are lined in white cotton that you can see and elevates the look. The straps are only half adjustable, which I find really annoying. I'm not petite, but I am high set and I will eventually have to shorten them myself. They are ...currently comfortable though and don't dig in to my flesh much. They are a bit wide set for me (which is saying something, I'm broad shouldered) and I may have to move them in a cm or two. They're okay for meow, but much like my Czarna, they have the potential to chafe under my arms. The band is comfortable. It's not particularly snug, but as I bought this used, I can't really say if that's a trait of the bra or stretch from wear. I am able to wear it on the middle hook, but I'm still wearing it on the loosest since it isn't riding up. The cups gape without inserts. I'm between cup sizes at Ewa I think. I'm able to wear both an E and an F. Sometimes with spillage in the former, and sometimes gaping in the latter. My SMs seem to fit well in an F, but ideally I think I'd have an E.5. Anyway, I use the inserts from my 3D Satine and that does the trick. The wires sit in my fold underneath and the gore is comfortable, but the wire is a little wide under my arm. Not a lot, it doesn't stab me, nor is it uncomfortable, but I'd like it a bit narrower. While not a perfect fit, it is a very good fit. It's comfortable (as long as it isn't hot, then the inserts and padding of the bra itself have me sweating in seconds), gives me a good shape (nice and round, but no cleavage since it's a tad big), and the colors are vibrant. It's a welcome addition to my drawer.
I decided to fill in my fit information with the inserts in. Technically, the bra on it's own doesn't fit, but I see no reason to remove the inserts. Read more 300 more words
A little about my boobs first. I'm high set, projected, with tall narrow roots, I look FoB when standing and thought I was for a really long time but I'm actually even to slightly FoT when bent over, I'm wide set with little center fullness, I have soft tissue, with a lot of muscle that screws up calculators.
I bought this second-hand on a whim. I thought it was gorgeous and frankly bought it on looks alone being completely unfamiliar with the brand. Boy, am I glad I have little impulse control. This turned out to be "the bra", the one I compare to all others. This is my ...holy grail bra.
First, look at it. It's stunningly beautiful. It's whimsical, it's sophisticated, it's elfy. That's right, elfy. I want to frolic through forests and climb trees in bare feet and this bra.
Okay, with that out of my system I should probably discuss fit.
As I said, I bought this second-hand, but I really don't think it was used, if so it wasn't much, because the band was still tight tight tight when I got it. I have a tight 27" and comfortable 29" underbust and like a loose 28 (or an extender) or a tight 30. This 65 feels like what I imagine a 29 would. It's snug and supportive, stays put, and disappears against my bony ribcage. It's a perfect band for me on the loosest hook. The cups fit me really well. Standing up straight with shoulders where they should be they are perfect. The wires are in my fold and perfectly follow my root. The gore keeps my soft tissue from escaping anywhere and tacks nicely. If I slouch I get a bit of gaping near the inner gore where I have no fullness. The bra expects some there, I think, but I just don't have it. That gap doesn't bother me. As I said, it's only upon slouching (which I shouldn't be doing anyway), isn't noticeable under clothes, and is minimal anyway. The SM model is not made in an E cup, and I don't think it would fit me if it were since the rest of the cup is filled nicely even when the inner gap is present, I bet I'd quad right out of it. The straps are nice and fully adjustable, I just find the whole thing very comfortable.
I wear this bra as often as I can while also wanting to hoard it forever and ever. It's my favorite bra, my introduction to Polish bras and their wonderfully narrow underwires, and the death of my bank account.
By the way, Burek supposedly translates to mongrel. What an odd name for a gorgeous thing. Read more 339 more words
The band of this bra is extremely stretchy, so even if it says 58cm ling flat, it rides up my 58-59 cm ribcage and doesn't hug at all. I had to use the rixie clip as far as it went to get an ok fit. I think the straps are wrong and really meant for the MP model, and have emailed Ewa about it, but haven't recieved an answer yet, but the stock photo definately show thicker straps. They are also extremely elastic, i had to adjust them all the way and could still fit both my clenched fists underneath... Cups a tiny bit small, but I think going up would be too big. Lovely colour otherwise, the pictures are quite near the acctual colour.
The first thing I noticed when I opened the package is that the bra is a bit pinker than the photos on the website shows. It's not very pink, just maybe a shade pinker.
My favourite thing about this bra is that it's completely sheer and the embroidery on the cups is very feminine. The shape it gives is rounded, but natural.
One thing I'm not a fan of are the straps. The embroidery on it make it kind of annoying to adjust the length and I wish it was slightly wider. I also found the band a bit tight on me, so I'll be wearing ...this with an extender for the time being.
I'll update this review once I get a chance to wear this bra for a day or so.
Update: I wore this bra yesterday with an extender. I had the extender set on the tightest, so it was like wearing the bra if it had 4 sets of eyes for the hooks (instead of the usual 3). The band was comfortably snug, although I found the wires irritating, especially the centre gore, at the end of the day. I think it requires a little breaking in before it becomes comfortable. Read more 100 more words
Material: The mesh is thicker than that of the Motyl, and from what I can tell thus far, it's less itchy. The lace is gorgeous, and the crimson ribbon brightens it all up nicely. The lace is not smooth on the underside, so this could be a problem.
Straps and Band: Both are firmer than the Motyl. I feel perfectly happy in this 65 band! The straps could adjust shorter if needed. I would prefer narrower straps.
Fit: The wires of the 65F are slightly too narrow for me (or maybe not, and it's just that the cup is too shallow). I get some spillover above the gore--does that mean ...that the cups are too small? The aforementioned quadraboob is the bigger indicator that the cups are too small.
Shape: Quadraboob aside, the Milosc gives me a nice shape and I feel more supported than I did with the Motyl.
Final Verdict: Maaaaaan I wish I had ordered this one in a 65FF! I also plan on wearing this one around the house this weekend to determine whether the lace is going to be too itchy, and whether I should order it in a FF or get a new style altogether. Read more 89 more words
I received this beautiful bra in EUC from jlcl119 . They were very communicative and responsive, and my package arrived in a timely manner.
Oh boy, I have had my eyes on this bra for a while, and when I saw this was listed, I was so so happy. I love pink!! When it arrived it exceeded my expectations, the flowery lace part is even more intricate and beautiful in person, especially with it overlaid beige knitwear. I cannot say with words how pretty this is. This pink is the perfect shade! It manages to be vibrant and in-your-face but not doing that too much to ...a point where it looks like a highlighter shade. There are 3 bows: one on the gore and two on the shoulders. So cute! Everything on the bra is pink minus the thin lining in the cups and the wire channels. This bra is narrow enough for my breasts and the stretch lace at the top of the cup work well with my upper fullness. I think that if the lace were less stretchy, I would have had to size up due to quadding but that did not happen here.
The BM style in my experience is the most projected. usually I buy 65FF/Gs or 60G/GGs from Ewa, but this 65F fit perfect EXCEPT for the band. I think I have officially graduated from Ewa’s 65 bands, and unfortunately will have to custom order 60FFs in the BM style and 60Gs in the padded ones from now on. *cries* When I first received the bra I had to start on the tightest hooks for it not to ride up. But alas, I will not let this dream bra go. to Rixie Clips we go!! (because I do not trust my sewing skills enough to properly and neatly shorten the band) Read more 200 more words
Such a fun bra! The classic print of bright flowers and hot pink trim is so fun and I wish it fit. If I had gotten it a year ago, it would’ve been perfect, but I have gained weight again and the band is tight and my nips are in danger of escaping from the cups.
This is a classic CHP cut that offers cakes on a plate cleavage with a wide and low cut neckline. The straps are typically wide in this range and cut, but otherwise this cut offers a deep cup with lots of immediate projection and narrow wires. It’s very open on top so short roots may struggle with the right size.
That bra is indeed awesome. I remember you bought the last one at Revelation in Fit, after I tried it on and confirmed the gore is tragically too high for me. If the gore doesn't tack, you're probably getting epic cakes on a plate cleavage, right?
Cute bra! Okay fit. Top and bottom of cup had some wrinkles. After 6 months of wear band has loosened after a perfect fit and gore is stabby. Got an Ewa SM in the same size 65F that had a better/good fit.
This bra is nearly a perfect fit! I am fluctuating between a 28FF and 30F but decided to order a 30F and I'm glad I did. The only issue with this bra is that the bottom of the cup isn't completely filled out and I'm not sure if it's a shape thing, projection, or size issue, but the top looks perfect and I'm okay with this so I'll probably keep it for now. I bought this new from Ewa directly on April 3rd and it arrived on April 20th, after 4 days of shipping (arrived 2 days earlier than expected). I love the rounded shape the bra gives and the button details are beautiful.
Update: The projection on this SF bra was definitely wrong for me, I ended up selling it soon after the initial review.
Does the bottom of the cups seem to collapse and your boobs are fighting their way to the top? If so, it's a projection issue, if not it's a size/shape issue. Also, how nasty was EM's DHL only shipping?
marilynne that's exactly what's happening! I think I might sell/swap it soon, it's uncomfortable to wear because my boobs are pushing it down lol. IT WAS AWFUL thankfully it arrived really quick at least, but so expensive
I wanted to love this bra, but I'm too immediately projected, I believe. That, and the combination of both the straps and wires being too wide, made for an uncomfortable experience. My boobs pushed the bra down (??), so the bra was sitting painfully low on my ribcage. This and the wide straps made me gape once my boobs settled a while after the swoop and scoop. If I wore the bra, so my boobs filled the cups (which they CAN do, it seems), the straps were uncomfortably tight. I'm super bummed, but if I had the cookies, it might help? I am not giving up hope yet, since those will be coming in the mail at some point.
I don't think I can say anything new about Lawenda that hasn't been said before. As a sucker for purple bras, will most likely keep it despite the less than perfect fit. The cup size is pretty close, maybe a touch too open at the top. I am considering moving the straps inward. We all know about those STRAPS!!!, don't we? Update: after gaining a few pounds the fit is perfect. No need for any adjustments, fits lovely as it is.
hi erispe. how do the cups fit you? are they too small or are they too big? i am still debating whether to get a 65E or 65F. do you still measure 91 ob leaning over?
hi erispe. how do the cups fit you? are they too small or are they too big? i am still debating whether to get a 65E or 65F. do you still measure 91 ob leaning over?
hi erispe. how do the cups fit you? are they too small or are they too big? i am still debating whether to get a 65E or 65F. do you still measure 91 ob leaning over?
hi erispe. how do the cups fit you? are they too small or are they too big? i am still debating whether to get a 65E or 65F. do you still measure 91 ob leaning over?
hi erispe. how do the cups fit you? are they too small or are they too big? i am still debating whether to get a 65E or 65F. do you still measure 91 ob leaning over?
I think I could get away with a cup size smaller actually, but technically it is not a bad fit. I prefer unlined full cups lately, haven't worn this bra much.
I think I could get away with a cup size smaller actually, but technically it is not a bad fit. I prefer unlined full cups lately, haven't worn this bra much.
Wow I love SMs, especially this bra! I also have the Triumf in a 65F -- I think next time I purchase directly from Ewa Michalak, I'm going to custom-order a 60FF. The cups fit my 28F bust perfectly, but I have to fasten the bra on the second set of the four hooks even though it is new (and it still a bit too loose). Hopefully it stands up well enough over time!
During my quest for an unlined, beige-colored bra, I happened upon a bratabase listing for the Sm Triumf in a 65F. I was a little concerned about the sizing -- I had this weird idea that Ewa Michalak would be a brand for which sizing would be difficult to figure out. The measurements looked good, of course, but I like a FIRM 28 band, and I was hesitant to take the plunge on a 65 band when my best-fitting bras are 60HH Comexims.
People say to size up in the band for Ewa Michalak. At the very least, for this bra, it holds true.
I ...should mention that the fit is not PERFECT perfect -- I have a little bit of wrinkling at the top of the left cup, and the straps are SO LONG that I have to shorten this all of the way (although, full disclosure, I'm kind of short, so this might be a selling point for someone taller than me). All-in-all, though, this is a gorgeous bra that fits incredibly well and is exactly what I was looking for! Read more 78 more words
My shape is soft, narrow and short rooted, deflated, low set.
WOW, this bra is a perfect fit on me right now! I recently lost a few pounds and many of my bras were no longer fitting, including the 65FF - Ewa Michalak » Bm La Gloria (1173) that I have (and wanted SO badly). I love green-ish coloured lingerie for some reason, and I could never find one of the Ewa Michalak Bm Szmaragd (794) bras to buy off anyone. The colour of the Crazy is similar to the La Gloria, but more green (not as blueish/shimmery). I imagine it's right in the middle ...of a Szmaragd and La Gloria for colour. It still has a shimmer, just not as obvious. I'm not 100% on pink trim and bows, but I still love it, even though I prefer the aesthetics of the La Gloria more. Oh well. When I listed my La Gloria, I couldn't find one in 65F, so I opted to try this one instead, and I'm not dissapointed.
The bra is in great shape and it came as a set with a brief and thong in size 38. I wasn't sure if the 38 was going to be too small, as my hips are 38.5". According to EMs chart, I need a 40. I'm very pleased to say that they both fit great! This is my first full set I've ever had in lingerie (usually I buy a bra in one place and then try and find a matching thong as La Senza or something). It's so nice to have a matching set with two options for bottoms. No regrets on buying this set!
The quality is amazing, as expected. The straps adjust long enough for my tall/low set frame, and they are comfortable. The band is a sub-30", which I need now that my ribcage has shrunk, and it feels supportive. There are 4X2 sets of hooks. The cups are fairly rounded considering that my shape is naturally a bit pointed in a lot of soft cups. I think the shape looks quite nice under a shirt. The inside of the cups has a lining that extends all the way to the top of the cups (apparantly some don't, as I recently learned).
Overall excellent quality, excellent appearance, excellent comfort and I'm so glad to have a BM that fits me again.. even more excited that it's a set I can show off on date night! Read more 305 more words
This looks amazing on you! I’m also in search for the Szmaragd in my size. It’s a unicorn for sure.
I’m glad I am not the only one that goes to La Senza to find matching bottoms!
Thanks Calluna .Yeah, I finally gave up on the Szmaragd when I got my La Gloria because it's been out of stock for too long now. Malachit, La Gloria, and Crazy are all good 'replacements' though. And yes, I always go to La senza for matching bottoms. I can usually find a good variety of colours.
I picked this BM up during one of the recent sales. I've been buying 70E as I find wearing my bra on the second or third set of hooks right away is a lot more comfortable for me than wearing an extender. Unfortunately, at the time there was only a 65F available so I just went for it. I'm glad that I did as the band on this is actually true to size and only stretches to 29", which is my ideal underbust measurement for a bra. So no more regrets on that account.
The cut is otherwise more of the same. Narrow wires, deep cups, lots of room ...at the wire. Very forgiving, and accommodating, of tall shallow roots and a functionally FoB shape. The straps are a good length for me. Often straps that are only half adjustable can be too long and not adjust short enough for me but these are okay. The sliders can be forced over the ribbon on the front portion, so they can be considered fully adjustable I suppose.
The color of this bra is beautiful. I love the rich teal of the lace. I'm less excited about the pine green jersey. It doesn't look bad together, but given a choice I would much rather have seen this bra be full lace because it's gorgeous. I've seen a few reviews of this bra state that the black additions are brown on their particular item, mine are in fact black. It's a nice contrast and makes it visually interesting, but again, I'd have personally preferred just more teal lace. Read more 154 more words
The color of this lace is absolutely stunning. It's a gorgeous minty blue and I absolutely love it. Such a great color and perfect for a spring/summer shade since it looks great when I'm tan. Really it's good for anytime because it's equally gorgeous on my winter pale skin! I would love to see more colors like this come from Ewa's shop because it's amazing. I so wish I had the bottoms to match.
As for fit, the wires are wonderfully narrow with nicely deep cups. This bra in particular seems to run a little large in the cups. I don't find the lace stretchier than other BMs ...or really any material reason why that would be so, but it is deeper than my other 65Fs though not quite as deep and high as a 65FF. This bra does not have the additional mesh layer underneath the upper panel of lace, perhaps that is the reason for the off fit but I couldn't say with total confidence.
I find the band moderately annoying for no discernible reason. It isn't tight and should be comfortable, but something about the lace makes it feel restricting and I need an extender for it even though measurements wouldn't indicate the need for one. It's a little puzzling to be honest, and it causes compromises in fit that I would ordinarily not tolerate. However, in this case, with this color, I deal with it. Read more 131 more words
Yay! I'm happy to have a CHP Opium that fits again. Thanks for the trade, Wilderness! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I need to fasten it on the tightest hooks since the band is a little loose, but the cups fit well. I love the super round and lifted shape of CHPs. The cut works really well with my short, projected breasts. It is comfy and flattering and I love it. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
Had to do a double-check because my favorite thing about my 70J - Ewa Michalak » Sm Fiolecik (642) is the wide, comfy straps! But yes, my straps are an inch wide and yours are .6. Well, thats one advantage of having ridiculously huge boobies.