As promised to about ten people, I have added as much detail as I can in measurements and photos with captions for this bra. I usually wait to see other reviews for a new style, but as soon as I saw pictures of this on Ewa's Instagram, I knew I would get it as soon as I could. It took about 11 days from ordering to get to me. I basically only wear the padded PLs these days as I need an extremely low gore. I am center full, functionally full on bottom, with soft tissue, lots of squish, narrow roots, and symmastia. Gores higher than 2.2" sit ...on tissue, and higher than 2.4" and I'm in a lot of pain. I love the SF and BM styles as they're more comfortable and fit better than the padded styles, but they aren't a technical fit and I need to pad them with cotton balls to only have mild discomfort. I did not think an unlined PL that fit me was possible! This isn't my holy grail, ultimate, best bra of all time, but considering my needs and how precise the bra construction is, it is close. The cup width measurement is wide, but the cup itself is not wide. The wire lines up with most of my other EM bras but the extremely low gore makes the measurement wider. If the gore was slightly taller, the cup width measurement would reflect the narrow wires we know and love from Ewa. I love that it has three hooks, although the band is a little stretchy and not like the firm EM bands I'm used to. The cup separation is about as far as I can handle, any more and it would not fit. I went with Ewa's suggestion of ordering the same size as I would for BM and SF and it fits perfectly on my smaller side. The fabric is stretchy and accommodates shape well, so it stretches to fit the larger side just barely. If I order another, which I probably will order several, I will size up in the cup. The strap attachments are similar to the removeable straps on my PL Capuucinowy, just larger. The straps came apart when I was adjusting them so I was worried they would come off while wearing, but they feel very secure when on. It lays flat and doesn't show under tight t-shirts. The wing and edge of the cup are a little high and I'm short so it comes up higher than a BM or SF would under the arm. The cup fabric is rigid and sewn similar to the SF style, so there are some wrinkles in the cup no matter how much I adjust. If I could tighten the straps a little more, they almost go away, but I can't tighten anymore because of the cup/wing height. The straps don't fall off my shoulders so it's not a fit issue at all, just the wrinkles. Crossing the straps in the back is comfortable and doesn't get rid of all the wrinkles in the cup. This is the most comfortable bra I own, although I could say that about other EM unlined styles if the gore didn't cause so much pain for me. I'm very impressed with the construction and I can't wait for more colors to come out so I can order them all! Read more 458 more words
Yay, I'm so glad that you were able to make this unlined EM comfortable!
carrythedollhouse I was scared to get my hopes up but it lived up to the expectations!
yea! I can't wait to try this bra! It looks really pretty in black; such projection for a bra with such a low gore, you know.
Normally I would think that such a low gore would have a shallow shape; looks like more Ewa sorcery, lol.
edit: WildWolff , I so appreciate you buying this bra, tbh. I haven't seen any other reviews!
BraOdyssey it does run a little more shallow than the BM, SF, and SMs I've tried, but I'm amazed by the projection and construction! Every single detail in this bra works together to make it possible. I looked at it for ten minutes before trying it on to figure out how it could possibly work. Even my Engineer husband who knows of my bra woes and symmastia problems said "it doesn't seem possible" when I told him there was a narrow unlined super low plunge in my size. I didn't think it could be done so it's literally a bra dream come true for me.
BraOdyssey I usually wait for bra reviews but as soon as I saw this on the website I decided it was worth being one of the first to try since I've been waiting for so long for something like this. I'm also looking at the SF Blackjack now, the construction of that one looks so unique too.
Wow ty for taking the time to write such a detailed review! I wish they made this style when I was first getting into abtf but at least it exists now haha. It looks great!
Thank you for the detailed review, very helpful. Glad it worked out for you!
How comparable to the PL is it? Glad it worked so well for you!
AllyBra it's very similar to the SF style from Ewa. Compared to the PL: the band is a little stretchier because of the material. The band measurement unstretched and stretched is similar, but the material on PLM is a few layers of mesh and the finishing is also stretchy so it may stretch out quicker. I would say the projection is similar to PL, the PLM has a little more because it's unlined, but it's a little more shallow than the SF or BM because of the low gore and the cut/seams of the cup fabric. Cup width is the same, gore is even lower then the PL somehow, more cup separation, wing is a little higher.
confusedandshort and margesimpson you're welcome! I'm also glad it worked out! I think there may be a red one in the future, it looks like Ewa is wearing it in her latest Instagram post. I'm telling myself that I should wait to see if there are more colors before I buy more, it's an excellent comfort/lounge bra for me since I need support all the time.
This looks amazing on you! I’ve been wanting one but husband cut me off from bra buying for a while, booooo. I’m unsure what size I should go for. My SM’s are wee small now, but my BM’s are fitting fine in sizes 65G. Not sure if I should size up to a GG? SF for me runs short at the apex in G cup, and this looks like the SF construction? What are your thoughts?
Happy2BraShop I'm still amazed that my husband hasn't had a problem with the number of bras that come in the mail lol Let me know if you're looking to sell any of those SMs that are too small! I'm currently measuring at a 30G UK and when I order another one I plan to get a 65GG (I'm hoping they put Antonina PLM on the website soon!). It fits smaller and more shallow than a 65G BM and SF. I asked Ewa and she said she wears the same size in PLM as she does BM and SF. It's not a bad fit in 65G, but I'm hoping 65GG helps a little with depth. The construction is very similar to SF. I like the new hook and ring strap more than the removable straps that she used to use which affected fit and projection more.
WildWolff Thanks for the size tip! Think I’ll shoot for 65GG then. I’ve had it sitting in my cart for a few days trying to decide. :) I need to clean out my bra drawer and assess some fits. :)
I'm desperate to try this but kinda struggling to figure out which size(s) to try since everything is in cm and my body seems to measure exact inches all the time, but really weird fractions of a cm and dyscalculia makes the bigger numbers harder to get right too. That and the PL ones I tried a while back didn't fit well at all and I've gained weight since then. Currently not really wearing a bra, but the ones I got last August from Bravissimo fitted best in the 32HH and 30J Niya style (was kinda between the two, wore both with extenders because I have a small front frame and new from past try ons that Bravissimo bras don't work in a 34 band for me). The Satine which had previously been my go to was just too tall and wide in those sizes. And weirdly, whilst the Niya had less projection, the more vertical seaming allowed it to mould to my shape more, forcing it to have a bit more projection.
The bras I got from Ewa were all the PL Zlote Oko at a time when I measured 30" for my underbust and 38" overbust and was just sizing out of the Bravissimo Satine in a 32FF (finding the G too wide, tall etc, yet still not projected enough). At the advice of people here I tried the 70FF, 70G, 70GG, and because I felt I was probably towards the higher end and in between bands, the 75G. The 70 bands were too tight. The 75 was fine. But the best fitting cup/wire width and gore height was the 70FF, it just didn't have enough projection at all. The other sizes were all too wide and tall in every way, and all had issues with the straps not actually being able to sit on my shoulders. An issue I hadn't had since I was a 32C and tried to wear balcony bra styles (did not work, I needed plunges even then).
So I know this bra likely will still have *some* fit issues, but I'm struggling to figure out what to try. Currently measure 34" for underbust and 46" for bust. I need to update my profile here when I can manage the numbers to do the more nuanced measurements.
AlexaFaie you can change to inches at the bottom of the page. I have some of the same issues where a 65FF is the best for me with cup width and gore height, but I need more cup volume. In terms of the band, it's not like the PL band. It's two layers of power mesh and has more stretch to it. I currently measure at 30G UK and wear 65G in the unlined Ewa models and 65GG in the padded styles. Ewa recommended ordering the same size I wear in unlined styles. The 65G fits okay, a little shallow. I plan to order another in 65GG soon. I would recommend a smaller band if you're in between, because the cup fabric does come up into the armpit area and so I would assume the smaller band may have a shorter cup and a more narrow cup. I hope this helps!
I couldn't find the bit to change to inches on Ewa's site (that's where I was looking for sizing for this style since there isn't enough info in anything close to my size on here yet). I have here set in inches already. Her calculator suggests an 80GG which confuses me because in the table that says it will fit a bust of 114cm. An 80H would fit a 116.5cm bust and my bust (46") google tells me is 116.84. So I'm confused why it wouldn't suggest the 80H. I don't know if it matters, but my bust, whilst somewhat malleable, measures the same standing, leaning, and lying down. Like it shifts around, but the measurement doesn't alter. Only difference is when I lean forwards it lets it sit higher on my chest so the circumference doesn't include my broader lower rib, but does include my skin stretching a bit with the weight of my boobs. In which case I'm guessing trying a 80H and something on the 75 band. Size chart for 75HH says 114cm, 75J is 116.5cm. So that is a little confusing. Do I do a straight sister size or go with the one which actually mentions the number I measure at? I'm thinking that I might at least be able to narrow the gore if needed to bring the cups closer & further away from my armpits and this style looks super easy to alter. I'll leave myself a note for tomorrow to go try the 75GG on back to front & upside down to see if the band will work or not. Though I'll probably get two sizes just in case. I've been avoiding trying 34 bands at Bravissimo simply because I never got the proper support when I was smaller (I did have some 34B and 34Cs because they were too pretty not to have them, but mostly wore 32Cs for years until my breasts decided to get bigger at university and then again on meds). But I do measure 34" now, so might be worth trying that larger band just in case. Even though I know the cup separation will increase because bra manufacturers are evil or something (I joke).
AlexaFaie sorry I didn't know you meant on Ewa's site, I was talking about bratabase. From what I've read, the calculator on her site is off for most people. I can get it to tell me the size I know fits if I tweak the centimeters a little bit. I recommend getting the 34 band if that's what you're measuring at right now, especially because it's a stretchy band. I would get this in 60H if it was easy to get a 60 band from Ewa. The cup separation on this bra is so far! Any farther and it wouldn't work for me. Another option you could consider is the SF blackjack. I haven't tried it but it's on my list.
The SF blackjack looks interesting, but I'm not sure that would fit well as it looks to be more of a full cup style which I've never been able to wear, plus it looks more east-west in terms of volume. My main issue is that bras often have all the volume in the sides. My nipple point is always an inch or two closer to the middle than its expected to be. So if I force myself into that sort of style it really tugs on that bit in the middle where the breast roots join one another. You know the painful spot? I never understand how anyone can cope with the pain of having their breasts pulled apart like that.
Does make me think though, is there an average for where on ones torso the nipple point is expected to be? I've seen before people suggesting that the straps are meant to sort of line up with the area of greatest volume (where the nipple would sit) but my nipples are in line with the sides of my neck. Nipple to nipple is 4". Is there anywhere where people have discussed that aspect of fit? I've just measured my 32G Satine (which doesn't fit, but it was the easiest to grab) and laid flat the most projected points are more than 6" apart (my ruler I have close is only 6" long, my tape measure is in the bedroom & my partner is asleep). Which I guess explains some of the fit issues lol.
AlexaFaie I don't think there's an average, it really depends on fullness and volume and body type and all sorts of factors. All breasts and bodies are different. Mine are pretty separate because I have center fullness which makes them point away from each other when not supported. And I have no separation of tissue between the breasts and I'm a small person overall so there are many factors that come into play with the distance.
I am in love with the Antonina lace! I added a photo of the garters, face mask, and thong along with the bra. You can see the areas that have the shimmery bits on the lace more on the garters, it's so pretty. My BM Antonina is my all time favorite bra. As always, the Ewa Michalak construction is precise and excellent in quality and design. I got this because the PL style is my best fit right now after exclusively wearing EM for a few months and dealing with some growth/tissue migration. I suspect I have symmastia and I need a low gore so the only style I ...have found that is narrow with a low gore in 65G is the EM PL. I still fit 65FF in the BM and SF styles I have and the gores on those are at the very top of the height I can do comfortably so I have been wearing the PL for the gore, but it's not the best fit for me elsewhere. The straps are so wide on both PL styles I have. I moved them in and reinforced the sides myself on a different PL I have but I would need to size up to 65GG for Antonina if I wanted to move the straps in since there is some loss of cup volume when moving straps. I worry that a 65GG will be too tall and wide though. After a couple hours I had painful red marks on the armpit area so I am wearing it with an extender and that has resolved the issue so far. I don't want to move up to a 70 band for PL because the cup is wider/taller. Maybe the band will loosen and it will be more comfortable over time. I have soft tissue, narrow roots, center full, and I am functionally very bottom full/deflated on top due to major weight loss. Because I have soft tissue and am center full, the tissue spills into the center in this style, which isn't uncomfortable and I still feel support from the rest of the bra, but it does cause major cleavage boob sweat on hot days. I can jiggle around and bend over without any nipple slip so it's not major spillage. It's still very narrow, but not as narrow as some other EM styles I own. This bra also reminds me to have good posture (my posture is terrible) because it pokes a little in the armpit if I'm hunched over for a long time. Overall, PL style is nice and it makes my boobs look fantastic. If I wasn't looking for a very low gore I would probably own one or two of these for days I wanted major cleavage or very low cut outfits but probably wouldn't wear them regularly because they're not the most comfortable style. I've written to Ewa Michalak asking about changes or other styles that may work but they always suggest I stick with the PL, so maybe they'll eventually add more variety in low gores. I'm just grateful to have found a few bras that are pretty, well made, and give me the support I need based on my extremely specific bra needs. Read more 429 more words
This looks really good on you! Antonina is definitely one of my favorite lace fabrics on a bra. I can totally relate with the strap width. There are some that are very wide set and act as a posture corrector.
Happy2BraShop thanks! I really love Antonina. I've been working on fixing my posture because I had a student who worked in a spine clinic and gave a bunch of speeches on the dangers of bad posture (I teach public speaking) and this bra definitely helps! Everytime I hunch over for more than a few minutes I feel the straps and underwire and think oh, I need to sit up straight. It's a nice reminder. I compared measurements with the other PL Antonina and they're a little different and I may end up ordering that one as well lol this order came from Poland in only 9 days! I was pleasantly surprised.
That set looks stunning on you! I love that you got a matching face mask! I love the antonina lace too.
Wilderness1 thank you! I had to get all the Antonina I could lol and the face mask was a couple dollars. They sent me a mask in the tulipan lace for free and now I want to get a matching bra it's very pretty. They're perfect for weddings and other special occasions. Ewa Michalak formal wear lol
Wowww, looks really amazing!! Congrats on such a pretty set!
Do I see correctly that every item has a beige lining except for the briefs?
Are these the non-chafe lace thigh covers - and have you tried them / what do you think?
I normally use cotton bike shorts in summer under dresses / skirts, but have been curious about this type of anti-chafe-bands.
Also I feel your pain with the wide-set straps :( PL, S and SF styles have the worst strap placement for me.
And sadly, Ewa is notoriously stubborn on making any tweaks on her bras.
Admittedly, when Ewa's bras do work they are phenomenal... But I secretly keep dreaming of an Ewa-Comexim hybrid company, where alteration requests are an option 😇✨
bubblegum you are correct about the lining, although the garters only have a beige lining on one small section. I have only worn the garters once but I personally prefer bike shorts under dresses. I got these to match the set and to wear for special occasions. My thighs mostly chafe at the very top and the garters don't go up that high. If the chafing area is lower, they would work great. They stay up very well and are comfortable. And they were nice to wear under a dress when it was a record heat day.
An Ewa-Comexim hybrid company would be a dream come true!
yea, so pretty WildWolff !
Looks gorgeous on you! And yeah the wide straps are a pain literally and figuratively. I wonder if EM would move straps in for a small fee?
WildWolff , would any of the Comexims work for you, specifically their unlined bras (balcony bras https://www.comexim.pl/en/14-balkonetka, which to be honest, I have not tried, lol, so I'm not one to advise on those bad boys...but I will try them one day).
I just say that b/c I know they can lower the gore if requested (and hopefully they will do that). It would give you more options. I found this blogger, she is not your size, but she does have a bunch of posts on Comexims...not sure if it would be helpful b/c - again she is not near your size. but she does get alterations done from them https://bratoday.wordpress.com/2016/06/13/comexim-musetta/
@margesimpson thank you. I have contacted them several times asking about styles and alterations. I asked for the straps to be moved in on this and they said it couldn't be done for this style. I've spent a lot of time researching bra construction, looking at details on different brands, and I've done a lot of sewing experiments on bras in the last few months and I've found that Ewa Michalak construction is extremely precise. The way they sew the straps on seems to hold a lot of the bra together. I have a lot of respect and admiration for what Ewa creates and produces so I accept that changes cannot be made and have considered getting some custom options from them if it's ever in my budget. I think because Comexim is so willing to do alterations I expect other companies to want to do the same and I shouldn't expect a company to change because another one works differently. But it does make me more likely to order more Comexim haha
BraOdyssey I do plan to order Comexim with alterations, I'm waiting for my size/migration changes to settle for a bit first. Then I would have to figure out sizing again because I've worn between a 65HH-K in the last six months. I've tried several Comexim bras now and the half cups are nice but too shallow/gore too high. The plunges have a larger number of issues so I worry about asking for too many alterations and not having them all done. I think I would need a reduced gore, reduced cup, straps moved in, added depth at the wire, which feels like I'm asking for too much. And I've seen from my research here that in some cases reducing the gore makes the cup much wider so I'd probably also have to ask for a narrow wire with reduced gore. One day I will have the mental energy to go through the Comexim alterations process and ordering!
Va-va-voom! This looks absolutely gorgeous on you! I'm so tempted to buy a PL antonina as well, but I've never tried the style so I'm unsure as to which size to go with. I have a 65G PL on the way, so maybe that'll work? I think M cuts would be perfect for you, but they stop at 65FF volume :(. It may work though? I wish ewa had more low gore styles too! An umlined low gore would be to die for! I hope ewa can figure it out.
How are the garters? Do they stay up well?
marilynne thanks! The va-va-voom is a little less from the side angle, maybe I'll add some pictures, I always forget. The PL style does make them look less empty on top and rounds the shape a lot. You're welcome to try this one out if you're thinking of ordering one! Since you live so close it wouldn't be hard or take long to mail it back and forth. This one fits different from the other PL I have and the measurements differ slightly from the other Antonina PL. I asked about the M cut but I think I need a 65GG in padded styles so they told me to stick with the PL. I hope she comes out with a soft or unlined plunge, that would be amazing.
The garters are nice and stay up very well, there's a silicone line along the top and bottom that holds to skin well without being uncomfortable. Very nice and breezy on hot days. I'm kind of short and I think that affects it a bit. If I was to wear them as high up as I can where my thighs actually chafe, they roll over on the top because they reach my butt in the back but that doesn't seem to be a problem on the model photos with taller women. I got them to match the set and for special occasions or lingerie type wear so I don't think I'll wear them for an entire day.
WildWolff that's so sweet! I'll see how my PL blekitna fots and I may just take you up on that. I can send you some of my bras to try too, I have a couple of 65G/60GG ewas and some similar fitting comexims that may help you find your fit.
Oh, so the shape is like the comexim 3HC's va-va-voom from the front and flattened from the side. I didn't know that, I was assuming it was like comexim plunges but with a lower gore. I'm looking forward to the side view pics.
I have short legs too, so I think I'd have the same problem as you. What size garters did you get? Maybe sizing down would make them shorter too?
marilynne that would be awesome, I hope the PL fits! The shape isn't flattened, I should have clarified more. The shape is fantastic all around. For me because of my soft tissue they're a little less round and in your face from the side than the front view because they spill into the center in the front. Much more va-va-voom compared to Comexim plunges. I have a crop top that I've worn with the BM Antonina and it's a cute, pretty normal looking crop top and in the PL it barely covers them haha it's a great lift and shape. Slightly less projection at the wire than other EM styles though. I got a size 2 in the garters. I think sizing down would give me a thigh muffin top on both ends unless the lace was very stretchy. Sizing down I think just makes it thinner, not necessarily shorter. The sizing is based on the measurement of the thickest part around the thigh.
Same for me, it's mostly the uppermost part of my thighs where I like some 'barrier', so I had been wondering whether such garter-style 'hold ups' wouldn't sit too low.. Sounds like I'll stick with bike shorts; but I can imagine these being super pretty for fancy occasions!
(@marilynne I also asked about the garters / chafe bands haha, see WildWolff's reply above!)
Edit: hadn't refreshed the page and only saw your recent comments after typing mine just now! #redundant ;)
WildWolff ohh okay, I wasn’t sure if Ewa did alterations. Good to know. And I totally agree with you, in that I do have a lot of respect for Ewa and her bra engineering skills! Yes we are spoiled with Comexims alterations haha I feel you too on the comexim alterations, like for the plunge I think I need way too many alterations to try and make it work...but the 3HC has worked well for my lack of fullness on top. maybe the 3HC when you feel ready to try :) I’m glad the EM plunge worked for you! It is a nice lower gore
Oh, awesome! I see what you mean, I'm super excited to try a PL! I need a lot of projection at the wire though, so hopefully that doesn't mess up the fit too bad on me.
I wonder if you could shorten the garters?
WildWolff , this person alters their CHP by moving the straps in just 1 cm. https://www.bratabase.com/bra/diyt7/ Personally, I wouldn't want to risk it though! It looks like she's not active any more on bratabase though, to ask her.
margesimpson I've tried Comexim and Ewa CHPs, the Comexim ones were way too shallow which I could fix by asking for more depth but it's the gore with CHP that is the issue for me. Besides the gore, a CHP is a perfect cut for my soft tissue and lack of upper fullness, and I like the shorter cup. They give a great shape and feel so supportive. I still have a few that I wear every week or so but because of the tissue between my breasts I never get a full tack with a CHP so the bra moves around more throughout the day and I have to adjust occasionally.
@marilynne there's more projection than any other padded plunge or moulded bra I've tried but I do find myself pushing the wire back up into my IMF a few times a day on the side I use the cookie in, I assume because the cookie pad takes away a bit of depth. I also have horrible posture though so that could be a reason for it falling as well. I will have to look into adjusting garter length and see if anyone has done it and written about it online. It may be worth trying.
@braodyssey I've moved in straps on a lot of bras myself and have done all sorts of alterations on my journey to find a good fit. I've found with Ewa the construction is so precise that any single alteration affects the fit in other places. Comexim was better for moving in straps, I just need to size up a cup to account for the loss of volume with strap adjustment.
I see what you mean, I’ve had issues with gores too. But way less with Polish bras! I don’t know how I managed before discovering Polish (can we say pain everyday? LOL)
margesimpson I totally agree! Before polish bras I thought back pain was just a fact of life with boobs. I spent a whole year in bralettes and in the winter I would double them. At least I found polish bras eventually!
I added some photos of other angles and how my soft tissue and bottom fullness affect the fit of the PL. It's probably why the straps are so uncomfortable for me. I will probably size up a cup and alter myself for future PLs since they are one of very few styles that work for me. marilynne I think with your upper fullness and firmer tissue the PL will work fantasticly!
All of my best-fitting bras are Ewa Michalak, so I was SO excited when she released a new swimsuit set! I know everyone has a different ideal in mind when it comes to bikini tops, so I'll start by saying that I personally prefer something lightly padded that will give a nice lifted shape and a little cleavage while still feeling secure overall. Happily, this top really delivers in each of those areas! It does an excellent job of lifting and centering just like the S cut bras, and the cleavage is pretty spectacular depending on whether or not you choose to use the pads. At the same ...time, I would be totally comfortable running down the beach in this without worrying that I would accidentally scandalize an innocent bystander https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> It feels sturdy, comfortable and very well-constructed. But, be forewarned-- the straps are on the stretchy side, and while I don't mind personally, I wonder if it might pose a problem in larger cup sizes.
The color is a borderline-neon reddish pink with a slight orangey undertone. I was unprepared for how bright it is in real life! If you're looking for something that will stand out at the pool or beach, this is definitely it. In truth, pink is not my first choice and I wish the color was a little less vicious, but against the graphic black trim that lines the vertical seams and crosses over itself almost in a corset-like way at the gore, it actually makes for a beautiful and interesting design. As for the small removable straps, I personally really don't care for them and will be wearing this bikini without. Maybe for a vacation with my boyfriend they'd be fine, but otherwise I feel like they make the top look a little too much like bondage-inspired lingerie to be wearing comfortably around family and friends https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I do however love the little fabric tie at the back and think it's a really cute way to hide the bra's hook and eye closures.
I didn't end up ordering the matching bottoms because I wasn't sure about how high-waisted they are, but I think this top would be equally cute with solid black bottoms as well. Read more 276 more words
Lovely! I think it looks more like a bathing suit on you than it did on the EM models.
Thanks! Yeah, it can be difficult to tell from the photos sometimes but thankfully it definitely looks like swim fabric in person rather than a regular bra.
But i also focus on the models closest to my size (I'm wearing 75JJ in S's ) and i think anything that big looks like . . underwear no matter what
Oh wow, this is such a great design! I am so fascinated by the black lines on this. Super cool! I can understand why you'd be a little wary of wearing the extra straps around the beach though - I'd probably feel the same way lol. This looks great though! That tie back is adorable!
It looks great, I really like the black ribbons. Ewa said it's a true swim fabric, it comes from Italy.
Are these still 3 part cups despite of 3 vertical trims?
vesela_krava yes, the seams look like the normal 3 part cup construction. It fits exactly like a regular S bra in the same size :)
I wish she would make a swimsuit based on the 3D cut. I might even be willing to brave a bikini in public if she did.
I ordered the bottoms mainly because with the free shipping it was worth it to check them out. I have a butt, so I can pull them down and wear them not high waisted. I'm 5'7" with a long torso though, so I don't know if that made a difference. They actually aren't too high though. They're really cute. I planned to wear them only with black bottoms, but I actually like the bottoms. I had to get a cup size down but such an upgrade from VS! Much cuter than in pics
Malachit was another on my want list and super happy I have it. The color is hard to capture. It’s green, but has a dark teal color to it. The fit of this reminds me of BM Kleks as far as how fit goes.
The entire outside of the bra is the same teal-green lace, with the upper cup consisting of stretch lace over black stretch mesh. The inside of the lower cups consist of black non stretch mesh. The back-band definitely falls on the snug side with the inside of the band being a black stretch mesh. The back clasp consists of 2x4 hooks that are the same color teal-green. The elastic straps are easy stretch satiny elastic with a scalloped edge. The hardware is black on the straps. There is a cute teal-green bow on the center of the gore.
This is such a beautiful color! Looks so good on you!
This color is so beautiful! I want this bra so much! Good pick! If for some reason you go insane and decide you don't like it, hit me up. Lol
marilynne I will make sure I leave my bras to you in my will lol. This is a lovely color. It’s so much better in person, pictures don’t capture the beautiful color.
Happy2BraShop, don't be surprised if you happen to die of mysterious circumstances after you revise your will, lol. Would you say the pictures on ewa's website accurately depict the color?
marilynne Haha be right back, screen shotting above message and downloading to hard drive for evidence lol. I’d say if you look at the pics on here, there is one under 70K where a Bratabase member is lifting the top of the cup, that to me shows more closely what the color resembles in real life. It’s very beautiful shade of green.
I custom ordered this Garden bra as a BM after owning it as an SF cut. I’m in love with the colors and print. I just get a better fit in the BM cut than I do the SF cut. The lower bra cup consists of the silky printed fabric on the out cup with a non stretch white mesh on the inner cup. The upper cup is a lovely more muted purple stretch fine mesh. The backband is the same lovely printed fabric all the way around, with a tighter weave white stretch lining. There is a rich purple 2x4 closure. The elastic along the top ...of the band and bottom of the band is a dark rich shade of purple. The straps are a vibrant rich purple color with a slight sheen to it. All hardware is white. There are vibrant purple bows where the straps meet the cup as well as on the canter gore. I’m beyond happy with the fit of this bra and so thankful they made it for me. I’m also extremely happy it fit considering this is a custom order and non returnable. Read more 83 more words
Oof! That is stunning, design- and fit-wise. Congrats!
Beautiful! I always loved the "garden" bra.
Oh man now I want one. Love this print but the SF just isn’t right on me, I’m a BM girl!
bustyand Thank you. Wilderness1 It’s such a pretty print. And I have floral print. But this just has a delicate water color print about it. confused Doooo it! I have three SF, one fits a little more forgiving in the cup. The other two I have, the Garden SF included, just fits slightly off for me. It fits, but it’s as if the apex of the cup is ever so slightly lower than the BM cut. It just fits me better. I’m definitely a BM girl. In fact, if I see any future SF prints, I’ll just ask if they can make a BM for me.
My only BM complaint is in my current size (80E) the straps are so wide set the light show on the armholes of many of my tank top dresses ☹️ So I can only wear them when I’m wearing sleeves. When I was wearing my 80DDs this was less of an issue. Maybe I should try 85DD and see if strap placement is better 🤨
confused I’ve given up on tank tops. I’ve switched to more of a “festival tank” style if I don’t want my straps showing. Other than that, I’ll let them hang out. I usually have on a grey or black tank. So the pop of color I don’t mind.
This is such a beautiful design and looks great on you!
I have a wardrobe of gorgeous, flattering dresses from Anthropologie that I live in for work, about half of them are tank top cut. In the winter it’s not a problem, but summers are routinely 95+ degrees and I work with kiddos and can’t have undergarments showing per school dress codes. 🤦🏼♀️
confused 1. boo for dress code! 2. something I used to do when I was in k-12 was safety pin parts of my bra to my shirt/dress. Don't know if that's something you're interested/would work for you, but it might present a solution.
It might! It’s really in the armpit/tail of Spence area where the dress scoops inward and the bra strap is wide set though, so maybe not...
Want! I adore this print and the BM looks amazing on your shape (lucky!). I got my first SF's in 2 different sizes & love the shape. Gladys was soft and silky but small, & the Nibynic was the right size but the more thick/rigid material cut into my underarm (because wide EM straps, apparently). Would you say the Garden fabric runs to the softer, thinner end of the spectrum or more towards the thicker, more solid & rigid side of things?
confused another option for the visible bra straps might be sewing small tabs with a snap closure to hold them in place. Like so: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U56wr9t6bw . I feel you on the the underarm reveal, tho. If you've got some slack in that area or the bust, a good tailor might be able to tighten it. That's a hard one. Good luck!
CAGirlGoingPolish I’d say it’s a little more ridged, with less give in the fabric than Nibynic, but I feel the fabric is still soft and silky and still feels lightweight. My SF Szaron has the thickest and stiffest fabric out of all my EM bras.
Happy2BraShop Oh wow! Thank you so much. That's really useful information for me. So hard to tell what a fabric will feel like by just looking!
CAGirlGoingPolish I know right!? I’m the type of person who likes to feel the clothing before I buy. Especially if I think it might be itchy lol. Thankful all the bras I’ve gotten from EM have been soft and comfortable. Sometimes a little stiff, but they always relax after a few wears. With Garden, I think due to the nature of the fabric it can show more ripples here n there in the fabric, but nothing that takes away from the over all fit and look of it. I have the matching panties, and they’re also really lovely in this fabric.
I'm glad to know they do soften up. Apart from being "blessed" with boobs that don't play well with most bras, I have the additional joy of having super sensitive skin. lol
Happy2BraShop I had to come and check this out since you mentioned it in your last review and omg I love the garden as a BM!
damaries It’s one of my favorites hands down. I happen to see the other review for this bra as a BM and I just had to have one. I originally got the Garden as an SF, but it just doesn’t work. I was happy I got this made. Was well worth the extra money.
Happy2BraShop I think I am going to have to do this! I love love love this bra!
Um, well now. This is definitely a very sexy set! Oh lawdy.
*A few notes to start. 1) I only get upper cup quadding when my arms are pulled back, as you see in the angle shots. Usually when bras are new the elastic is tense, but loosens up with wear. 2) I’ll be draping the bra cup over three other skin tones later to see how the “nude” works for other skin tones. My teenager is extremely fair, my toddler is very olive complected, and my husband has a darker Native/Indigenous skin tone.
Oh man. Where to start. Other than hello I love this! I feel like ...I have a naughty secret to tell haha. The fit on this bra is very comfortable! I really wasn’t expecting that. The fabric is soft, and it hasn’t even been washed yet. At first I was worried about the thinner straps, but they don’t bother me at all. The sheer medium beige like colored fabric disappears on my skin. The cup consists of three parts, all single layer of mesh with some stretch. All the black elastic is stretch. The back-band is pretty stretchy and may wear out a little faster than other bad fabrics used in other cuts. There is a black 2x4 closure.
I purchased the panties in size 38. I feel these fit well, they’re very comfortable and you don’t feel like you’re weary sexy undies. Read more 129 more words
Oh my god I need this set! You look jaw dropping! I can't wait to hear about how the nude looks on a paler skin tone, hopefully it works. The quadding looks a bit severe with your arms back, but if it disappears when you're standing normally, I'd call it a win!
marilynne Thanks. This is definitely an “out of your comfort zone” set for some. Now that I know I feel comfortable in it, I want the For Me and the For You, if I can get my hands on them. Surprising this is pretty smooth looking under clothing. Quadding definitely goes away when I stand normal. Lol I never walk around with my hands on my hips with my arms back because I don’t want to look like I’m waiting to speak to a manager hahah.
this really follows your shape. it's really pretty.
I didn't even realize that was a beige, it totally blends in with your skin tone, lol.
BraOdyssey I was inspired by bubblegum to branch out and try something new, after I saw how flawless it looked on her. I’d say this is a yellow toned beige color. So far it looks the best on my very olive toned toddler’s skin lol. I’m waiting for my husband to come home so I can use his skin tone as well.
Yaayyy bra win!! :D Glad my review convinced you to try it! I agree it's surprisingly comfortable for such an 'out there' bra!
Looks super great on you ☀️
Interesting that it has 2 hooks in 65G, is that standard in Ewa's bras for you?
bubblegum I definitely appreciated your review! Yes, in 65G they seem to always heave the 2x4 hooks now. In the past it used to be 3 I believe. Personally I prefer 3 hooks, so when I’ve found older 65G’s with 3 hooks I get excited and snatch them up.
Thanks for this review, I was very curious about the material. It looked like it had no stretch so good to know there is a bit! It totally matches your skin tone and looks like a great fit on you too! I was eyeing some of her newer SMN in a darker nude and contemplating if I should I try it hmmm LOL
margesimpson It’s definitely a more forgiving fabric. Not stiff and ridged like the usual lace SM. Fabric is so thin it makes me feel slightly naked lol. I love it. I’m definitely going to order a For Me and a For You. I’m digging the two tone colors.
Not to be weird or anything oh my gosh, you look amazing!!! That set really suits you and I feel like you're wearing it, rather than it wearing you. Such a lingerie win!!
MeeM_13 Thank you. It would be really cool if EM put out a similar model bra with different color combos. Would I need them? No. Would I buy them? Absolutely lol.
Happy2BraShop believe me, if I had the assets for a set like that, I'd buy them in every colour too! :')
MeeM_13 That’s one of the things I love about this brand. Assets are fabulous at any size. :-)
Happy2BraShop Hmm, gonna have to save up for a set like then...
Wowwwzaaa!! This set looks amazing on you!!
I finally added some pics of the sheer tan cup portion on three other different people for comparison.
Happy2BraShop they look great on all 3 skin tones, I guess it's just one of those colours that would blend into almost every light/medium shade. Also, I can't imagine how you took those pictures "Hey, come here a sec, I just need to compare your skin tone to my bra" 😂😂😂
MeeM_13 Lol that’s exactly what I did. My teenager totally volunteered, but had to hold my wiggly toddler still. I had to bribe my husband haha. But it looks good on him. I think it’s so sheer it blends in. I also found out that Cappucci-nowy looks fabulous against my husbands skin. It’s a great shade on him.
Happy2BraShop thanks for the skin tone comparisons, that’s really helpful! Kudos to your fam for participating LOL
Oh Rimini is gorgeous! The color reminds me of a red wine mixed with a hint of raspberry. Tho they call it the color cherry online. Tho it reminds me more of a deep raspberry color.
The cups are a three part cup. The lower cup consists of the gorgeous cherry colored lace over a non stretch tan mesh. The upper cup is cherry colored stretch lace over a tan stretch mesh. The center gore has a more open tan mesh diamond detail with the lower portion under the wires being the same cherry colored lace. There is a big cherry colored bow one the center gore. The ...back-band is cherry colored lace over tan stretch mesh. All elastic is cherry colored. The straps are a satin finish cherry color with easy stretch that have a scalloped edge. The hardware on the straps is a nude color with the back clasp consisting of a 2x4 hooks in the color cherry. This set reminds me of the a lot of the BM Wenecja, just a different color.
Panties: I purchased in a size 38. The front of the panties is a single layer of cherry colored lace in a diamond pattern. There is a single layer of stretch tan mesh up the front on both sides in the front. Then there is more cherry colored lace in a single layer that joins the back piece at the sides. The back consists of tan stretch mesh that comes down in a briefs panty style with cherry colored lace overlay. There is a seam that runs down the middle of the back. At the top there is a big cherry colored bow that matches the bow on the gore of the bra. The crotch is a tan mesh overtop a tan cotton gusset. The back is hemmed with cherry colored thread in a rolled hem with all elastic being in the color cherry. Read more 211 more words
It looks like Ewa's ditching the bows at the straps. I've seen it on the turkus, rimini, michelle etc. It's a shame because I think it adds to the bra looking professional and finished. Regardless this bra is beautiful on you and has such a beautiful color!
marilynne , I think it depends. I got bows on BM Bibi Perla (ordered just a few months ago) and BM Chilli, but not on BM Suzy.
BraOdyssey I meant that she's leaning toward ditching them in most new designs, not across the board on all models.
I noticed that also. I love me bras that look like Lazur with the extra details of contrasting ribbons, bows, and side wing details, but sometimes it’s nice to have a bra workout all the extras. Sometimes the color alone makes the bra just pop.
Happy2BraShop the Lazur is just excessively adorable and amazing. I love mine so much! I wish ewa would come out with more like it. But I do agree that sometimes a simpler bra is refreshing and highlights a beautiful color better.
marilynne Totally agree. I’d buy them up so fast. I love colorful undergarments, despite the fact I wear very boring basic clothing. Lol usually a shade of gray hahah. Tho I do hope she makes a gray bra one day lol.
gray is my colour, I feel 'ya.
hey, so are we not getting 3 clasps per row anymore (in the back) in E.M. 65G range? Like Comexim? Happy2BraShop , marilynne
I do prefer the three rows of clasps in my size range. J
BraOdyssey I think we will only get 2x4 hooks on 65G’s from here on out. Tho I’m not sure if you can request it as a special order to have 3. All the new ones I’ve purchased have all had 2. I also prefer 3 hooks. The only three BM’s I have with 3x4 are Lazur, Apricot, and Bibi Beżowa Perła. My Bibi Beżowa Perła was a first generation, from when it first came out. I’ve seen newer ones added that only have 2. :(
BraOdyssey It seems like the 3 hooks start at 60H volumes anymore :(. My 55HH and 60H have 3 hooks, but nothing else does. @happy2brashop SAME! Seriously I'm literally wearing a grey $3 h&m t shirt and jeans with my Lazur set underneath lol. I would love a Grey BM!
Happy2BraShop OMG, I just looked at the picture you mentioned. It's the exactly same color as a beautiful simone perele set I lost to my dog. I'm definitely putting the malachit on my wishlist.
"...a beautiful simone perele set I lost to my dog.." sounds like quite a story there.
It is, lol. Long story short my dog loves to eat the crotches out of dirty undies and he got the bra too that time. It's absolutely disgusting and I've since bought a small hamper for lingerie that lives on a shelf in my closet for safety.
marilynne No way! Lol if have turned that dog into a new fuzzy slipper after I kicked his butt for eating it. My sister had a panty snatcher doggo before. Lol used to make her so mad. She’d blow through underwear like they were free.
I think this bra is so lovely! I’m going to have to reconsider it. I personally don’t like the bows at the straps. They stick out of tanks and camis. I don’t mind them from an aesthetic standpoint but, from a practical standpoint they bother me. Unless they were a lot smaller. But to each their own, right?
The very best adjective I could think of to describe this bra would be "decadent." The materials remind me of a period dress out of Anna Karenina or some sort of historical drama about European aristocracy https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> In the promotional pictures it appeared more of a true violet, which is what prompted me to to originally buy it, as purple is my ultimate favorite color-- in general but especially in lingerie! In person it's actually a saturated burgundy overlaid with magenta scalloped lace, dark pink ribbons, and a dangling pearl charm identical to that of the S Orzechowa Pralinka. A frilly, ...semi-sheer trim (which oddly reminds me of the texture of a sea anemone?) lines the band and cups. I was afraid all these fanciful details would make the bra super impractical for causal use, but impressively enough it's completely smooth even under my inexpensive jersey t-shirts. The soft inner cup lining and satiny band are so comfortable that I forget I'm wearing a bra during the day, however I did have to hook it on the second setting straight out of the box. I have to admit that the S style is my least favorite shape-wise and can sometimes appear torpedo-ish in profile, although this one definitely gives a comparably rounder and more flattering shape beneath shirts and dresses than does my Syrena in the same size. It's a fun and vibrant bra in a frivolous sort of way! Read more 140 more words
I ordered this bra back on June 23rd, through Lavana Bratique. I just got this beauty in the mail yesterday! Oh man was that wait long lol. But we’ll worth it in my opinion.
I’m usually not a fan of red because red usually doesn’t look good on me. But since this bra has a lot of black, and I was in love with the undies, here it is. The cups are a bright red covered with black stretch lace. The upper cup lace runs a tad tight in my opinion, but should loosen up with wear. The center gore and rocker consists of bright red fabric with ...a fine black mesh overlay. There is a cute black bow with a dangly silver charm. The back band is made with a shiny black fabric and there is a black lace detail where the red with mesh overlay rocker meets the side of the back band. The back clasp is bright red with a 2x4 hook closure. The straps are black elastic with red zigzag stitching detail up the entire length of the elastic. The strap hardware is red and there are two black bows where the straps meet the cup. Flamenco is a very fitting name for this.
Briefs in size 38: What drew my attention to this bra was this pair of briefs. The front center panel is a bright red fabric with the black fine mesh overlay, exactly like the center gore and rocker of the bra. There is some thin black satin ribbon where the center panel meets the front hip portion, which consists of red stretch fabric with black stretch lace over it. There is a matching silver charm hanging from the center front at the waistband. The back of the briefs is my favorite part. The bottom layer is a bright red stretch fabric with a black lace edging. Over that is a black mesh overlay with black lace edging, shorter than the under layer so the red peeks out a few inches. There is a black bow with a red center at the top back of the waistband. The waistband is a nice black lace.
This set would definitely do nicely with some black lace top stockings and black lingerie robe if you want something sexy to wear *wink wink* Read more 277 more words
yea!! I love it! I was just eyeing this bra the other day on Levana bratique's website, lol. IDk, I prefer darker colours/thickers fabrics for winters anyway. This bra looks so good on you! Definite "bra win", lol : )
Thanks for a heavily detailed and thorough review as always! You're awesome! The flamenco is stunning on you! And the red compliments your skin tone quite well. You're so right about the panties! They're gorgeous. The flamenco is definitely going on my wishlist!
BraOdyssey I also love dark bras for winter. This is very lovely if you can get your hands on it.
marilynne The panties are amazing! I’m a huge fan of EM panties. They fit me so well I’m obsessed!
She does do a fantastic job on her undies! Most companies specializing in bras don't carryover into quality panties (e.g. comexim always having that elastic edging that digs and creates quad-bum no matter how much you size up, cleo always running small and again with the unflattering elastic edging etc) Ewa always uses mesh or lace and avoids elastic edging as much as possible, often favoring rolled seams.
marilynne Yes! That’s the best part, the behind! My rear is quite squishy lol, so I definitely appreciate a good pair of panties that doesn’t squish my cheeks into four haha. Totally agree about Comexim panties. I always size up now. I also notice that even then, the panties get wider, but not necessarily taller. Another feature I like in EM panties, she changes the over all proportions in her sizing.
I feel the same way with red. My 65FF - Ewa Michalak » Pl Milady (330) is similar but has more red. I do like dark bras especially with my work uniform being mostly black.
Congrats on another “bra win”! And thanks as always for your detailed helpful reviews :)
I think this shade of red is very pretty with your skintone! The lace overlay definitely has a vintage vibe to it. I placed an order with Levana in July and only got it last week! It was definitely worth the wait.
What a beautiful bra! The cups look to support you without gaping. It looks like a winner to me.. plus love the little bow and chain at the gore.
Ok, I really drug my feet on ordering this because I wasn’t sure if I’d like the color/pattern in person. Boy would I have kicked myself in the butt had I passed this up. If you grew up in the 80’s, you’d know what I mean when I say it reminds me of the Lisa Frank stickers/folders that were popular lol. This by far has the best fit of the four bras I received today.
The lower cup consists of a vividly colored animal floral print over non stretch white mesh. The upper cup has a hot pink stretch lace over a white stretch lace. The center gore ...is a pink mesh with the lower rocker being the same animal floral print. There a sweet little violet colored bow on the center gore. The straps are made of easy stretch hot pink elastic with scalloped edge. There are little violet colored bows where the straps meet the cup. The hardware on the straps is white. The back-band is the same wild print with the inside of the band being a white stretch mesh. There is a hot pink clasp that has 2x4 hooks.
High waisted briefs in size 38. These panties are super cute, but run slightly smaller/tighter than other pairs I have in the same cut. The front panel is made using the same brightly colored fabric, with the side and back being hot pink lace. The underside of the hot pink lace is lined with white stretch micro tule. There are two small purple bows that are on the bottom near the leg holes where the lace meets the patterned fabric. There is one small purple bow on the top back. These give a wedgie fit, but are very comfortable. Read more 183 more words
As others have said, Zielony Pieprzyk is an extremely beautiful design. Polka dot mesh overlaid on a teal-emerald base with shiny black ribbon vertical seams and a ribbon bow. I'm so sorry my poor bathroom lighting fails to really capture the true detail and contrasts! Because the cups are pretty near seamless under clothes and the color is surprisingly sedate, this will work pretty well as an "everyday black bra" for me.
I custom ordered in the CH cut, which is fabled for its fabulous immediate projection! Well, it certainly doesn't disappoint... nothing else I own even comes close in that department. It frustrates me that Ewa ...offers so little in this cut anymore... it really offers the depth at the wire I feel like so many full-busted women need!
My only prior experience with this cut was the CH Cherry in 65FF, which was too small for me. Like the Cherry, this bra fits maybe half a cup size large and very open in the cups; I need the pad on my smaller side to properly fill it out without gaping. Also, while Zielony has much sturdier straps than the Cherry, they still feel ridiculously wide-set. I have to purposefully angle them inwards a bit, and though they don't bother me personally during the day, I can't imagine how very petite or narrow-shouldered ladies would fare. The cup shape is very round, ultra projected and a little less compact than the CHP cut. Very flattering from both the front and side, but definitely not minimizing! Read more 151 more words
Oh, I think this is lovely! I think I like this bra better as a CH than an S.
Gorgeous!! The projection is is excellent. I so wish the gore was a single wire, because the narrowing alteration I performed caused the wire to bite hard under my most projected breast. Otherwise, this bra is magnificent.
I bought this beautiful bra from Happy2BraShop (Thank you so much!).
My stats: 26HH/J according to the ABTF calculator, slightly FOT, tall and narrow roots, center full, close set and high set.
The look: This bra is super cute! It somehow balances cute and sexy perfectly. The bra consists of a light teal main fabric with a whimsical patterned black floral lace overlay. The lace covers almost the entirety of the cups and the cradle while the band consists of two layers of black powermesh. All hardware is black and there's a circular ribbon charm on the center gore, it's hard to describe but it's ...beautiful! The closure is 2x4 hooks as is typical of newish Ewas in this size. Unfortunately this bra is discontinued so I couldn't buy matching panties but I managed to find laguna briefs that match quite well. The cmain fabric is the same, but the lace is different and the center charm is the same as the blekitna with the colors inverted.
The fit: I may get a more technical fit in 65GG (or it's lower-banded sister sizes) but I think this is a good fit regardless. I feel fully supported, the wires are narrow enough and I don't quite quad but I definitely would if it weren't for my firm tissue and tall roots. Instead of quadding my boobs just like to migrate up to my neck in this. I'd be worried that a 65GG/60H would be too wide and stab my armpits so I think I'm going to stick to 65G for PL's. The gore of this bra is SO COMFY, I never thought I'd say that about an ewa gore but here I am. It's just low enough to not dig into my close-set and center full boobs AT ALL.
Overall: This bra is beautiful and a great fit for me in this size! My experience with this bra is so great that I want more PL's now! They may even overtake Comexim plunges as my preferred padded bra. Read more 231 more words
So glad you love it. I honestly wouldn’t even have noticed the panties weren’t the actual matching ones had you not pointed it out. They make for a really nice set.
Happy2BraShop Thank you! They do look so similar. jlcl119 actually found the laguna panties in an archived reddit post for me. The members of this site are so nice and really know their stuff!
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
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)
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!
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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!
This looks so great on you! Finally got the right size I guess? Congrats on finding the perfect bra.
You look lots more comfy in this than the 65FFs!
brasaremean - SOooooooo much more so. I sold my 65FF Fluo to rachaelll ;) Antonina is just a smidge bigger and tolerable. But definately like 65G more. :)
The half lace BMs are awesome, aren't they? I Loved them.
Exceptionally beautiful! I just can’t resist a purple bra, and I own quite a few… at this point, I’ve decided purple is a neutral, in my bradrobe at least https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> PL Fairytale is a deep indigo with the most incredible lace I’ve ever seen… swirling ribbons, leaves and flowers that look especially beautiful and delicate on the back of the matching underwear. It does almost look like the illustrations that would be in the margins of an old-fashioned fairytale storybook, so the name is very apt, I think! The straps are trimmed with lavender satin and bows… I die!
The fit for ...me is true to size in the band and cups. The low gore gets out of the way of my boobs and provides a nice deep cleavage. My only gripe with this bra is the shape: while it’s very narrow and compact from the front, from the side it’s super projected and not quite as rounded as my ideal. Hopefully, this will get better with some wash and wear. Overall, I think this is a very high quality bra and I’m in love with the aesthetic https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Read more 94 more words
That is a beauty!! I have been on the fence about getting an Ewa; I think I just need to bite the bullet because I need a gorgeous purple bra in my life. :)
It's kinda neat that we're all getting our bras now. I got mine saturday and wore the set then. Mine is in your sister size 55H and I'm in love! The straps look much better on you then me though. My band ran a little small, but I heard it ran stretchy...so I was nervous and glad it didn't! It looks amazing on you!
This looks so beautiful on you! I was hoping mine would come in today but I didn't get that lucky. It's absolutely gorgeous though.
So nice!!
Thanks everyone!!
I'm relieved I ordered the same bra, VioletIridescence ! It looks stunning in your pictures. Thanks for the review!
This bra and brief set I've managed to receive today, earlier than the release date, and arriving only a week after I ordered it! Possibly as it was my birthday (my boyfriend got me a EM voucher which I used last week) and possibly because I saw the upcoming preview from BraObsessed (who I would have bought it from but my voucher was for EM!) and I asked her nicely.
Anyway - as I'm the first, I've taken all the measurements, and taken loads of photos of the bra and briefs.
The bra band runs a band size tight! It stretched to 28 inches (this stretched band measurement I ...added to Bratabase)! I couldn't do it up. But I thought NO...no I do not accept this. I want this bra to work. I don't want to send it back. I thought right... first I'll try stretching it out a bit, as bras end up stretching anyhow and if that doesn't work I'm using an extender.
After stretching it, I then managed to do it up first time. I just took my super tight and it's 28.3, snug around 30. I just measured the stretched measurement again and its now around 29/29.5. Excellent... it still runs tight though for a 30 but at least it's now wearable for me https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
Okay so the quality is great as you would expect. I find the zig zag hem a bit scratchy but I just have sensitive skin.
The cup lace is a teal kind of colour, the bows are ivory, the straps are an icy blue shade, and the inner lining is beige.
The only thing that isn't what I expected is that the inner beige lining can be seen above the bow from the front. Actually one of the bows just fell off, so that's another thing I wasn't expecting, though I think it may have been my fault as I think my nail struck it. I will have to re-attach it. The other bow is well secured so I'm sure it's an outlier.
The cups allow for a fair amount of immediate depth, and give quite a pointy look. As my boobs are slightly fuller on top, the cups are on the verge of having the neckline digging in, which you can see in the side pics
The band has four columns and two rows of hook and eye fastenings
The straps are too wide for my frame, and I'm considering moving them inwards so they are centre-pull in style.
Otherwise, it is so beautiful. I absolutely adore anything in cold green tones. A rival to my CHP Mietusek.
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Could you post a photo of the brief, please? How is the sizing? Do you know if there is a thong?
I did post pictures of the briefs.
They seem to be true to size.
I went for size 46/18 as my waist is 30-32 but my bum is 48-49 inches.
I'm guess most people who order a 30 band are unlikely to order a matching brief in 46, so I'm not sure how helpful my pictures are, but hey... that's my shape. Small band and plus size briefs. I found a few others at ABTF who have similar measurements so yeah... here's some unedited pictures:
Front of brief (with another pair underneath for modesty):
In fact you can't see from the front because of how I'm standing but the gusset has this diamond shape bit at the front and back (like a modesty hiding thing)
They feel amazing actually. At the back they are mesh with an extra layer that stops half way.
That is one gorgeous bra, and a must-have for me in that lovely teal colour! So far Comexim were beating EM for me, in terms of their designs, but this has won me over. :)
But ohhh, looks like it won't be available to me in the UK for quite a while though....
alexad I'm from the UK. I assume they have been making up all their standard sizes, ready for the big release, so already had a 65G made as it's one of their most popular sizes, so probably just shipped it instantly so with UK airmail it arrived in about a week. That being said, I bought the two opiums on the release day and they arrived in like a month. I saw a message in the notes that translated to "ship ASAP, is birthday present".
Oh and it's 179zl for the bra and 69zl for the briefs
Oh, maybe I've misunderstood then - I thought you ordered it from Bra Obsessed, and as far as I can see they only ship within the USA and Canada?
Nope
"I saw the upcoming preview from BraObsessed (who I would have bought it from but my voucher was for EM!) "
BraObsessed sent an email out to everyone saying that they could pre-order the Mojito, so I saw it and was like "yes! I want that" but then I received an Ewa Michalak gift voucher for my birthday from my boyfriend. So - as I knew I wanted the Mojito, and it was out... at some point??? I thought I'd try my luck and ask Ewa Michalak if I could pre-order it. She replied that I could order it early as a birthday treat.
So yeah, I got it directly from her and not BraObsessed.
Sorry, I really need to read things more carefully! ;)
Hopefully it will be released on the web-site soon then *happy dance*.
Oh, sorry, I hadn't seen the briefs. They look amazing. I spoke to EM and she said that the S/BM Mohito is coming out either this week or the next. The PL Maryna and the S Magic will be delayed, and the swimwear plans have been cancelled.
I thought the swimwear may have been cancelled. When EM first brought out the Saint Tropez it was called
Saint-Tropez - gora
Which I assumed meant "larger cup sizes" as google translate said gora meant mountain
I thought they would be bringing out a small bust and cup version (not sure what that would have been called, maybe M or 3D) but at some point she removed the "gora" bit so I'm guessing that was around the time the plans got cancelled
Ughhh the Magique is the one I'm waiting for lol
Oh that color is way nicer in your pictures than the promo pictures ..now I really like it
.. it's close to my "signature " color you know that color you have to buy in everything because you look amazing in it . Light teal is mine I thought it was bright bright aqua this is lovely . And the briefs are so pretty too just like I like mine to sit . I have a curvy body hips included I am always going for the big bottoms . Plus hate them when they bind better bit bigger than too small so thank for that information too .
Now I need to go back and look to see what cut this one came in besides the s .. I want an unlined .
It comes in a BM style. I've never tried BM. I loooove this color, but need another padded bra like I need a hole in the head. Maybe if I come into some extra cash (ha, ha) I'll have to check out the BM.
Wow, that looks pretty!!! Way better than their stock photo!
Yay, I'm so glad that you were able to make this unlined EM comfortable!