When I saw this on Ewa Michalak’s Instagram, I NEEDED it! I’m always looking for a cross-back option, even going as far as turning an EM nursing bra into a functioning cross-back. I was so excited to see WildWolff do a review on this and snatched one up ASAP.
The cup of this bra is based on the typical SF cut. The lower fabric of the cup is a more ridged black fabric made of three lower sections and an upper stretch mesh. The top portion of the cup is a very strong black power mesh folded over on itself. Comparing to a few ...SF’s I’ve had, this mesh is stronger. Because this bra is new the mesh has not relaxed so you can see in one of the angle shots it flattens out my boob slightly. This doesn’t take away from the overall fit, especially under clothes. This should go away once the bra warms up and relaxes with wear. The band, as mentioned by WildWolff, is on the stretchy side but it’s comfortable. It consists of two layers of black power mesh, and is edged much like a bathing suit vs the typical band elastic you find on most bras. The back clasp is a 3x4 and I love it! My personal preference has always been 3 hooks and was sad when she stopped making the size 65G with it instead opting for 2. The wires do measure wider, but only because they are way lower at the gore so you’re measuring more on an angle. The black elastic straps have a slight sheen of them with black hardware. There straps attach at the front using a ring and hook. There is a small black satin bow on the center gore with a diamond pendant. Overall I’m very pleased. Read more 197 more words
It looks amazing! Mine loosened up and felt more comfortable/broken in after a few wears. It's my most comfortable bra currently. I've been wanting to order another one and I'm hoping for an Antonina PLM on the website soon. The 65GG looks great for depth!
WildWolff I was surprised by how comfortable it was right out of the bag. I almost want to say it’s Comexim comfortable. Good to know it relaxes. While I’m not mad at the slightly retro look it casts at the moment, it’s my total jam and much prefer a rounder look lol. Maybe try emailing her and see if they can make one now. I ordered my BM Heaven before it was really out there. I’d definitely love to see her make this bra in more color ways.
Happy2BraShop I sent an Instagram message asking about it and got a wink face as a reply lol maybe I will email and try to get one. She's posted a couple of colors of PLM on Instagram and some other new bras recently, so maybe there will be a fun spring line of styles/colors coming soon!
You got it! It looks amazing on you! I'm so excited to get a PLM, would you say it gives you the full "PL effect"? What size do you think I should go for if 60G fits well in BM? I got ewa to agree to make me a PLM Antonina!
marilynne I definitely feel it gives me good cleavage, especially when straps are crossed. Size wise, Hmmm well for me, right now, I’m kind of in between a 65G and 65GG in BM (based on the two I own both sizes in). I’m probably leaning a wee more GG. I can still wear my 65G’s but if I gain anymore weight they are done for lol. Would you say 60G BM is a perfect fit with a little wiggle room in the cup? I’d go with your size. Right at this moment PL GG is fitting me pretty good without the cookies. My new SM is dead on in a GG. Hope that helps.
So I'm in the same boat, 60G is a bit small in the cup but 60GG is a bit big in the cup (neither shows up as gapping/quadding because BM is an amaxing cut but I can feel it). I'm leaning towards a 65FF because the antonina lace seems to be extra stretchy. Right now 65G PL and SM fit me pretty well.
marilynne I wish I had my new 65GG SF’s to add to the comparison. I can tell you a 65G SF does not fit me at all! The apex of the cup is way too short. So my nipple ends up above the horizontal line in the middle of the cup. Which I suspect the new 65GG will fit me great considering the apex horizontal line of my 65GG BM’s is slightly big. If that makes any sense lol. I’m just going to throw this out there. It would be amazing if EM offered a try on box containing a few sizes of each cut to “try before you buy”. That would make this so much easier lol.
Yay, glad it worked out for you! And thanks for the detailed review. So far it seems that this bra is a winner for everyone. I may break down and buy one lol
I can't wait to try one of the PLMs. Thanks for your review :)
This new lace Ewa used is lovely, light, soft, and very breathable for summer. The shade has a more yellow undertone. The lower cup is a three part construction with the inner layer being a non stretch mesh with a lace overlay. The upper cup consists of a layer of stretch mesh folded over on itself with a layer of lace over it. The center gore has a little bow with a diamond pendant. The back band is a new type of power mesh I have yet to see. It. Is. Stiff! It definitely has a firm hold, yet when you have it on it doesn’t feel constricting ...or uncomfortable. Because this bra is new, it does buckle when I cross the straps, but this can be alleviated by making the band tighter. The back clasp is a 3x4 closure. The straps are a satin finish elastic with a hook and loop closure where the strap meets the cup. I feel this band runs a little bigger than usual.
*The picture of the back showing the straps crossed shows some band bucking. This goes away if I wear the band on a tighter setting.
High waisted panties size 38: I purchased the matching panties in my usual size. The front of the panties consists of a panel made using the new stiffer power mesh found on the bra band. This gives a good hold in the tummy area. The side of the panties is made using the matching lace, that wraps around to the back. The waistband is a thin matching elastic. There is a seam up there center rear. There is a cotton gusset. There are no bows, gems, or adornments. Read more 173 more words
This looks like the exact bra I needed 1 year ago. I now have a little less volume and inner fullness, but if I gain weight again I 100$ need one of these.
meganelaineshaw1 I like this so much I may purchase the black version of it. I also purchased the BM Dusk as well. So glad I did. The lace is super summer friendly and I adore the upper stretch lace. It definitely accommodates size fluctuations.
I’m very late but if you do buy the Le Noir I would love to know how you think the bands fit comparatively! I found that the band of the PLM Le Noir ran much bigger than other EM bras.
moonshineforest This definitely falls in line with the other PLM’s. The band runs bigger compared to the BM’s. I will say the lace on this is very light. I feel almost bouncy when I walk. The Le Noir has a much more study feel to it. I feel more locked in in the Le Noir.
I’m convinced the Antonina, in all its versions, is the only white bra I’d ever own. This lace is beautiful!
This is a very deep plunge with multi way straps. Perfect for summer dresses or tank tops with a racer back or plunging necklines. The cup has a three part cup bottom, that consists of a non stretch tan fabric with a white lace overlay. The upper cup is a tan stretch mesh folded over on itself as well as a white lace overlay. The upper part of the cup where the strap attaches, is a tan fabric with lace overlay and ends with a white ring. There ...is white lace along the sides of the band from the wire to the side seam. The back band is a tan stretch mesh with white mesh edging that continues along the whole upper and lower band, even along the front bottom. There is a cute white bow with a diamond pendant on the center gore over a tan mesh background. The straps are a white elastic with a slight sheen to it and the straps end in a white clasp that attach to the ring on the front of the cup. All hardware is white. The back clasp is white with a 3x4 closure.
I do feel this particular one has a little less projection at the wire, causing it to buckle a little. Overall this doesn’t take away from the function of the bra, nor can you see it under clothing. However I do find this one fits slightly tighter under the sides when the straps are crossed, causing more visible back fat, at least on me. When the straps are worn regular, this does not happen. Still beautiful bra and will get much use out of it both crossed or uncrossed.
Brazilian cut panties, size 38: Despite not being a huge fan of Brazilian cut panties, I did get the matching set. The panties are super cute, but not my best fit. However, they are comfortable. The front panel is a tan stretch mesh. While it is a darker tone on me, you can still see through it and all your business down there until the cotton gusset kicks in. There is matching white lace on the sides of the hip. The back consists of two tan mesh panels with a seam up the rear. The waistband and leg holes are edged with white stretch mesh, matching the bra, with the front of the waistband having a very subtle v shape. There are no other adornments, bows, or gems. There is a tan cotton gusset in the crotch. Read more 331 more words
I love the antonina lace also! It's so beautiful! I haven't been paying attention to the new EM cuts, and I didn't know she had these PLM now.
I ordered the Le Noir in my usual SF/BM size and it is pretty shallow at the wire with wrinkles/buckling. I went up a cup size for PLM Antonina and it's much better. Considering the construction, it makes sense that it would be harder to allow for depth with such a short wire. I'm loving PLM Antonina!
Wilderness1 It’s a really good concept and functions fairly well. So far she has this PLM Antonina and a black PLM Noir. Crossing fingers she comes out with a tan version of some sorts.
WildWolff Strangely my Noir had a little more room at the wire vs this one. But it also has more flexibility in the upper band, so I don’t know if that adds to it in some way. I’m afraid of trying a cup up in fear of it being too separate for my boobs. Definitely a favorite none the less. Will make summer dressing a breeze. I low key wish this could be made using the sheer mesh used on the SMN. That would be my ultimate summer bra win lol.
I was worried about the cup separation as well, it feels the same between the le noir and the antonina in a size up, but it may get wider in 65H. The antonina is a little more summer friendly than the le noir with the mesh and lace, but it would be nice to get a double mesh layer for hot days.
You call that back fat? I'll show you back fat!
Actually no I won't show you my back fat when I have my Simone Perele Muse strap's crossed in back. But you can take it from me, your backfat from Ewa's Plm Antonina is nothing to worry about!
Thanks for the review, Happy2BraShop !
Happy2BraShop did you see the new PLM bikini launched today?! And some other bras, but I remember we were wondering about the swimsuit.
Happy2BraShop did you see the new PLM bikini launched today?! And some other bras, but I remember we were wondering about the swimsuit.
WildWolff Oh my gosh! Totally! I had a feeling the neon one was a bathing suit, and so happy it is. Tho the bottoms aren’t my jam, in definitely getting the top. I mix and match my bikinis all the time. I swear I just looked on the website last night and this wasn’t there. So glad you gave me a shout out for it. :)
WildWolff Aaannnnnd add to cart lol. Just got a PLM Sunshine top and a PLM Dust bra! I’m super excited for the new drops.
I got the email from Ewa this morning! I'm waiting for that other pink option from her Instagram, I love the color. The bottoms overall in this collection felt a little "not my jam" lol so much elastic and cuts I'm not used to.
WildWolff I did get the Antonina Brazilian briefs to try. They are very comfy! But, not a cut I’d wear in swimwear lol. I for one am definitely waiting for something using that ladybug fabric she posted about!
I don't ever want to wear another bra. I adore this Bm Szmaragd, it's comfortable, subtly sexy, understated, well-made, accomodating to asymmetry and varying fullness throughout one's cycle. It's so reliable and kind I half expected it to ask me how my day was when I took it off last night. I want every single one now! I'm honestly still a bit in shock - it's hard to believe the comfort of wires that are narrow enough, a band that supports without being tight, and a bra that feels attractive but isn't at all garish or risque.
I was lucky enough to ...acquire this bra (brand new with tags) in a sale from Anya99 , who was incredibly helpful and knowlegeable about her "inventory". I would never have suspected a 65GG would be the right size for me in any bra (though it does seem more and more like bra sizes are useful only to estimate the correct size within particular brands and even cuts. It's a depressing thing when you get one bra to fit and then realize you'll have to keep going through the process of trial and error with each new brand or style you try. This realization had made me even more aware of the importance of adding measurements, reviews and pictures here, particularly for new styles. I am so lucky to be able to benefit from the experience and experiments of this entire community). The Ewa Michalak website does say to size down in the Bm, and I'm certainly glad I didn't let my worries about the size deter me from trying this bra. For comparison, I will include that I found a Comexim plunge in 65M to fit, but Comexim 3HCs in 65M and 65N were both too small in the cups (probably due to lack of immediate projection). I purchased 2 CHPs in the same sale from Anya99: 60HH - Ewa Michalak » Chp Klaudyna (747) and 60HH - Ewa Michalak » Chp Owoce Leśne (573) , both of which also fit quite well. It's possible that the CHPs would be better in a 60J or 65HH, but I've lost 40 pounds this year and am working on losing another 25 or so, so it seems best to err on the side slightly too small than too big or eventual gaping. Plus, this is the largest size in a 65 band offered for the Bm style before a custom fee is required (and 60 bands are all custom), so it's a good size to stick with as long as it fits!
This bra is beautiful, comfortable and very suited to soft tissue, close set breasts and center heaviness. Plus it has immediate projection aplenty. The bottom of the gore is only 1.2" wide (see my picture of this detail) and this seems to help drastically as far as avoiding falling out of cups into the center. I think the shape is quite natural but still nicely rounded.
Wow!! Gorgeous!! Anya99 is amazing!!! So glad you found her :-) :-)
Wow, that is gorgeous. Reminds me of how my BM Naomi fits me. Makes me think maybe I should try one of those!
also, grats on the weight loss. I've been steadily gaining, but heading in to menopause and eating my way through school right now. I dont think weight loss is in the cards in the near future.
BM is also currently my favorite EM style; I currently own a 75F that is way too big in the band and also too small in the cups and it's still one of my favorite bras. Can't wait to get my Naomi!!
My usual EM size is more like 70/GG, though I think I could take a 65 and am sometimes tempted because the 70 is so comfy right out of the box... so that the equivalent of a 70FF works even as well as it does is impressive.
Beautiful on you and great fit! Once you try EM it's hard not to want all their bras...every. single. one. :)
I'm so thrilled that all 3 bras fit you so well!! And a giant, sincere thank you to both you and love4pollinators for the very kind words. You ladies are the best! ☺
"It's so reliable and kind I half expected it to ask me how my day was when I took it off last night. "
LOL, chirality
Congrats on finding bras that you love! EM is the best thing that ever happened to my boobs. The BM and SF cuts are my favorite for comfort and fit, but I like to rock the S and PL styles when I want super-cleavage, even though they aren't technically my best fit. I understand what you mean about wanting all the bras - I have 9 of them, with another on order...and this is just since April of this year. :-) Oops!
Looks amazing, and I love the color. Glad it's so comfortable!
Looks amazing, and I love the color. Glad it's so comfortable!
LadyInBlue that makes me hopeful for my incoming Sf...!
I have the beige and the black SFs and I'm waiting on that purple one. I love my SFs! The SF style gives me a little more "oomph" than the BM style, but they are both equally comfortable, IMO. The seams seam to be a tad more prominent, but I really don't care - with my 32GGs, I think everyone has figured out that I'm probably wearing a bra. LOL
chirality, thanks for your lower gore measurement!!! That dimension is critical for me, too. I'll follow your lead and post photos of lower gore measurements, too :-) :-)
rainbrasspetals and @chiarilty Some of my bras have 1" differences in lower gore width when I stretch the band. Whoa. So, now I'm trying to stretch the band while I measure.
It seems like it would be best to do it while wearing the bra for most accurate measurement :|a
Love4Pollinatorsrainbrasspetals Yay! I'm so excited you're going to try to measure your lower gores too! I never even thought about stretch though! I'm sure this has a big impact but I'm not sure what the best way to incorporate that into the measurement would be. I think it might be kind of hard to take the measurement, and definitely hard to photograph it, while wearing - but I'll give it a shot myself and try to add pics of the wearing bra gore measurements as I wear my bras for comparison.
However, I wonder if the stretch ratio figure, since it's based on the stretched and unstretched band measurements could be used to estimate the degree of stretch for the gore? It would be helpful if that winds up being useful because if we do the measurement while wearing the bra I think there will be some variation due to how tight we like our bands and such, which could be more confusing... as well as difficulty with measuring in the exact same place, since the landmarks to measure from would be hidden against the skin. So I'll also have a look at the stretch ratio when I compare the wearing and bra only measurements for the lower gore.
I'll measure unstretched and stretched as well as multiply the unstretched by the stretch ratio and plan to see the stretched lower gore width :-) Math is beautiful :-)
Thank you for this review! How would you say coverage compares to BM? Similar?
The only BM I own is the BM Naomi and I think as far as cup height goes, they are very similar. A little more coverage than an S or SM.
Thanks for your review. I’m desperate for a T-shirt bra for under light weight knits and never can find anything projected enough. The SM shape fits me pretty well though so this is going on my to try list
Move over BM Kleks, there’s a new favorite dark blue bra in town!
First off, this bra may be an exclusive bra to Forever Yours Lingerie in Canada, as I didn’t see it on Ewa Michalak’s website.
This bra is absolutely gorgeous and reminds me a lot of the BM Kleks. The bottom of the cup is a three part design with a dark blue lace over a black non stretch fabric. The upper cup consists of black stretch mesh folded over and doubled, with the dark blue stretch lace over top. Only the lace is at an angle so the black stretch mesh peeks out. Hands down love ...the cup design. The center gore has a dark blue fabric with fine black mesh overlay giving a diamond shape. There is a dark blue satin bow with a diamond pendant hanging from it. The band is a black stretch mesh with the dark blue lace over top. The back clasp is a 3x4 closure. The strap elastic is more of a shiny electric blue with the strap elastic being on the stretchier side. The hardware is black. There are bows where the straps meet the top of the cup along with hanging diamond pendants.
Briefs in size 38. I purchased the matching briefs in my usual size. The front panel is a darn blue fabric with the fine black mesh overlay. The side panels wrap around the the back leaving one center seam up the rear. The side/back panel consists of a fine black stretch mesh with matching dark blue lace overtop. The gusset is lined with a black cotton fabric. There is a dark blue bow with a diamond pendant on it. Read more 174 more words
I love this color and lace! Is the black fabric similar to the PLM fabric? I think it may be one of the models that sells through certain stores and not on the website. I saw it at Aphrodite's Closet (on Instagram) called SF Night.
WildWolff I just gave this bra and the PLM a look next to one another and yes, the black fabric on this bra under the blue lace feels like the PLM cup. However, the upper cup black stretch mesh on this bra is not as thick as the black stretch mesh on the PLM. I’m seriously in love with this upper cup pattern.
That's good to know, thanks! I like the fabric in PLM, it accommodates shape and soft tissue really well while providing good support.
WildWolff I agree. I like the support the stiffer fabric provides. So far this Night, Szaron, and Motyl are on the firm cup side, along with PLM.
I love the way the lace is sewn over the stretch mesh near the gore. I don't know why but it's just gorgeous to me. The attention to detail on ewa's bras always astounds me.
Gahhhh. This is so stunning! (Why aren't there more dark blue bras in general...?) This is beautiful enough that I may chance my arm and actually try to buy one, despite the fact that I have no idea what size I wear in Ewa bras.
marilynne Agree! I’d take one of these in ever color please lol.
berexxa I know right!? Blue is my favorite color, so best believe if I can get my hands on one that fits I’m getting it. It really is a lovely bra in my opinion. This particular one was pricy, but after owning Ewa Michalak bras for years I know the quality stands up.
I don’t usually share reviews on the front page for a bra I’m just repurchasing in a size up/down unless I feel there is something important to take away. So here we have Kleks. I know some have had a love hate relationship with Kleks, me included. So why, did I buy it in a 65GG and return it the first time? Well at the time my 65G was the smallest ...cut out of my 65G BM collection. So at the time I was trying to get a better fit. The 65GG I originally purchased was also cut very small! The band of the original 65GG was tight to the point I felt constructed and uncomfortable! The cup seemed to fit wonderfully, but the straps felt way too wide and annoyed the heck out of me. So back she went to the US retailer I purchased from.
Flash forward to today, and my bust have grown due to body fat redistribution, perimenopause, and age. So I decided to rebuy my whole bra collection in a cup up. When it came to Kleks I was on the fence about buying, knowing the woes I had with it before. So here she is. She fits great! So I guess the moral of the story is, if one doesn’t work, giving it a shot later down the line and it just might work. There can be so many factors involved on how something fits when it’s hand made. Everyone has a different sewing method and no two seamstresses sew the same.
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Glad it eventually worked out for you. I totally love bras in dark blue. “ and my bust have grown due to body fat redistribution, perimenopause, and age” oh boy do I relate to this right now! I’ve had to get my Comexims in a larger size even though I haven’t gained any weight. I’m still nervous to get Ewa’s in a size up though since it didn’t work out the last time I tried. However, as you mentioned, sometimes we gotta try and try again ;)
margesimpson Yeeessss!!! My weight hasn’t changed, yet I clearly needed the cup up. I actually tried the BM in 65GG the first time I ever purchased that style. They were definitely too big. So I went with 65G at the time. I held onto them should I ever need them. And I’m glad I did. It gave me the opportunity to reassess fit. Thankfully all the matching panties I have still fit the same way they always have. Just when you think you have things figured out, your body goes and changes.
Happy2BraShop i know right? Now I’m hanging on to Ill fitting bras just in case, lol
I purchased this because it’s the same color as the BM Heaven. This bra is exactly like the SF Nibynic, but in light blue.
This is a great light weight sky blue fine mesh bra. The fabric feels very comfortable and more relaxed. The bottom of the cup is a three part cup with a fine sky blue mesh over a matching non stretch fabric. The upper cup consists of fine sky blue stretch mesh folded over. The center gore has a mesh overlay with a pearl white button accent. The band is a fine sky blue mesh doubled up with the back clasp consisting of 3x4 ...hooks. All elastic is matching sky blue. The straps are a satin elastic and more on the stretchy side. The hardware is white. There are small pearl white buttons where the strap meets the cup.
Briefs in size 38: I just received these high waisted matching panties. I feel they run true to size and fit very smoothly. The front panel consists of the light blue mesh over a more thick light blue fabric. The side panels are made of one layer of light blue stretch mesh that wraps around the back with a center seam up the rear. There is a light blue elastic waistband. The front of the panties have two pearl white button where the center panel meets the side panel, near the lower leg hole. There is also a white pearl button at the top in the back of the waistband. There is a white cotton gusset. Read more 150 more words
OMG the buttons! I love button details on bras. This is making me miss my SM Wrozka. The more brss you buy, the more end up going on my wishlist lol. This looks gorgeous on you!
marilynne Oh man, Wrozka has a special place in my heart. I still have my 65G even tho it doesn’t fit and the band has deteriorated and wouldn’t be wearable even if the cup was the right size. I’m considering dismantling it and using it as a basic pattern to make cups to sew into the dresses I make for myself.
I love me a vibrant blue bra and this color is super. And I say that because my husband has dubbed this color “Superman blue”. It’s a beautiful cobalt blue color.
The fabric is more of a Lycra spandex. Not quite swimwear feeling, but lovely to the touch. The cup is the typical SF cut with the lower cup consisting of thee parts. The lower cup has the stretchy blue fabric over a black non stretch under layer. The center lower panel is made with a black mesh edged with black lace, that is only attached along the mesh sew line. There is a thin satin ribbon detail ...to mimic the look of a laced up cup. These are fixed in their position. There is black piping/seam covering over the horizontal cup line. The upper cup consists of a folded over stretchy material met with a upper corner piece the strap attaches to. This piece has the blue fabric over a black non stretch layer. The center gore has a cute black mesh detail with black lace edging along with a tiny black bow and diamond pendant. There is black seam covering along the outside of the wire for a nice contrasting look. The back band consists of the cobalt blue stretch fabric over a black power mesh. The edging elastic is all black with the straps consisting of black elastic with an ever so slight sheen to it. The front of the straps attaches with a black ring. All hardware is black. The back clasp consists of a 3x4 closure, my favorite!
I added a picture of me wearing this bra under a basic tee. As you can see the horizontal cup lining shows. I’ll be reserving this bra to wear under darker/thicker/patterned fabrics.
Briefs in size 38: These panties are made out of the same royal blue fabric as the bra. The front panel of the panties has black lace, same as on the bra cup, down the front in a V shape pattern. There are two small black buttons at near the top of the waistband. The back panel consists of the royal blue fabric as well as a fine black mesh diamond center insert. There are fine satin ribbons sewn on to give the illusion of a laced up look that ends in a small tied bow at the bottom. There is black lace that runs the perimeter of the mesh panel. With two of the lace strips continuing down to where the back panels meet the leg hole. There is black elastic lace along the top of the waistband and thin black elastic that runs the whole perimeter of the leg holes. There is a black cotton gusset. This particular pair runs slightly small in my opinion compared to other EM briefs in the same size. Read more 363 more words
BraOdyssey Surprisingly this is a comfy bra. I’m less aware I have it on as opposed to other EM bras I own. I’m eagerly awaiting my SF Garden, SF Szaron, and SF Motyl. I have a feeling SF in this size is going to be my new favorite cut. I may even ask to have a few of my favorite BM’s remade into SF cut.
This Color is amazing! It looks great on you.
Ooh, very pretty! I was curious what that cutout in the bra looks like “in real life.” I like it!
Antonina is definitely your bridal va-va-voom bra and panty set! With Antonina I feel like I get more cakes on a plate compared to Biszkopty/Biscuit, which holds you into your chest more. But, with a set like this, it’s definitely fitting since it’s marketed as a bridal collection. You definitely get the “all about me” look. It’s beautiful! The cups is a three part cup with the inside being a light tan cotton padded fabric. The outside cup consists of the lower portion being covered with the Antonina lace fabric and the upper cup being covered with a fine white mesh. There is delicate lace edging along the ...center horizontal seem as well as the top of the cup seem. The back-band is a light tan power mesh with the white lace overlay. There is a white bow on the center gore with a diamond pendant. The straps are half padded in the front and flare out in the middle then taper back in where it meets the white elastic straps. The padded portion is made using the same light tan padded cotton fabric with a white mesh overlay. The same lace that lines the seems of the cup adorns the outside edges of this strap portion. The straps have a satin sheen to it with a scalloped edge. The hardware is white. There is a 3x4 clasp on the back-band. I feel that if you are high-boobed/short, the padded straps will sit more in your shoulders. If you are low-boobed/tall, the straps will be more in the front. On me they sit more on the front than my shoulders. As you can see, if you need the straps extended all the way you’ll see more of the white elastic on your shoulders like a typical EM bra.
High Waisted Panties in Size 38. These panties are very comfortable! The front consists of the center panel that has the white mesh overlay on top of the light tan fabric. There is fine white lace running down the sides of the front panel where it meets the front hip portion. There are two white bows with diamond pendants where the lace ends at the leg holes. The front hip potion is light tan stretch mesh with the Antonina white lace as an overlay. The back portion of the panties has a light tan stretch mesh with the white lace overlay that gives it a faux thong look over the thong fitting mesh. There is a white bow with a diamond pendant hanging from the back waistband. The waistband elastic is white and there is a light tan mesh crotch over a cotton gusset. Read more 334 more words
I love Antonina and this looks great on you! I couldn't decide between this and the classic PL for Antonina and I ultimately went with the classic because I love a wider padded strap but I'm short and need as much strap adjustment as possible. I was also worried about the shade on the upper cup looking weird against my skin tone. I did get the matching underwear(you inspired me to get more sets!) and garters for Antonina though, I love the lace so much.
WildWolff I sometimes wonder about how something will come off as a shade of tan on me. I try to go into these shades as if they’re independent shades and not as a “nude”. In person my undertone is kind of funky. In winter it’s very pasty neutral. In summer I get what I call the “fake cheddar bake” tan and golden/olive lol. I just figure no one can see my undies. So it’s all good lol. I can’t help but think of the PL Cappuccino as being naughty, and Antonina as being the counterpart, nice lol.
I do think of them as independent shades and not nudes, especially because I am ten to fifteen different shades throughout the year. It was the particular shade of beige on this one that I thought would look weird on me no matter the season, maybe it's my asian skin/undertones. I don't ever worry about anyone seeing my undies haha but if I don't like the color as much I'm less likely to grab it from my drawer and then it sits unworn forever so I try to make my decisions based on how much wear it will get. I like the naughty and nice comparison, and the straps make the cappuccino a little extra naughty! I'll have to get the matching panties for the cappuccino in my next order so I have naughty and nice sets.
WildWolff Be warned on the high waisted briefs for the cappuccino, they’re more like a girdle! They do hold you in, but like for me right now I’m on the squishy side. So I get a little muffin top and butt cheek pinch lol. I might get the regular brief next time around.
Thanks for letting me know, I'm pretty squishy so I'll go for the regular brief. No girdles for me!
This looks bomb on you! I'm *this* close to ordering an antonina myself!
marilynne I have the CHP antonina and I ADORE it, it’s not the PL cut so the cleavage could be better but it gives me total “cakes on a plate” and the lace is so beautiful.
marilynne It’s definitely beautiful, and pretty comfortable. moonshineforest Yes! The lace is so pretty! Pictures can’t seem to capture the luster of the lace.
After my recent Pl win with Biscuit, I definitely wanted to add Cappucci-nowy to my collection. I’ve wanted this bra since the first arrival of the Cappuccino. *All pictures taken without the cookies. I actually love this bra! It’s a very date night sexy bra. It’s more open then Biscuit, with Biscuit giving more of a sweetheart shape, but I’m not mad. The tan color is nice and looks like a tan color on my skin tone. The black lace is nice and I love the strap detail that runs up the front of the straps for a few inches. The black lace over tan runs along the ...bottom of the rocker to the side of the bra where it meets the black back-band fabric. The the back-band has a 3x4 closure. The straps are black with a sheen finish to the center of the elastic with scalloped edging. There is a black satin knotted bow on the center gore with a diamond pendant. The bow knot has a loop that allows you to attach the fancy elastic straps. The elastic straps also attach using small black rings that are where the small black bows sit on the top of the front elastic detail.
Panties: I purchased the panties in my usual size 38. These definitely give off a girdle vibe lol. But these aren’t your grandmother’s girdle. They definitely give compression and shape you. I feel due to the compression fabric they run a little on the small side if you’re just looking for regular feeling undies. There is a sheer nude overlay over the nude center panel with matching black lace lining the edge. There is a nude satin bow at the top of the front. The side hip portion is a solid matte power fabric. The panel from the side to the back is a more sheer black power stretch fabric that then attaches to the back portion of matte power stretch fabric that covers your behind. There is a black bow at the back top. All elastic is black. There is a tan cotton gusset in the crotch of the panties. Very cute, almost has a retro vibe to it. Read more 255 more words
If you look good in black, the world is your oyster in lingerie, lol. I like how tan cup compliments your skin tone - very flattering, I think! Great purchase!
BraOdyssey I wish I looked good in black lol. I have dark dishwater blonde hair and swamp water green eyes lol. I think the tan on this helps me get away from it looking too harsh on me. I’m more of a navy or grey kind of girl. I wish Ewa would make more PL’s with color. I’m tempted to ask if they can make me a PL Amazing.
Yay I’m glad this worked for you! It looks great on you. It really is a stunning bra in person IMO
The band on this one in my size was hella tight. Looks like yours was tts
margesimpson I’d say this is pretty TTS. Usually black bras seem to always run on the small side, so it was a pleasant surprise that this one didn’t. I’m finding that I get better band fit in Ewa bras that don’t have the lace that continues on to the back-band.
Yeah I find the none lace covered bands are usually too small. But some of the non lace ones in my size range are inconsistent. Thank goodness for bra extenders! LOL
Looks so good! Thanks for comparing it with the biscuit. I almost ordered the biscuit from Levana but I went with this one instead and hopefully it gets here soon (USPS has it somewhere). Knowing myself, I will probably end up with both lol
WildWolff Lol I ended up with both since I figured I needed a nudish color as well as a dark color. I purchased both from Lavana and can confirm USPS is crazy slow. I swear they must have walked from the bra shop to my house wearing it fit it to take this long lol. My biscuit nursing bra (for cross back bra science) was supposed to be here today. But as usual, it’s “running late” and the delivery day will be rescheduled. I’ve had DHL ship from Poland faster than what it takes for a bra to come from Pennsylvania to Southern California lol.
Happy2BraShop yeah mine was supposed to be here today and now it just says "arriving late." I've had two other orders from Levana that have come in 6-7 days. I could pay more for better shipping but less money on shipping means more money for bras lol. I'm assuming it's the holiday weekend backing things up. I will keep shopping from Levana because I love Judy and it's much easier than ordering direct. If you want bras that she doesn't have listed she will order them for you. She also let me know recently what styles she had on the way in my size and I may end up with some of those lol
WildWolff Totally agree. I’ll definitely keep shopping there. Customer service is amazing! It’s just a bummer our postage system lags like crazy. I also like ordering direct for EM. I’ve never had a bad experience, and I’ve ordered a few custom pieces. Right now I’m waiting for my Heaven to get mailed out. Every time a new bra comes, my husband gives my pile of bras I don’t wear a look lol. It’s my pile of “one day they might fit again” even tho I know they never will lol.
Happy2BraShop I have yet to order directly. I planned to this summer but right now I'm kind of between cup sizes and may be growing/migrating a bit so I'll wait for that to settle before I make a big order. My husband is somehow not at all upset with my ever growing bra collection lol every time I get mail he says "is it a bra?" but we both have a budget for our hobbies and he spends as much on a video game as I do on a Polish bra. If you have anything Polish in your don't wear pile in my size I would give it a happy home! But I get the feeling of not wanting to get rid of something you love.
WildWolff I’ll look to see what I have. I know I have some 65G’s floating around that never fit me or probably never will fit me again lol. I’d rather them go to a home where they’ll be well lived. I’ll look tomorrow to see what I got. :-)
Happy2BraShop that would be awesome! No rush though, it's a holiday weekend.
Happy2BraShop , if you have anything in my size that you want to part with I will happily take a look! : ) But I think my band size is 2 inches bigger than yours. I still wear 30's for the support. Plus, I like pastel colours...Plus, I'm in Canada, but I think Paypal shipping is the best way? I just found this article and it was cheaper to ship to the U.S. (with tracking, no less...) than to ship in my own country with tracking. http://catchingarrows.blogspot.com/2015/06/all-about-shipping.html But I will gladly pay used bra prices & shipping, but only if you want to get rid of stuff. Hah! that's so funny you're in SoCal - I lived in SoCal for 3 years, and in California for nine years. It where I got all of my freckles, lol.
Are the psnties made entirely of the compression fabric? Does it cause quad-bum?
*Update includes two bottoms, including a custom made pair.
Oh. My. Gosh!! She glows! I want to start out by saying this color is a very bright neon coral. Not too pink, not too orange. I’m very glad, because I look hideous in orange! The cup is a three part bottom with a white non stretch lining covered by neon coral swimsuit material. The upper cup consists of one layer of swimsuit fabric folded over in itself. The swimsuit fabric is not shiny and very soft. The center gore has a cute tiny white pearl button detail. The back band is one layer of swimsuit fabric over a ...layer of white stretch mesh. The edging of the lower and upper edge of the back band are covered using swimsuit fabric.There is one white plastic swimsuit clip in the back. The straps are elastic covered with coral swimsuit fabric. There are white hook and loop connectors connecting to the front of the cup. There are no other details. The fit on this is amazing! I can bend over and move around and don’t fall out. Great, since I have a little one to look after. Love the ability to cross or uncross the straps. This can help aid in not getting bad strap tan lines. This is so comfortable and the color! It makes me look tan without actually being tan.
I ended up purchasing the matching Brazilian briefs, size 38: The Brazilian bottoms consists of one panel in the front and two panels in the back, with a seam up the rear. The waistband dips down in the front into a V shape. The inside is fully lined with one layer of white swimwear mesh. There is no additional lining in the crotch.
Custom made briefs modeled after the Czarna Mamba style: Size 38 I love this bottom! I needed a bottom I can wear to public pools with rules on coverage. This pair fits the bill. It’s full coverage, but not matronly at all. This is a basic pair with a front panel and a back panel. The inside is fully lined in one layer of white swimwear mesh. There is no additional fabric in the crotch. Read more 258 more words
All I can say is, I just found my every day go-2, wear under almost everything bra! First, this bra is very comfortable. The silky smooth fabric is just amazing! And second, can I just say this tan color gives me a wow vibe despite it being more of a basic bra. The cup is a three part construction, with a single layer of silky fabric on the lower cups and a single layer of stretch lace. The center gore has a small beige bow with a diamond pendant hanging from it. The back band is made using a tan stretch power mesh with the elastic along the band being slightly lighter in color. The straps are tan with a satin finish. The straps connect to the front of the cup using a metal ring, with all hardware being a beige color. There’s is a 3x4 back clasp closure. I will be purchasing this same bra again as well as in black.
The Bibi bras are really nice. This colour is beautiful. I like it better than the Bezowa.
Calluna Totally agree. I had a Bezowa when it first came out, back when 65G still had 3 rows of hooks, and I just didn’t reach for it. I think the color has a lot to do with it. It was just too light to work as a neutral under clothes. This, tho, I’ll be getting lots of miles out of it.
This looks great on you! Glad it worked out so well for you too. I’ve been eyeing this one to get a more true “nude” bra. I’ve tried one bibi, the scarlet one, and it was a bit too small. Once I figure out my Ewa size I’m getting this one!
This looks great on you! Glad it worked out so well for you too. I’ve been eyeing this one to get a more true “nude” bra. I’ve tried one bibi, the scarlet one, and it was a bit too small. Once I figure out my Ewa size I’m getting this one!
Omg they’re sold out of this one *cries*. I’ve asked to be notified when in stock again
margesimpson I just saw they don’t have it on the EM website anymore. I got this one from Lavana Bratique, and it must have been the only one in this size. I really wanted to get another one. I also got on the notification list. I might email EM and ask if they have any fabric or plan to make more. :(
Congratulations! That looks like a great fit. Just curious- you said it is super comfortable bit it looks like the straps are digging into your shoulders quite a bit. Does that get uncomfortable during the day?
billi09 I actually don’t keep my straps very tight. Especially on my right side due to an old shoulder injury from a dirt bike accident lol. I have pretty prominent muscles from my neck to my shoulders and bony shoulders. So I have dents at this section. Those along with my current body fat % makes it look as if the straps are digging in. For me this is my most comfortable bra as far as unlined goes and I can wear it all day no issues.
I purchased this from Forever Yours Lingerie located in Canada. I believe this might be an exclusive bra to their store as I don’t think I’ve seen this on Ewa Michalak’s website.
This bra is a very light ballet pink. It actually looks way nicer in person than the pictures online. The lower cup consists of the typical three part cup, with a textured fabric over a white stiff fabric. This bra runs stiff in the lower cup like SF Motyl and SF Szaron. So if you need that stiff structure, this has it. With this stiffer fabric you do get some rippling that is more visible due ...to the color and texture of the top fabric. The upper cup consists of a light pink power mesh folded over on itself. The center gore has a nice small satin bow with a square rhinestone center. The lower rocker of the bra has the same textured fabric that ends on the side of the wing where it meets the light pink power mesh back band. All elastic is light pink. The straps have a sheen to it and does not have any adornments where the strap meets to cup. The hardware is white. The back clasp is a 3x4 closure. I feel this bra runs slightly more snug in the band compared to my other SF’s.
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This looks like an amazing summer bra! It's adorable! Does it feel lightweight?
BraOdyssey It is definitely a light color. More pink than BM Apricot and much lighter. It’s a lovely color.
marilynne I’m going to say no, it doesn’t feel light. I think SM or SMN would be much better summer bra’s due to the breathable mesh. This is very structured like Motyl and Szaron. But of course in any summer heat, sweating into a bra is better than just having under boob/cleavage sweat lol. One wish I have is for an SM in a totally neutral flesh tone. That would be amazing.
I had a SM wanilla that was literally amazing for summer. I wish ewa would make more like it.
Oh she is a beauty who looks delicate, but make no mistake she is firm. This bra fabric and construction really reminds me of the SF Szaron. The fabric is more on the stiff side. Also note this fabric is the exact same fabric used in the PL Opium.
This bra is eye catching with pops of color that scream spring to me. The lower cup is made with the three part construction using the printed fabric over white non stretch fabric. The upper cup is one layer of bright pink stretch lace. The center gore has a white mesh keyhole with a cute white butterfly over a ...bright pink bow on it. The rocker of the bra has the bright pink lace that ends just before the side wings. The back band is the printed fabric over white stretch mesh. The back clasp is a bright pink 3x4 closer. The straps are a satin shine bright pink with the hardware being white. The straps connect to the front of the cup with a bright pink satin cord that also has cute white butterflies on them. Due to the nature of this fabric the band is firm, but still comfortable.
Briefs in size 38: I purchased the matching briefs when I acquired the PL Opium since the fabric is the same. The front of the panties is made using the bright pink lace over a white mesh. The side panels connect to the back panels with seams on the sides. There is a back seam up the rear. The back of the panties has a matching bright pink bow with a white butterfly on it. The panties have a cotton gusset. Read more 172 more words
This looks amazing on you! It also looks like it gives a rounder shape than your other SFs. Or is it a trick of the light/angle? Either way it's gorgeous and I can't wait for mine to come! Btw, according to jlcl119 the butterflies on the straps and gore stain super easily so you may want to remove them for the first few washes and reattach them once the dye isn't so saturated in the fabric.
marilynne I feel this one gives a rounded shape as well. Much like the Sf Szaron. I think the stiffer fabric lends to it keeping more of its shape. Oh wow good to know on the color transfer. Tho I did wash it already and don’t notice anything. I wash mine I a caged bra bag with a load of like colors using cold water. Promptly remove and hang to dry. :)
I’ve been anxiously awaiting this bra for what feels like a decade lol. I ordered it through Tina at Aphrodite’s Closet. She ordered it for me as soon as she was able to and then we had to wait for her order to come in. BM Melon is so gorgeous! I love the melon color. Just like cantaloupe. With pink bows as detail. I was certain this bra would fit me but then I went and lost ten pounds. Now the cups are slightly too big. The band is also a very tight band, it measures in line with a 60 not 65. I can barely stretch it to 27 without affecting wires. So even if the cups did fit, the band still would not. I can fasten it but it’s tight. I can wear an extender but I don’t want to. I am probably going to list it for exchange to see if anyone has a BM 65 more in line with my measurements. What a huge bummer for me. I wanted this bra so so bad!
It’s so pretty! Definitely gives off summer melon vibes. So sorry it didn’t work. : (
Thank you💜! Me too! Lol.
How strange! I just returned melon coz the band was quite loose… definitely looser than my other bras. I had it in 70F!
martka00 I’m sorry that you had to return your melon too! It really is frustrating that the bands vary so much. I’ve had 65’s that fit, that are way too big, and some so small. I wish they were consistent.
Thanks damaries . Luckily I wasn’t a fan of melon so didn’t care much. For me it’s the last order that was off. My previous one from end of last year is totally fine. Tbh most of my orders are usually fine. Within this one I had also BM heaven that was more like 75F instead of 70F - also BM Blush felt little looser but luckily I have also ordered it in 65FF so I kept the smaller band. Now I am awaiting new BM Heaven hopefully this time it will fit well
It's so pretty. The measurements seem close to the 28FF bras I own. But at the same time I have a BM Lulu in 65G which is slightly too big. So confusing!
martka00 I wish I had ordered more than one size! That is smart. Hopefully your heaven will fit!
I purchased this from Lavana Bratique under the name “Biscuit”, which is English translation for Biszkopty.
I typically wear a 65G in BM, and after much size research gave this 65GG a shot. Glad I did. No way a 65G would have fit. All pics were taken without the cookies. I definitely get the boobies put on display look with this bra. It’s been years since I’ve purchased an EM padded bra. Think I might have to start picking up a few more to try.
This is a very light “nude” color. The outside fabric is smooth to the touch with an ever so slight visible texture to ...the fabric. The cup is a three part construction with the fabric overlay over a nude color foam/cotton cup. The inside of the cup has cookie pockets, and this bra came with cookies. The same cup fabric continues around the bottom rocker around the back band. The back band consists of the fabric over a same color stretch mesh. The back clasp is a 3x4 closure, all hardware is nude in color. The straps are a flexible stretch with a satin sheen to the center with small scalloped edging. There are small nude bows where the straps attache to the cups. There is a small nude bow on the center gore with a cute diamond pendant. Read more 116 more words
Two takeaways from the articles: the S cut offered more immediate projection than Comexim padded plunge, although they both offered immediate projection. Also, she said that in the smaller band sizes, Comexim is less "plungey" because of the way that it's scaled.
BraOdyssey I totally remember reading this article a long while back! I’ve only ever had one other PL from years ago. I liked it, but at the time my implants were so new the bra was fitting to my boobs vs boobs fitting to the bra. Since then I’ve gained/lost weight, had a baby, and things have settled. Now I get boobs that conform to the bra. I think that’s why things seem to be working for me with padded bras lately.
As for S cut, I had one years ago I loved in 65G. When I tried it in 65GG it fit so funky I never gave S another go and I just switched to soft cup bras.
I can definitely agree with the conclusions the article came to. EM is definitely more up and out, where as Comexim is like a boob hug to the body.
Looks great, glad it worked out for you! The EM PL I tried was a flop for me. I’m too scared to try the S now haha unless I can find one locally
margesimpson I liked the S when I was in the FF range. I’d say give it a shot if you can get your hands on one.
Looks good on you, almost small though? As you said, a 65G definitely wouldn't have fit!
Still, if it's comfy, a great bra to have on rotation!
Happy2BraShop yeah if one of the local stores gets it in stock and I can try it on I’ll check it out. I have to read more about the S style as I’m not sure if it works for softer tissue like mine. The pl technically worked with the inserts but put too much pressure on the gore for me
bubblegum I think a cup up would definitely be huge. The width would cause some fit issues. This was straight out of the bag. Usually my bras relax and “warm up” after wearing them for a bit. I’m glad this one isn’t an angry armpit eater lol.
Feel like #angryarmpiteater should be on a T shirt!! Sooo relatable.
And yes, like you, I'd much rather have a 'snug fitting' bra over an oversized one.
What to say. This bra technically fits. I get some slight quadding on my larger side, so that is the only visible issue AND I'm at my largest right now so you know, any other day it might not happen. That being said, I find, just like my other 65GGs that it's just too shallow at the wire.
EM calculator (which I've learned overestimates my size by a ton) actually puts me at 70H/65HH (depending on the day). So there might be some truth to it that maybe I do need a 65H (definitely not 70GG) *although* I'm off the pill now (hurray!) so I think maybe over the next couple ...of months I will see some changes to my body and a 65GG will fit fine. However, boobs don't get unprojected (at least in my experience) so we will see how this whole thing plays out.
Anyyyyyyhooooow, BM Rubin is my favourite BM, looks wise, I just find it extremely elegant and I love love love the stretch tulle.
BM Rubin has standard BM cups, but I do find that in both sizes I have it's not as projected as my other ones at the wire. The lining is a little more rigid than some of my other BMs as well. Again, this bra is not a sister size to 70G. It feels smaller. The wires feel like they might be too narrow, like I have some side spillage on my larger side? The wires are the same as my 70G though, like wire to wire comparison is exact same, just the 70Gs are deeper, so my guess is the wire width is fine, it's just there's no room in the cup. So that's why I think it's not a sister size to 70G because this has been the pattern with all my 65GGs. In general when sister sizing down, this has been my experience.
The band on this feels tight but not uncomfortable. I think it measures a perfect 65.
Overall, I guess we'll just have to wait this weaning period off now and see what happens then. I hate that there seems to be a promo sale coming up cause I'm genuinely unsure if I should order anything--my wallet has taken about a grand plus hit thanks to EM and now I don't even know which size to order and wouldn't wanna just guess and hope for the best. On top of that 65Hs seem to be a custom size, so either way I'd pay more for it, sale or not. Read more 307 more words
See, I absolutely feel you on the wires being too shallow. I think that was my issue with mine too, although I decided to keep my 65J (haha) because I liked how it felt against my skin, even with the quadding. The band was fabulous too.
I also get what you mean about not wanting to drop more money on EM due to sizing inconsistencies as I'm kind of in the same boat. I was telling MamaPagan the same thing. She's being saying the same thing too. It takes one rogue seamstress to mess it up for everyone. On top of custom ordering sizes that you can't even send back, it's tough to WANT to try again.
Anywayyyy, I think it looks quite lovely on you. I see the slight quadding, but maybe, as you say, it'll correct itself a little after you're off your high tide.
IMO, my BMs feel more shallow to me when they are too small, then they start to slide. I've had this experience each time I've changed BM sizes. But I generally ignore this until the band starts getting too tight, where it used to fit before.
I also feel like EM's gradations between cups is not that consistent. You could be in between sizes too. :|
Yes it just feels like a massive waste of money when I have a drawer full of bras that don't fit. None of my 70FFs works anymore... my 70Gs are perfect in the cup these days but the band rides up like crazy. 65GGs all but one too small in the cup. For a thousand dollars I feel like that's a weak haul tbh... Sure, it's quality, but what good is quality when I'm uncomfortable? At this point I feel like if I spent half this money, on Freya or CK or whatever bras I'd be in the same boat as I am right now.
The inconsistencies are what's really bothering me, though. And the sister sizing as well, even with slight differences in cup volume a 65GG and 70G should be sister sizes, so close enough cups that I can't tell such a massive difference. These all feel a cup too small!
Btw I know I sound frustrated but I'm really not. Just kind of... eh, you know?
DerangedDragons19 and Sovavosi covered it well, so no need to repeat it all, haha. Ewa is our new Goldilocks syndrome. We are all looking for that "just right" bra...... But it's still better than the Nazeli experience though, right? ;-)
Sovavosi Yep. I definitely think they're more shallow in general. My SF's, SM's and S shapes always felt deeper, but that could have been because they fit better at the time. I'll have to make a note of it whenever mine decide to show up in the mail, with pictures of course :)
I feel like you could be in between sizes too. And that's a whole other can of worms.
@brasaremean Right?! Quality minus the consistency is just as bad as buying the Freya and CK bras. It's nuts.
Can you order from somewhere that allows returns? Sorry, I'll be honest and say I'm not familiar with the flag you have next to your username, but I'm assuming it's somewhere in Europe. Have you looked at Super Bra Store? I *think* they're based in the Netherlands. Maybe you could find a 65H from there and give it a go?
Heh I'll say, Nazeli could work on their sizing a little bit more tbh.
DerangedDragons19 Super Bra Store won't deliver to me (I'm in Bosnia btw)
brasaremean Oh boo. Lame. Rats. :( Sorry! And thanks for educating me. I appreciate it :) I would never have guessed Bosnia!
MamaPagan Your Nazeli bras made me feel... Uncomfortable hahahahha. Huge fit disasters 🤣
I understand the frustration *hugs*
I see what you're saying about the quadding, hopefully at low tide you won't have that issue and it will fit wonderfully
MamaPagan the Nazeli bras were certainly an experience to say the least.
brasaremean If I told you how much I have spent on bras in the last two years, it would make you feel a lot better about spending 1k believe me..... And my amount of well fitting bras pales in comparison to what I've purchased. I feel your pain. :-/
The universe also likes to throw curve balls. When you do buy a bunch of bras, you get bigger. 😑
I can't even imagine to be quite honest with you. Now I'm thinking just when enough is enough?
No other article of clothing seems to be so particular with sizing, I guess it's just part of having boobs.
Unfortunately as long as we have boobs, there will never be an "enough." As Sovavosi said, when we get close to our golden number, they change and we must start over. We must have bras, otherwise we have pain. Yet if all our bra attempts also cause pain, it is beyond frustrating. Yet we can't just give up and go braless. Vicious conundrum is what it is. 😖
It's incredibly frustrating!
It really is!
Is that the new bra pics shirt?
brasaremean maybe you should see if you can get your 70Gs taken in by a seamstress? It seems a shame that they are just sitting in your closet when they are your best fitting cup.
@wilderness1 I do wear them still on the tightest hook but yeah I fear for their lifespan.
Sovavosi I get the sliding down in BMs also when the cup is too small. And, it doesn't take much. BM Fluo 65FF seemed to fit, but after an hour it was falling down. BM Antonina, in the same 65FF, has a smidge more space and stays put, but threatens. BM Bibi Blanca in 65G stays put all day. God bless that bra.
@DerangedDragons19 my SFs feel the deepest too. They're like softball pockets. Even with the characteristic wrinkling at the wire, my SF Maryna is my favourite bra. I'm really hoping the new cupcakes one will fit the same.
BTW, brasaremean EM calculator puts me at 75D which is, obviously, not even close. A 75 band would be down around my waist in 2 seconds flat. It wouldn't even get a shot at riding up my back. Bwa ha ha ha ha.
Her size chart though, is a perfect match (if I ignore her band suggestion). If I simply choose the band that I know fits (65) and go over to find my 94cm overbust, I'm at 65FF. Then she says if you're boobs are like "oo" then to maybe size up. That gets me 65G, which is perfect in BM, SF and CHP.
This bra is gorgeous on you. Fingers crossed for some boobs shrinkage.
AprilGoulding Her calculator puts me in a 65HH. I have some 60Js. Can we say not tacking and cutting in? 🙃 Clearly both of those are caused by the band being too small!
AprilGoulding Funny how that works for you as well, whereas it seemed to be the opposite the smaller the band got haha. Just look at MamaPagan and her SF depths. Meh. Inconsistencies really put a damper on things. Anywho. I enjoy the SF. Hopefully when mine shows up it fits as beautifully as I remember 😍
My Sf experience got extremely soured by Blueberry, I don't dare order another.
@aprilgoulding I'm extremely soft and pendulous her calculator (and the table too) overestimates my size by about a cup or two. For the band it seems to calculate it close enough now, it used to put me at 80 but I've learned her 'tight' measurement is 'breathe out, and make the tape cut in supertight' With that I get 65-70 depending on the time of the month. I also played a bit with the calculator and learned other underbust measurement doesn't even matter, the only one that changes anything is the top one.
Blueberry is not really like the others though. Most SFs are softer. Ewa's calculator is still adding +4. You have to have under 25" in order to be put into a 60 band. 😡
DerangedDragons19 & brasaremean Yeah, the depth varies greatly for both the SF and the BMs within the same size. It is very frustrating and if it wasn't for the stretch lace they all would be deal breakers for sure. SF Blueberry, BM Sofia....grrrrr
@AprilGoulding I go by the chart not the calculator as well and it is spot on too, also factoring in the OO advice.
@Sovavosi Her calculator and chart don't factor in the manufacturing inconsistencies or rouge seamstresses.
I know, unlucky it should be the first one I ordered :( pretty as it is it definitely runs a cup too small.
I agree. The 60L was better though- Not as tense on top as the 60KK. I would love to get it in a 60LL but it is sold out now. :-(
MamaPagan It's the same lace as Kleks though, so hopefully it will come back because it has that bestseller mark on it.
MamaPagan I just realized you meant Sofia, not Blueberry. I don't think Ewa likes purple either!
I would seriously contemplate ordering this one, but hearing that it runs small and my experience with that stretch tulle that's underneath makes it a no-go for me. It is a gorgeous bra though.
Sovavosi I meant the Black Tulle under the blue lace on Blueberry is less tense in the 60L than the 60KK, but we know both are smaller in the cup than the other SFs. :-( Sofia I would love to have in a 60L but it was gone too quickly......
@Frazzleberry I agree. I love all things purple!!!
aaaah you;ve replied..(I took too long to edit)... so sorry if my response just now sounded rude/mean/off, I mistook Sovavosi's response about the purple, for your response, so I was just clarifying that...Sorry for that
(texting/typing can get confusing)
but yes purple is great colour :)
No worries Frazzleberry and it didn't sound rude or off at all. I just took it that you wanted it too because purple is awesome but also missed the opportunity. :-D
I’m going to file this under, why did I wait so long to buy it! I’m not usually a fan of red unless it’s the right shade of red. This is a true red. Not orange or pink.
The lower cups consist of two parts of a smooth polka dot fabric over a white non stretch fabric. The upper cup is a red stretch lace over a white layer of stretch mesh. The center gore has a white mesh keyhole with a cute white bow with a dainty floral print. The side wings and back band consist of the same polka dot print fabric with a white stretch mesh ...underlay. The side wings have the same cute ribbon up the side. The back clasp is a red 3x4 closure. The elastic straps are red with all hardware being white. The front of the straps have ribbon sewn up the front 5.5” of the elastic. There are two cute matching bows where the straps meet the cup. I feel the cups on this run slight larger than other BM’s with a full lace cup. The back band is also more forgiving. This is by far my favorite style of BM. A double layer upper cup with smooth cups and back band.
Briefs in size 38: The panties are made using the same red with polka dot fabric. The front center panel is the matching red lace over a white non-stretch mesh. The mesh is see through till it meets the polka dot fabric. There is matching white floral ribbon up there seam where the mesh meets the polka dot fabric. There are bows at the bottom of the ribbon by the leg hole. The back of the panties is made using two pieces of polka dot fabric with a seam up the center. The edging is finished using a rolled hem. There is a cute bow at the top of the back waistband. The elastic is white with a white cotton gusset in the crotch. Read more 224 more words
Fits ribcage 27 B. perimeter 11.5 Stretched Band 28.5 Band Length 20.5 Stretch ratio 1.4 Cup width 5.4 Cup depth 10.8 Depth ratio 2.0 Wire length 10.3 Cup height 7.3 Cup separation 0.5 Gore height 2.7 Wing height 4.2 Strap width 0.8
Update: my kid stole it. Who knows where it will turn up again now.
I knew it would be a size or 2 small, but having outgrown my plane jane business only SF, just had to have the mixy-matchy Wilma. While this was not a look I'd have gone for ordinarily, have been feeling a lack of wild rocker, patchy abstract in current fits & this one looked close- it's way cooler in person than ...I could have imagined between the bright reds, trippy layered mesh panels and slinky svelte stretch cups. She's not cheap but not high end either, rather a mix of fairly functional and down to earth practical bits & bobs that leave one marveling at how multilayered Wilma's personality is. Flashy but discreet, secure but a little bouncy, something you can slip into that eases around you as the day goes on. I surmise the flexible open upper band is held more taut by the vertically-stretching center panel & firm net in in the bottom of cups.
Great fit, however my full on bottom shape fights with Wilma's stiff lower cup lining due to SF's lack of immediate projection, thus pushes the cups downward. The flexible stretch upper band sort of clings for dear life, an the whole thing appears very... witch titties. Despite their similaritities, Prima Donna's Madison would ///never///. Sometimes this tiny gore slips sideways, presumably from lower breasts thrashing about for space (as they do).
Will be swapping wires, altering the strap setting and possibly put in a narrow fisheye dart in the very bottom of cups to see if that stops boob from pushing it down off my ribs. Maybe even bringing in it's overlapped wire some more since that's been good for getting a little more space.
Hopefully these fabrics will be more forgiving in time and loosen up just enough to deal with the extra baggage my boobs been packin this year. Read more 259 more words
It looks amazing! Mine loosened up and felt more comfortable/broken in after a few wears. It's my most comfortable bra currently. I've been wanting to order another one and I'm hoping for an Antonina PLM on the website soon. The 65GG looks great for depth!