With Ewa's inconsistent sizing and individual construction, sometimes its a crapshoot. This bra seems to run roomy in the cups, both depth and width, although the band is true to size. Even with cookies it doesn't come close to fitting, although my 70G Ewa's are OK, and my 75FF's are also. Maybe there's just a big jump at these size differences? Tragic, because its a gorgeous bra, just elegant, sexy and sophisticated. Putting it on is empowering - the look is dramatic and understated at the same time! Black lace encloses taupe/beige cups, with the center part uncovered so it looks like a deep plunge lace bra against ...caucasian skin. In different lights the lace overlay creates a trompe d'oile look or appears solid black. The straps have a ribbon woven in halfway up, ending with a tiny black bow. The band is stretch black lace and of course the entire bra is wonderfully comfortable, well made and as a CHP brings the breasts up and close with lovely softness. I so wish I could make it fit...this would be a dream bra as an alternative to a boring all black bra. Purchased used and its EUC, but there is some dark staining on the inside of the right cup which is purely cosmetic. Read more 105 more words
I got this one used and it's my first bra since finding a better size. Not quite fitting, though. It has lots of immediate projection which I need, the wires are nearly narrow enough, it gives me a nice cleavage without scooping and swooping and appears to fit immediately after putting it on. But – and there are a few buts – it leaves indents on my shoulders as the straps have to carry a lot of weight because the band rides up even on the tightest hook and after a while of wearing it – even with reverse-scooping – my fairly soft boobs start to venture out of the ...cups pretty badly. I'm pretty sure it's more than one cup size too small for me. Apart from that, I'm convinced the cut is for me, it's just the sizing I got wrong.
EDIT: after some weight loss/gain, the lower part of the bridge now digs into my chest badly, leaving dark purple marks for several hours after taking the bra off. I don't know what causes this, as the band is still too big and there's still quite a bit of spillage happening… Any advice is welcome! Read more 88 more words
This bra was purchased when I was still determining my best fit for this brand. As such, I have to wear a band extender for it to fit comfortable, but it is very supportive, and I can wear it for a full day without having discomfort. The material holds up well and the stitching is superior.
MY SHAPE: Narrow, projected, short roots, close set, center full, even fullness (technically FOT but my short roots make me appear even most of the time)
FIT: This fits very very well, just like my 75G - Ewa Michalak » Bm Gwiezdny Pył (621) except that one has smooth cups and this is allover lace. I do have about a cup size difference and I'm breastfeeding as well, and the stretch lace accommodates my smaller breast at its smallest equally as well as my larger breast at its largest, which is no small feat. Nothing digs, the wires are perfect (not too tall, not too firm, just ...the right width), and the seams/lace are super flat so it's not visible under clothing. I took the tags off and wore this for the first time for a 9-hour workday, and the lower band was beginning to dig at the end of the day, but I expect with washing/breaking in it will soon be quite comfy.
APPEARANCE/QUALITY: The shape this bra gives is nice and natural-round and upfront. The pink lace on the cups isn't as peachy as some photos (like on Ewa's blonde model) make it look... mine is like a neon Pepto Bismol pink. There is white mesh lining the cups, and the straps/hardware are blue. I wore this with a white undershirt because the pink was showing through, and at the end of the day my whole undershirt had turned pink with transferred dye! The colors are really fun and lively, but this is definitely one to wash before you wear.
OVERALL: Another keeper! Wash it before you wear it under light clothing. Read more 165 more words
My bra fairy sent me a big package of Ewa's BM and SM bras; most were new or in like-new condition. She threw in this one as a freebie. It's seen more wear than the others, and I will probably not add measurements for it since it's been stretched out a bit, but I still wanted to review it.
MY SHAPE: Narrow, projected, short roots, close set, center full, even fullness (technically FOT but my short roots make me appear even most of the time)
FIT: I'm glad I got 3 SM bras at once so I know that this bra is the problem and not that style. For some ...reason, even though I get a great fit with the 75G - Ewa Michalak » Sm Motylowate (562) and 75G - Ewa Michalak » Sm Burek (430) , this one insists on quadding on my larger side. Everything else about the fit is spectacular, but ol' lefty just tries to overflow. I tried un-scooping and swooping a bit, I tried loosening the strap until it almost falls off, but I just can't get it to work. At first I thought it wasn't a problem, because it really doesn't look that bad without a shirt on, but with a shirt it's lumpy and painfully obvious. It's really a shame, this is quite a nice bra otherwise. The band feels great, although a bit loose since it's been broken in already. The straps are fine, not too wide set. The cup material is soft and not itchy. The lace is not stretchy.
It's maddening for me that it doesn't fit - once I found my "true" bra size and discovered Polish lingerie, I've had extraordinarily good luck with buying new bras, and almost everything has fit. On paper, this should fit - other SM bras in the same size are perfection - but no matter what I adjust this one keeps quadding on the left. Infuriating. I guess everyone gets some clunkers occasionally, right?
APPEARANCE/QUALITY: The red is a really nice true red, it doesn't read as pink as some bras do. The band is made of a very soft material, and overall this is a very pretty and well-made bra. I feel like this goes without saying if you've seen pictures or read Ewa's description, but the cups are 100% sheer and transparent. If my nipples didn't line up exactly with the seam junction, you would see every detail.
OVERALL: It's quite pretty and sexy, so even though the fit isn't perfect I'll probably hold onto it for special occasions. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" />
UPDATE: I managed to fit into this one day last week without quadding and wore it under a t-shirt, and it gave the most unflattering shape I've ever seen in an Ewa Michalak bra. I assume it was because of how much I had to loosen the straps, everything just looked much lower and downward-pointing than normal with this flatness at the apex... not a great look. I'll definitely be passing this one on. Read more 403 more words
MY SHAPE: Narrow, projected, short roots, close set, center full, even fullness (technically FOT but my short roots make me appear even most of the time)
FIT: This fits really well! Like my other SM bras, I have to adjust this one very carefully when I put it on or I get the slightest hind of quadding on my larger side. Once I'm adjusted properly, everything looks great, this bra just doesn't leave a whole lot of room for error! Shape is rounded and compact with a little jiggle up top given how open it is. I get a little gaping on my smaller side, but that's to be ...expected and it doesn't show through clothing so I don't really care. It's a very comfortable bra. The shape is similar to Ewa's S bra shape, but a bit more compact.
APPEARANCE/QUALITY: Obviously it's stunningly gorgeous. This is probably one of the prettiest bras I own, it's very striking. The pinky-beige band accents the pink flower embroidery perfectly, and the dark green leaves/vines look almost like tattoos because the beige mesh disappears on my skin tone.
OVERALL: This one is really a stunner, and I'm glad I was able to find one in my size so long after it had been discontinued! It feels elegant and special. Read more 106 more words
MY SHAPE: Narrow, projected, short roots, close set, center full, even fullness (technically FOT but my short roots make me appear even most of the time)
FIT: This fits really well! The band is very soft and comfy. There is a tiny bit of gaping on my smaller side, but you can't tell through a shirt, so I don't really care. It fits my larger side beautifully. It's amazing how much more aware I am of tiny fit issues with the transparent cups of my SM bras - I do have to position and adjust this one carefully to avoid wrinkling at the bottom, I think I could use ...just the tiniest bit more projection at the wire, but overall it's a really good fit and I have nothing to complain about! The cut is a bit lower than my SF and BM bras, which is not a problem and is preferable for low cut shirts, but I did notice more "jiggle" up top.
APPEARANCE/QUALITY: I really love the look of this set. I noticed Bratabase's description says it's navy with pink flowers, but this is incorrect; it's navy with light purple flowers. The bra gives a rounded but compact shape; it's like a less "in your face" version of the SF and padded S bras. The texture of the embroidery might show through very thin shirts but I wore this with a waffle-knit thermal shirt and had no issues. The quality of materials seems to be top-notch. I have the matching briefs as well, and they fit as expected; the do have a ruffle all the way around both leg openings, which makes them less practical under form-fitting skirts or pants.
OVERALL: This is a gorgeous set that I'm glad to own! Very comfortable and cute too. Read more 188 more words
My bra fairy sent me a big package of Ewa's BM and SM bras; most were new or in like-new condition. This might've been the one I was most excited about! I also have the matching briefs, it's a stunning set. I know I'm late to the party on this style but I'm going to review it anyway.
MY SHAPE: Narrow, projected, short roots, close set, center full, even fullness (technically FOT but my short roots make me appear even most of the time)
FIT: This fits PERFECTLY. I feel like I say that every time I get a new bra, but this one is really something special. It's not ...just that it ticks off all the boxes, but it's incredibly comfortable as well. Putting it on for the first time felt like putting on a lounging bra, the bra equivalent of putting on sweatpants, it's that good. I do have about a cup size difference and I'm breastfeeding as well, and the stretch lace accommodates my smaller breast at its smallest equally as well as my larger breast at its largest, which is no small feat. I find the style/construction eerily similar to the big UK brands like Panache Jasmine, but this fits me SO much better! Nothing digs, the wires are perfect (not too tall, not too firm, just the right width), and the seams/lace are super flat. I can see why the BM gets so many positive reviews, this makes me never want to buy any other style.
APPEARANCE/QUALITY: The shape this bra gives is nice and round and compact. I don't mean minimized, just not really "out there" like the shape my S bras would give. I also really love my SF bras (I have 4!), and although this bra is more comfortable, the shape under clothes isn't QUITE as spectacular. To be clear, I prefer the shape of this bra to every UK brand I've tried, it just isn't quite as nice as the SF. As far as the appearance of the bra itself and the materials, it is gorgeous. The name translates to "stardust," which is appropriate. The lace is glittery and silver, the cups are a super smooth stretch satiny material. There is a little diamond charm on a bow at the gore. There are smaller bows on the straps as well. The matching briefs have a diamond charm on the front, and the entire back is made of the same stretchy silver-black lace in the same style as my Trapez briefs and the Bibi Bezowa Perla briefs.
OVERALL: I love this bra. It's a keeper. I'm definitely a fan of the BM style from Ewa! Read more 332 more words
MY SHAPE: Narrow, projected, short roots, close set, center full, even fullness (not FOT or FOB)
FIT: The fit is lovely! Uplifted, round, gathered front and center. The double layer of stretch tulle at the top of the cup does its job very well; there is not even a hint of quad on my larger side or gap on my smaller side. I find it amazing how this soft cup bra can give me such a structured shape. Allows plenty of room at the wire for immediate depth and my center fullness. My only issue here - which seems to be common to all my SF bras - is ...that the straps are on the verge of being too short, and that's saying something since I'm a short-torsoed gal. If you need long straps, steer clear.
APPEARANCE/QUALITY: It's tough to photograph a solid black bra! I love the clean lines here, and the buttons used as decoration; it's a nice change from prissy floral lace and bows/jewels. This feels almost menswear-inspired.
OVERALL: It's no secret that the SF is my very favorite style of bra. This one is a workhorse, it'll be my go-to black bra, especially in warmer weather. Read more 89 more words
Although the max stretch is true to size the bra feels more snug, it doesn't really want to stretch that far without some encouragement. Maybe I max stretch the bras too strongly?
Beyond that it's the same fantastic HP shape I love and as usual it runs about a cup small. Plenty of room at the bottom of the cup and at the center gore.
I miscalculated the sizing when I ordered and the cups are just way too big for me. At least one cup size, probably 2. The 75 band seems to be right for me, and the bra is really pretty and looks well-constructed. The material is very soft and cotton-y, and it is comfortable, other than the bad cup fit.
If I ordered this bra again, I would sister size down in the band, and then down one cup, so a 70G.
I ordered a 75/34 band as I read EM's run tight, and while the band is fine, I can comfortably fasten it on the second row already (this bra has 4 rows of 3 hooks, which I love).
As for the cups, I can't fill the tops, and would certainly need to size down a cup.
Another issue I noticed is the straps/top of the cups rub near my underarms (this happens with my 70G ...EM, too). I'd love to try another EM cut to see if it's only an issue with the S cuts, or across the board.
But, the reason I most likely won't be reordering in a better size is the material on the cups and the straps. I fear it would snag quite easily, and it actually already had a tiny snag on one cup and a run/snag on one of the straps when I received it. Pity. Read more 76 more words
bought this on the FC bra swapping group, as NWOT or worn and washed once, not completely sure on that one (ive forgotten, sorry!). ive been excitedly tracking this in the mail, and it arrived today! sadly it doesn't fit https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> while the band feels fine on the loosest hook (snug but not uncomfortable), the cups are just way too big. i had been afraid of that, since it was a whole cup size up from my 80F - Ewa Michalak » Hm Szarak (140), which fit pretty well aside from the band being a hair too tight without ...an extender.
pluses: 3 hooks, a lower gore than my HM models, suuuper soft fabric, thick comfortable straps. its also beautiful, with a a soft mauve-y satin cup and band with lace edging on the cups. there's this pretty ribbon bit on the band near the wing, and pale pink bows on the gore and straps connector. the material of the band feels very sturdy and thicker than my freya half cups, something i really appreciate.
minus: cups is far too large or projected. i dont know if they are simply too deep, or if they are too open on the top, but there is a ton of space. the cup is 6.5 inches wide, so probably a good half an inch too wide for me. the cup depth seems about right, 11 (edited, shouldve said 11. just rechecked it for a buyer, its 11 solid) inches, so i think its probably a combo of too much volume (because its a wider cup) and the shape being too open. the straps also feel too wide, and cut into my underarm. its a shame, i love the looks of this bra! and i paid much more than im usually comfortable with when it comes to bras i cant return- boo. im sure someone else will get to love it though! Read more 217 more words
Lovely cakes on a plate cleavage bra. Not really a nude color, but fairly neutral. Padded bra. I love the expensive feel of polish brands. This 85 band seemed tight to me- I needed an extender. (I am usually ok in most 34 bands, I would put this one between a 32 and a 34, compared to an onyx I had at the same time where the 75 was like a Cleo 34. Unfortunately, the wrong band size for me, as the cups were quite perfect. And wow these cups were comfy- don't know if it was the fabric or shape, but just aahhhhhhh comfy.
Initial impression: Band is fine. Probably can do 70 or 75 in EM. Cup expects my boobs to be taller/rounder/fuller. Can fold over at least an inch across top. Bottom is filled to capacity. May be a problem with the apex being too high for my boobs. Wire slightly too wide. Straps are way too wideset, but may be a symptom of the cup being too big.
Initial conclusion: This cut is probably not good for me. May be better in a 70FF/G or 75F/FF. Will have to see. I think I'll have to find a different cut in EM.
No longer fits. Great shape and comfy wide shoulder straps. Soft fabric. Band stretchy but not as stretchy as CH Toffik.Multiway strap option - found it annoying sometimes as i did not need that option, also option to have pads in to correct assimetry which i did not use.
No longer fits. Great for close set breasts and comfortable under white shirts. I find band and straps very stretchy but as i have worn it only few times then i cannot comment whether band would stretch out a lot more.
My first Ewa. I like the lift and the look. The padded straps don't adjust tight enough. I cannot get the regular straps to hook into the loops because they are too small! I think the wires may be a bit too narrow, but I will see how it wears. The band and cups fit well.
