Hmm, well the Lingerie Addict says I can't have all three: good fit, low price, and a beautiful design, but I'm going to have to disagree with this. Case in point: this Polish bra that I bought for Polish prices!! When I first opened the box to examine this item, I was so impressed with the Gorsenia's workmanship: so many small seams!! And they all look perfect! At first I thought the bra would be too small, but I tried it on - perfect fit! And I instantly knew why Gorsenia is such a popular brand. the shape is very narrow and projected. In my size, it has ...very deep cups (I've read in the larger cup sizes, the cups can go a bit wider though...not sure if that's true). Also, the strappy element (straps above the cups) in this bra are not just decorative, they're actually functional, as they keep the shoulder straps from going too wide. I compare this style with another Gorsenia bra that I got at the same time and in the same size (Amaro), and I think the stappy design element definitely improves the fit and comfort. If I buy another Gorsenia bra, I def. want to keep ordering their bras that have the extra strap (gore to shoulder) design element. So, I'm glad I gave this bra a whirl. I think the fit would be similar in the Gorsenia Paradise, but I have not tried any other Gorsenia bras besides those two..so I'm not sure if the sizing applies to all Gorsenia bras. As far as sizing, this style runs about 2 cups large in my size range: when I ordered this bra I was measuring at 32GG UK/70K EU size, but I looked at all of the data on bratabase & ordered two cup sizes down, which ended up being the right size for me. Overall, I would say this is a "bra win." I ordered from misterna.pl on their 10% off Christmas sale -really enjoyed ordering from them, and I would like to do it again; I'm giving this bra 5/5 stars for quality for the price.
I have very narrow roots that Comexim and EM are too wide for. So, I decided I wanted to try Gorsenia. Bought this from a lovely seller on Bratabase.
I really wanted this to work, but the straps are just waaaaaay too wide set for me. Pulled up straight, they sit at the very edges of my shoulders. The cups are also very tall, though I don’t think that would have been a problem if the straps weren’t so wide. But, with the tall cups and wide-set straps, the tops of the cups end up collapsing when I move. Disappointing.
I did like the narrow cups that are very U shaped. I don’t do well with wires that swoop back in my armpits, and this doesn’t.
This is an absolutely gorgeous bra. It's a very light blue-ish green color with beautiful lace details at the top of the cups, and it has velvet bows where the straps meet the cups and at the center gore. There is also a small bit of metal and a detail of "dots" under the band at the center. Thankfully, most of the cup has smooth fabric and the lace is not very raised so it barely shows underneath clothes. The seller said it is a "full cup bra", and it is a bit fuller coverage than other Gorsenias I've tried on, but not overly so. This size has 3 ...rows of hooks as opposed to other models that usually have 2. I find it very comfortable, I've had it on all day without needing to adjust or wanting to take it off. My breasts are very projected and quite full on bottom with soft tissue and this bra worked perfectly. It gives a beautiful rounded shape that I really love. A couple notes on sizing: my size is usually 30F but I followed the advice of a couple people to go up a band size. I bought this through Brastop and they sold it as a 32DD (they advise to size down a cup so I followed that as well), but the tag on the bra says it's a UK 32E. Either way it fits great but I recommend to take a good look at the tags if possible to find if they will fit. Read more 145 more words
This bra was for my friend, so I can't comment on my fit of it personally, though I'll be registering the fit check as fit for myself.
It fit her (UK36F) OK, but it was too big. The calculator overestimated her size a lot so this was a trial bra to ballpark her actual size. The band seems to run large or stretchy on this bra, as she immediately found it most comfortable on the innermost hooks, and I am starting to have to wear it on middle- to innermost hooks after three months. It was comfortable under her arms, with the wires being perfect length so they ...didn't poke her and also didn't let breast tissue escape.
The construction is solid and the bra is beautiful, and my friend thought it was very comfortable despite being a few cups too big.
Wires were perfect width despite the cups being too deep and overall too big.
I measured this bra and I was surprised to see that the gore was so narrow, and the gore & wing height being so low (at least compared to CK bras of this size). Read more 80 more words
I have tall and narrow roots, as well as moderate immediate projection. It is my best fitting bra and looks lovely to boot, I'd prefer minor padding for support, but that is just a personal preference, it fits like a dream as is.
This review is for the Gorsenia Casablanca, in 70G EU (32F UK), color Cream. My ABTF size is 32G/GG or 34 FF/G UK. I chose this based on measurements, not label size; Brastop suggests to size down a size since it runs deep and I agree.
Band: * Seems TTS. Has 3 hooks by 3 columns.
Wires: * Very comfortable; very narrow at 5.25 inches wide in the 70G.
Cups: * 3 part full cup. The bottom has one vertical seam. The top is lace.
Straps: * The straps are fully adjustable.
Fabric: * The Cream color is very pale, almost white.
Hardware: * The hardware is matching cream. There's a crystal at the gore.
About me: very close set (breasts ...touch), very narrow roots, very projected at the wire, full on bottom, short roots, soft tissue, significant rib flares, narrow shoulders.
FIT
* The band length was good for me, perhaps a little snug. I'm a 32 or 34 due to rib flares. * The wires are VERY narrow at this size, which I love. Comparable to my Ewa. * The gore tacked nicely. It was as narrow as it could be at .75 inches * The cups gave a great shape and great lift. Unfortunately I need more projection at the wire. Also, as a full cup they came up too tall for my liking and bit into my TOS. * The straps are long enough. * The sides are a comfortable height for me.
OVERALL IMPRESSION * This is a really great bra but had enough mismatches for me that it's not a keeper. Read more 137 more words
It's a downright miracle, but I think this bra fits! I tried it before in 70F and the wires were too narrow, the cups too shallow and basically the entire bra was digging into my flesh. In this size, 70G, the bra looks and feels right for my frame and breasts. It's odd because I consider this a rather sexy bra - the cup is made out of three segments of mesh fabric, then there some open lace and an extra strap on top - but I must say it is really supportive. It lifts my breasts up, gives them a nice rounded shape. There is extra boning in the side that keeps my armpit breast tissue in the right place - forward that is. I also love how "thin" the wires are, I don't mean that the shape is narrow, I mean that the literal wire itself doesn't bug me as it's so thin that it fits precisely in my IMF. I hardly feel it. Looks like I'll be wearing a sexy date night bra on the regular!
Band is quite tight - I needed an extender to be able to fasten it. The wires are too tall on the sides and there is empty space at the top of the cup near the strap. It seems to be full-coverage with lots of extra fabric on top, and the straps are thick and sturdy where they connect to the cup. The gore doesn't tack on me. Not a good bra for my shape, but seems like it would very supportive for heavy breasts.
This is my 3rd Gorsenia bra (the 2nd one I’ve added on here...the Paris I sent back without measuring, etc.)
I don’t think Gorsenia is for me. The gore doesn’t tack. I think it’s because of how my boobs fit in the bra. I’m center full, so if I swoop and scoop regularly the gore flips to one side, and if I adjust so my boobs are a little farther apart, the gore floats.
The cups wrinkle at the top after adjusting. The band may be too loose, but just barely. It’s actually very comfortable in the band!
The wires (I think) are pretty much perfect for my shape and frame length-wise. There isn’t enough immediate projection at the wire, so the cups wrinkle.
Gorsenia’s bras are beautiful (I love this color!) and made with pretty great materials, they just don’t work well for me! I think this will be my last try with them, unfortunately. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
Pretty basic white bra. I ordered this in 75L and 75M because of alisa 's review of another Gorsenia in 75M which was so massive. This one is pretty similar https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" />
I will review this size because this one "fit" better than the 75M did.
It has slightly stretchy lace in the top part of the cup, the bottom part is a softer mesh, it's okay. not scratchy mesh. The band has a similar fabric. Pretty basic, silky straps. Nothing stands out good or bad in terms of material or looks of this bra.
The fit. It's weird. It is so..big? Like, ...it's so tall everywhere. The wires are pretty weak, the gore floats and wants to flip over itself. Not exactly narrow wires or anything however they don't bother me, at least they have a decent U shape compared to UK brands shape and width. So for me that would not be a dealbreaker.
The main problem, a part from the gore issue, is that the cups don't have anywhere near enough immediate and overall projection for me. It's not super shallow but it's certainly made for someone who has more upper fullness than me, on them the apex would hit better but it's just a big shape mismatch for me. Plenty of wrinkles in bottom of cup.
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It's not as large as my 75M - Gorsenia » Aster Balconette Bra (K459) was since I compared that to 34L Bravissimo and they were similar. :D Is it as large as your Darcy bra? Anyway - 75L should be 34HH so we could still say it runs a bit large? I don't think it's that bad. Wire shape looks like it's better for you than in other bras.
I'm not sure if it's runs large, just that it runs tall? Maybe? The 75M is not as big as darcy even.
The wire felt good. Not too wide, I wouldn't whine about this wire width. It would probably be better if it was a little shorter cup. It looks a lot wider in picture than it is aswell, I think because the cup is so tall. I like to use my mole under my armpit as a guide for the wire haha.
Yeah so that Aster bra was the odd one out! But they run generous we can say as you usually prefer 34J-JJcups`? It's a tall bra at 28.8 cup height, I think comparable to Bravissimo Lacey. (Have to measure my 34J) So you need short, very projected narrow cup. IMaybe comexim custom made with shorter cup height? But they are weak in our size range...:S
Yes the one you got was just super weird. I feel like some brands like Gorsenia and Kris Line, if I look at the models they use, they have very round , full breasts, and maybe they just make their bras for that shape? Like that Kris Line brilliant would probably fit amazing on someone with that boob shape lol.
I think yes a bit generous is safe to say about this one, I've obviously not tried any others so can't speak for the whole brand but so far you and I can say that haha :D
I am not sure what brand or bra to go for next. I am scared of comexim :P
I don't encourage you on Comexim. But if you wanna try it on budget before you fork out big money I still have a 75M laying around.
Gorsenia and KL models have a very round breast shape - and present the bras really nicely. I don't know if I could wear them like that too with my fot shape if I ever had the right size. Kinda would like to investigate further but also don't wanna throw out the money.
I really struggle to recommend other bras to you. Everything I said didn't work yet :( I
Well at least it's worth trying :) I'd be lost if I had to navigate it all by myself.
Everything I think works, work one day too, and then not work the next! My boobs are just all over the place. Sizing, fullness, tightness of band.. Maybe I should just chill for a month or two before trying more bras haha. And maybe by that point there will be more new bras available :D
This is my first try with Gorsenia. I got this bra on Brastop where they translate the EU sizes to their UK equivalent. So if you order a 34J on Brastop you get a Polish size of 75M. I usually wear a 32 band but since Gorsenia only goes up to M cup (UK J cup) I decided to be on the safe side and size up to 34J. Yeah... I shouldn't have. This bra is just ridiculously big. I mean it's not even running large by 1 size. When I put it on I laughed. It reminded me of how some of my old 34L bras from ...Bravissimo would fit and when I grabbed one of these and hold it on top of this bra, they were the same size!!! That is insane. So this size is about 34KK/L in UK sizing. I currently wear 32J-K in UK sizing)
Anyway back to the bra. It's a nice berry pink color. The fabric is some knit but on the thinner side. The top of the cups is made of stretchy lace that is lined with a layer of unstretchy mesh. There is an elastic plastic band at the edge of the cups. (I don't like that). The straps are average width for this size range and fully adjustable. The band is of average tightness and true to size for a 34. The gore is very narrow and overlaps when I wear the bra.
I have very full on top boobs but couldn't fill out these cups. Tried my best to wear the band on tightest setting and adjust the straps to the maximum to get rid of wrinkling. It almost worked but wearing it like that would kill me and it would be a bad fit. If I wear the straps on a comfortable level there is a lot of wrinkling. I think the bra is about 2 cups too big on me. I cannot find this particular bra in 34H (75K) or 32HH (70L) so I won't be able to figure it out. Read more 235 more words
dfe98we I would like to but this particular bra is sold out in most sizes on brastop. I could try 32J but thats only 1 cup and 1 band down and I think I need 2 cups down in this?
This bra is perfect as far as aesthetics. Awesome color that is invisible under shirts for me. Botanical without being another goddamn floral, haha. I tried to sister size into it because the highest cup they make for this one in their sizing is J (my real size for them would probably be a 65M for them now), and it failed. This fits like a 32H or so for UK sizing.
The wires are nice and narrow. The band feels a little stretchy even for a 32-band.
The bra's cups are not projected enough for me at the wire, so that plus the band being too large has the ...bra sliding down my chest. The upper section of the cups is made of stretchy mesh, and its uppermost seam is stretchy as well. It might cut in for FOT people, but not as badly as a bra where that uppermost line is not elasticated (hate it when they do that...). Also a very comfy bra. A lot of unlined bras are not as cushy as they could be, but this one is very accomodating. Read more 75 more words
I was looking for something similar to a Ewa Michalak SF but that was a better fit, as that style just didnt seem to work for me. I love my BMs but they just don't work under all clothes. I found this for a good price on Amazon so gave it a try! The first time I wore it it felt tight in the band by just a bit. But the day I wore it with an extender the straps were slipping and it look pretty awful by the end of the day, lots of empty space on my smaller breast and some on my larger. I put ...it on again this morning without the extender and it felt better (that's what the pics are from) so maybe it just started a little stiff. The wires seem narrower than my BMs, but I'm wearing 80Es so they are technically different cup sizes. They are right on the edge of my tissue so I literally couldn't size down. It fits my larger breast well and has just a tiny bit of looseness in the lace on my smaller. I love the soft pastel floral and the look under clothes is lifted and amazing! I wish the gore were a bit shorter but it's not uncomfortable. I wish it had 3 hooks instead of 2 but that's preference more than anything. Also just for information it does have boning on the side wings not unlike other bras I've tried with this I dont even notice it.
Any fot suggestions or does it look good? Read more 154 more words
I think it looks good! It's hard to tell if it's going up a bit in the back, though. Is it?
I also wish gorsenia would put 3 hooks instead of 2. They're amazing for narrow, projected breasts!
Pretty much every bra I've ever tried with 2 hooks goes up a tiny bit in the middle of the back as the band narrows 🤷♀️ but it doesnt seem to be riding up
I feel like maybe it’s a little bit too small and/narrow but it’s pretty.
Calluna I was thinking maybe the same thing. The wires "stretch" sideways when you put any pressure on the band at all so they end up wider than they measure. I already tried the next size up and cups were much too big. For $30 I'm gonna try it a few more times. I also have some Bravissimo on the way to try since they had the panache sports bra in the color I wanted so we'll see!
Wow - I need to try more Gorsenia! This is one of my best-fitting bras, the gore is narrow and there is enough depth to accommodate my centre fullness without quadding! And the wire width and length is good, the band is snug at first but has stretched to a comfortable fit. The top of the gore does slightly hit my breast tissue, but I do love the fit of this bra and the wires are narrow and short enough for me not to dig into my underarms. The material is comfortable and not scratchy.
Another win! I might just go buy a lotto ticket and try my luck there next due to the recent bra win luck I’ve beeb having hahaha. Anyway, the back band is on the snug side as I’ve come to expect from black bras. What is it about black bras that make them run slightly smaller in any brand? Back band is firm with evenly distributed elastic, so no digging in. Cups give a very uplifted round look, but I find this particular bra a bit less projected at the center cup compared to Madera or Simena. In comparison to Madera I also don’t get the slightly odd angle view. Cups are a very airy black lace with a very fine mesh lining. There is a very tiny black bow without any gems or adornments on the center gore. A delicate basic black beauty if will. Wires are narrow. Straps are fully adjustable and consist of a wide soft flexible elastic.
I have ALL the same impressions as you. Simena is my fave (colour and shape) followed by Caren and Madera (prefer Madera lace and colour but less thd shape). I had 2 other black Gorsenias and I had to size up in both. I have thd sane question about black. Its not like the fanric is cut before its dyed, so I am perplexed.
AGBras Yes! I much prefer the softer lace of Madera, but the shape is slightly strange at certain angles yet gives a more natural shape. With Caren and Simena it’s definitely a rounded uplifting shape. It’s like every black bra I’ve ever owned runs smaller all around. I just end up wearing them on my “I feel light days” and my other bras that run larger for “why did I eat that third plate of tacos” days haha.
I have heard that the dye process to get black shrinks the fabric so maybe the fibers are tighter and the the band is as well.
cupandahalf I’m sure that’s exactly why. But it’s like a brassiere dark overlord casts a spell on all the black bras across the land after production to make them a little smaller all the way around lol.
I am so happy for you finding a bra that fits so good. It is a good day when you have a bra win. It is a beautiful bra and i love the lace details. Looks like it fits your perfectly.
This is the first full lace Gorsenia that I have tried and let me say: it does NOT fit like all my other soft cups (which are satin knitwear on the bottom and either embroidered mesh or stretch lace on top).
This bra is SMALLER! It is only because it is stretch lace that it fits ( and it BARELY fits - but i suspect a 65h would be a little too big).
The cups are more narrow and less deep, wings are lower and the gore is a little wider also. I have added measurements.
So, if you have been following my adventures and comments about Gorsenia, please keep this ...in mind. This lace style is about 1/4 cup size smaller than all my other 65Gs.
That being said, it is a beautiful bra in an unusual colour lace that has a soft gleam to it and it's matching panties are sexy and have lace in the back creating a Brazilian look despite being a full coverage cut.
****edit: I decided to order this bra in size 65H (that one is reviewed as well) and it fits PERFECTLY... Read more 77 more words
Such useful information! Very helpful for those inbetween sizes.
Yup. Thé 3 full lace styles are definitely smaller. brasaremean had quadding in her Simena but i bet if she took a half satin knit in the same size it would fit her. rachaelll has had the opposite need; the knit was too big but simena fits perfectly
April, I would normally wear a 65J in EU size so that would explain the quadding as well. I just read that these polish ones run slightly larger (which for Ava is definitely true) so I got 65I because I'm on the smaller size of 30GG.
brasaremean i find Krisline and Kinga unlined balcony sizing much like EM. Their halfcups fit smaller. But Ava and Gorsenia balconies are a touch smaller than EM and KL.
Thank you. Very useful information.😘
Maybe it depends on the size AprilGoulding as the 65I I got is about the same as 65GG EMs I have. Actually without the elastic it fits almost exact same, and has more projection at the wire.
Appearance: This bra is a LOVELY berry color. It's like a mix between fuschia, magenta, purpley pink... but not super bright. It's so so gorgeous. The gore has a little crystal charm that dangles, and the straps have the extra lace instead of bows, similar to the Caren. The cup is full floral lace, 3 part construction, with the plastic piece at the top edge. The top of the cup is slightly stretchy, but not nearly as much as Ewa Michalak BM styles. Fit: I'm FOB, projected, soft tissue, narrow shoulders; this fit as well as the Caren, which is to say that I quadded all over the place. It's weird, because the measurements match up with bras that do fit me, but the top of the cups sorta flatten and squish my breasts while also quadding, giving me an awfully weird shape. I'd be willing to try this in a size 70i, but that will have to wait until I get more bra funds. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
I was so sad when I tried this on and it didn't fit! It's a really pretty black lace bra that reminds me of Ewa Michalak's BM style. (My favorite) I wanted to try the full lace unlined Gorsenias, so I went ahead and ordered this one, a Madera, and a Simena, all in sizes 65i. (Of the three, only the Simena fit me.) Appearance: This is an unlined, full lace, 3 part cup style. The top edge of the cup has that little clear piece of elastic to help hold the top edge down. At the top part of the straps, there's a neat little piece of lace ...to make the straps look wider, if that makes sense. So instead of bows at the straps, there's extra lace, which is a unique touch. The entirety of the bra is a delicate black lace. Fit: I'm FOB, soft tissue, narrow shouldered, and projected. This bra had me quadding on both sides, mostly because the cups aren't deep enough, or projected enough at the gore, I think. The band seems true to size; it's slightly tighter than I like, but I figured if it fit, I could always wear it with an extender until it stretches out a bit. Unfortunately, I think in this style, and the Madera, I need to order up a size since the cups are quite a bit smaller than the other 65i Gorsenias I have tried. (Granted, there's not a lot of those that I can compare to) (Strangely enough, I haven't had any issues with the straps being too wide, which is a common problem for me. This was one of 7 bras I ordered from Magda, and I haven't had to alter the straps of any of them! Huzzah!) Read more 183 more words
The gore wires get pushed underneath each other. Maybe this happens because the wires are too far apart and the weight of my breast just pushes against it? I don't know. I have quadding towards the gore wires, but borderline empty fabric towards the top of the cups. My underboob gets pinched too. Both sides. The upside is that the band is comfortable haha. 🙃
This is the article I'm referencing from TLA, the sentence where she says, "But first, let's do a bit of framing. Choose 2 of the following: a low price, good fit (inclusive of an extended size range), or beautiful design." See, I got all three.
https://www.thelingerieaddict.com/2018/03/where-and-how-to-shop-for-cheap-bras-that-are-still-decent-quality.html