Beautiful bra, It was too wide and shallow for me. I had no wrinkles on the bottom, but the cup was a good .75 inches too wide. I quadded and there was a bunch of empty space in the sides of the cups. Overall bad fit.
The bra is comfortable, was my favourite for the long time, perfect for summer and white/light color shirts. After a bit more than one year of using it, I can tell the band stretches really a lot, so it might be a good choice, if you don't like to tight bands. Maybe it got more loose because of using it a lot - I have the same model in dark blue color, so I can check how's the band in that one.
I received this beautiful Polish bra from Calluna with the tags still on. I've never tried a padded bra before. The padding must have given me lots more lift than I'm used to. I was fairly self conscious of how high and forward-facing my bust was all day. I don't like molded bras because they hurt my back, so I usually wear unlined bras that give sort of a natural, bra-less shape. I had no pain all today with the padding, but I definitely knew I was wearing a bra. It's really cute in person, with a sparkly rhinestone on the gore and two layers ...of see-through material on top, plain mesh underneath and embroidered lace overlapping diagonally. The bottom half is a subtle brocade pattern over foam. It's tight enough on the first row of hooks for me, but not so tight I was uncomfortable (wasn't feeling my best today so I wanted a just-right tightness - I kind of like a really snug band otherwise). I'm noticing that when I slouch there's a lot of gapping in the top of the cups. I've got the straps tightened all the way to my shoulders to prevent wrinkling, but that only eliminates it when I stand up straight. When I had a flu-induced nap in it I could see the foam lining through my cotton tank. It is a 65G and according to my measurements I'd probably be a 60FF, but I'm still trying everything I can. There's a lot of coverage which I don't mind at all, but it's still sexy because of the upper layer translucent mesh/lace combination. It's got a U-shaped back which stuck out of my tank top. I'm fairly happy with it and will probably wear it regularly, but now that I've tried padded bras on my soft, projected, medium full breasts I think I like the teardrop shape my 28FF Andorras (yet to be reviewed in that size) and my 30FF - Panache » Loretta Plunge (6686) give me more, as that's how I've always wanted my breasts to look and assumed that would never happen at my ~oh so impossibly large~ bra size. (a bra in my size? fetch my fainting couch) Some room still around my IMF, just like every bra I've tried so far - just about a half a cm. I'm happy to have seen a Polish bra on my breasts though - might still look for some unlined stretch lace models to try in the future, or one of those really cute ballerina-pink ones with huge silk bows because those are just irresistible. But so far I've been fairly successful at black bras. Very much need some nude bras - that's the next goal https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I've lost my sunlight so I'll have to post pictures later. (can someone let me know if they see my Loretta pictures? I don't see them :/) Read more 384 more words
Glad that it kinda works. Slouching is definitely a problem with bras. I’d definitely suggest you try other polish bras. For unlined, Ewa Michalak and Gorsenia. Think jlcl119 might have something in your size range.
The Loretta pictures are not attached to your entry for it, and with several other entries for that one I cannot tell which set is yours. If you want your photos linked to your entries you can check the "Make pictures visible next to my bra information" box at the bottom of the add pictures tab under each bra in the "My Bras" section. Once that is clicked, the photos will be visible and linked to your bra under your profile/review.
If you prefer a more natural look, I would suggest Ewa Michalak's BM style. It is unlined, has stretch lace on the upper half, and is wonderfully comfortable. It is also her most popular style so it has more options and availability.
Thanks MamaPagan that worked! And Calluna she has a Comexim Ingrid Plunge Bra (289) that looks like it would fit really well :) I'll have to see what I can do when all my returns are refunded
One thing to mention is that Kinga doesn’t follow UK sizes so you would not be able to find a 60FF. They use EU cup progression. If they have 60s (I don’t know if they do), you would want either 60H if the cup volume of the 65G is correct, or 60G if you need band and cup down. Just remember to go up and down in the cup if you change bands and want to maintain the same cup volume. The 28FF and 30FF you mentioned, for example, aren’t the same cup volume (unless for whatever reason the 30FF was a really small fit or the 28FF was a big fit).
Unfortunately Kinga does not make a 60 band. 😖
That's true :P the Loretta has a crazy small cup, and a pretty tight band, so it fits pretty much like a 28FF. I figure I'll either have to get used to altering 30Fs or I'll have to wait for custom size bras to come up on here. While I figure out what works I'd rather not pay too much for a bra :P I wish I knew how the Loretta balconette compares to the plunge, incidentally. The reviews say it's more tts but there aren't any side by side comparisons
Ahh, good to know. Makes me wonder if my 30FF CK Lifestyle plunge would fit you.
Ahh, good to know. Makes me wonder if my 30FF CK Lifestyle plunge would fit you.
That's a gorgeous bra :) the measurements seem right for me but I have the same problem at the straps that you do.
This bra has nice projection at the wire and the gore. There's a tiny (2mm) gap at the top of the gore, but really its fine. There are also some very minor wrinkles at the top of the cup near the strap. I'm center full, so not terribly surprising. There is no elastic at the cup edge, which is better for me.
Fabrics used are light and sheer with little to no stretch. Straps are wide and fully adjustable.
Me: short & narrow roots, center full, close set, pendulous, petite, short waisted, low set, fairly even fullness, narrow shoulders, soft
Quadding in this one too. The wires are pretty tough. I mean, there's no give. The bit into my ribs. It was horrendous. The band didn't even measure that tight, but the wires... Yikes. The wires also came up pretty high in my armpit area.
Kinga-the Panache wires of Poland, I tell ya. But the color is gorgeous! 💙
Yes! Good comparison. And so much ow 😬😭 Yes! Stunning!
I really wish Kinga worked as they do have beautiful selections.
True! I feel the same about Gorsenia :p
Indeed. :-)
I love this color too, would be great for a swimsuit. I have 1 Kinga I wear. I like it although it's not perfect. However, the other day the wires randomly acted up. They squeaked every time I moved my arm. And I was in a meeting with just one other person- a man. I can't imagine what he thought if he heard me squeaking. I really hope he didn't. How embarrassing!
veggiechic I honestly thought it WAS a swimsuit at first. My mistake, right? :P These did too! So much creaking. I was dying of laughter. I'm not sure if that was never indication it was too tight or what 🤷🤣 Sorry yours squeaked at THE most inconvenient time haha. I think it's safe to say that even if he heard you squeaking, he was a gentleman for not saying a darn thing ;)
veggiechic Men tend to be clueless in those regards so I am sure he didn't hear anything. 💙
Preliminary impressions: it looks/feels good, may be a cup size too small and requires an extender for the first few wears. It is very open on top. Update after wearing for a few months & losing a few pounds: It's now perfect. The band fits great on the middle set of hooks and I don't have any quadboob. The wires a little wider than I need but more than wearable and waaay better than any UK bra. It's actually quite comfortable and looks great on.
I don't remember why I chose this size because I'm a solid 32-34 UK band which usually means a 75 or 80 Polish band so of course it's too small. I could only evaluate the cups by using 2 extenders and it was still tight. The cups seemed a bit pointy but nothing I was mad about. It is very pretty, in a blush peachy pink with silver threading in the lace over the cups. It appears to be well constructed with quality materials.
Ug, this bra is ridiculously pretty but wouldn't fit me even in the "correct" size of 75J/80HH because - I'm guessing - the wires would be way too wide. With 2 extenders, the cup fits because it's very open on top. Unfortunately, the straps end up in my armpits. The fabrics feel excellent, the construction is excellent, and the colors are to die for.
My husband LOVES this bra lol. I, too, really think this bra is sexy. It reminds me of Ewa Michalak's Tattoo (love that bra, so sexy!). I didn't think much about the strappy chest trend, but I do see why people like it! It looks really cute with a low V neck top/dress and really seems to boost your confidence in showing off a little cleavage. The band is, in fact, far too tight but fits ok with an extender. The fabric is just a tad chafy under the arms but if you're not moving around all day it's not too bad. It would be a perfect fit if it were maybe 70L/75K
This is an awesome bra and not one I would typically choose for myself (thank you Mandapandarawks!). It's completely padded and has elastic that attaches the straps to a ring placed at the gore. It's sexy and fun and the fabric is gorgeous. It does give a little bit of an east-west feel for me, but I think that has to do with my shape and not the bra. I get some creasing around the gore, but not enough to be a deal breaker. I'm not center-full so those who are might feel the cup is limited in this area. The only thing that might be a deal breaker is the band is very snug and I usually prefer the next size up.
This is a beautiful bra and I love the fabric pattern (thank you Mandapandarawks!). It's also very soft. Unfortunately, it's not a good fit. I can't fill the upper stretch lace (a common problem for me with short roots). This one is particularly noticeable and affects the side appearance under clothes, giving me an upside-down ski slope with a jagged edge where the padded cup meets the lace. The gore overlaps and doesn't lay flat no matter what I try and width doesn't seem to be the issue. If it fit my shape better, this would be a favorite!
Stuck this bra in the dryer by accident, big mistake, hooks on this bra are very fragile, panache/freya bras have survived, but the hooks on this completely bent out of shape
My shape: full on bottom, soft tissue, narrow shoulders/roots. (Special thanks to MamaPagan for sending me this to try out!) Appearance: This is a smokin' sexy bra! Mostly because of those detachable little black strap things, but the print itself is really fancy. It's a padded, 3-part cup in silky dark beige with black floral accents fabric. There's a fishnet looking criss-cross pattern on the fabric, too, so it looks like lace. I can't comment on the fit since this is not my size bra.
My shape: full on bottom, soft tissue, narrow shoulders/roots. (Special thanks to MamaPagan for sending me this to try out!) Appearance: Oh my gosh, you guys, this bra is SO PRETTY. It's a light apricot shade with darker apricot/white/light blue paisley swirls on a silky smooth fabric. The cup is 3-part and padded, and the top of the cup is a matching apricot colored stretch lace. There's a little crystal charm at the gore, too. I LOVE THIS FABRIC! This bra is just several cup sizes too large for me. *cries*
The strap is padded!!!!!!! It’s more projected shape. So the top of the cup really comes up high on me. The design is so cute. Anyway the best part of this bra is sthe straps!!! Double starched laced top is good too!
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Like many of the Kinga bras I have tried, I bought this one twice. At the time, the fit wasn’t perfect but wasn’t available in a larger cup size, and the fit was close enough for me to wear as I was a lot more lenient about fit back then. (Translation=I was experiencing reverse letter phobia and was having a difficult time wrapping my head around my new growth and the band and cup translation of what ...I should really be wearing.) I altered the band shorter, but the figures entered are the new pre alteration measurements. The Turquoise II is a semi soft bra with stretchy lace tops. The bottoms of the cups were lined with light foam typical for Polish bras. The pattern was a pretty Cream base with Brown and Blue flowers and a turquoise lace top. Both bras were in 70K, though there is some variation in the measurements, so I will list them both here for simplicity purposes.
The bands measure 24” to 32.5” on one and 25” to 34” on the other, both with 3 hooks and 3 rows of eye loops.
Cup depth was 11.75” as measured by hovering the cup between the knees and placing the tape measure into the cup without any resistance, to a max of 14.5” stretched over the knee, while the other was 12” to 16” over the knee. This shows that the latter definitely was a bit larger in the cup and had more stretch to it, but I assume I did not stretch the first one over the knee as far as it could be stretched as well.
For Kinga bras, I recommend Bras4you.com. Magda offers a wide selection and excellent customer service. If she doesn’t have what you’re looking for, and she can get it, she will. I have gotten all the Kinga bras I’ve tried from her, and have never been disappointed in her service.
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The Stella II is a semi soft bra in an Apricot paisley pattern with stretchy apricot lace tops. The padding is the typical light foam lining to the bottom of the cups, more for support than adding volume.
The band stretches from 25.5” to 33” and came with 2 hooks and 3 rows of eyes.
Cup depth was 12.75” as measured by hovering the cup between the knees and placing the tape measure into the cup without any ...resistance, to a max of 14.5” stretched over the knee.
The straps have light padding on them, from front to just over the shoulder for added comfort.
For Kinga bras, I recommend Bras4you.com. Magda offers a wide selection and excellent customer service. If she doesn’t have what you’re looking for, and she can get it, she will. I have gotten all the Kinga bras I’ve tried from her, and have never been disappointed in her service.
Glad that it kinda works. Slouching is definitely a problem with bras. I’d definitely suggest you try other polish bras. For unlined, Ewa Michalak and Gorsenia. Think jlcl119 might have something in your size range.