This bra is gorgeous. The sweet peach color, paired with the cute lace details and little droplet shaped bead on the gore are sure to look stunning on anyone! Plus, all of the lace is very soft and away from the skin, so nothing scratches or is itchy in any way (a common gripe for me and lace).
The band and cups feel soft, not too much padding, sized just right. I like the way these cups are more thickly padded at the bottom and taper off going up, feeling like I’m getting extra support from underneath, but not enough to be called equivalent to a cookie or ...a push-up; it’s enough for modesty and support, but does not feel too thick at all. If only the cups weren’t so tall, or were more centered and lower at the sides! The cup cuts into my underarms fiercely (see photos) to the point that it will be unwearable for me, since putting my arms down fully forces the bra down by pushing the wire down and away from my breasts. The cup also goes back farther than I need it to due to being too wide, leaving me feeling sort of forced East-West. The gore is comfy, but does not lie flat, only touches me on one side diagonally (see photos). It also feels like this bra slides down at the front center on me — I think my boobs may be pushing it away from my body, but I’m really not sure. The multiway function is crucial for me, but these straps are much, MUCH too short to be used for that, though they detach with convenient little hooks in both the front and back, so swapping them out would be extremely easy. Read more 185 more words
Very cute. Love the colour. I can see how it is a bit easy west though. Bummer.
Sorry that it doesn't fit you either :(
AprilGoulding do you happen to know if Kris Line’s wires are just very soft or shaped differently than most other brands? I’ve never had a tack diagonal like that before, and I remember you having said something about Kris Line and soft tacking in the past.
Robras I get a softer tack in soft cups.. I got no tack in their padded styles...cups are too shallow. I suspect that diagonal business is also due to lack of depth...especially at the gore. I get weird tacking (or lack thereof) in all padded bras except Ewa M. Nothing is projected enough except EM.
@wendybien comment on diagonal tack?
I find KL wires softer than Ewa but same as Gorsenia. I love them. Comfy. As for wire shape, i find them more open than Gorsenia and Ewa, this is why I bend them in my softcups until they're a real capital U shape.
Robras this is a super simple issue masquerading as an obscure technical one--the cup is WAY too big for you. That is why the wires are a-wanderin' -- the cups aren't even filled enough to keep the structure of the bra cup stable against the chest wall. I can see that its measured depth matches yours but you have to remember that BtB prompts you to measure from end to end of wires. On some bras with low gores, this will be a super sharply tilted diagonal measurement instead of going horizontally, so depending on cup shape that often is VERY very far from matching the actual [horizontal] breast perimeter that the bra is meant to contain. If you were to measure horizontally along the inside of one of these cups, from outer wire to an imaginary point where a hypothetical taller gore would end, you'd probably find a measurement that is 1-1.5" larger than your own lying down breast perimeter.
AprilGoulding I would say compared to many plunges this one has pretty decent projection but unfortunately still not enough for you as your upper inner boob quadrant is taller, wider and fuller than an un-augmented person's, and also not particularly compressible. In a more appropriate size it could perhaps work for Robras.
wendybien i learn something for you everytime. So grateful 🙏
You're welcome AprilGoulding , you know I'm only too happy to ramble on about bras :-D
Cups are at least two sizes too small. Wires are pretty firm The band itself feelstl tight BECAUSE of the other fit issues. I think once I get my correct KL size down, this brand has alot of potential for me https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" />
Potential is good thing! Larger than a K but smaller than an M. At least that narrows it down to two choices, which is cheaper of a gamble for sure.
The bra look very a stable construction, narrow wires, deep cups. Too bad it did not work out for you. I always wanted to try a KL bra but I could never figure out my size in them. (Also I would have been sized out of their range anyway) I hope you can find your correct size in them :)
alisa, what size do you wear in UK brands or Polish brands? If it helps any, I wear (approximately since I'm still trying to get things down myself) a 65KK in Ewa Michalak in both the SF and BM. Borderline a 65L in the SF. And thanks! I appreciate it :) I hope I get it down too; it would be fantastic to have more variety! 🙃
DerangedDragons19 I think 32K would be my current UK size. Or 34JJ if bands run tight. I don't have many bras that fit me currently and have no idea what my polish bra size would be as I never had any polish bra that fitted. I'm still trying to figure out my new size (recently lost some weight and got down few sizes) and what styles work. Do you wear any UK brands?
I love love love KL...I akways just do a little minor bra surgery - i bend the wires into a more narrow U shape - and it works everytime. I have 4 already and more on the way. BTW - I'm 30F/FF UK, 65G in Ewa and 65G in KL. Their bands are more forgiving than EM.
alisa Unfortunately, I don't wear any UK brands as their wires are too wide :( I have a Curvy Kate 30K Bikini that I'd say I'm a size or two bigger than, so approximately a 30KK in Curvy Kate? So that's about on par with my Ewa size at least. I'm trying Kris line in a 65L next and will let you know how it works :)
DerangedDragons19 I like Bravissimo and Panache bras because they have good stable construction and are very supportive, but the wires are at least 1cm too wide for me. CK is mostly a miss in bras for me but their swimwear is decent. All polish bras I tried in the past I found too weak. My Ewa size is 75K according to their bra calculator.
alisa, not certain how accurate Ewa's calculator is for others, but it's off for me. It wouldn't hurt to give a 32K in a BM a try, but sometimes they say a band size up is better. I'm unsure :p I'll keep you informed either way! :D
EM calculator off for me too...suggests 75D lol I wear 65G. In Panache and CK my band is 30...but i don't wear because wires are too wide..
Ewa's calculator is intended as BTT with full exhale. I think most women just do somewhere between comfy and semi tight instead of super tight without air in their lungs. Also with Ewa's calculator, see the guidelines below the calculator and adjust the cup suggestion accordingly. When factoring that in, mine is spot on.
I used my BTT measuement because I thought that's what they meant. But on some days I can break the tape at 74cm and on some on 72cm. So it either gives me 70KK or 75K. Overbust braless bent over is 126cm for me but overbust in a bra is 111cm. If i used overbust in a bra and 80cm comfortable underbust I get totally different result. Like in A Sophisticated pair bra calculator that asks these measuements I got 32HH recently lol. Which is ridiculous, my pms boobs right now fill out a 32KK Bravissimo bra! So calculators can be way off. Sizem was good but it's not active anymore.
I ment the bust perimeter not above the boobs with "overbust" I translated it wrongly.
Go with the 72cm and 126cm. Then adjust the cup recommendations based on breast shape and fullness as they describe below the calculator. (So of rounded and full OO shape or full amd pendulous UU shape go up a cup or two, while if narrow 00 or VV shaped, go down a cup or two.
In the upper cup ranges, KrisLine is an extra tier above Ewa and UK brands, so for example an Ewa 65KK would be the same 30:16 as a KL 65K. The scaling for both brands do not follow the same guidelines as the lower cup ranges and most likely will take a few trial and error attempts before nailing your perfect size.
For Ewa I wear a 60L (28:17) in all their unpadded, but the BMs are a bit too big (yet the 60KKs are too small and painful) so I would say I'm really a 60KK and a half in the BMs.
I only have one KrisLine 60L (28:18) but I believe it still fits (it's currently on loan to DerangedDragons19 with this bra and some others.) I am not a big fan of KrisLine but the 60L options have been limited to just the one white Betty bra that I have, and I'm not in love with it personally. I have tried several KL bras though in an attempt to figure out the brand.
If you can figure out your Ewa SF size, I feel it would be safe to go with the same size for KrisLine, which would be a tier up from Ewa by BtB sizing. :-)
Bra calculators are super tricky. Heck, breast measurements are difficult too. A sophisticated pair puts me in a 28L/28LL depending on the day/way I'm measuring, which is actually pretty accurate save for the band 🤷 Go with @mamapagan's suggestion. :)
alisa My KL showed up today, and the review is up :)
DerangedDragons19 How do you get this polish bras so quickly :D I wait forever just for bras from the UK. Thanks for letting me know.
alisa, oh this one has actually been hanging out in the mail since February 24th I think? I order most of my bras through, MagdaBras4you :)
alisa, oh this one has actually been hanging out in the mail since February 24th I think? I order most of my bras through, MagdaBras4you :)
DerangedDragons19 do you put in your BTT underbust in A sophisticated pair calculator? It does not tell you which you need to put in. I don't know how I can get 32HH in that calculator?!
MamaPagan I think I will leave other polish brands besides Ewa aside for now. KL fit looks like it gets worse in fit the bigger the cups are. I think trying a SF bra like you recommended in my other Adventure will be a good start.
alisa, nope. I put my comfortable "like a hug" measurement.
alisa Most of us in the upper cup range like the SF so I hope you do as well. 💙
Some of us in the mid-size range love SF too. It's my favourite to wear on long work days. Its ratio of comfort to support can't be beat!
I think we can all agree that the SF is a pretty darn good place to start :D
Of course! I was just meaning that others within @alisa's range like the style as comparison. The SF is awesome, what's not to love? 😍
Diamond 65K Diamond is a semi soft bra with foam lined bottom and added removable cookies within a cookie pocket. The top of the cups are very stretchy. It’s like if the Ewa Michalak BM and PL style bras had a baby, this bra would be it. It is very comfortable and quite supportive feeling, so in that aspect it has an S style flair.
The band measures 25” to a max of 32” with the 3 hooks and 4 rows of eyes, yet still feels secure and supportive.
Cup depth is 13” as measured by hovering the cup between the knees and placing the tape measure into the ...cup without any resistance, to a max of 15” stretched over the knee. The cup width is 6” with a height of 9”. The gore is 3.5” tall with a wing of 4.5”.
For Kris Line bras, I recommend Bras4you.com. Magda (our very own @MagdaBras4You) 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 most of the Kris Line bras I’ve tried from her as well as a variety of other Polish brands, and I have never been disappointed in her service.
1/20/19 Update-I had put this one away into storage for over a year now, but I am currently considering buying KrisLine again, so I pulled out the only two KL bras I still have to test the sizing and figure out which size would be best. This one is comfortable, even the band feels fine and comfortable on the tightest hook set, but the cups are now quadding, so I will need to size up in the cup, or go with the 60L which still fits nicely. Read more 187 more words
Purchased this bra for my sister (about a 30F/FF or so). Very pretty light lilac color and soft fabric inside and out. Room for push-up pads. However, there was too much empty space at the top of the cups for her short roots/omega shape so will be listing this.
12/2018 Although I've had this bra for quite awhile, I was heavier when it fit meaning it's roughly true to size - about a 34H UK equivalent. It has removable straps that can be worn as a racerback and very smooth cups. It's very pretty and provides reasonable lift and shape with great cleavage. It lacks the immediate projection that I need and it only has 2 hooks (although there are 4 rows).
Such a lovely bra! Unfortunately, the cups run quite deep and large on this I think. Have yet to find a half padded bra that works with my shallow shape.
An incredibly beautiful bra that I am unable to evaluate because I didn't get the right size. I have the feeling it would look and fit great if it came in a 70L/75K based on how much too small the cups are. I feel like the band is pretty generous and the materials are stunning. Construction quality looks good.
My shape: full on bottom, soft tissue, narrow shoulders/roots. (Special thanks to MamaPagan for sending me this to try out!) Appearance: This bra is really gorgeous. It's a padded 3-part cup (one vertical seam in the middle, one horizontal across the top) made of silky, mauve/purpley fabric. There are delicate black and white flower designs on the fabric. The top, lace part of the cup is rather stiff, and there is a little crystal charm at the gore. Fit: I can't really comment on the fit personally, as it's too large for me. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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Fortuna is a molded seamless cup bra with multi-way straps.
The band was 24.25” and stretched to 31” max with 2 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.
Cup depth was 11” as measured by hovering the cup between the knees and placing the tape measure into the cup without any resistance, to a max of 12.25” stretched over the knee.
For Kris Line 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 most of the Kris Line bras I’ve tried from her, and have never been disappointed in her service.
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Valerie is an unpadded turquoise lace bra.
The band measured 26.5” to a max of 33.5”, with 3 hooks and 4 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” stretched over the knee.
For Kris Line 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 most of the Kris Line bras I’ve tried from her, and have never been disappointed in her service.
Adding bra in for data/informational purposes only. This Bra is not owned by me at the time of addition to the database. ☺ Fortuna is a molded seamless cup bra with multiway straps.
The band was 24.5” and stretched to a max of 32”, with 2 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops.
Cup depth was 11.5 as measured by hovering the cup between the knees and placing the tape measure into the cup without any resistance, to a max of 13.25 stretched over the knee.
For Kris Line 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 most of the Kris Line bras I’ve tried from her, and have never been disappointed in her service.
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Brilliant is a red lace bra without any padding.
The band was 26.5” to a max of 33”, with 3 hooks and 4 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” stretched over the knee.
For Kris Line 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 most of the Kris Line bras I’ve tried from her, and have never been disappointed in her service.
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Princessa was my first Kris Line bra, along with Diamond in 30K. I ordered them both from the same seller on eBay, as they were cheaper and I really wanted to try the brand without breaking the bank without knowing my size. This one was listed as used worn twice, so I figured it was a safe gamble.
The Princessa is a semi padded bra in coral. The bottom half of the cups are padded with a light foam lining and covered in patterned ...linework instead of flowers or lace. The top is sheer lace with a flower pattern, all in the coral color as well. It is quite pretty.
The band measures 25.5” with a max stretch to 33” with 3 hooks and the standard Kris Line 4 rows of eyes which is nice.
Cup depth was 12.5” 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.
For Kris Line 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 most of the Kris Line bras I’ve tried from her, and have never been disappointed in her service.
This is a good strapless bra, the best I have tried. I don't think any strapless bra can be as good as a non-strapless one, but this one works. I wish the silicone lining was stronger, and went around the top of the bra. I think this will be part of my rotation, mostly using straps.
This bra is way too big. I read reviews that this was small in the fit. However for me the opposite was true. The body is firm, and maybe a bit firmer than a usual 30. I am really a 28 but this felt ok. The cups were too big and i had heaps of extra space.
VERY luxurious and beautiful bra. I don't quite fill out the top of the bra causing a slightly pointy shape. Cups are deep and great for more breasts on the projected side. Wish the gore was a little bit more narrow and it was 1 cup size smaller, its so pretty!
Beautiful bra, kind of a dark beige to latte colour. Padded, firm but soft fabric. Narrow cups, silicone on band, straps can be removed. I just have to accept the fact that there's no strapless I will ever feel comfortable wearing. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
This bra feels heavenly on, great lift and soooo comfy. Sizewise it is closer to 30E. The fabrics are luxurious, soft to touch, comfortable to wear, no poking.
Kris Line has this amazing soft luxurious touch, and the Diamond does not disappoint in material quality at all. Also, my most comfortable bra ATM. Half padded, band stretchy, true to size or maybe a bit looser, while cups run big I'd say - wires ever so soft and comfortable, the upper part of the cups is soft stretchy lace. Comes with cookies and cotton inner lining The gore floats a little and I fall out a little in the centre, even though the cups seem to be the right size.The half padded structure lifts, but I feel it should go higher, as the soft lace cannot hold ...firm enough. I am getting a ski slope look, so for now it is my wear-at-home bra. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> Edit: After wearing it for a while, I realize that the band is very stretchy. My guess is that this bra would pass as a 32DD. When I tighten the band, the cups also stretch and the fit improves - possibly a 60E would be my size in this one. I am becoming pretty sure that this one would look better on someone with a little wider breasts with more upper fullness, even to FOT. The lace at the top is very soft and flexible, allowing more upper fullness and/or taller roots. A shape mismatch for me I think. Oh, but it is so soft and silky... Update: Now, with a little weight gain, this bra fits much better than before, but still not perfect. Read more 147 more words
Super jealy of how good this looks on you! I got the 65D and the lace just hangs out while the bottom of the cups is almost like a full coverage cup on me, lol. I hope I can find in 65C. It's amazing how this bra is round on some and natural on others.
I loved how comfy this bra was, but gave me a ~meh~ shape. :(
Very cute. Love the colour. I can see how it is a bit easy west though. Bummer.