I love the out-front, round, projected look that Kris Line is so good at, and this bra is no exception. Unfortunately, because this is small on me, I have to work hard not to get armpit bulges or quadboob, but I think in the right size I would absolutely love it. The gores are a good width, the bra is sturdy, and the shape, as I mentioned, is great. The wires can be a little bit uncomfortable, but aren't terrible, and I really appreciate that they are on the narrow side, although if they were even narrower I think it would be more comfortable - I get a bit of poking with all-day wear. The lace is very firm and a little less soft than I would like (slightly scratchy), but is not uncomfortable ultimately. In general, I think I can confidently recommend this bra. I wish I could give it a proper review in the right size, but alas... I'm sized out.
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
This is a great basic moulded bra with lace detailing at the center gore and a cute bow with pearl accents for a little extra something. The straps are convertible or you could remove them altogether. The band is perfect, but the cups are just a bit too big. I might try again in a smaller cup size because I really wanted this to work since the Freya deco just isn't for me.
This bra is gorgeous. It's a basic navy color with beautiful lace detailing along the bottom of the band and the top of the cups. The band is the perfect size for me (I'm usually about a 30/32 band). Unfortunately the cups are at least two sizes too big. The bottom of the cups are moulded w/ removable padding and stretchable lace along the upper part of the cup.
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.