~70J/32G ~65K/30GG, projected, bottom and center full, tall roots, avarage root width, soft tissue ----- Yet another bra that would fit perfectly if only the cups were 1-2 sizes larger. Unfortunatly I ordered this in the biggest cup-size available. The wire width is narrow enough, the cups give a the nice and rounded/ more shallow then projected shape I'm looking for and the underbustband is quite tight. Would be absolutely perfect if the cups weren't too tight. I did gain even more weight recently but I'm keeping this in case I (hopefully) loose the extra kilos again. I'm open for suggestions if anyone knows a brand that offers a similar ...cut with larger sizes :/
Style-wise: Honestly, the outstanding designs that Mimi Holliday offers were what originally intrigued me, sadly they only offer a few bras that fall into the size range that is even remotely wearable for me. I've never seen a bra in this kind of pastel green shade and I love it. The design is really cute and fun and the fabric is really light and soft and the price is good.
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ooohhh... I've never tried this brand, becasue I need narrow, deep projected cups. I wear 65G in Ea MIchalak. Might have to try a Mimi :)
It's absolutely worth a try at least :D This one is even on sale right now on the Bravissimo website~
Such a beautiful color! Sorry it doesn't fit, but I am sure it would sell quickly here on Bratabase if you list it though. 💚
I love Mimi Holliday as they have shapes that are compatible with me. Unfortunately, over the last 5 years, they have narrowed their size range on both ends and I am currently sized out. I can still make do with shortening bands though as I do love their colour combinations. Given that you find the band tight, you may want to try a 32 band.
Gore doesn't tack, otherwise a pretty good fit. A teensy bit too wide for my root (sigh), and the cups run small and shallow (I wear 30G in most other brands), and my projected boobs don't quite fill out the bottom of the cups because of the shallowness. However, none of this is bothering me when I wear the bra, so I just go with it.
The materials are comfortable, but honestly at £50/$80 a piece I expected more than that. Most of it is plain mesh/lace, except for a small part of the band (covered in more mesh) and the straps, which are silk. The colour was also ...a little bit of a disappointment, as it's not quite as orange in real life. It's beautiful, but there's a hint of coral in it, which is not a good colour on me. One thing I love about this bra is the width of the back tape; it's like a 3-hook clasp, but there are only two hooks (across four columns!). Really, for me, it's not the number of hooks that does it, it's the width of the back band. Props to Mimi Holliday for doing this right.
One day, when attempting to remedy the floating gore, I removed the underwires, and discovered that they are ridiculously flimsy. Yes, they're metal, but they're about 1 millimetre in width. I was planning to narrow the gore to get it to tack, but for Fun and Science, I replaced the wires with a pair from an old Curvy Kate bra (sturdy in comparison), tried the bra on, and by golly, the gore is right where it should be! So now I have two pairs of Mimi Holliday underwires that I don't know what to do with. Coat hooks? Christmas decorations? Does anyone want them? Read more 191 more words
It's very interesting that replacing the wires made the bra tack! How did you close up the underwire channel again so they stayed put? I understand this is the challenging part of switching out underwires.
Excellent review!
learningaboutbras Hey! The wires that were in the bra were so thin I'd be surprised if they could support the weight of half a grain of rice. My boobs are rather projected, so bras that are too shallow like to float somewhere very far from my torso. i'm also centre-heavy, so non-tacking gores are often an issue when the cups aren't deep enough in the right places. Replacing the underwires have completely changed the fit of a number of my bras - some like the aforementioned thread-thin wires, and some that were so firm and pokey that they were actually painful. It's also good for altering the width of a cup without damaging the underwires. Or if you have a problem with the wires being too tall or too low.
I cut a small hole on the inside of the wire channels, in the back towards the armpit. Once I had swapped out the wires, I took my old reliable sewing machine, a regular zig-zag stitch, and went over the opening a couple of times. I usually go forward, backward and then forward again, to make sure it's strong enough. I've done this on several bras, and no wires have popped so far. I could post some pictures, if it would help. (And maybe next time, I should type up a quick tutorial!)
I'm glad you like my review! I always try to be as thorough as possible when writing about bras.
dagobra, it is exciting to think I could change out wires and keep the new ones in place. I don't have the fit challenges you have--projection and centre heaviness--but a lot of times there isn't enough coverage under my arms. I want the wires and the wings higher under my arms. I usually want the center gore lower.
I think a bra adventure with a tutorial and pictures if possible would be great. I can't be the only one intrigued by the idea. If anything gets me to learn to sew, it'll be bras. :)
Me: Narrow roots, narrow shoulders, evenly round, lots of immediate projection, very soft tissue, slightly FoB, slightly centre full, splayed, never met a gore I didn't like, left-heavey by more than a cup size, 31" underbust, but prefer tight band with extender. Panache, Freya size 30GG
As my size is now completely dicontinued, I guess I'm glad that it is not a perfect fit. It does have lots of immediate project - but not quite enough, and it is only medium support with a very natural shape. There is not enough room for my centre fullness - I get a very soft tack. The straps are pleasantly set narrow enough, but are narrow and only half adjustable. Only two hooks, but set an inch apart so hard on extenders.
Not enough immediate projection. Just as well, I think Mimi Holliday has dropped their larger cup sizes. Plus, wires are not quite firm enough. I only get a soft tack and I prefer a harder tack.
Narrow wires, sturdy firm band, only two hooks, but set an inch apart. No side boning but good side seam. Gore and wing height just tall enough for security, only just. Straps are only half adjustable, not ribbed or scalloped, and narrower for this size range, though front and over the tops of the shoulders they are foam wrapped in silk satin that feels very nice and will pleasantly slide off my shoulders with less friction!
Cups are soft mesh lined orange-red lace - not quite invisible under white - with standard balcony cut and elastic edging the top. Frame, however, is neon pink. The red lace sits on top on the front frame, but back band is elastic mesh pink and definitely visible under white!
PS: it is a soft tack because it cannot accommodate my centre fullness at all! see photo
Out of the box, it is a very very light peach tone, with a grey silk band and shoulder straps. On me, it's an almost perfect nude colour for my milky pale skin. The actual colour is somewhere in between my bra-only pictures (too dark) and the ones in which I am wearing the bra (these turned out too bright so it looks almost white - it isn't.) It's only a little too sheer, so the seams are visible through light-coloured clothing. Not that it bothers me much https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" />
It's quite a comfy bra - there are some minor fit issues, like the ...floating gore, and the rather shallow cups (hence the sizing up), but it mostly sits where it should. I replaced the wires with thicker ones, just like in my 30GG - Mimi Holliday » Brandy Snap Maxi Bra (SS14-172), and now the gore rests against my sternum.
I mentioned it in my review of the Brandy Snap and I suppose I should put it down here as well - I love the wider band, which in the back measures the same as a three hook fastener, but it only has two hooks (across four columns). It feels great and fits the same as any three hook band, but without the extra fuss.
It's very pretty and I like the lace pattern and the shape it gives, but it's also vastly overpriced. There are bras that are just as good at a quarter of the price of a Mimi Holliday. If you really want to treat yourself, don't pay more than half the RRP, and spend the money you saved on cheese or cake or something. Read more 175 more words
Thank you so much for your reviews of these MH beauties! I've been trying to nail down my size before placing my first order with them (I seem to be between sizes right now), and your reviews have been extremely helpful! Like you, I am projected and center-ful, so I'm thinking sizing up in their maxi will be key as well. Anyway, thanks! :D
Aw, thanks, I'm glad to be of help! Which models are you looking at buying? They have some amazing colours in their designs :D Good luck and may your bras fit you well, always!
I want many, which is kind of a problem. Right now, I'm looking at Hummingbird, Skylark, and Scarlet Ibis for comfort bras. Then Finch, Flambeau, and Rockhopper Penguin in maxi bras. You have any of those you just haven't reviewed? ;D
ooohhh... I've never tried this brand, becasue I need narrow, deep projected cups. I wear 65G in Ea MIchalak. Might have to try a Mimi :)