Bra fitting help » Size and shape issues with Ewa Michalak
Ewa Michalak » Chp Marcepanowa Magnolia (694) » 65GG 30:10
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I think I'll try the Chp again. It looks like Ewa Michalak will only do the CHP Marcepanowa Magnolia up to 60FF, so I guess I'd have to stick with 65G. Thanks!
Original problem
I have pretty pendulous, soft tissue that doesn't want to support itself much, tends to fall to the center of plunges, and can easily get squished under an elastic seam. Sometimes unlined bras just aren't very flattering or supportive. I have scoliosis and a tendency towards shoulder pain so I also need a pretty firm and tight band. I haven't had much luck with finding something that really fits among UK brands.
This is my first Ewa bra; given the above description, it was recommended by r/ABTF that I start with 65GG and Chp.
Unfortunately, it seems like I need to exchange it. I think I should go down a cup size, as there's plenty of extra fabric (especially on my smaller side, even with the cookie in) and gaps on the sides. However, on my larger side I'm falling into the center, as you can see a bit in the photos. Is there a better style for my shape? Or is it something to just live with? I don't have much luck with more full coverage bras as there's always so much empty space at the top of the cup. I'm open to trying unlined styles but I'd love to get a rounded shape with minimal visibility under shirts. I also tried a Sm Triumf in 65GG;
you can see a photo here: https://www.bratabase.com/bra/dizx8/. It's got a fair amount of extra space at the top and wrinkling at the bottom but it's not unwearable.
I'm not sure if I should also go down a band size- I'm slightly more comfortable on the tightest hook for both the Chp and the Sm, but they're definitely wearable on looser hooks and I'm worried that a 60 band could be too tight. If I were to get a 60, should I go with GG?
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helpfulIs that measurement of 38" correct for a 30 band? If so, no wonder it's too big! A lot of folks seem to size down on the CHP. I've not had good luck with the CHP, two of the three I've tried ran large in the band (32" stretch on a 28 band). You might want to start with another cut. 60s are not exchangeable with Ewa so I'd look for a UK brand first, if you have Amazon prime.
Updated on September 6, 2018 Flag this
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I've had 70s that only stretched to 31, so i started buying 75, which have stretched from 32 to 36 mostly . . . she is very inconsistent
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I keep hoping for a pattern, but I haven't seen one yet.
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At least she is consistent at being inconsistent ;-)
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I must have entered 96 cm when I meant 86 cm; very sorry! Still stretchy but not that bad.
I do like the idea of a more pushed up and rounded appearance so I'm tempted to stick with this style. I'm still torn between 60G or 60GG- thoughts? -
It looks like they only will do this style up to 60FF, so I guess I'd have to stick with 65G. That simplifies things, at least.
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feithidsoiprigh She will make these in almost any size, you have to request it by sending her an email to sklep@ewa-michalak.pl. Any custom order is not returnable though.
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helpfulI'm not sure exactly what you mean by " I'm falling into the center". Ewa bras tend not to have much room for center fullness, but have more room in the outer parts of the cup. When I wear some Ewa bras, I have to reverse-swoop-and-scoop, pulling my breast tissue towards the outer part of the cup, because otherwise my breasts would climb over the gore and push the bra down. So that might be what you are talking about?
This bra is clearly way too big - which surprises me as most of us have to go up one cup size in her padded styles, and I can see you have 30G bras in UK brands that fit, so I would have also guessed 30GG. Tho perhaps you are functionally full-on-bottom - i think full-on-bottom people may not have to go up in the padded ones
A smaller size might fit better, but thats the hard thing about Ewa bras, the process of finding the right fit can be costly.
Updated on September 6, 2018 Flag this
If it helps, here's the link to the Ewa bras entered here on Bratabase for 30GG:
https://www.bratabase.com/browse/ewa-michalak/size-range/65GG/measurements/
And 28GG:
https://www.bratabase.com/browse/ewa-michalak/size-range/60GG/measurements/
Maybe looking through those will give you a better idea of how the bras typically measure in that size for Ewa.
As Sovavosi stated, Ewa custom 60 bands are not returnable so you want to know the fit prior to buying. I also agree that most size down in the cup for the CHP style. The style is intended to give a pushed up rounded look, so it is more open on top. With softer tissue you should easily be able to size down and get a nice rounded shape.
My 60K CHP stretched to 30" and the 70J I tried prior stretched to 36" so it really sounds like your 30GG stretching to 38" is not normal.
That being said, Ewa is following the trend to make her bands longer/stretchier for the smaller bands, especially in larger cups so a 60 band may be ideal for you if this trend continues.
Ewa SF and BM styles have stretch lace on top, which may help in the empty tops issue. Both are unpadded, with the SF being reinforced on the bottom for more support, while the BM is softer and gives a more natural shape. If the SM gave you a lot upper gaping , you'd want to size down for them, but if the gaping is minor, your normal size should work.
Also, Ewa lace covered bands tend to be stiffer than the normal plain bands.