Braodyssey

This is a very nice bra I got from Jagna.pl, in their up to 60% off Gorsenia sale. Actually, I got a total of three Gorsenia bras! They all fit the same! I've only ordered the same size, 70I, in Gorsenia and they're all consistent, but I chose the styles that are good for a full on bottom shape. I measure about 32GG UK, FOB shape, narrow and center-full boobs.
Gorsenia bands are quite stretchy, and they're different from the two Nessa bras I tried out recently. I definitely prefer a 70 band. This beige is the perfect nude for me, even though I know I'm channeling Casper, the friendly ghost!

Updated on Jan 24, 2023 Flag this

I kind of like this bra for all the wrong reasons. In my quest to find a sports bra, I actually sister-sized up twice 30G-->32FF-->34F because I was having problems with too tight bands. I way overcompensated, lol.

Well, surprise surprise this is too big. I do think - similar to Happy2BraShop who wears 32F in this style, that either 32F or 32E would be my size in this bra, since I seem to be oddly obsessed with having really tight cup area for sports bras.

I took off one star for the appearance because I do have nipple show through in this fabric. ... Other than that, this sports bra looks very put together.

Syrokan is a Chinese brand, and I think they're on to something with the engineering of this sports bra. Namely, I appreciate that all components touching my body are smooth. This is particularly important in a sports bra because you don't want to have anything (like, any odd buckles or seams) chaffing you, and I've read about SheFit having weird chaffing issues (but I don't own one). So, 10/10 on fit/feel, I can tell if I sister-sized down and felt a little more contained this would better for a sports bras; it's still comfortable

The outside of the cups - I'm not even sure what to call this fabric, lol. It looks like canvas, but it's stretchy. The straps are half-adjustable. Note: if a person is particularly petite, I wonder if this sports bra will work for them, because I do have the straps adjusted almost all the way and I'm 5'7, but that also might be b/c I'm trying to make up for the fact that the bra is too big for me.

People are always asking for a "sensory friendly" non-underwired bra on ABTF reddit, and honestly, I think doing as I did (sister-sizing up twice, lol, yes it was excessive...) in this Syrokan bra would work as a sensory-freindly non-underwired bra, because the interior of this bra is so smooth.

Overall, for the price and availability, I would give this bra 9/10. I'm not marking the fit on this bra, because it technically does fit me, it's just not tight enough. Even though it's so big, it still works as a low-impact bra for me, so housework, yardwork, etc. If I wanted to go hiking, I would want to sister-size down for a correct sports bra fit. I'm not returning it b/c it would have to go all the way back to China (note: this might be different in the US amazon, but for Canada amazon, this has to be returned to China) and I'm not sure how much that would cost, but I'm assuming at least $15 and it's just not worth it, because I can still get use out of this as a low-impact bra, or a lounge bra!

edit: I want to mention, since we are talking so much about straps today, that they did a really good job on the straps. You can see that the shape is quite wide and comfortable, and the straps are lined.
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Black Mix #11 colorway

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Updated on Jun 11, 2021 Flag this

This is a beautiful bra that I got last winter from Jagna.pl. My first Mediolano bra, I was curious about this Polish bra company since I saw a few reviews about them. The bra style works well for my FOB shape. I saw another Mediolano review on bratabase, and I thought since we were similar sizes that 75I would work for me, it does! The fabric is lovely, it's a shimmery French lace on the cups . I lucked out that this was the last one left and I took a risk ordering it, because I wasn't planning to sent anything back to Poland, if it didn't ... fit I was just going to pass it along to someone in Canada.

Anyway, the bra band is super comfy, the band is a similar fabric to the Avocouture bra that I own, Jewel.

I guess this brand is not super common in N. America, I'm only aware of one store that sell Mediolano and it's in Winnepeg, Canada www.polkadotbra.ca, although there are probably others. In case you're unsure of your sizing. If you're in Europe this is YET ANOTHER good Polish brand to check out.
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Updated on Aug 08, 2023 Flag this

I thought I would do this brief write-up on my ride or die bra, the Comexim Basic plunge. (consequently, I just googled "ride or die bra," and it's the actual name of a product).

This was actually my first Comexim that I ordered from Comexim.pl, and I ordered this before I even tried on any from BreakoutBras.com - which I highly recommend if you don't know your comexim size.

Looking at all of the data on bratabase, and the size chart on their website, I arrived at this size, and it only took about 3 weeks to get to get shipped to me in Canada! This ... was back in March though. Even though my back measurement was 29", I did size up in the band to the 32 - I believe I determined this by looking at their own size chart, at 71cm it put me in the 70 band.

Some further thoughts regarding Comexim's basic (and some links). According to some bra bloggers, Comexim basic runs .5 - 1 cup small https://stackdd.com/comexim-basic-bra/, and http://catchingarrows.blogspot.com/2015/02/comexim-basic.html#more Also, according to stackdd's (the petitie collegiate?) review, the cups on the basic are shallower, compared to her other plunge bras.

Hmm, interesting. I found when I overlapped my two 70H plunges, Pearl Mint plunge and the Basic, https://www.bratabase.com/picture/dpyci/ they appeared the exact same pattern. So, I surmise the fabric of the Basic plunge is tougher/firmer, and therefore the fit is different. side note: if one wants "maximum boost" I say go for the Comexim basics! either the plunge or the 3-part half cup (3HC) basic, as I believe it is the strongest material, and thus you will get "max boost" of your breasts.

Lastly, I noticed that some people think that it's not a good enough t-shirt bra, and I'm honestly kind of confused, see pic here https://www.bratabase.com/picture/dm2cp/ Okay, the bratabase logo is right over where the seams are, but you honestly can hardly see the faintest of seams.

I think the band is extra firm on Comexim basic, I definitely need a 70 band is the basic plunge, but I was okay with a 65 band in a more silky fabric, like the Comexim Jasmine.
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Updated on Jul 07, 2021 Flag this

Holy Wide Wires!

Comparing to my Ewa Michalak BM Chilli https://www.bratabase.com/bra/dngbo/, which should only be one cup smaller (30G in Panache vs 32F in Ewa) as the Chilli bra is a band size up...the underwire on the Panache is 1.8 inches longer, whoa!

I'm attaching pictures where you can see: there is space in between where my breast root ends, and where the wire continues past my breast root on the side. Well past where my breast root ends, lol. there's also a little space underneath my breast - more so than with the Ewas - I'm guessing this is because of the shape of the ... wires. I know the underwires can be bent slightly at the bottom, to ensure a better fit since in the mailing of the bra, it was probably smooshed flat. But I didn't bother b/c the wires on the side are SO WIDE, I'm going to send it back anyways.

Maybe the Envy is more the "average root" person and my roots are quite narrow.

The cups are comfy though, +1 for the Envy.

The band - yea!!! Finally a band that fits good (I have been wearing 32's mostly, and I now realize - I am just not a 32. With a 29" measurement, I have to at least wear a 30 band.

I'm not sure that the fabric is a little stiffer b/c of the dark dye (this one is navy) compared to the Nude envy I tried on in size 30FF, but it stretches TTS. The design is quite flattering, and the stretch lace helps with breast asymmetry (yea!).

Overall, a solid bra, it looks good. However, the wires were just too wide. I ordered this to determine if I am a 30G (I seem to be in between 30FF and 30G r.n.).

Ewa Michalak might be the brand for me. Her bras are $70 min. Not complaining about the price b/c they are quality, it's just that I usually have to order them from Europe to have a decent price, not in Canada.
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navy colorway

Updated on Apr 20, 2021 Flag this

Ugh, I dislike this bra. sorry I did not take measurements. It's my understanding Freya used to make decent bras (I'll link a blog post below so you know I'm not making things up, lol) But I know this woman [through her blog, not personally] who liked their bras and wore Freya Phoebe (note: if you google "Freya Phoebe" like I just did now, an actual woman comes up, not a bra) like for 15 years. So, Freya really used to make bras that lasted.

In my opinion, the only people who say "Freya is a quality brand" are shills. (Shills just means they "build credibility about something ... without disclosing they have vested interest.") aka, they are paid to say it's quality. I mean, there are work-from-home jobs where people are just paid to promote online social media bra brands, through reddit and social media. I can't imagine someone who *knows something* about garment construction saying something like this. (although someone with a background in garment construction could be paid to promote Freya, I'll just add this disclaimer. Aka, lingerie marketing firms, but I digress.)

Speaking of shills, I went to a shill social media account that is clearly paid to promote Freya and read that this bra runs small in the cup/band. (Freya's parent company Wacoal-Eveden grossed 1.3 billion last year, they have enough $ to pay lots of "influencers") But other styles in Freya run large in the cup, like the Freya Fancies?? Ugh, his lack of sizing consistency is a sign of a cheap brand. Empreinte runs consistent, that's all I'm saying.

Okay, I'll start with the good points. I love the colour, and the back of this bra is appealing. I like that it has thick straps. The front of the bra, ugh. Even if I went up one cup, it still is not going to work. The shape of the cup is too wide. It pushes my breasts down. The fabric is cheap and totally unappealing. I couldn't wear this bra for more than 10 minutes, the cheap fabric was bothering me so much. I could scrub the floor with this bra? I could use the coarseness to really make it shine? Idk. But I wouldn't pay $64 cad (that was how much I paid on amazon).

Obviously, the brand doesn't work for me. Brands that I like that actually are quality (and work for a narrow & projected shape) in my bra size : Empreinte, Comexim , Comexim- Sold By Breakoutbras , Ewa Michalak , Other Polish brands like Kris Line and Nessa

Here is the link to the blogger discussing how Freya has changed https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/comments/3n17oh/comment/cvjxtb9/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 I don't know if it was since 2011 that the brand has "cheapened out" that's when the brand was bought out, I wouldn't consider Freya, Fantasie, or Elomi a UK brand. It's made in China. The company headquarters are in Japan.
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Updated on Aug 19, 2023 Flag this

THIS was an excellent bra. I got so much wear out of it, but then I lost 17 pounds!

I can see why people are Gaia fans *narrow and projected* I believe Gaia used to be sold on amazon, through the store Other Eden, but I got this through the Polish store Misterna.pl

For the money, this was excellent value.

Updated on Jun 23, 2024 Flag this

I had major fit issues with this bra and I could only surmise that I was sold a defective bra online.

I bought this Shock Absorber for only $25 & $13 shipping (I'm in Canada and shipping is expensive!) off of the website YourBraStore.com, which is supposed to be "bra clearinghouse" of sorts for boutiques, not sure if I agree with that theory if I'm going to be pawned defective merchandise. I guess that price was too good to be true. I plan to try out this same size at Running Stores (when they open again), as I really had my hopes up for getting an ... Ultimate Run bra.

Normally this bra would run $65 ish retail. I learned after I tried this bra out that it's sold at some running stores in my area, but this try-on has turned me off of the brand. I ordered a cheaper brand (Syrokan) off amazon to tide me over until I can find something.

The fit issues, where should I begin? First of all, I knew the bands were really tight. This one was TIGHT. I sister-sized up to a 32 band, it felt like a 26 band. See pictures of the back (holy back fat, I know...I honestly wasn't aware of my fat stores until I tried to squish into this tight of a band).

Okay, the band was too tight, maybe next time will try a 34, but the CUPS?!? Way, way, way too loose (see pics). Basically, I am not supported at all, and this is accentuated by the too-tight band. This is basically natural breast shape: I would do better running in my BM Perla.

So, there's no way this was a 32F cup. How would I even describe this size, like 26KK? Is that even a size?...something was way off here. Too bad b/c I liked the colour, and I liked how the back fastens with strap over the shoulder area plus band. Will try this brand again when stores open up.
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Updated on Jun 08, 2021 Flag this

Oh my goodness, I'm finally getting around to writing a review for this bra I re/cd last winter! I purchased two Gaia bras, Samira Soft and Chantal Soft, in the same size, 70I (translated to 32G UK) however these are *small* in the band. The BAND on this particular bra measures the exact same as this Ewa Michalak BM Chili https://www.bratabase.com/bra/dngre/ So, I think this band is more like a tight 30 band (Ewa Michalak tight). I know it's black, and technically black bras are always tighter because of the dyeing process. But wow - these two Gaia bras are *tight* in the band (to be ... fair though, these are the only two solid black bras that I own r.n.)

The cup depth is about the same as my 70I (32G UK) Gorsenia bras.

Therefore I think this bra is about 30GG UK, *with a tight band. This Gaia bra has a 4-part cup. I actually went through my bra collection to see if I have any other 4-part cups and I only have one - a soft Comexim! The top part of the cup is lined with elastic, so it may not be suitable for someone with a lot of upper fullness.

I would compare the quality as similar to Gorsenia, which is more of a budget-friendly brand (see this article https://www.thebreastlife.com/blog/10-polish-lingerie-brands/), my Gorsenias are holding up quite well, actually! So, not at the level of quality as an Ewa Michalak or a Comexim bra, which both cost more, but I have found GAIA bras online on amazon for as low as $9 on sale. Granted this was like 32D, or something (so a common matrix size) - that bra was obviously on clearance.

I just checked the prices on amazon.com for these bras, and the average price is around $35 for a full-bust size; however it might be cheaper/easier to buy these directly from Other Eden in the U.K., since that is the amazon seller - they do have a local return address in either the U.S. or Canada if you're in N. America. Just FYI, but you might want to compare the cost of going through amazon, or going through the seller directly (Other Eden).

I actually bought this directly from Gaia's website https://www.gaia.com.pl/ but I used a packing forwarding service, because they only ship to the EU. The cost was 17.53 € (about $17.70 usd) plus the cost of the package forwarding service. Bummer I can't try it on! It's just too small. I don't want to stretch it out at all.

I compared this 70I to all the other Gaia 70I and the band is smaller! Although I don't stretch the bands out very much when I'm measuring them.

I know Gaia does have some die-hard fans in N. America and I think it is because of the SHAPE - narrow and projected cups. For what I paid for this, these are top of the line bras for this price point!! I looked at some popular molded bras and they were about this price, and they would not last as long as this one (I'm just guessing based on the construction, which is similar to Gorsenia).

Addendum: I just checked again Gaia's size chart https://www.gaia.com.pl/tabela/ (note: I use Google translate to read the website in English) and plugged that into the A Bra That Fits Calculator.

70I is for sizes 68cm -72cm in the band
101-102 cm in the bust
According the the ABTF calculator, if I plugged in the numbers correctly, it's closer to a 28HH UK (about). note: if one is switching back and forth between UK/EU, you can't exactly "sister size" between them. You can sister size in EU, and you can sister size in UK, but to go back and forth in both EU and UK...it's a little messy.
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Updated on Sep 13, 2022 Flag this

Okay, I purchased this through amazon and it arrived yesterday. I guess this was more of what I was looking for as far a lounge bra- because I don't need as much structure as the Sugar Candy Crush bra, if I'm just lounging in my house. This was only $13.99 cad, so I will order other colours because this actually fits. So, this is just something to cover the girls and to try to make my Polish bras last longer (like, I don't want to wear them alllll day...I want to give the elastic some rest). With summer coming, I could just wear *this* as a top, and ... walk around my apartment with the windows up when it gets hot.

So, when this package arrived and I took it out, it looked waaaayyy too small - I thought "no way am I going to fit into this." Looks are deceiving because it actually fits! 88% Nylon, 12% Spandex. It is soooo stretchy. It reminds me of a ballet leotard, so maybe - for sentimental reasons - that is why I like this bralette. At the $13.99 price point (the label says $8.99 usd) I have no idea how long it will last and keep its structure. It could only last one summer. The Sugar Candy Crush bra was definitely way tougher and build way more to last, at the $65 price point of course - there was way more detail and sewing on that bra.

I normally never wear solid black bras, because solid black isn't a good colour on me, but I was thinking that maybe solid black lasts longer? I never thought about this before my ABTF journey, however, all of my black undies seems like they last so much longer than other colours - b/c of the dying process, it just makes it sturdier? IDK.

So, also, if you look at the sizing chart (and if one reads how to size herself on the amazon link), I shouldn't fit into this bra, but I do. Lol. I was reading through the comments on amazon, and someone wrote, "I'm a 30G and I wear a size small," so that was how I chose my size and it seemed to work out. I think I will stick with this size, b/c the small size gives some support.

So, I wouldn't wear this bra to work, however, after I got this bra yesterday, I went on a walk, and it seemed okay. It's not professional enough to wear to work obviously, but I think I'm okay running errands with it, unless I deceive myself. So, that would be the difference btwn this bralette, and the Sugar Candy Crush, I know people who want to wear the Crush bralette under scrubs who work 12-13 hour shifts.
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black colorway

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Updated on May 12, 2021 Flag this