Braodyssey

Anyone who says "Freya are a quality, affordable brand..." are suspect for a being a shill for a lingerie marketing firm (cause no one would say that). THIS is what you want, lol. Esp. if you have a narrow and projected shape.

But you might want to stay off of reddit, lol, if your looking for bra; I spend the last couple days blocking suspected shill accts on reddit, and I've already blocked thirteen accounts! there are so many! For the most part, they stay on reddit, but one shill goes on reddit, and also does the Instagram. the lingerie marketing shills often refer to her (they only ... promote three bra brands, and three bra stores, and amazon, but I digress).

The issue I have with her (the IG "bra lady") is that she pretends to be all "bra education" but then shills the same brands that the lingerie marketing firm promotes (Wacoal-Eveden brands, Panache, and Bravissimo) For stores they promote Bravissimo, Brastop, and Bare Necessities, and often amazon as well. (guys there's tons of better stores than that. Also, Belle Lingerie is cheaper and better selection than Brastop, but whatever) It also crushes me that I gave her a very affordable option for 24 - 26 bands (Gaia Samira) and she never mentioned that option in her list of resources. It's like she's selling something.

I love this bra, and I got it for $21!!! Clearance last Dec.

I know the band looks quite tight, but the band is so comfy. I must like my bands like really ridiculously tight. Comexim bands are firm and stretchy. Now I have been around the block with Polish bras, I like Comexim bands.

addendum: if you need more proof, scroll down from this post, "I'm so glad I found this post! I feel the exact same way. I personally have no idea why Freya, Panache and other brands like this are considered the standard, besides the fact that they carry larger sizes." Um, shills. That's why. I can honestly tell you I like all of my bras, and I'm not a small size either. https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/comments/10438eg/add_me_to_the_ranks_of_the_confused_and/
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Updated on Aug 23, 2023 Flag this

I am sooo not the Lupoline expert, but I'm still going to give you my thoughts. Tried this on mid-day and I have not taken it off: it's comfy! Now, are all Lupoline bras like this, or just this one (this was one of their more expensive styles), I'm not sure b/c this is only my second Lupoline. I've been interested to try out the brand since I read about it buuuut I'm a little confused re: sizing. Following their size chart online https://esklep.lupoline.pl/content/6-jak-sie-mierzyc (you will need google translate) it puts me in this size, 75H, with 77cm underbust and 102 cm bust.

Previously, I tried ... a Lupoline bra last year in size 70J EU and that was too tight in the band and too big in the cups, which is why I tried going up a band size (note: I like a very tight band!) and down a cup size, too. There's still a bit of space at the top of each cup, so I think this brand is quite "upper fullness friendly" I would say I have average root height, this is probably a decent brand for people to try who have taller roots and/or upper fullness - at least this style. To be fair, I'm not sure if every bra is cut the same though. I'm not sure if I could size down to 75G though, I think the cup would be too small for my larger side.

As the day progressed, I took my measurements again. Now my bust measurement is 104 cm and my underbust is 78 cm (great, I gained centimeters). I did eat a salty lunch! So, perhaps this is just water retention? Anyway, as the day progressed, the cups fit better. I thought at first, I will need to do a tiny alteration - just take the top of the cups in a centimeter or so. Now I'm not sure if I need to alter it, at the least the top of the cups on my larger side seem to fit better as the day progressed, there's still space on the smaller cup.

Cup shape: not as immediately projected as Ewa Michalak BM or my Gorsenia Manila bra, there is some space btwn the underwire & my IMF. That being said the cups are comfy!! So, it's not an issue for me. The cup shape is pointy, not Madonna-Blonde-Ambition-tour-pointy, but I think this bra is more pointy than most of my other bras. A similar pointy bra is Gorsenia Amaro (at least it looks pointy on me!).

Band: tight!! Which is good b/c that means I can break it in and it will last a while, fingers crossed. This is a darker bra, so I'm not sure if the lighter colours (because of the dye) are not as tight as this. To be fair, a 78cm underbust measurement would put me up to an 80 band in Lupoline, according to their size chart. Also, the band has "sticks" on the side (side boning), they don't bother me at all.

Cup construction: 2 layers, the inner layer is black mesh and the outer layer is navy blue stretch lace. 3-part balconette: like I said before, the cups are quite tall, so I think this particular style wouldn't be good for short roots, but I'm unsure if Lupoline makes other styles that are short-root appropriate (I'm assuming they do!) There is also a thin elastic on the top of the cup.

Underwires: narrow & U-shaped like Gorsenia

Overall, it's a classic good bra to wear under dark clothing. I'm unsure if I will need to take in the top of the cups a centimeter or so. I got this from Misterna.pl (online bra store/lingerie store located in Poland which ships internationally but you will need to contact them via email to arrange shipment), so I wasn't planning to return it if it didn't fit. If you're interesting in trying this brand, and you live in the US (or other places, but I don't think they ship to Canada any more) Other Eden sells Lupoline at affordable prices and has domestic returns in the US, UK, and some other European countries.
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navy colorway

Updated on Dec 28, 2022 Flag this

This is a beautiful bra from Empreinte. Stunning embroidery!

Perhaps it looks like it fits, but the band is actually not tight enough for my preference(29" underbust measurement, a.t.m., for reference). So, I think I would have to go down to a EU 70 band. I read from the bra blog K-line, (https://line4line.blogspot.com/search?q=Empreinte) that Empreinte doesn't technically make sister sizes, meaning, you can of course sister-size down or sister-size up, but the cups will not be 100% the same size. As in, they use different underwires for cups if you sister size. So, even though the cup looks pretty good in this size, it will not ... be exactly the same cup width.

I got this bra from the French website, it was discounted to an amazing price. https://www.mesdessous.fr/en/36-outlet THAT BEING SAID, I would only buy directly from France if you already know what styles and sizes work for you in Empreinte; Empreinte is a brand that probs should be fit by a professional bra fitter first. I just say that b/c I am almost always able to get my correct size.

Another thing I love about Empreinte - besides the quality and aesthetic - they do have a variety of styles. E.g., if you like the "rounded V.S. style" look, there's Cassiope and a few others. If you still like the more projected look, they have styles like Louise or Garance.
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Turquoise colorway

Updated on Oct 16, 2023 Flag this

I do really like this bra. Though I 100% ordered the wrong size! Here is my mistake, so you can learn from it: while I was ordering this LATE AT NIGHT, I accidentally confused "French size" for EU size --this is a French bra. I realized as soon as I opened the package, and read "US 40G" that I had made an error, obviously. This is about $39 usd & shipping. But I bought this at a deep discount b/c this was before Christmas (yes, I'm just getting around to reviewing it now). Because in Canada, these are more expensive! (actually, I just looked on amazon.ca and ... there's one for like $109, but it's a random size) There's also some on a store called LaRedonte.com (https://www.laredoute.com/ppdp/prod-324488758.aspx) but I actually got this from MesDessous.fr (https://www.mesdessous.fr/en/75175-zsport) in a Black Friday, or Christmas sale.

I digress! It might look like it fits, but the band is quite loose. However, it's still wearable! : ) At least, as a low impact sports bra, it's okay for me. I mean, I couldn't wear it jogging, but for the exercise bike this is A-okay! Comfortable and attractive! I like the teal colour, too. : )

Well, I never would've started wearing it if I didn't procrastinate giving it away. I thought last winter, I should definitely find a home for this bra, but I just put in a bag and forgot about it until last week - then I realized it still will work for an exercise bike, it's not like I'm doing a high-impact workout! I like how easy it is to put it on, with the zipper in the front. (albeit, this is too big for me, so maybe it's more of a challenge when the bra actually fits).

I read that they use this bra for a post-op bra for breast reductions - I could totally see that b/c this is so easy to put on, and comfortable.

Overall, I'm still happy with this bra b/c I can get it to work for sports, just not anything high impact since I accidentally ordered it too big. This could totally work for yoga, too. TBH, I don't think I would exactly fit into their size range right now. I think that getting the right size band & cup combination, I would be outside of their size range. But, if you are inside of this size range, it could maybe be considered as an alternative to Enell if you are looking specifically for front close? Pluses: overall I think it's an attractive design for a sports bra (b/c, let's face it some are ug-oh), unlike some sports bras YOU CAN ADUST THE STRAPS on this sports bra - to three different lengths. Also, I think the front close is maybe somewhat easier?? Than other types of sports bras - when you have to put on something so tight! Here is their insta https://www.instagram.com/zsportfrance/?hl=en Again, I would've liked to try the correct size (*if I didn't accidentally order the wrong size), but I realize now - since trying the 40G - they probably don't even make a cup/band combo that would fit me - I think I'm about 1/2 cup too big.

EDIT: I would follow their size chart, remember these run quite tight in the band - I should be swimming in a size 40 band, but I'm not *totally* swimming in it. EDIT2; I really like the way it looks, maybe other people don't, but to each their own. It reminds me of a Star Trek uniform? it's like sleek and modern.
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Dark blue colorway

Updated on Jul 30, 2023 Flag this

Bra I bought last winter from the Polish store Jagna.pl when they had their Gorsenia sale; I added a couple more bras that I thought would fit to make the shipping "worth it" for me.

To be honest, I selected this bra because of bratabase reviews. Lol. (I think it must've also been on BraStop). This side support bra has four-part cup construction, which differs from my other Nessa balconette bras. At first I thought this wasn't a good fit, but now I wear this bra all the time! I find it quite comfortable.

It does show some wrinkles here, because the cups are *so deep* but I ... did still mark it as a fit. I don't know if I've gained weight, but the slight wrinkles are not a problem as it still feels supportive. I like the fabric used on the bottom of the cup, it's soft yet durable. As the other review said, the lace on the top of the cup is not as stretchy as some other bras, but not a problem for me at all.

I just check my receipt and the price on Nessa Clarisse was 125.46 zloty (Polish currency last December, so I did buy this is combination with several others, so that the shipping fee would be less per bra (the more you spend, the more you save!)

nessa's soft bras work for me, I read online that they specialize in large-cup soft bras; I you're in N. America and you want to try out Nessa bras, I made a button on reddit (I can't promise it's 100% up to date though) about where to buy, Aphrodite's closet in San Antonio, TX and Broad Lingerie in Toronto. a few other places https://www.reddit.com/r/PolishBras/wiki/brands/nessa/ Obviously, I ordered directly from Poland (I'm in Canada), but I knew exactly what I wanted. So, I would recommend to buy directly from Europe if you already know what works for you, or if you don't mind relisting on Poshmark, bratabase.com/listings, etc. The process was straight forward to order from Jagna.pl, I emailed them what I wanted to include in my order and they emailed me back a link to use PayPal, iirc.
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beige colorway

Updated on Aug 01, 2023 Flag this

Oh my gosh, I love this bra - COMFORTABLE! It's like my breasts are supported by two pillows instead of two bra cups.

I can't believe this was on clearance last Dec for $21, absolute steal for this quality. I tried to compare the shape of the two different Comexim padded plunges cuts: like this is their standard padded plunge, but last Dec. I also got Topaz from Breakout Bras, and the Topazes were sewn up for B.o.B. in Comexim's "deeper plunge cut" pattern.

You know, I feel like these both fit though (both styles). I tried to compare in this photo from the side https://www.bratabase.com/picture/dm9ge/ ... Comexim's regular padded plunge cut (Lilly) vs. the ones Breakout bras had done in the deeper plunge cut (Topaz - I'm not sure if Breakout Bras has any more in this style) and from what I can tell there's more "immediate projection" in their deeper plunge cut. if that makes sense. that's just to my eye though!

The moral of the story is, if you order Comexim's deeper padded plunge cut, go down one cup size if you are similar breast shape to mine.

Edit: I just wanna add my stats, in case people have a similar breast shape and are thinking of trying out comexim. FOB, narrow & projected, center-full, average root height, close-set breasts. Breast tissue: somewhere between soft and firm. I currently measure about 32GG UK, but I chose to go up 2 cups UK for this bra (which is following the sizing advice given for the brand Comexim on the Breakout Bras webpage). Following the chart they have on their webpage, 32HH would equal 70L EU. So that would be the size I would order if I purchased directly from Comexim.pl in Poland.

Edit2: I do live in Canada, so when I did buy these last December, I actually bought a total of four matching sets on clearance (the bras were each $21, IIRC, and the matching panties were $10), I did have to pay a very modest amount of duties, I believe it was $18 usd. But this was totally worth it b/c I bought eight things, lol.
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Updated on Aug 08, 2023 Flag this

Bra that I ordered off of amazon to compare to my Polish bra collection.

I've read on ABraThatFits forum (BTW, the evidence suggests that ABraThatFits.org is run by lingerie marketing company. They only suggest THREE brands, Panache, Wacoal-Eveden, and Bravissimo. And THREE stores, only one in the US and two in the UK. They just use various marketing software to upvote their posts, and they use "social media listening software" to jump from forum to forum to promote their online calculator, which is just a sales gimmick to promote their sponsored brands. In many cases, the "six measurements" calculator causes women with projected breast tissue to go on a wild-goose chase, and those women should've just worn their best-fitting bra, and taken one measurement straight across their chest, but I digress...So, the "six measurements" calculator is not a superior method in any way) that this bra run one-cup size small.

I didn't wear this bra all day.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Jul 06, 2024 Flag this

This is a lovely bra that I bought last February! The FABRIC OF THE BAND is so soft and comfortable. I'm not entirely sure what this fabric is (lol), but the band reminds me of my Avocouture bra, which is a Polish luxury brand. It is not a cheap mesh bra, like the ABrathatfits sponsored brands (Elomi, Freya); the ABrathatFits sponsored brands (Wacoal, Panache, Bravissimo) are all overpriced. If you want more "bang for your buck," you have to go with the ethically-made/ethically-marketed brands.

I got a ton of wear out of it while losing 31 pounds, but unfortunately since I lost 3 cup sizes & I'm back ... to my old bra sizes of 70HH or 70H in Comexim, it doesn't fit anymore. which is an excuse to buy more Comexim bras obviously.

If you have a narrow & projected shape (aka, front & center boobs), I highly recommend this brand! In Europe you can buy them directly from their website (Comexim.pl), or from other stores. In Canada or the U.S., you can buy them from Breakoutbras.com - which is especially useful if you don't know your sizes. OR you can buy them directly, which is useful is you already know your sizes in Comexim.

edit: I just wanted to add, *one* of the problems with the ABraThatFits sponsored brands, you are paying for all of that marketing!
edit2: A note on sizing, they are much more consistent in sizing than the inferior ABraThatFits sponsored brands - I find their sponsored brands (Wacoal, Panache, Bravissimo) to be so inconsistent in sizing.
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Updated on Nov 23, 2024 Flag this

Hmm, well the Lingerie Addict says I can't have all three: good fit, low price, and a beautiful design, but I'm going to have to disagree with this. Case in point: this Polish bra that I bought for Polish prices!!
When I first opened the box to examine this item, I was so impressed with the Gorsenia's workmanship: so many small seams!! And they all look perfect!
At first I thought the bra would be too small, but I tried it on - perfect fit! And I instantly knew why Gorsenia is such a popular brand. the shape is very narrow and projected. In my size, it has ... very deep cups (I've read in the larger cup sizes, the cups can go a bit wider though...not sure if that's true). Also, the strappy element (straps above the cups) in this bra are not just decorative, they're actually functional, as they keep the shoulder straps from going too wide. I compare this style with another Gorsenia bra that I got at the same time and in the same size (Amaro), and I think the stappy design element definitely improves the fit and comfort. If I buy another Gorsenia bra, I def. want to keep ordering their bras that have the extra strap (gore to shoulder) design element.
So, I'm glad I gave this bra a whirl. I think the fit would be similar in the Gorsenia Paradise, but I have not tried any other Gorsenia bras besides those two..so I'm not sure if the sizing applies to all Gorsenia bras.
As far as sizing, this style runs about 2 cups large in my size range: when I ordered this bra I was measuring at 32GG UK/70K EU size, but I looked at all of the data on bratabase & ordered two cup sizes down, which ended up being the right size for me.
Overall, I would say this is a "bra win." I ordered from misterna.pl on their 10% off Christmas sale -really enjoyed ordering from them, and I would like to do it again; I'm giving this bra 5/5 stars for quality for the price.

addendum: I didn't realize one could buy all of these straps online (this is from Polish brand, Julimex) e.g. these straps https://www.misterna.pl/julimex,producent-bielizny-28,2.html
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Updated on Jan 09, 2022 Flag this

Okay, I never would've tried this bra, but I saw it listed on eBay for an affordable price, $16.99 and I thought to myself - I think this will be my correct size in Ulla Dessous, and you know me, I like to experiment with bras! Totally a different style than what I would've chosen. The bra has the most center-pull straps (very thick bra straps, too) and the most projected shape of ANY bra I own. You can see there's some slight wrinkles at the apex of the cups, I still marked it as "fit" though.

I wanted to try out Ulla bras; this is very much ... a retro style. Also, because it's a full cup, it isn't as "summer shirt friendly" as any of my balconette bras. Overall though, I do find it comfy. It does have super thick bra straps. But the shape is quite pointy, as you can see.

the store that I got it from was called overstocks and samples and I think she did quite a good job, because she shipped out quickly, and I have no complaints. https://www.ebay.com/str/overstocksandsamples

It's good to try a different style than what you're used to. I probably wouldn't have chosen this style if it wasn't Ulla Dessous, but I was curious about this brand, and I wanted to see it's fit/construction. I can say - at least for this bra - that it has *very deep cups.*
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Updated on Aug 09, 2023 Flag this