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This bra seems to run a little smaller than some of the other Curvy Kate lines. I probably would have organised an upsize, except there is none. It looks absolutely gorgeous though. I love the ribbon lacing detail on the sides. Straps always sit too wide for my shoulders, so this was not a real surprise.

I started this bra out on the smallest hook, so I'm not expecting to have huge amounts of shelf-life. Which is a pity, as it looks fantastic.

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Updated on May 14, 2013 Flag this

The CHP Cappuccino is a 3-part lightly padded half cup with partially adjustable straps. It has black lace overlaid on a beige cup and cradle, which could give the effect of being sheer on someone with fair skin. The wings are made of black fabric. In this size it fastens with a fastener with 4 columns of 2 rows of hooks.

I love the bow on the centre gore with the little dimantes and definitely think this is an example of the lovely attention to detail that EM shows in most of their bras. It's worth noting that this is an older model still in production and didn't come ... with the push-up pads which seem to be pretty standard in newer CHPs. While I think someone who is really determined could force the buckle over the decorative part of the strap, the bows on the straps would be in the way, so you'd need to remove these in order for this to happen.

This bra was also ordered with matching briefs in size 34. Even though these aren't on the dropdown, I was informed that size 34 can be ordered for no extra charge, but they're not returnable.
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Updated on Jan 25, 2016 Flag this

I was quite happy with this bra when I got it- I actually wore it as wedding lingerie, even though it's perhaps an unconventional choice. I've had it for quite some time now and it's reached the end of it's lifespan, plus I've outgrown it.

The straps are only half-adjustable, but I overcame that difficulty by sewing the adjusters in place so they didn't slide down. Princess bras do have the small hitch that the dots on them are textured, so they'll show up under a thin shirt. I'd say that it's probably one of my favourite unpadded styles which I've tried in recent years.

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Updated on May 09, 2013 Flag this

Another fine quality offering from Ewa Michalak. In this size range, the bra cup is made of four parts- three vertical sections with an angled section on top. The bra isn't really a true plunge owing to the height of the gore, but more of a plunge balcony. It has 3 rows of 4 columns of hooks. It comes with 'push-up' pads to correct asymmetry or provide a bit of an extra boost.

The bra is designed to be multi-way and comes with a few different sets of straps with hooks. It's possible to wear it in the regular configuration, as a crossover, or a halterneck. It's not designed ... to be strapless, however I think with a very firm band and a supportive top, you may find it possible to wear it without the straps. I found though that the hooks hadn't really been designed with the weight of very large breasts in mind and so the straps had a tendency to detach themselves unexpectedly during wear.

I feel as though this is probably the size that the Polish fit school would suggest for me, and it's okay as a fashion bra, but the cups are too tall to provide any real support on my high-set, short-rooted breasts, and the straps are too wide-set. I found also wearing the bra as a crossover was a bit better for strap placement, but the consequence was that there was a lot of puckering in the back of the band and that it meant that the full weight of my breasts was being held up by the thin strip of elastic at the base of the bra, which is exceptionally painful for any real duration of time.

I wasn't fussed on the super round shape which the bra gave me, and feel that spherical breasts are a bit comical in my size, but that's really a matter of preference. I also would think if the cups were the right height and not pulled forward, the bra would in fact be too small for me to wear without significant cutting in.

The wires were a bit too wide for me, but certainly far narrower than most other offerings around this size range.

The design of the bra is basic, but quite attractive. The buttons on the gore change it from being a plain bra to a more visually appealing one.

I think that the Onkys could be quite nice even in the very large cup sizes if you have broad shoulders and breasts without too much centre fullness which aren't too high on your chest. I feel as though I'll never find a correct size in the PL cut for me personally, but I do think that it's a bra which would work on others.
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Updated on Sep 30, 2013 Flag this

To be perfectly honest, I found this bra in the back of a drawer, and hadn't worn it in years, but I'll try and comment on it to the best of my memory.

The wires had come out, so I didn't include cup width in my measurements, as I wouldn't consider that to be fair. I was fitted into this when I was at my highest weight, but I really think that the 65 band was still a little too big then. The wires are quite narrow, and the cups are fairly deep. I suspect the wires came out of the bra because it wasn't quite the correct size, ... but I wasn't as game as I am now at calling staff out on bra fit which isn't correct.

In this size range, the bra has a 3 piece construction, with additional vertical boning in the wing. The straps are fully adjustable and fairly sturdy. An unusual, and rather nice feature, is the fact that the wire channels overlap slightly at the top, creating a narrower gore, which is good for close-set breasts. There are four columns of three rows of hooks, making a reasonably thick band.

The band hasn't stretched out that much from wear, though I was never really stretching the bra out that much. The powermesh has stayed intact, without any pulls and runs which you can sometimes get after owning a bra for a while.

I think this would be a really nice narrow, deep bra for someone who was the correct size (and liked black bras).
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Updated on Jun 21, 2013 Flag this

This bra was not mine but my sisters, though I have got my hands on it for data entry purposes. I've indicated how it would fit to my measurements to the best of my ability.

Freya Deco is by all accounts a lovely everyday bra with it's plunge neckline, moulded cups and sturdy straps. It's perhaps not the most interesting bra visually, but I think that as it's supposed to be a low profile, t-shirt type bra, this isn't really an issue. There's 3 rows of 2 columns of hooks.

The cups are fairly generous, my sister wears a 30G in most other styles (other Freya cuts, Panache Superbra etc) but a 30FF is her best fit in this bra. If you fit in the Deco size range (and how I wish I did), this is a very comfortable everyday bra which works well on fuller on top breasts, and also can give some of the push-up style cleavage which many 'mainstream' brands provide but is difficult to find in fuller bust brands.

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Updated on Aug 13, 2013 Flag this