Faeriequeene

My shape: asymmetrical, round to teardrop, even top/bottom fullness, outer full, close-set when supported, downward pointing nipples, slightly east/west.

I love this bra! I ordered it for the gorgeous deep magenta-ish purple color and the beautiful back design. The floral lace on the band, back straps, and top of the cups is just lovely. I really dig the way it looks - I feel so pretty in it! From the pictures online, I didn't realize that the cup fabric includes tiny black polka dots amid the purple, which is just an added bonus. The cups are lined in black mesh. The straps are wide ... and not as stretchy as typical for EM, but they feature a shiny, pretty embroidered design. The quality is what I've come to expect from EM - soft materials and solid construction. The seams look good with no scratchy edges.

I decided to size up a cup from my 75D - Ewa Michalak » Bm Amazing since I had some slight quadding on my larger side with that one. I'm glad I did, the fit on that side is awesome. There is a small amount of empty space in the top of the cup on my smaller side, but the stretch lace cup edging hides it well - no gaping! I'm really loving the BM cut for my significantly asymmetrical boobs. The band is snug on the loosest hooks, and the gore tacks firmly but not uncomfortably. Score!

The only small gripe I have with this bra is it's not as comfortable as I hoped - despite the lack of rough edges, for some reason it feels just a little bit scratchy when wearing. The mesh on the inside of the cups isn't as smooth as it could be, and the edges of the band bother my skin a little. I wore it for a work day and was definitely ready for it to come off afterward! So that's a bit of a bummer. The appearance and fit make it worth it, though. I'm hoping it will soften with a couple washes.
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Updated on Feb 10, 2021 Flag this

My shape: round to teardrop, even top/bottom fullness, outer full, asymmetrical, downward pointing nipples, slightly east/west.

I've never heard of this brand. I was browsing an online shop I hadn't been to before and fell in love with the look of this one. I'm obsessed with roses and the shabby chic aesthetic in general, so I took a chance and ordered my typical UK size. Surprisingly, it's a pretty darn good fit! No gaping on my smaller side, no quadding on my larger side, the gore tacks, and the band is snug on the loosest hooks. Score! As with most bras the straps are a ... little far apart for me and slip sometimes, but it's not enough of a bother that I would return it.

Style wise, I guess this would be a half cup? The cup has a seam up the middle and then another seam for the lace edging on top - the lace curves inward, which I love for my asymmetry. My smaller boob fills out the cup slightly less, but it doesn't look obvious like it does with a lot of other bras. The materials feel nice - no itchy seams. The outside of the cup is satiny, but not shiny. The inside of the cup is soft and cottony. Except for the lace edges, the cup is lined with spacer foam, which provides just the level of padding I like to avoid nipple poke. The gore is matching lace with a cute bow, and the lace continues around the lower cup edges and halfway up the straps. The wings are nice and low, and although the wire is longer than I usually wear, it works with no underarm poking. I love how cute this looks on and how well it fits. After wearing it a few times, there's no discomfort anywhere. Overall a good impulse purchase.
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Updated on Mar 15, 2021 Flag this

My shape: round to teardrop, asymmetrical, even top/bottom fullness, outer full, close set when supported, downward pointing nipples, slightly east/west,

This is the first of four Comexim bras that I've tried that actually comes close to fitting, and that I like enough to keep! I wasn't sure about it at first, but after wearing it for most of the day today, it's surprisingly comfortable, and I like the shape under a t-shirt. It gives me some lift, a round shape, and a bit of cleavage. but it's less in-your-face than an EM CHP. The materials are surprisingly nice for a comparatively lower price. It's just a simple ... nude 3-part halfcup, really, but it has cute bows at the gore and bottom of the straps and shiny edging at the top of the cups that I really like. The cup material feels like spacer foam. The seams on the inside of the cup are fairly pronounced, but I can't feel them when wearing it. The band is solid mesh and pretty stretchy.

I exchanged the 32F - Comexim » Basic Half Cup for this size after finding both the cup and band too small in that one. The fit isn't technically perfect - I get what I'd guess you'd call a "soft tack" with the gore (bottom tacks, top does not), the band could be a smidge tighter, and there's a bit of gaping on my smaller side - but I'm thinking this is the best fit I'm going to get from Comexim, after also trying the 75E - Comexim » Basic Plunge Bra (170) and not really liking it. Despite the minor fit issues, it's cute and comfortable enough that I cut the tags off.
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Updated on Feb 10, 2021 Flag this

My shape, as I understand it: round-ish, even fullness (maybe slightly FoT) separated (2 fingers between when unsupported), downward pointing nipples, asymmetrical, low on chest.

I really like this bra! The color is amazing (fuschia?) and the shiny bow and lace details are really pretty. I’ve never tried spacer foam before, and I’m a fan. It gives me a really nice shape and provides enough nipple coverage without making me feel like I’m wearing too much padding. The material of the cup is comfortable against my skin. It looks pretty in the mirror. Have I mentioned the color? It also has cute little scalloped loops around the cup ... edge. The quality isn’t Prima Donna, but it’s lovely.

The gore tacks comfortably, the straps don’t slip. The band is snug and doesn’t budge, but has enough stretch to be comfortable, and I like the width on the sides. Fewer bulges, yay!

I based the cup fit assessment on my larger side. On that side, it’s a a pretty damn perfect fit. No quadding AT ALL (w00t) and nicely filled out on all sides. On my smaller side, the size difference is apparent in certain positions and if I look down at myself. I like it too much not to keep it, though. I may try a cookie or similar on that side to even it out a bit more. I have to say, after 7 hours or so of wear, this is the most comfortable of all the bras I’ve tried since starting this journey.
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Updated on Oct 07, 2020 Flag this

My shape: even top/bottom fullness, outer full, close set when supported, round to teardrop, downward pointing nipples, slightly east-west.

Cuup is another hyped-up brand that I had to try just to see if the fit, comfort, and quality were worth the money. The Demi is Cuup's slightly-lined mesh spacer model, which I thought would be best for me since I don't normally enjoy wearing unlined bras that show my nipples. I ordered a cup size larger than I normally wear based on the sizing advice and reviews on their site.

I have to admit, I really liked the cup fabric - it's got that neat squishy ... foam feel to it, and provides just the right amount of coverage without real padding. I also liked the shiny cup edging, almost like a ribbon. I thought the overall appearance was nice. Unfortunately the rest of the materials weren't nearly what I was expecting for $75, though. The straps and clasp felt pretty low quality, and I'm not confident that the mesh of the band would hold up well.

The band doesn't have much stretch and is a bit more snug than I prefer in my usual 32. The cup fabric felt fine against my skin - that part was comfortable. The cheap materials of the clasp and straps were a bit scratchy. The cups fit a bit too wide for me and the wires are longer most bras that fit me well, but I didn't experience any poking in the brief time I wore it.

Despite being a cup size larger, the fit was just a little off. Non-tacking gore, and some quadboob on my larger side. On my smaller side, space at the bottom and sides of the cup and a tiny bit of gaping. I think going up to a G would be way too large for my smaller boob.

The main reason I'm not going to try a different size is the lack of support and lift. Sure, my larger boob was mostly enclosed in the cup okay, but I didn't feel this bra was particularly doing anything for me. It's not terrible, but to keep it for $75, I would have to love it.
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Updated on Jan 17, 2021 Flag this

I tried this bra on in a boutique and fell in love with it. While not technically a perfect fit, it's close enough and so beautiful that I bought it. It's probably the highest quality bra I've ever owned. The materials and workmanship are just gorgeous. The construction looks and feels substantial and solid. I have no concerns about durability, although I'll still be washing it by hand.

The cup material is silky, but not overly shiny. It has beautiful soft lace around the back band, under the cups, and along the straps. The seams are smooth, nothing itchy here. The color is called "silky tan," but to me ... it looks like more of a pinkish nude (blush?). I love the way I look in it.

The 32E in this style fit better than the 34D, and I have very few complaints. The gore tacks, the band sits level and feels snug but not overly tight. There's very little (if any) quadding on my larger side. The molded cups mitigate the size difference between my breasts - it doesn't look obvious at all. There's a very small gap on my smaller side in certain positions, like leaning over. After wearing it for a day, I think the straps may be a bit too far apart for my shoulders - I have to keep them pretty tight to avoid slipping. If I'm standing/walking, it's pretty comfortable. If I'm sitting down for a period of time, however, the wire starts to rub a bit under my arm, but only on my smaller side. All four of the new bras I've been wearing lately seem to have this issue, so it's not unique to this style. Maybe I need shorter wires? I don't regret buying this one, but it's kind of annoying how a bra can seem perfect in the store and turn out to be not so upon wearing. It seems that I have yet to find the mythical comfortable, perfect fit.
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Updated on Oct 04, 2020 Flag this

I bought this top impulsively while browsing Breakout. I can't remember the last time I even wore a swimsuit, never mind a two-piece, but I liked the nautical look of it so much I couldn't resist. It's so cute! I love the stripes, the cup design, and the buttons on the gore. There's even a little gold Panache charm sewn onto the left side band. Adorable.

The material is standard non-shiny swimsuit fabric, with not too much stretch. The cups are unpadded and lined in white mesh. I do get a little bit of nipple poke, but the contrast between the navy band on the top of the ... cups and the stripes hides it pretty well. The back has one plastic interlocking closure similar to a typical front-close bra clasp, but bigger.

I'm pleasantly surprised by the fit and look in person! It's really flattering. The band is snug but not too tight. The cups fit pretty well on both sides with no quadding or gaping, and somehow manage to hide my asymmetry. The gore tacks comfortably. I was concerned that the band would be too thin on me and would accentuate my back bulges, but it doesn't. The only small issue I have with it is the straps - they're spaced wide for me and I can see them slipping with wear. It would be good if it had a j-hook or a way to cross the straps in the back, but I can finagle something if it becomes a problem. Overall, I really like it. The matching high-waisted striped retro bottom didn't work for me (waist comes up too high), but I'm exchanging for a midrise solid navy bottom that I expect will be much better. I look forward to finding an excuse to wear the set this summer!
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Updated on Feb 19, 2021 Flag this

I bought this one for the print. I couldn't resist it - it reminds me of the Lisa Frank folders I was obsessed with as a kid. I really like this bra. The outside fabric is not shiny, which I like, and has a slight texture. The band and cups are lined in white mesh, with peekaboo pink mesh on the gore. There are small purple bows in the usual spots. The straps are the same comfy, stretchy ones I've come to love about EM bras. The cups have one seam down the middle. All the seams are nicely done coordinating bright pink thread ... I think my favorite feature of this bra is the lace at the top of the cups - it seems to really make a difference in the fit. I have no gaping, that's right, NO GAPING on my smaller side, which happens so rarely for me!

The fit is better than I had hoped for. I wasn't sure the BM cut would be my thing, but that print, though! After trying the 75E - Ewa Michalak » Bm Lazur and having it gape on my smaller side like every other bra on the planet, I decided to go down to a 75D. A 75DD may have been a slightly better fit for my larger boob - after a swoop and scoop the lace does cut in slightly on that side, but to be honest I 100% prefer that to wrinkles and gaping. It's not major quadding, so it's okay with me. The band is firm, the gore tacks well, and the straps don't dig in. After wearing it for a day, I have to say it's pretty darn comfortable and supportive. The wings are nice and low, so I get zero poking or rubbing in the armpits. It may not be a technically perfect fit, but I like the way it looks and feels and I'll wear it happily.
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Updated on Nov 06, 2020 Flag this

My shape: round-ish, low set, even top bottom fullness, outer full, close set when supported, somewhat east-west.

This a beautiful, well-made bra with nice details. I love the stretchy straps, the sparkly crystal and medium-sized bow on the gore, and the coordinating lace edging on the cups. The whole thing is varying shades of baby pink/peach, which for me works as a nude. The outside fabric is deliciously silky and soft. The cups are lined with white cotton. The seaming is very well done. It's really lovely. The only real gripe I have with it design-wise is the fact that the cookie pockets are awkwardly placed - the ... pocket opening faces the inside of the cups, which makes it pretty difficult to arrange the cookies so that they sit properly. Even more annoyingly, the cookies are shaped so that they can only fit in the pocket one way. Ugh. It took quite a bit of fiddling around to get both cookies in the cup and lying flat on my smaller side.

I had been eyeing this bra for a while before I finally took the plunge and ordered it directly from EM along with the 75D - Ewa Michalak » Bm Amazing. I did tons of research here on Bratabase trying to determine the best size to choose. After concluding that the cups ran deep in this style and wanting to avoid too much gaping on my smaller side, I sized down to a 75C. which unfortunately was a mistake. When I scoop all my tissue into the wire, the gore doesn't quite tack, my larger breast seems juuust on the edge of spilling out of the cup, and there's a bit of quadding - and STILL a tiny gap on my smaller side. SIGH. On me the cups look shorter than other users' pictures of this style, so yeah. Should have gone with a D. Despite the too-small cups, I feel contained and supported, which is really surprising. It's also comfortable. No itchy seams, no poking or rubbing under the arms.

I'll keep it and wear it rather than attempting to mail it back to Poland. "Boob-shelf" cleavage is something I've never seen on myself before, and I really like the shape. Pink has always been my favorite color, so I love that part, and this bra somehow manages to be simultaneously classy and sexy.
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Updated on Nov 07, 2020 Flag this

This is a deep plunge bra made of beige/blush mesh with gorgeous floral embroidery in shades of magenta, purple, and white. The lined two-part cups feature lacy scalloped edges and cookie pockets. The "cookies" are different - they're like little bean bags. The straps are only partly adjustable and are made of purple ribbons edged with white lace on one side. The band is made of the same mesh as the outside of the cups. There are small purple ribbon bows in the usual spots.

Honestly, I expected more from this brand quality wise. The embroidery is beautiful, but the rest of the materials are ... nothing special. The bean bag "cookies"are softer that the rest of the bra. The band is REALLY stretchy and a bit itchy. The straps only adjust less than halfway before you run into the lace edging, are spaced really far apart for me, and the strap material has little to no give and isn't particularly comfortable. The end of the strap that meets the inside of the cup has a rough edge that I can see becoming uncomfortable over a day of wear.

My shape is roundish, projected, close-set when supported, somewhat deflated on top, asymmetrical, and a bit east-west. This bra is not a good fit for me in a number of ways.

I left the cookies in to start, and I definitely got some insane cleavage, which is usual for me. However, the cut of the cup did not feel secure. I felt like I was a breath away from a nip slip. I would have felt better if the cups had been a bit wider. The cookies also caused a slight gap between the wire and my body, along with some quadding on my larger side. There was almost no cup gaping on the smaller side. Removal of the cookies reduced the cleavage and quadding slightly, but caused the usual gaping on my smaller side.

As I mentioned, the band is stupid stretchy. I clasped it on the second set of hooks and it still felt like it was riding up. The thin mesh of the band combined with the stretchiness does not bode well for durability or longevity. The band is also really narrow so it didn't provide much support. I generally prefer wider bands since they're more supportive and make me feel less self-conscious about my back rolls.
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Updated on Oct 27, 2020 Flag this