This is a 5 year old bra that I got second hand from Reddit. And honestly? The only signs of wear are in the little elasticized trim on the bottom of the bra band (some elastic threads sticking out) and some pilling/wear on the lace. It's in very nice condition for it's age and the price I paid. It's a very hefty feeling bra and very pretty, although the outside fabric wrinkles a bit even when I wear it. The band is very snug, and seeing how it's my second snug bra I might break down and get an extender. If anyone gets a chance to own this ... bra, I'd say it runs a size small in the band. The straps are very thick and only half adjustable. However, they're very plush and actually the first half adjustable straps that aren't too long even when fully shortened. They're a little wide but still comfortable. The wires are a little wide but low so they don't pose a problem. The gore is flat and doesn't poke. The cups are nice and deep and contain my tissue perfectly. The shape is nice and rounded. The immediate depth is adequate. I received the matching brief too which fit very nice despite being a size smaller than I would have chosen for myself. I am very happy with my purchase and expect to get a lot of wear out of this bra, and I'm glad I got a chance to practice my love of Ewa without making my wallet cry.
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This is seriously one of the most beautiful bras I have ever put on my body. I normally take a 65F in Ewa Michalak's unpadded bras so this 60G was a risk that luckily payed off!

Pros: Beautiful embroidery, perfect pattern matching, soft band, cups fit perfectly, soft tacking gore

Cons: Wideset straps, band runs a little tighter than true to size, straps are wide with no embellishments, only 2 rows of eyes.

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This bra is great. Seriously great I love it so much. There's just one thing that bugs me but we'll get into that. This bra was from Ebay, and someone (sorry, forgot) posted the link here. I am forever grateful because this is my new favourite bra. It is second hand, but according to the seller only worn once or twice.The band actually stretches to 30 inches which is nice. It's pretty narrow near the hooks and eyes. The straps are plush and only half adjustable but are comfortable, not too wide set and don't need to be shortened for now. The bra itself is adorable. I love ... all the bows. The colour is great too. The wires are a good width and length and seem to be narrow enough for me. The gore is a decent height and tacks firmly but not painfully. I love the 3 part cup and the shape I get from it. It's very open on top and fits nicely. My biggest issue with this bra is the quality. For the most part, it's great quality. However, there are two spots in the band (probably in the same space on either size) where the stitching has come undone. It's about an inch on either side and I'm not sure the best way of fixing this. I'll probably very carefully try to replicate the zigzag stitching. I just really love the bra and I hope this doesn't impact the amount of times I can wear it. I'll post pictures of it and maybe y'all can help me decide if I should bring it to my tailor (have to go anyway) or whether I should try and fix it myself. Overall, I LOVE this bra and that's the only issue I have with it. My bigger problem now is that I want all the CHP's!
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This Fairytale did not have a happy ending. I am disappointed with Ewa's team: the gorgeous lace in this bra could have been far better utilized.

Pros:
Lace is super pretty, cups run true to size, low gore and wings don't poke at all, the straps are wide and comfy and very pretty.

Cons:
Lace application is sloppy, band runs loose and rides up.

It's a more natural shape from the side but it doesn't bother me. I get great cleavage from the low cut gore. This bra just falls short of being the perfect princess bra.

I know I've been bad about reviews lately. I've been putting this review off for

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This bra is boob heaven! I was afraid the laminate fabric would be itchy or stiff but it is very soft. I sized down one cup size as is generally advised in the BMS and it fits perfectly. I love the low gore, narrow wires and wire lengths in this size and if I could combine them with the depth of a 65FF (for padded styles) life would be good.

Pros:
Very soft, perfect fit. The wings and gore are low and out of my way. The stretch tulle at the top accommodates fullness without cutting in. The pattern goes all the way around to the back of the bra which is nice. It's also a leotard back which are my favourites. The pattern is less garish/tacky in person and the shape this bra gives is great.

Cons:
The straps are rather wide-set. I don't think they'll rub but this is always my biggest gripe with Ewa. Just move the straps in!

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My boobs are being supported by cups as soft as angel's butts. I was not expecting a Comexim to fit me as well as this has based on previous experience but I am so glad this did. If you are looking for a luxurious bikini top at non-luxury prices, look no further then this lovely Port. The band is nice and wide by the clasp which made of metal. The strap adjusters are also gold-coloured metal as well. They are only half-adjustable so that might pose issues for you. They have nothing on the edges to stop the adjusters from slipping but they have a zig-zag stitch down ... the middle that might work. The wings are low and the straps are very narrow set. This bikini does feature a rather low gore with a very interesting v in the middle instead of being flat across. This v means the whole front of the bikini looks like it dips lower then it does but maintains the stability of the gore. The fabric covering the cups is very soft but it is stretchy. The band is short but it stretches true to size. There are two layers in the band for extra stability. I'm taking it for a spin this weekend so we'll see how it holds up to water. Full review is on the blog.
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This is my first bralette ever. Forever 21's site calls this a bra but the tag on the bralette calls it a bralette so that's what I'm going with. It is a two-layered cup made in the triangle shape with one dart for seaming with underwire and side boning.. The band on the medium fit me best but the cups were too small and the band on the large is (was) too large but the cups were almost perfect. I did have to compromise a little-I would have preferred tighter straps but I had to loosen them to avoid quad. The straps are stretchy and there are two sets of them. There is only one row of 3 hooks and it hooks in the front. The mesh is quite stretchy so I think this could work for many people. I already took the band in (all photos/measurements are pre-alteration) so now it stretches to 30.5 inches instead of 35.5 making it much more supportive. I love this bralette!

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**ALL PICTURES WERE TAKEN WITH PADS IN**
This bra is so much more beautiful in person than online-if that's possible to believe! This bra is gorgeous. The navy and dark green really work well together. However, I think I overshot my size. While the measurements all point to this being a perfect fit, it was a little gappy at the top without the pads in (which is why I took pictures with the pads in). I think maybe a size down would be better, but then I think it would be too narrow-but let's start at the beginning! This bra is seriously beautiful. My first impression was how solid ... it seemed. The construction is pretty neat and looks built to last. The attention to detail is incredible. I like that the ribbons on the seams of the cups are two different colours. The only thing I would change would be the placement of the eyelash lace. I think it would be more striking if the eyelashy bits stuck over the cup like they do in the other shape. The band is a plain navy with ribbons on the side seam and little scallopy green trim on the bottom and a ribbon ruffled down the front of the straps. The bows on this bra are awesome. The magenta really pops and I love how big the one on the gore is. The straps don't pose a problem width wise and I'm pretty short. However, they are super difficult to adjust, even though it says fully adjustable. The front of the straps has really pretty ribbon detailing but it was causing problems getting over that seam. My solution? The rat-tail end of a rat-tail comb-just wiggle it into the loop in the adjuster and slowly ease it out. I had no problems after that. I can adjust the straps short enough (I'm 4'8") which is always nice, but I think I need to go a smidge shorter. They are very wide and super comfy and plush. I doubt this will pose a problem. Width wise, this bra seems perfect, although it's the same width as some of my bras that feel too wide. They're nice and short and don't poke me in the arm pits like some I have. The cups...the cups are weird. The sizing is weird. It's 9.5 inches (without pads), which should be a pretty good depth for me, even verging on small. However, they gap without the pads in! It's not like I don't have the breast to fill it (I have breast tissue up to my collar bone and I think a pretty even shape). Despite this quandary, if I keep the pads in and really scoop and shuffle and adjust the straps pretty short, it's a nice fit with minor gapping at the top. I think the gapping at the top is simply due to shape and how thick the cup is. The shape it gives is...not quite rounded, not quite natural, maybe a little east-west? Whatever it is, I like it, and I normally love a more natural shape like the kind an unlined Freya gives. It's very perky and young. The wires are a very firm tack and feel super supportive. The gore doesn't poke at all and it's super comfortable. The band is super tight at 28.5 inches and it barely works for me. The band is the one thing I would change. Give me just .5 more inches of stretch and 3 hooks instead of 2 (on a G cup, really?) and I'd love it. There are are 4 rows of hooks which is nice. I also ordered the thong for this model and holy crap guys, don't let the stock photo fool you. It is SHEER. Very sheer. I think it runs true to size. It's not a snug fit on me but it's not too loose. It's beautiful though. I tried to take photos of it (in my darkish room with an ipod) but I'll see if I can take better photos when the sun is out. It has 3 bows, two baby ones in the front and then a giant one in the back. It's got a little frill at the top of the band and the eyelash lace on the sides. The back/sides of the thong has the same frilly scallopy bits the bottom of the band does and the crotch area has the strap detailing on it. It feels like a very cohesive set and I feel like an absolute princess in it. Although I think it's maybe a size big, I have no plans to return it because it's wearable and I bought it for a special occasion in a week so I have no time to go through an exchange. This is a very comfortable beautiful bra and I'm so glad I bought it. And next time (because there will definitely be a next time) I'll get the same style in the next size down and compare!

**EDIT** I shortened the straps even more and there's absolutely no gapping. I can still easily fit a finger or two under them so they aren't tight. They are now the perfect length and the best part is the cleavage! I never thought it would be possible for me to get that much cleavage in a bra that fits as perfect as this one does now. The last picture is the bra with the straps adjusted as tight as comfortable.

**EDIT TWO** Since shortening the straps (see addendum above) I can wear the bra without the pads. However, it causes slight gapping on my smaller right side and I love the cleavage they give me so although I can wear it without the pads I choose to wear it with.
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Ugh. I hate having negative reviews but this bra did not work. Too tall, too empty on the sides, too shallow on the inside, wrinkles because I can't fill it. It's so pretty and the quality is fine, but it's such a big shape and size incompatibility I know I'll never be able to make it work for me. I got the underwear in a size medium and they do not match the feel of the bra and I feel they run small. I haven't had such a poor fit in so long.

Ugh you guys. I hate not having positive reviews or experiences for you guys but

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I love my first taste of Samanta! This style was not compatible with my shape but I now have an idea of what ones would work for me. From my understanding, this is a full-coverage style which is where most of my incompatibility comes from.

Pros:
Super cute, tts band that is comfortable and soft, awesome shape, depth is tts

Cons:
Samanta does not ship to the US so I cannot order directly (boo!), cups are too full coverage for me, cups rub and harass my armpits, and not enough immediate projection (very minor issue that I would have overlooked if I kept the bra), and the wires are on the wider side of average.

I would love to try more Samanta styles but I'm having issues finding stockists that ship to the US. Samanta does if you ask specially, but it's very costly. Their styles are so gorgeous and I'm so bummed that it's so difficult to order them.

I love Samanta's bras. I think they're gorgeous and very luxurious looking. Unfo

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