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This was a new model for Bratabase, I had to add it! This is the second of three bras I received from my first Kinga order. It's a padded push-up, which normally I would have never ordered because I don't care for padding, but I was sold with the neck strap, I thought it was super cute.

I was a little disappointed at first with the materials on this bra - I had this idea in my head when seeing the pic on the website that the polka dots were a printed pattern on the fabric, but they are actually little fuzzy dots stuck all over the ... bra. I guess it's not a huge deal, but to me it makes it feel a little juvenile and cheapish quality - it would have been nicer if it was an actual print I think, so I wasn't thrilled about that. If you look at the pic where I took a close-up of the gore detail, you can get an idea of what the actual fabric is like.

It says on the site that the padding is removable, but the cookie pocket is all sewn up except for a spot in the corner (I captured this in a pic). I guess if you want to remove it you'd have to cut it open, and then sew it back together if you want to put it back in? I can't sew, so I guess these cookies are staying in for good! The inside of the cups are soft and cottony and comfortable - it's quite a comfortable bra. The cookies feel like they slide around a bit after I do my scoop & swoop and pull upwards on the cups to straighten them up - you have to be really careful to try and not disturb the cookies because if they move up too far, you can see the outline of the bottom of the cookie towards the bottom of the cup. So I had to do some finangling to put them back in place after I tried on the bra the first time.

I was hoping for more "up and in" action so that my boobs would touch (or come closer to touching) but all I get is "up" - which I suppose is only fair since this is a push-up! I'm happy with the shape I get from the profile view. As with the previous bra, I am thrilled that the wires come up high enough on the sides for me - I don't know if I'm low-set or what, but that is a constant issue I find in a lot of bras....wishing the wires were taller to help contain the little trail of breast tissue I can feel that goes up toward my armpits. And this fits the bill wonderfully! Sides are high enough but cups are not too tall.

After tightening up the arm straps a bit on my Limpid soft bra, that really did get rid of the bit of looseness at the top of the cup on my smaller side. I've been wearing it today and I'm certain now that 65H was the right size for me in Kinga soft bras. And apparently it's the right size for me too in the padded push-ups! No quadding, no gapping here. I love the neck loop detail, but it is removable if you don't want it. All in all it's cute and comfortable, and while I'm not usually a fan of padded push-ups, I'd try another one from Kinga in this size if I saw another design that caught my fancy. And the bottoms for this bra were not as tight as the bottoms for my Limpid, even though they are both same size....thank goodness!!
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Updated on Nov 17, 2019 Flag this

So this is one of three bras I received this week from my very first Kinga order! I have been curious to try this brand because they are very reasonably priced, they have cute designs, and per other reviews they sounded to not be so narrow as Comexim (I love my Comexims for the oomph factor but am more interested in regular work wear bras at the moment).

My sizing in Polish bras feels a little all over the place depending on manufacturer - I am even when I do the bend over test, but technically FoB due to short roots. I have soft tissue ... that will mold to any shape. My "oomphy" Comexim plunges are 65H but they are truly a bit small - I have to wear them with an extender to give me an extra set of hooks and I bet my true size with them would actually be 70H. Haven't found a Comexim half-cup that agrees with me yet - all have been a bit too tall.
Hopefully they have good Black Friday sale so I can try some more! I wear 65FF in EM plunges and 70F in BM & SM cuts. I wear 70F in Avocado NF cuts and 65F in their HCT/HCQ style. 65G or 65H in Gorsenia. So I was agonizing over whether to order 65G or 65H or 70G in Kinga - I decided to go with 65H to be on the safe side, since I was wanting to find some plain old regular daily bras and would rather the cup be a little big versus too small. Plus if 65 is tight I can just throw on an extender, no big deal. My snug underbust is almost 29.5 so that puts me in a weird place in between 65 and 70. Sometimes a 70 is just more comfy because I have no fat under my boobs, it's literally just skin & rib bone. I'm a pear shape so all my fat is on my hips & thighs... Regardless, I'd rather use an extender on a tight band versus just having a loose band and you just never know how stretchy a band is going to be, esp with a never-tried-before brand.

This Limpid II bra is an unlined...balcony I guess? They don't specify on the site. I chose it because the cups look to be closed in on top and I figured that would lessen the risk it would gape on me because that is always a concern. Band feels nice & snug but not too tight, so I don't think I'll need an extender....but I haven't worn it for several hours yet. Even so, it wouldn't be crazy to need an extender for first couple of wears until the elastic gives a bit. No side boob or armpit fat overhang - yay! The bra is a plain nude color but I do like the lacy detailing and the little jewel ornament at the top of gore. Gore tacks nice and comfortably, width ok. Top of cup is a teeny bit loose on my smaller breast (right breast) but pretty close to perfect on left breast. Feels comfortable, I feel supported, and I'm getting good lift. My only concern is how far the wire goes around my side - I did want wider than Ewa/Comexim but this is a little too wide! This is making me think I should have picked a 65G instead or even go up to a 70G or 70F to give me a narrower wire. The wires are not uncomfortable though, bra feels fine so maybe there's really nothing to fix or worry about here since there seems to be no ill effect - I'm just not used to the wire wrapping around so far. Would love to hear feedback on this aspect if anyone has an opinion though!

Quality: Acceptable quality but you can tell this is not nearly as luxe or well-made as EM. There were some loose threads and ravelings and it just doesn't feel as sturdy or well-constructed as EM. I'd say it ranks last in quality compared to the other Polish bras I've tried thus far (Avocado, EM, Comexim, Gorsenia) but they are cheaper so can't really complain because you get what you pay for. And it really is acceptable, just this is obviously not what you'd pick if you're wanting luxurious-feeling materials.

Kinga is having yet another 20% off sale this weekend so maybe I'll order a similar style bra in 65G or 70F/G just to see. I ordered a padded push-up bra too in 65H and it fit fantastically (will review it later). On another note, I ordered the matching thong for this bra and OMG these bottoms are small & tight. As I said above, I'm a pear - narrow on top and big ass hips. I'm so funny built - 28 inch waist and 41 inch hips. So I always order an L or XL in bottoms and usually that's fine. For example, I always order a 40 in Ewa bottoms and they are usually a perfect fit. As soon as I took the thong out of the package I was eyeing it and thinking "no way this fits" it looked so small. And i was right, it is MEGA tight. I'll have to re-order it two sizes up in XXL in order for it to fit! Just bulging hip fat everywhere, ugh. The briefs were ok in size L but these thongs run really small. I did not even take any pics of me wearing it because NOPE. But as far as the bra goes, I am really encouraged to try more offerings from Kinga and figuring out if 65H is truly my optimal size or not - fun times ahead!

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Updated on Nov 16, 2019 Flag this

And in the same vein of giving thanks, I must also give thanks to ritzyrunnergurl for sending me this beautiful Masquerade Antoinette! Just from reading her description in the ad, I just knew it would be a winner. It’s so soft and comfortable and gorgeous! My only wish is that I had more upper fullness because then it’d be a super duper stunner, but even with my breasts as-is this is just a great shape for me. It’s wide and shallow and while I don’t have upper fullness, it kinda makes it look like I do have a little bit because it does a good job of smushing em up there. I only wish I could find the matching bottoms but a nice black lacy thong will do the job I think. I am just in love with this bra!! I wish I had been into lingerie back when Masquerade was still around because this is very good quality and just lovely. I’ll keep an eye out for other bandeau styles like this.

Updated on Dec 01, 2019 Flag this

In the spirit of giving thanks this weekend I’d like to extend a big thank you to Wilderness1 for sending me this beautiful Comexim Beauty 3hc in 70HH.

If you click on the gallery to see all the pics you’ll see what a winner this bra is. I was a little nervous about getting a 70 to my normal 65 band but it feels great done up on the next to last hooks, it’s perfect. I know the cup height was reduced and its perfect, no gapping! And my breasts come pretty close to touching which is no small feat! I was wowed by how sexy this is so I picked up a couple more in this style during the Comexim BF sale. Thanks Wilderness1 this bra found a good home here lol!!

This bra's measurements have been altered

Altered straps, *Made in a 3HC cut *Reduced cup height *Straps moved in 2cm *2cm deeper cups especially at the bottom of the cups, near the wires *Reduce center gore by 1cm

Updated on Dec 01, 2019 Flag this