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TL; DR — This is a great bra once you get the sizing figured out! Go down one band and up about 3 cups, and you’ll get a flattering, rounded shape. The gray and pink are beautiful as well.
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Onyks is a really pretty bra! The band and strap color is a medium-dark gray, and the cups are gray combined with pink in the mesh and embroidery, as well as white embroidery. The mesh and embroidery are not very thick or stiff, and I haven’t noticed issues with visibility underneath clothing.

The fabric is lightweight, but the seaming provides good support and uplift. The band is very stretchy. The ... overall shape of the wire is very similar to Ewa Michalak BM bras, but those are firm and run small in the band, whereas this one runs big. If you have a narrow, projected shape and find the BM wires or band to be too firm, then the Onyks might be a good bra to try. I like both styles, but the Onyks has a more lightweight feel to its fabrics, elastics, and wires than the BM. Onyks does not have stretch lace on top of the cup so keep that in mind when deciding what size to buy.

As with most people trying Comexim, I’ve tried a few styles and sizes. When buying from Breakout Bras in the US, they convert to UK sizing and then suggest that you buy 1-2 cups larger than your normal size. With my 34GG - Comexim » Whimsy Floral (CMWHIMSY), that worked well, but I’ve noticed that at certain times of the month, I get quadding on the larger side. So I wanted to try one cup larger (UK 34H / Comexim 75K) this time. Additionally, BoB’s website advises that the band on the Onyks bra is very stretchy, and they recommend sizing down in the band. So I ended up ordering this bra in 32HH (which Bratabase converted to 70L). If I were to order this bra directly from Comexim, I would probably stick with 70L and ask to have the straps moved in just a hair, maybe 1.5 cm.

Definitely a good bra to try if you are the right shape and want to try a 3HC without the padding.
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Onyks colorway

Updated on Mar 16, 2021 Flag this

I have the 70L - Comexim » Onyks Non-padded Half Cup Underwire Bra (CMONYK from Breakout Bras in 32HH (BoB’s sizing) because the band runs stretchy. I noticed that around my period, the cup on that one is just a tiiiiiiiiny bit small on my larger side. So when I ordered this padded Comexim Elise 3HC from Breakout Bras, I decided to bump it up one cup but in my normal band size, so I got a 34HH. (Note that this is NOT a 34HH if ordering directly from Comexim; it is BoB’s sizing.) The band is true to size on this one, decently stretchy but ... not so stretchy that you’d want to size up.

The Onyks is a little more forgiving of shape differences and changes than this Elise, since the Elise is padded. The Elise does fit my larger side decently when my breasts are larger around my period. On the smaller breast, or for both when my breasts are smaller, the bra is a little gappy at the top. It’s not really noticeable under a shirt and can be smoothed out with a thin tank top so while it isn’t perfect, this bra is still a good one to have in my collection.

If you don’t have much top fullness, then I would advise going up 2 sizes for your Comexim size in this one and not 3 like I did. (I have some fullness on top when supported.) The straps are pretty wide set, as Comexim straps tend to be. If ordering this one directly from Comexim, I think I’d order the same size but request to have the straps moved in 2 cm and possibly have the gore shortened, or maybe just have them overlap the wires? There is room for the gore to tack if I push it with my finger, but I think it floats just a little because Comexim doesn’t use super firm wires. The cups have plenty of room and good room for projection at the wire so it isn’t breast tissue pushing the gore forward. Overall, the bra is comfortable and flatters my breast, despite the few fit issues. It’s padded but not molded or stiff.

The color is very pretty in person. If you’re fair-skinned with pinkish undertones, it will work as a neutral. If you are darker, then it’s just a nice, soft pink and tan. The seams may be visible if you’re wearing a thin or very fitted top. The seams are less obvious if I’m wearing a looser or patterned top. (The same is generally true of the gapping I have at the top of the bra.) I haven’t had this bra very long so I think the seams may be less noticeable after a few more wears and washes, too.

I’d say if you generally like Comexim 3HC bras, this runs very similarly to their other 3HCs so you should be fine if ordering your usual Comexim size (and usual Comexim alterations, if you typically ask for changes to the straps or gore).
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Updated on Apr 27, 2021 Flag this

I have had the Panache Sport Sports Bra (5021) for a long time. I’ve had it more than once when I wore different sizes or just needed a replacement. It wasn’t a perfect fit but was my favorite underwired sports bra.

I have a new favorite now in this Sculptresse sports bra. The fit is similar to the Panache 5021, but the bra isn’t as tall, and the cups don’t have the foam. So where the top of the Panache cups gap because of the height and the stiffness, this Sculptresse bra actually fits close to the body. It has compression and encapsulation, keeping ... everything secure for a workout. If you did a lot of jumping or HIIT, then it might not provide as much support as the Panache 5021, but I have gone jogging without an issue. The Panache gaps for me at the top because my breasts push the foam forward, but I get a really good tack in the middle with the Sculptresse. I exercised today and have had it on for a few hours afterward without any discomfort.

I recommend trying this bra if you have a projected shape or are close-set and have been looking for something to contain the girls that actually tacks in the middle and fits snugly across the top. If your breasts are very wide at the root, then you might need to size up. The wire is completely behind the breast tissue for me, but I do have narrow roots.

Love the color and the J-hook. Big fan of this bra!
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Updated on Jan 12, 2022 Flag this

TL; DR — this is a comfortable, wireless bra that gives decent lift and nice shaping. I like it a lot!
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I was very skeptical about this Evelyn & Bobbie bra. I saw it while I was browsing for bralettes, and I left it in my Breakout Bras cart for, like, a month. It’s a little spendy, and it looked similar to the Knix** wireless bras, which were not a good fit for me when I’d tried them awhile back.

Anyway... according to E&B’s size chart, this Beyond Bra would fit me (34FF-ish UK/ 34H-ish US) in a size Large so I finally decided to try ... it. I was surprised to put it on and discover that it lifted my breasts. I had been prepared for the possibility that my breasts would pull the bra down/forward, but they were lifted. It doesn’t separate as well as an underwire bra, of course, but I still had two separate boobs, and they were supported.

There are lots of hooks in the back for security and adjustability. The straps are wider in the front where they meet the cup, and they’re a little more narrow in the back with room in the length for adjustments. The cup height and wing height are high enough that everything is contained and looks smooth. The only downside to the height of this bra is that the wide band directly under the bust sometimes rolls up when I sit/bend because I have some squish. It doesn’t really adversely affect the fit or comfort so it’s not annoying enough that I’d want to return the bra, but it’s worth noting. So far the band seems to be holding everything in place. Hopefully it won’t stretch out too quickly, but so far, so good!

The fabric is very soft and smooth, but also supportive. (It’s similar to the Knix fabric feel, if you’ve tried their everyday bras, but more uplifting.) I haven’t tried to remove the removable pads, but I didn’t feel a need to remove them because the bra gives me a natural and comfortable shape with the pads in place. I don’t think the pads affect anything in terms of the lift (they sit in front of the breast), but they provide nice shaping and nipple coverage. All the lift is coming from the bra fabric itself. If you examine the fabric closely, you can see that some parts of it are knit more tightly, creating support on the sides of the cups (the sling) and where the straps meet the back.

I definitely recommend trying this bra if your size falls within their size chart, and you’re looking for a comfortable, wireless option! It fits true to size for me.

**Side note: it’s really irritating that Knix claims to have “the best bras for larger breasts” when their size range stops at an F/G cup in US sizing. I tried to make an H work... but nope. Yet another company that seems to think 38DDD is a “large breast size” but 34H and beyond doesn’t even exist.
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Celestine colorway

Updated on Sep 13, 2020 Flag this

Hi, I’m a Polish bra addict. I finally tried Comexim and Ewa Michalak this summer, and now my collection is growing! I have the 75FF - Ewa Michalak » Sf Garden, and it’s just a little small (seams press in a little on breast tissue on my larger side) so when I saw this Zenith bra marked down to $39 in a 75G, I decided to go for it. I normally don’t go for animal prints, but I do like the teal/navy, and I couldn’t pass up the sale price.

The fabric on this 75G - Ewa Michalak » Sf ... Zenith (1410) is a little stiffer than on my SF Garden, but it’s also brand new and will probably soften up with some wear and washing. The gore tacks a little firmer on my Garden bra also (there is the tiniest gap only at the very top with the Zenith). Maybe that’s because the gore on the Garden bra is a little shorter at one cup size smaller? The cups on the Zenith are better, as the seams aren’t pressing in on my larger breast, and the top of the cup sits a little higher. The seams on the bottom part of the cup are a little bit bulky, but I’m hoping they’ll soften a little once I’ve worn and washed the bra a few times.

Overall, this bra fits very well. My breasts feel contained and supported, and the bra creates a nice, rounded breast shape. It’s a little more “out in front” than my 80FF - Ewa Michalak » Bm Puder, but not quite as much uplift/cleavage as the 75FF Garden Bra. The straps are a little wide-set (as they are on my Garden bra), but definitely still wearable.

Summary — the navy/teal color is beautiful, and the fit is good if you have a narrow, projected shape. The band is firm, but since my underbust measures 33” and I like a firm band, that works well for me. If you don’t like a firm band or are on the larger end of measurements for your band size, then I’d sister-size up one band/down one cup. The stretch lace on top of the cup is very forgiving of size fluctuations or differences between breasts.
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Updated on Oct 26, 2020 Flag this

This is my first experience with a Polish bra. I am impressed! The gore tacks perfectly (which is tricky sometimes with 1 finger space between breasts). The wire is narrow (so am I), and the projection and lift are better than any of my other bras.

The band is tighter than my other bras in this size, and the cup does sit a little lower on the top of my breast than on the Ewa Michalak model’s photo. I can fasten the band, but it’s definitely snug. If I reorder in the future, I might go up in either the band or the cup. But I haven’t had this one very long yet so it may be perfect after a few more wears/washes.

I really cannot get over the lift. The seams are an advancement in Physics. Or maybe it’s magic.

Updated on Sep 09, 2020 Flag this

This bra is so pretty! My only regret is that I ordered 75J when now it seems like 75K would have been perfect. Why does Comexim sizing have to be so hard?!?

The foam is lightweight and offers good coverage and shaping without feeling stiff. The inside of the cup is soft, and the seams don’t irritate. I had Comexim make the bra with the straps moved in 2 cm so they aren’t too wide, and I asked them to make the gore this height so it’s neither too short nor too tall. After extended wear, I do get some quadding or feel the bra shift ... downward so I do wish I’d sized up in the cup. It’s wearable, and it’s comfortable if I don’t wear it for too long. The wires and gore are narrow, as you’d expect from a Polish bra.

The colors are gorgeous in person. The matching undies are cute and comfortable as well, FWIW. I have considered reordering this bra in 75K and listing the 75J for sale, but I haven’t done it yet. I do recommend this bra, but size up if in doubt! Especially if you’re fuller on top or have tall roots.
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Ordered from Comexim with straps moved in 2 cm and gore height 7 cm

Updated on Feb 03, 2021 Flag this

This bra runs 1-2 cup sizes small in the cups, but the band is true to size. I normally wear UK 34FF or occasionally a 34G; this one is a 75J (34GG). This is consistent with the information on Breakout Bras, where I ordered it.

As long as you’re sure to order the correct size, this is a great bra. It is similarly narrow in the cups and gore to the Ewa Michalak SF style so it’s a good choice if you have a narrow, projected shape. This one doesn’t provide quite as much upward lift as my Ewa SF, but it does provide very good lift and shaping. The stretch lace is very soft and hasn’t been obvious under a T-shirt for me so far.

I recommend trying this bra if you’ve been curious about Polish bras or are looking for an unlined bra that works with a narrow, projected shape.

Whimsy floral colorway

Updated on Sep 14, 2020 Flag this

I’ve had a few of these Chantelle Rive Gauche bras over the last several years in a few different sizes. The band is VERY stretchy in every size and every color. You will probably want to size down in the band and up in the cup. My measurements for this bra size are probably larger than the average because I’ve had this bra for a couple of years, but it was very stretchy when it was brand new.

If you have a narrow breast shape, this is a good option because it’s more narrow in the wire than the Chantelle Parisian Allure Lace Plunge Bra (2231). The gore is a little wider than what I need, but it’s not uncomfortable. This Rive Gauche bra is really pretty and creates a natural, round shape. You’re not going to get major lift, but you’ll be supported.

It’s a good everyday bra that will last a long time.

Black colorway

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Updated on Sep 20, 2020 Flag this

I love this bra. The pink color is beautiful — a dusty, dark pink so it’s feminine without feeling like the fabric belongs on a 6 year-old’s Easter dress. The lace is really pretty and very soft, not at all itchy. This bra creates a natural shape while keeping the breast tissue out in front of the body for a flattering silhouette. It’s supportive without being stiff. The bottom half of the cups doesn’t stretch, but it’s still soft and lightweight. The top panel has the perfect about of stretch, and it hits in a good spot so that everything stays secure when leaning, reaching, or otherwise moving ... around.

This is my second Ewa Michalak bra. The first is my 75FF - Ewa Michalak » Sf Garden. I love that one, but I felt like I could go just a little bit bigger all around (especially after realizing my 75FF SF isn’t the best bra for me during my period), so I got this one in 80FF. It fits well. The gore tacks, there are no cup gaps or quadboob, and the straps don’t dig. The band could be a little tighter, but it’s not riding up (and there are 4 sets of closures so I’m not worried about it getting too loose). Definitely size up once in the band and/or cup from your normal size, depending on your preferences.

This is a really great bra if you have a narrow, projected shape and soft tissue. I will probably acquire more Ewa BM bras in the future.
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Updated on Sep 30, 2020 Flag this